My Little Phoenix
Tarja/Tarja Turunen Lyrics
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She has the wind beneath her wings
And looks down on us
She said:
"Robbed of my innocence, had no more time to play.
I sure got my feathers burned, but I'm stronger than the flames".
Here she comes, here she comes.
Here she comes
Rose again from the flames
My little Phoenix
Eternity is set in her eyes
Throwing sparks back at the world that'll never die.
And I think:
"She was robbed of her innocence, had no more time to play.
She's only a little girl, but she stronger than the flames"
Here she comes, here she comes.
I've been waiting for so long.
Here she comes
Rose again from the flames
My little Phoenix
Here she comes
I've been waiting for my little Phoenix
You've got to get close to the flame to see what it's made of,
You've got to get close to the flame to see what you are made of.
Here she comes, here she comes.
I've been waiting for so long.
Here she comes
Rose again from the flames
My little Phoenix
The song "My Little Phoenix" by Tarja Turunen starts with the description of a phoenix circling higher with the wind beneath its wings. The phoenix is a mythical bird that is reborn from its ashes, and the lyrics metaphorically compare it to the singer herself. She talks about being robbed of her innocence and getting her feathers burned, but she came out stronger from the flames. The phoenix's nature to be reborn from its ashes symbolizes Tarja's ability to rise from her struggles, while the phoenix circling higher can also refer to her ascent in her career.
As the song continues, the singer talks about how eternity is set in her eyes, and how she throws sparks back at the world that will never die. This can be interpreted as her determination to succeed despite the obstacles she faces. The lyrics about being robbed of her innocence and being a little girl, but stronger than the flames, indicate that she has gone through hardships and struggles that have strengthened her.
The chorus talks about how the singer has been waiting for a long time for her little phoenix to rise again from the flames, which can be interpreted as her waiting for her own rejuvenation or a new beginning.
Line by Line Meaning
Gracefully she's circling higher.
Tarja, represented by 'she', is soaring up high in the sky with ease.
She has the wind beneath her wings
The wind is supporting Tarja to fly higher and higher.
And looks down on us
From the heights, Tarja can see and observe everything that's down below.
She said:
"Robbed of my innocence, had no more time to play.
I sure got my feathers burned, but I'm stronger than the flames".
Tarja once lost her innocence and was hurt badly but she has risen from the ashes, stronger than ever.
Here she comes, here she comes.
I've been waiting for so long.
Here she comes
Rose again from the flames
My little Phoenix
'My Little Phoenix' is Tarja's nickname, and she is returning stronger than ever, after previously being burnt by her struggles/hardships.
Eternity is set in her eyes
Tarja's gaze is unshakeable and impassive, reflecting eternity.
Throwing sparks back at the world that'll never die.
Tarja's energy and resilience is infectious, inspiring others and making an impact that will never fade away.
And I think:
"She was robbed of her innocence, had no more time to play.
She's only a little girl, but she's stronger than the flames"
Tarja may appear vulnerable, with a childlike disposition, but she has the power to overcome obstacles that come her way, no matter how strong they seem.
You've got to get close to the flame to see what it's made of,
You've got to get close to the flame to see what you are made of.
In order to discover our own strength and abilities, we must be willing to brave the toughest challenges presented to us, just as Tarja has done.
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