Their first album, Land of New Hope (2013) features vocalists Michael Kiske (Unisonic, ex Helloween), Sharon Den Adel (Within Temptation), Elize Ryd (Amaranthe), Russel Allen (Symphony X), Tony Kakko (Sonata Arctica) and Rob Rock (Impelliteri).
In the Name of the Rose
Timo Tolkki's Avalon Lyrics
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In the morning sun
And all that we fought for
Just embers that are glowing in the dark
When the day is done
Still innocence just has to die
Pure and simple, beautiful
And sorrow Still fills my broken heart
In the name of the rose
Die in the rose
Looking through the morning haze I realize
In the name of the rose
Die for the rose
Everything I've ever been forevermore
In the name of the rose
Dying, the innocence is dying here tonight
We got to move on
Fighting, we got to keep on fighting 'til the end
We got to journey on
Towards the avalon we go
The best is yet to come so follow me and others to
The promised land
In the name of the rose
Die in the rose
Looking through the morning haze I realize
In the name of the rose
Die for the rose
Everything I've ever been forevermore
In the name of the rose
In the name of the rose
In the name of the rose
Looking through the morning haze I realize
I'm Die for the rose
Everything I've ever been forevermore
In the name of the rose
Die in the rose
Looking through the morning haze I realize
In the name of the rose
Die for the rose
Everything I've ever been forevermore
In the name of the rose
The lyrics to Timo Tolkki's Avalon's song "In the Name of the Rose" evoke feelings of loss, struggle, and the fight to overcome adversity. The opening line immediately sets the tone, as the singer laments the death of innocence in the face of hardship. The imagery of morning sun and glowing embers juxtaposes the light and dark aspects of life, highlighting the fleeting nature of beauty in the face of struggle. The singer acknowledges that innocence cannot survive in a world of struggle, but the loss still weighs heavily on their heart.
The chorus of the song, "In the name of the rose, die in the rose," calls upon the listener to recognize the sacrifice that is often required in the pursuit of something greater. The rose symbolizes the beauty and purity that can be found in the world, but it is also a thorny and sometimes dangerous plant. The singer is willing to die for the rose, to fight until the end for what they believe in, and to journey towards the Avalon, a mythical place of peace and happiness. Despite the struggles and loss that are inherent in life, the singer is hopeful that there is something better to strive towards.
Overall, the lyrics of "In the Name of the Rose" are a powerful testament to the human spirit's ability to endure and overcome hardship. The singer acknowledges the pain and loss that can come with the pursuit of something greater, but they also recognize the importance of continuing to fight and hope for something better.
Line by Line Meaning
How... how innocence is dying here tonight
The loss of innocence is happening tonight, and it is a tragic and sorrowful event.
In the morning sun
The next day has come, despite the sadness of the previous night.
And all that we fought for
All the things that we struggled to achieve and protect.
Just embers that are glowing in the dark
The remnants of our efforts are only dimly visible and fading away.
When the day is done
Once the sun sets, and darkness prevails.
Still innocence just has to die
Despite the sadness, it is unavoidable that innocence will be lost.
Pure and simple, beautiful
Innocence is a pure and beautiful thing that is lost too soon.
And sorrow still fills my broken heart
Despite progressing through the grief process, my heart is still aching with sadness and pain.
In the name of the rose
Doing something out of devotion or homage to a higher power, in this case, the rose.
Die in the rose
Sacrificing oneself in the name of the rose.
Looking through the morning haze I realize
After the fog of grief has lifted, I can see the world for what it truly is.
Die for the rose
Willingness to give everything, even one's own life, in the name of the rose.
Everything I've ever been forevermore
Choosing to dedicate oneself entirely to the cause represented by the rose.
Dying, the innocence is dying here tonight
The loss of innocence is happening tonight, and it is a tragic and sorrowful event.
We got to move on
Despite the loss, life must go on, and we must adapt and continue living.
Fighting, we got to keep on fighting 'til the end
Persevering through hardship and difficulty to reach the end goal.
We got to journey on
We must continue with our journey, even when it is difficult.
Towards the avalon we go
We are moving on towards a better future.
The best is yet to come so follow me and others to
Even though we have lost something important, there is still hope for a brighter future, and we must follow those who can lead us there.
The promised land
The future that we are heading towards, which is filled with hope and promise.
Contributed by Madison D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.