She is the former lead singer of the Finnish band Nightwish which she founded along with Emppu Vuorinen and Tuomas Holopainen in 1996. After being expelled from the band in October 2005, Tarja Turunen is now devoting her time to her solo career under the stage name of Tarja.
During the spring of 2005, she prepared a collaboration with Germany's Martin Kesici, the duet Leaving You for Me, also accompanied by a video. On November 8th 2006, Tarja's first solo album, Henkäys Ikuisuudesta was released as a Christmas album.
Tarja's second solo album, My Winter Storm, was released in November 2007 and achieved gold status in Finland on the day of release. The album took the number 1 spot in the Finnish charts. Tarja also sings on track In The Picture, composed by Rage guitarist Victor Smolski, on Nuclear Blast Allstars' album 'Into The Light', 2007. In 2009, Tarja released a duet with Doro Pesch, the former vocalist for heavy metal band Warlock.
Tarja's third solo album, What Lies Beneath was released in Finland on September 1, 2010. The album sold around 1,300 copies in the United States in its first week of release, landing it position 24 on the Top New Artist Albums chart. This is the first album on which Tarja is credited for composition on every original track.
Official site: www.tarjaturunen.com
Arkihuolesi Kaikki Heitä
Tarja Lyrics
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Mieles' nuorena nousta suo.
Armas joulu jo kutsuu meitä
Taasen muistojen suurten luo.
Kylmä voisko nyt olla kellä,
Talven säästä kun tuoksahtaa
Lämmin leuto ja henkäys hellä,
Rinnan jäitä mi liuottaa?
Syttyi siunattu joulutähti
Yöhön maailman raskaaseen.
Hohde määrätön siitä lähti,
Viel on auvona ihmisten.
Kun se loistavi lasten teille,
Päilyy järvet ja kukkii haat.
Kuusen kirkkahan luona heille
Siintää onnelan kaukomaat.
The lyrics of Tarja's song "Arkihuolesi Kaikki Heitä" express a call to leave aside all mundane worries and allow oneself to be uplifted and inspired by the approaching season of Christmas. The opening line urges the listener to cast aside all worries and embrace the youthful spirit within, and embrace the warmth and joy that comes with the season. The song paints a vivid picture of the idyllic setting one experiences during the holiday season, drawing images of snowy landscapes and warm fires, while expressing the deep spiritual significance of Christmas.
The second verse describes the symbolism of the Christmas star, which shines on people's paths and illuminates their darkest hours. It is a symbol of hope, guiding humanity towards a brighter future. The final lines of the song evoke the long-standing tradition of the Christmas tree, which provides a meeting place to gather together with loved ones and share in the joy and magic of the season.
Tarja's "Arkihuolesi Kaikki Heitä" was inspired by the traditional Finnish Christmas hymn of the same name, which translates to "Cast All Your Cares Upon Him". However, Tarja's rendition includes new verses, additional orchestration, and her trademark operatic vocals. The song was released in 2017 as part of the album "From Spirits and Ghosts: Score for a Dark Christmas".
Line by Line Meaning
Arkihuolesi kaikki heitä,
Leave all your everyday worries behind,
Mieles' nuorena nousta suo.
Allow your mind to rise up as if it were young.
Armas joulu jo kutsuu meitä
Beloved Christmas is already calling us,
Taasen muistojen suurten luo.
Taking us back to great memories once again.
Kylmä voisko nyt olla kellä,
Could anyone feel cold now,
Talven säästä kun tuoksahtaa
When the scent of winter is in the air,
Lämmin leuto ja henkäys hellä,
A warm and gentle breath,
Rinnan jäitä mi liuottaa?
That melts the ice in your heart.
Syttyi siunattu joulutähti
The blessed Christmas star has ignited,
Yöhön maailman raskaaseen.
In the heavy darkness of the world.
Hohde määrätön siitä lähti,
An immeasurable glow emanated from it,
Viel on auvona ihmisten.
Still a blessing for humanity.
Kun se loistavi lasten teille,
When it shines on the paths of children,
Päilyy järvet ja kukkii haat.
The lakes shimmer and the groves bloom.
Kuusen kirkkahan luona heille
And beside the bright spruce tree for them,
Siintää onnelan kaukomaat.
The distant lands of happiness shine forth.
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