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
My Little Phoenix
Tarja 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 lyrics to Tarja's song "My Little Phoenix" are a powerful celebration of resilience and strength in the face of adversity. The "little phoenix" of the title refers to a fiery bird of myth and legend, known for its ability to rise from the ashes of its own destruction. Tarja sings of this mythical creature as a symbol of the human capacity to survive and overcome even the most difficult trials and challenges.
The opening lines of the song describe the phoenix "gracefully...circling higher," with "the wind beneath her wings." This image conjures up the idea of flight, of rising above and transcending one's circumstances. Tarja then goes on to describe the phoenix as having been "robbed of her innocence," which suggests that she has been the victim of some kind of trauma or injustice. But despite this, she is "stronger than the flames," having emerged from her trials with newfound strength and power.
The chorus of "Here she comes" repeats, with the addition of the line "Rose again from the flames," reinforcing the message of resilience and renewal. The final two lines of the song - "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" - provide a powerful metaphor for the process of growth and self-discovery. Only by facing our challenges head-on can we truly know what we are capable of.
Line by Line Meaning
Gracefully she's circling higher.
Tarja is flying higher and higher, like a bird, with the wind supporting her and looking down on us all.
She has the wind beneath her wings
Tarja is flying effortlessly, thanks to the wind supporting her.
And looks down on us
Tarja is flying so high that she can see everything beneath her.
She said:
Tarja is speaking to us, sharing her personal story.
"Robbed of my innocence, had no more time to play.
Tarja has experienced tragedy and loss at an early age, unable to enjoy a carefree childhood.
I sure got my feathers burned, but I'm stronger than the flames".
Tarja has faced difficult challenges and setbacks, but she has found strength within herself to overcome them.
Here she comes, here she comes.
Tarja is making her presence known, coming into view and coming back strong.
I've been waiting for so long.
The artist has been eagerly anticipating Tarja's return or comeback.
Rose again from the flames.
Tarja has risen again like a phoenix after facing adversity and challenges.
My little Phoenix
Tarja symbolizes a phoenix, a mythical bird that is reborn from its own ashes after death.
Eternity is set in her eyes
Tarja's eyes exude a sense of timelessness, as if she has been around forever and will always be remembered.
Throwing sparks back at the world that'll never die.
Tarja is spreading light and energy in the world, contributing to something that will live on beyond her life.
And I think:
The singer is reflecting on Tarja's journey and resilience.
"She was robbed of her innocence, had no more time to play.
Tarja's experiences have forced her to grow up faster than she wanted, missing out on the carefree joys of childhood.
She's only a little girl, but she's stronger than the flames".
Despite her youth, Tarja has proven her inner strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
"You've got to get close to the flame to see what it's made of,
The artist believes that to truly understand and appreciate what someone is capable of, you need to witness them facing challenges head-on.
You've got to get close to the flame to see what you are made of.
By approaching difficult situations with courage and determination, you can discover your own inner strength and potential.
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