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
Lost Nothern Star
Tarja Lyrics
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The northern star loses its light and falls down on earth
Where thee become a man.
One person alone can help.
I'm the one who leaves shadows in you room at night:
I'm the reason you're listening enlightening you eyes.
When Pan meets Apollo down with the sin
Lost northern star
Buried in sorrow,
I'll guard your mind
Let demons howl outside.
Where the calm fields of snow become one with the sky
I am there; I am waiting as time passes by
I set up the weather to suit how you feel
Drop rain down with wishes, build grace out of steel
Lost northern star
Buried in sorrow,
I'll guard your mind
Let demons howl outside.
My soul burns.
Sending dream flakes your way
Painting pictures to help you each day
Yet you don't know I'm there
Lost northern star
Buried in sorrow,
I'll guard your mind.
Let demons howl outside.
My soul burns.
The lyrics of Tarja's song Lost Northern Star convey the idea that when an individual becomes consumed by grief and sadness, it can overshadow any happiness that they may feel. This can cause them to feel lost and alone, in need of guidance and protection. The imagery of the northern star losing its light and falling to earth is used as a metaphor for this state of despair. The lyrics seem to suggest that there is one person who can help, who can leave behind shadows in their room at night and enlighten their eyes, providing comfort and solace in a difficult time.
The second half of the song speaks of the singer's presence in the peaceful, snowy fields, waiting for the passing of time. They set up the weather to suit the listener's emotions, dropping rain with wishes and building grace out of steel. The singer promises to guard the listener's mind, keeping the demons outside while their soul burns. The song ends on a bittersweet note, as the singer sends dream flakes and paints pictures to help the listener every day, even though they may not know that the singer is there.
Overall, Lost Northern Star is a message of hope and comfort to those who may be struggling with grief and sadness, providing a reminder that there is always someone there to guide and protect us through difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Legend says that when grief overpowers happiness
According to legend, when sorrow outweighs joy
The northern star loses its light and falls down on earth
The North Star dims and descends to earth
Where thee become a man.
Where one transforms into a stronger version of themselves
One person alone can help.
Only one individual can provide aid
I'm the one who leaves shadows in you room at night:
I'm the presence who causes shadows in your sleeping space
I'm the reason you're listening enlightening you eyes.
I inspire and enlighten you
When Pan meets Apollo down with the sin
When mischief and grace collide
They will send tears of angels though kindness won't win.
Their collision will create tears of angels despite the loss of kindness
Lost northern star
Fading North Star
Buried in sorrow,
Overwhelmed by grief
I'll guard your mind
I'll protect your thoughts
Let demons howl outside.
Allow the demons to scream outside
Where the calm fields of snow become one with the sky
Where snow-covered fields merge with the sky
I am there; I am waiting as time passes by
I am present and waiting as time moves forward
I set up the weather to suit how you feel
I manipulate the weather to match your emotions
Drop rain down with wishes, build grace out of steel
I make wishes come true, and turn tough times into moments of strength
My soul burns.
My inner fire is blazing
Sending dream flakes your way
Sending sparks of inspiration to you
Painting pictures to help you each day
Creating imagery to guide you daily
Yet you don't know I'm there
However, you're unaware of my presence
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