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).
Shine
Timo Tolkki's Avalon Lyrics
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Make me believe
That I can love again
The beauty of the universe
Beneth eternal skies
My soul was born to be free
Shine, just see how we are shining
Will guide us through a brand new day
Dancing with the gods above
I feel like I have wings
The hymn to life I sing
The silence, we seek to reborn
Goodbye, no words to say
Heaven is in our reach
Shine, just see how we are shining
The everlasting light
Will guide us through a brand new day
Shine, just see how we are shining
The everlasting light
Will guide us through a brand new day
The lyrics to Timo Tolkki's Avalon's song "Shine" are about finding hope and renewal after a difficult experience. The first verse expresses a desire to believe in love once again and to feel the beauty of the world beneath the eternal skies. The following lines speak to a longing for freedom and a sense of the divine, with the singer feeling as though they have wings and are dancing with the gods above. The phrase "the hymn to life I sing" suggests a celebration of existence itself. The final lines express a farewell and hint at the possibility of entering heaven, with the repetition of the word "Shine" acting as a mantra to guide the singer toward the light.
Overall, the song is about finding strength and resilience in the midst of darkness. The imagery of flying and dancing with the gods suggests a transcendence of earthly struggles, while the refrain "Shine" represents a beacon of hope that leads the way to a brighter future. The tone of the lyrics is uplifting and optimistic, with a focus on the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Dear old world now I must go
I must leave this world behind and move on to something new.
Make me believe
Help me to believe in love once again.
That I can love again
Restore my faith in love and my ability to love again.
The beauty of the universe
The wonder and splendor of the cosmos.
Beneth eternal skies
Underneath the endless expanse of the heavens.
My soul was born to be free
My spirit is meant to be unencumbered and unrestrained.
Shine, just see how we are shining
We radiate a brilliant light that illuminates the world around us.
The everlasting light
A light that will shine on forever, never to fade away.
Will guide us through a brand new day
This light will lead us through a new day filled with hope and promise.
Dancing with the gods above
Moving in harmony with divine forces.
I feel like I have wings
I am lifted up and empowered by this divine connection.
The hymn to life I sing
A song of gratitude for the gift of existence.
The silence, we seek to reborn
We long for a peaceful, quiet state of being that will renew us.
Goodbye, no words to say
There are no words that can adequately express our farewell.
Heaven is in our reach
We are capable of experiencing a heavenly state of being here on earth.
Contributed by Henry B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.