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
Happy Christmas
Tarja Lyrics
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And what have you done
Another year over
And a new one just begun
And so this is Christmas
I hope you have fun
The near and the dear ones
The old and the young
A very merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear
And so this is Christmas (War is Over, if you want it)
For weak and for strong
The rich and the poor ones
The world is so wrong
And so happy Christmas
For black and for white
For yellow and red ones
Let's stop all the fight
A very merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear
And so this is Christmas (War is over, if you want it)
And what have we done
Another year over
And a new one just begun
And so happy Christmas
We hope you have fun
The near and the dear ones
The old and the young
A very merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear
War is over, if you want it
War is over now
Happy Xmas
The song "Happy Christmas" by Tarja is a cover of the original song by John Lennon, titled "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)". The lyrics of the song begin on a reflective and introspective note. The singer acknowledges the significance of Christmas and the end of another year. The lyrics prompt the listener to reflect upon their achievements, growth, and their impact upon the world in the year gone by. The singer, wishing the listener a happy and fulfilling Christmas, includes a hope that they "have fun". The lyrics point towards the importance of the near and the dear ones, and not just the celebratory aspects associated with Christmas such as exchanging gifts or feasting.
The second verse of the song broadens its scope, and Lennon's message comes alive with a force. The verse talks about how the world is full of inequality, social injustice, and conflict. It implies that everyone, regardless of their status and position, is equally affected by the flawed society. This reality check comes abruptly, but it touches upon the significance of the fact that Christmas has the power to heal and bridge gaps in society. The singer wishes for a very merry Christmas for everyone, irrespective of race, gender, or socioeconomic background. The song concludes on the note of the end of the war. The line "War is over, if you want it" offers a powerful thought that peace exists within us and that it’s up to us to end wars and bring about reconciliation, and make it happen.
Overall, Tarja's version of the song is a beautiful take on Lennon's classic. The lyrics focus on reflection, hope, and unity, making it an essential holiday classic that encourages introspection and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
So this is Christmas
Tarja acknowledges that it is Christmas time
And what have you done
Tarja asks the listener what they have accomplished over the past year
Another year over
Tarja recognizes that another year has passed
And a new one just begun
Tarja reminds the listener that a new year has just started
And so this is Christmas
Tarja reiterates that it is Christmas time
I hope you have fun
Tarja wishes the listener a joyful holiday
The near and the dear ones
Tarja mentions the importance of spending time with loved ones during the holiday season
The old and the young
Tarja emphasizes that Christmas is for people of all ages
A very merry Christmas
Tarja wishes the listener a very happy Christmas
And a happy New Year
Tarja also wishes the listener a happy new year
Let's hope it's a good one
Tarja expresses optimism for the new year
Without any fear
Tarja hopes for a peaceful and calm year, free of fear and danger
For weak and for strong
Tarja calls for unity among all people, regardless of their strength or weakness
The rich and the poor ones
Tarja reminds us that Christmas is a time for all, both rich and poor alike
The world is so wrong
Tarja acknowledges the state of the world and its many problems
For black and for white
Tarja celebrates diversity and reminds us that Christmas is for people of all races
For yellow and red ones
Tarja also highlights the importance of inclusivity for people of all ethnicities
Let's stop all the fight
Tarja calls for an end to all conflict and violence in the world
And what have we done
Tarja questions what we, as a society, have accomplished over the past year
War is over, if you want it
Tarja alludes to John Lennon's song and suggests that we have the power to end war if we truly desire it
War is over now
Tarja emphasizes that war is over if we work towards that goal
Happy Xmas
Tarja wishes the listener a happy Christmas
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Winston Lennon, Yoko Ono
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Jordana Theophilo Oliveira
There are no words to describe how beautiful this is!!! Only an Angel can sing like this!!! Just wonderful! Thank you, Tarja!!!!
Sandra JL
suspire con la version original, llore con esta :| , tarja, eres una diosa!! :)
RexRnd
This is sooo beautiful! Tarja has a voice like an angel
sissy jer
Oh but how could anyone resist Tarja's beautiful voice?especially in Xmas....love you Tarja <3
Elizabeth Chartrand
How her voice is sooooooo awsome ! I love her voice on My winter storm, I love her voice Live and I absolutly adore her voice In christmas songs !!! Tarja sings like an angel !!! I love Tarja !
SigridS
Tarja has a very wonderful voice!
Tommyleini
This is the best Version of Happy Christmas.. her voice touches my heart...incredible.. Can't wait to Tarjas 3rd Solo Album next Year Happy Christmas :)
Tereza M
Oh.. This is absolutely amazing.. it's like a singing of Angel. That feeling from Tarja .. i can't describe.. It's one big WOW... i really love her singing.. ♥
starrygal07
wow...one of my fav christmas songs"! she did great! Beautfiul=]
Romina Matinella
hermosa canción de tarja hermosa voz....