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
Kun joulu on
Tarja Lyrics
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ja silmä sammunut auringon,
kun pääsky pitkän on matkan päässä
ja metsä autio lauluton,
käy lämmin henkäys talvisäässä,
kun joulu on, kun joulu on
Ei huolta murhetta kenkään muista,
vain laulu kaikuvi lasten suista,
ja silmät riemusta hehkuvat,
ja liekit loistavat joulupuista,
kun joulu on, kun joulu on
On äiti laittanut kystä kyllä,
hän lahjat antaa ja lahjat saa,
vaan seimi, pahnat ja tähti yllä
ne silmiin kalleina gangastaa;
siks mieli hellä on kristityllä,
kun joulu on, kun joulu on
In Tarja's song "Kun joulu on," the lyrics talk about the feeling of warmth and joy that comes with the celebration of Christmas. The opening lines describe a winter landscape, where the earth is covered with snow and the lakes are frozen. The imagery of the "sammunut auringon" or "extinguished sun" implies a feeling of darkness, but the warm breath that appears in the winter air seems to lift the mood. The mention of the lonely forest with no songs echoing provides a deeper contrast to the joyful celebration of Christmas, emphasizing the stillness that is broken only by the sound of children's laughter and the twinkling lights of Christmas trees.
From the second verse of the song, the lyrics further emphasize the importance of Christmas to the people, placing particular emphasis on children. The song speaks of the absence of worry, and the fact that there is no need to feel the cold winter winds and frost after snowfall, as this is the season when all worries seem to disappear. The shining eyes of the children, full of happiness and joy, are highlighted, and the warm fire from the Christmas tree is a beacon of comfort that warms the soul. The mention of the mother giving and receiving gifts is an excellent representation of the circle of giving that exists during this holiday.
Overall, "Kun joulu on" is a joyful and uplifting song that speaks of the happiness that comes with Christmas. It emphasizes the importance of family, togetherness, and the power of a shared celebration to bring people out of the cold and dark winter and into the warm light of the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
Kun maas' on hanki ja järvet jäässä
When the ground is covered in snow and the lakes are frozen
ja silmä sammunut auringon,
And the sun has set, leaving darkness behind
kun pääsky pitkän on matkan päässä
When the swallow has flown far away
ja metsä autio lauluton,
And the forest is empty and silent
käy lämmin henkäys talvisäässä,
Then a warm breath can be felt in the cold winter air,
kun joulu on, kun joulu on
when it's Christmas, when it's Christmas
Ei huolta murhetta kenkään muista,
No worries, no sorrows on anyone's mind,
ei tunnu pakkaset tuikeat,
The cold and frosty weather doesn't feel too harsh,
vain laulu kaikuvi lasten suista,
Only the sound of children's singing can be heard,
ja silmät riemusta hehkuvat,
And their eyes are glowing with joy,
ja liekit loistavat joulupuista,
And the flames are shining from the Christmas trees,
kun joulu on, kun joulu on
when it's Christmas, when it's Christmas
On äiti laittanut kystä kyllä,
Mother has prepared everything indeed,
hän lahjat antaa ja lahjat saa,
She gives and receives gifts,
vaan seimi, pahnat ja tähti yllä
But the manger, the straw and the star above,
ne silmiin kalleina gangastaa;
They shine brightly in everyone's eyes;
siks mieli hellä on kristityllä,
That's why a gentle feeling is present in the Christian's heart,
kun joulu on, kun joulu on
when it's Christmas, when it's Christmas
Contributed by Kayla E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gabrielcarmo3317
Lyrics:
Kun maas' on hanki ja järvet jäässä
Ja silmä sammunut auringon,
Kun pääsky pitkän on matkan päässä
Ja metsä autio lauluton,
Käy lämmin henkäys talvisäässä,
Kun joulu on, kun joulu on
Ei huolta murhetta kenkään muista,
Ei tunnu pakkaset tuikeat,
Vain laulu kaikuvi lasten suista,
Ja silmät riemusta hehkuvat,
Ja liekit loistavat joulupuista,
Kun joulu on, kun joulu on
On äiti laittanut kystä kyllä,
Hän lahjat antaa ja lahjat saa,
Vaan seimi, pahnat ja tähti yllä
Ne silmiin kalleina gangastaa;
Siks mieli hellä on kristityllä,
Kun joulu on, kun joulu on
@gabrielcarmo3317
Lyrics:
Kun maas' on hanki ja järvet jäässä
Ja silmä sammunut auringon,
Kun pääsky pitkän on matkan päässä
Ja metsä autio lauluton,
Käy lämmin henkäys talvisäässä,
Kun joulu on, kun joulu on
Ei huolta murhetta kenkään muista,
Ei tunnu pakkaset tuikeat,
Vain laulu kaikuvi lasten suista,
Ja silmät riemusta hehkuvat,
Ja liekit loistavat joulupuista,
Kun joulu on, kun joulu on
On äiti laittanut kystä kyllä,
Hän lahjat antaa ja lahjat saa,
Vaan seimi, pahnat ja tähti yllä
Ne silmiin kalleina gangastaa;
Siks mieli hellä on kristityllä,
Kun joulu on, kun joulu on
@camilaminuzzizanchetta1816
Thanks a lot 😍
@Annarja
so lovely!!! I am truly amazed by her voice ^^ Best singer ever!!!!
@larryzigler6812
She always makes me melt 💘☮
@gabrielcarmo3317
Only Tarja would be able to sing this song. It's made for her. It makes me cry Everytime I listened
@glitch4095
i love her voice she make me feel better
great song
@blade100nada
essa mulher é demais fãzasso dela pena que ela não dá as caras em Recife 8(
@312Terror312
I love Tarja Turunen :)
@arturadrianmargineanu9675
You're not alone mate, you're not alone...
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