The Letter
Timo Tolkki Lyrics


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[Freya:]
Welcome my dear, my name is Freya, I'm your guide
Many mountains you have climbed, now your path has led you here
You have walked the winding road to the sea of loneliness
There's a reason to all these things my dear

[Saana:]
I have watched the seasons go
I have wondered 'bout this all
Still it's hard to comprehend
Is there meaning there at all

I don't know why I am here
But I know that I feel fear
Can you tell me? Answer me please
Why am I here?





[Freya:]
Go to sleep tomorrow is... a long day

Overall Meaning

The song "The Letter" from Timo Tolkki's rock opera "Saana - Warrior of Light Pt. 1" features two characters - Freya as a guide and Saana as a lost wanderer. Freya greets Saana and acknowledges the struggles she has had and the hardships she has faced in her journey to get here. Freya insists there is a reason for everything and that Saana has come this far to seek answers to the questions she has been pondering. Saana shares the confusions she has had and the fear she feels. She has seen the cycle of life unfold and wonders if there is any meaning to any of it. She begs Freya to answer why she is here, and the song ends with Freya offering Saana some comforting words to sleep better and to tackle the challenges when she wakes up. The song is a reflection of the various twists and turns of life, how we seek answers to important questions, and sometimes the answers we seek can only come from within.


Line by Line Meaning

Welcome my dear, my name is Freya, I'm your guide
I am Freya, your guide. You have come a long way to reach here and I welcome you.


Many mountains you have climbed, now your path has led you here
You have overcome many obstacles to reach here and you have made it through the difficult times.


You have walked the winding road to the sea of loneliness
You have faced loneliness on your journey here.


There's a reason to all these things my dear
There is a reason for all that you have experienced and all that you will experience in the future.


I have watched the seasons go
I have observed the changing of seasons and how time goes by.


I have wondered 'bout this all
I have thought about the meaning of life and why things happen the way they do.


Still it's hard to comprehend
Even though I have thought about it, it is still difficult to understand.


Is there meaning there at all
I question if there is any purpose to life and if what we do really means anything.


I don't know why I am here
I am unsure of my purpose and why I exist.


But I know that I feel fear
I may not know why I am here, but I feel afraid of the unknown.


Can you tell me? Answer me please Why am I here?
I am seeking answers to my questions and hoping for someone to provide guidance and clarity.


Go to sleep tomorrow is... a long day
It is time to rest and prepare for what lies ahead, as tomorrow will be a challenging day.




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CrackFire

The Letter

You don't remember me, I remember you
I know you're scared like once I was
Sitting here by the shore, like I did before
And thinking 'bout the winding road

But that road is so long
You must be strong
Learn from each day
Never giving up

Though the ocean is deep
You must carry one
Towards the reason why you're here

Keep the love in your heart
We'll never be apart
We'll meet again one day you'll see
We all have a destiny chosen by ourselves
But later you will understand

You were born with a gift
A secret to hold
Your heart is gold you got to carry on
Soon your pain turns to peace
There's no more fear
And my child we'll meet again



All comments from YouTube:

CrackFire

The Letter

You don't remember me, I remember you
I know you're scared like once I was
Sitting here by the shore, like I did before
And thinking 'bout the winding road

But that road is so long
You must be strong
Learn from each day
Never giving up

Though the ocean is deep
You must carry one
Towards the reason why you're here

Keep the love in your heart
We'll never be apart
We'll meet again one day you'll see
We all have a destiny chosen by ourselves
But later you will understand

You were born with a gift
A secret to hold
Your heart is gold you got to carry on
Soon your pain turns to peace
There's no more fear
And my child we'll meet again

GnopKing

just lovely!

Jazmani Ochoa

Great composition Timo, beautiful song, definitely you deserve more recognition... On the other hand I can imagine how amazing all that album could sound with Michael Kiske :-) Hopefully one day you can work again with him.

Marijana Kovačić

Beautiful song! Can a non-stop to listen, listen to the player is constantly in a circle!

FarBeyondTheStrat

An angel's voice. The vibrato is so expressive, so strong, so emotional, and just so perfect! :DDD

Diego Arantes

beautiful, angel's voice!

Bertrand Frémont

My favorite of all the songs I've heard in my life.

GnopKing

One of the best songs I've ever heard.
Great work, Maestro Timo

Célio Azevedo

Beautiful composition.

Crinstal Choi

truly beautiful voice, love the song

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