As of October 2017, the band has released five studio albums, two live albums, two EPs and one compilation album.
Current members
Samu Aleksi Haber: lead vocals, guitar
Ilkka Ruutu: bass, backing vocals
Riku Juhani Rajamaa: guitar, backing vocals
Sami Tapio Osala: drums
Former members
Jan Hohenthal: guitar, backing vocals (1992–2002)
Sami Heinänen: bass, backing vocals (1995–2002)
Juho Sandman: drums, background vocals (2002–2004)
Olli Tumelius: drums (2005)
Teijo Jämsä: drums (2004–2006)
Janne Kärkkäinen: guitar, backing vocals (2002–2007)
Jukka Backlund: keyboards (2005–2008)
Lenni-Kalle Taipale: keyboards (2010)
Heikki Puhakainen: keyboards (2011)
Wonderland
Sunrise Avenue Lyrics
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I know it feels cold around now
But we will raise our voices someday
Leave the past behind
And smile for what is here now
We will be as one all the way
On the way to wonderland
On the way to wonderland
We don't know wonderland
We don't know how to get there
We will keep on searching for the way
We dream all the way
Of the moments we'll have there
We can see them all clear today
On the way to wonderland, on the way
Sometimes the night is cold
There are times we hurt inside
Sometimes the goal seems too far away
We don't know wonderland
We've heard about the ones who?ve been there
It's a place made for us they say
On the way to wonderland
We see the sun we're gonna run
Towards the wonderland
The only place where we belong
The search will never end
We push against the wind and rain
Beating tears and pain
Together we can find; together we can find
We see the sun we're gonna run
Towards the wonderland
The only place where we belong
The search will never end
We push against the wind and rain
Beating tears and pain
Together we can find, together we can find, together we can find
Wonderland
is a song full of hope and determination by Sunrise Avenue. The lyrics express the desire to leave the past behind and strive towards a brighter future together. The song encourages listeners to dream big and keep searching for their own personal wonderland, despite the challenges that may arise.
The opening lines, "Dream on you boys, I know it feels cold around now," acknowledge the difficulties that may be present in the present moment. However, the lyrics quickly shift to a more positive outlook with lines like, "But we will raise our voices someday, leave the past behind, and smile for what is here now." The repetition of "on the way to wonderland" emphasizes the journey towards this idealized place, and the perseverance needed to reach it.
The middle stanza speaks to the struggles and hardships that may be encountered along the way. "Sometimes the night is cold, there are times we hurt inside, sometimes the goal seems too far away." Despite these setbacks, the lyrics urge listeners to keep searching and dreaming. "We dream all the way of the moments we'll have there, we can see them all clear today."
The chorus returns with an even stronger sense of determination, with the line "The search will never end, we push against the wind and rain, beating tears and pain." The song concludes by emphasizing the idea that together, we can find wonderland.
Overall, Wonderland by Sunrise Avenue is an uplifting anthem that encourages listeners to keep striving towards a better future, no matter what obstacles may arise.
Line by Line Meaning
Dream on you boys
Encouraging the boys to continue dreaming
I know it feels cold around now
Recognizing that their current situation may be difficult
But we will raise our voices someday
Believing that they will have the opportunity to speak up someday
Leave the past behind
Encouraging the boys to move on from their past experiences
And smile for what is here now
Encouraging the boys to appreciate their current situation
We will be as one all the way
Believing that they will work together and support each other
On the way to wonderland
Referring to their journey towards their goals
We don't know wonderland
Admitting that they may not fully understand their goals
We don't know how to get there
Acknowledging that they may not have a clear path to achieving their goals
We will keep on searching for the way
Expressing their determination to keep trying and looking for solutions
We dream all the way
Continuing to have hope and aspirations despite challenges
Of the moments we'll have there
Imagining the positive experiences that await them in achieving their goals
We can see them all clear today
Feeling confident about their vision of the future
Sometimes the night is cold
Recognizing that there may be difficult times on their journey
There are times we hurt inside
Admitting that they may experience emotional pain
Sometimes the goal seems too far away
Feeling discouraged by the distance between themselves and their goals
We've heard about the ones who've been there
Receiving inspiration from those who have achieved similar goals
It's a place made for us they say
Believing that achieving their goals is meant for them
We see the sun we're gonna run
Feeling hopeful and determined upon seeing a positive opportunity
Towards the wonderland
Continuing their journey towards their goals
The only place where we belong
Believing that achieving their goals is their true purpose
The search will never end
Understanding that their journey towards their goals may be ongoing
We push against the wind and rain
Enduring challenges and obstacles on their journey
Beating tears and pain
Overcoming emotional struggles in their pursuit of their goals
Together we can find; together we can find
Emphasizing the importance of working together and supporting each other in achieving their goals
Together we can find, together we can find, together we can find
Repeating the message of unity and teamwork
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JANNE KARKKAINEN, JUKKA BACKLUND, SAMU HABER
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