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
Where Were You Last Night / Heaven Is A Place On Earth / Livin' On A Prayer
Tarja Lyrics
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Ooh, heaven is a place on earth
They say in heaven, love comes first
We'll make heaven a place on earth
Ooh, heaven is a place on earth
When the night falls down
I wait for you and you come around
Of kids on the street outside
When you walk into the room
You pull me close and we start to move
And we're spinning with the stars above
And you lift me up in a wave of love
Ooh, baby, do you know what that's worth?
Ooh, heaven is a place on earth
They say in heaven love comes first
We'll make heaven a place on earth
Ooh, heaven is a place on earth
When I feel alone, I reach for you
And you bring me home
When I'm lost at sea I hear your voice
And it carries me
In this world we're just beginning
To understand the miracle of living
Baby, I was afraid before
But I'm not afraid anymore
Ooh, baby, do you know what that's worth?
Ooh, heaven is a place on earth.
They say in heaven love comes first
We'll make heaven a place on earth
Ooh, heaven is a place on earth
In this world we're just beginning
To understand the miracle of living
Baby, I was afraid before
But I'm not afraid anymore
Ooh, baby, do you know what that's worth?
Ooh, heaven is a place on earth
They say in heaven love comes first
We'll make heaven a place on earth
Ooh, heaven is a place on earth
Ooh, heaven is a place on earth
Ooh, heaven is a place on earth
Ooh, heaven is a place on earth
Ooh, heaven is a place on earth
The song "Where Were You Last Night / Heaven Is A Place On Earth / Livin' On A Prayer" is a medley originally recorded by Belinda Carlisle in 1987. Tarja's version of the song was released in 2019 as a single. The lyrics express a deep sense of love and the desire to create a personal heaven on earth with the loved one. The chorus, "Ooh, heaven is a place on earth, they say in heaven love comes first, we'll make heaven a place on earth" highlights the power of love to create a paradise on earth.
The verses, on the other hand, talk about the moments spent with the loved ones that make life beautiful. The lyrics, "When the night falls down, I wait for you and you come around, and the world's alive with the sound of kids on the street outside" express the joy of love which lights up the world even in the darkest of hours. The lines "When I feel alone, I reach for you, and you bring me home, when I'm lost at sea I hear your voice, and it carries me" speaks of the comfort and safety one feels when they have found their true love.
Overall, the song presents a hopeful view of life, highlighting the beauty of love and the potential to create a paradise with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, baby, do you know what that's worth?
Do you understand the value of what we have?
Ooh, heaven is a place on earth
Our love is so powerful that it brings us to a state of euphoria - like heaven on earth.
They say in heaven, love comes first
Heaven is known to represent pure love and so we should emulate that in our relationship.
We'll make heaven a place on earth
Together, we can create a perfect environment for love, like what heaven represents.
When the night falls down
At night, waiting for you feels like the world is at peace.
I wait for you and you come around
I rely on your presence to feel complete and happy.
And the world's alive with the sound
The world becomes more vibrant and full of life when we are together.
Of kids on the street outside
The innocence of children playing outside reminds us of the pureness of our love.
When you walk into the room
Your presence has a powerful impact on my emotions.
You pull me close and we start to move
Our physical connection ignites a deep passion inside us.
And we're spinning with the stars above
Our love feels like it could move mountains and even affect the stars in the sky.
And you lift me up in a wave of love
Your love has a powerful force that lifts me to emotional heights.
When I feel alone, I reach for you
During my darkest moments, I find comfort in your love.
And you bring me home
You remind me of what truly matters and guide me back to a positive mindset.
When I'm lost at sea I hear your voice
Even when I feel overwhelmed by life's challenges, your love gives me hope.
And it carries me
Your love is a powerful force that supports me through all of life's difficulties.
In this world we're just beginning
Our love is still new and we have a lot to learn about each other.
To understand the miracle of living
Our love gives us a deeper appreciation for the beauty of life.
Baby, I was afraid before
I was scared of opening myself up to love because of past hurts.
But I'm not afraid anymore
Now, with you, I feel safe and secure in my vulnerability.
Ooh, heaven is a place on earth
Our love feels like it transcends reality and is otherworldly.
They say in heaven love comes first
True love should always come first in all aspects of life.
We'll make heaven a place on earth
Our love is so exceptional that we can make this world feel like a paradise.
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: RICHARD W NOWELS, ELLEN SHIPLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
StalkerMonolith
Beautiful. What a throwback to 80's. Thanks for uploading!
Carlos Silva
Back in the 80s, when I first heard "Heaven is a place on Earth", I reckoned that Belinda Carlisle, besides being a stunning woman, she had a great voice.
Later on, following Tarja and her career, I always wondered what that song would sound like, if it was ever sung by the Finnish Queen.
Well, sometimes our thoughts are heard by the Gods
Rosannasfriend
What an awesome mash up!
San Mart
Sos una diosa mi amada Tarja 🖤
Tapani M
I really enjoyed this one. Love the 80's.
Marina Magalhães
A Deusa do Rock...Amo a voz....yehhhh.wowww
jb youngfr
Great performance and great cover but I think my favourite version is from the Japanese duet Wink!
P.M ⚡️
Tarja singing Belinda Carlisle. Two stunning women 😎
Priscilla Givisiez
Linda!
Robert Kiraly
She sings very beautifully Belinda Carlslie and Bon Jovi songs!