A Finnish Grammy nominated record producer, songwriter and musician, Timo T… Read Full Bio ↴A Finnish Grammy nominated record producer, songwriter and musician, Timo Tolkki has sold over 3 million records during his 25 year career. He has played over 1500 shows in every continent across the globe and produced around 50 albums. He has released 13 albums with Stratovarius and 2 solo albums.

Timo started playing guitar when he was 7 years old. His early influences were ABBA, The Beatles and The Shadows. Very quickly he progressed to the point where he wanted an electric guitar. After hearing “Smoke on the Water” on the radio the rest was history. As a young teenager, Tolkki practically slept with his guitar and it was not uncommon for him to practice 8 hours a day. He was also playing in some local bands but in 1984 got a phonecall from the Stratovarius camp asking him to join the band. Stratovarius soared to great heights becoming the leading pioneers in progressive power metal. This monumental achievement included 7 world tours, 3 consecutive gold discs in Finland and selling almost 3 million records.

The recent break up of Stratovarius came about because Tolkki felt that the relationships in the band very very badly contaminated and also because everything that was to be said with that band with those members had already been said and to continue would be simply repeating the same form. He also wanted to be able to concentrate on other things, explaining that:“There’s just a time for everything in life and Stratovarius came to the end of a road and there was nowhere to go anymore”. During the composing process of his upcoming solo album “Saana-Warrior of Light” he found many new interests in the form of photography, graphics design and video editing. “It was like a new world to me and I knew I had found something that would determine the course of the rest of my life regarding my art. Now I have these amazing tools available to me to create things I did not know was possible. Lot of studying, but it’s really a lot of fun, which brought me into many different areas in music. On the other hand I can do a production of a dance artist, or a metal artist. Or anyone who I think is real and has it. I rarely do productions outside of my own production company anymore. I am really into finding new talents and developing a project together with an artist, while using enough time for it. Because time is gold in music. I have everything I need here to create a perfect musical and visual experience. Music is the Universal language. Its primary function is to awaken emotions in us. We have no choice. If something doesn’t move me, I know it is not for me”.

Timo is currently running his own Goldenworks production company and has established a comfortable working suite in Helsinki with the latest technology. He calls his place “Santa’s Workshop”. Timo is actively looking for singers and artists who dare to explore the boundaries of themselves and take the step to the unknown.

He is ready to release his new solo album “Saana-Warrior of Light Pt1”. It is a groundbreaking release in many ways. It will only be available from the shop from his Official website http://www.timotolkki.com that is powered by TheGround.com so you will not find it in record stores. Tolkki is happy about these new opportunities to interact directly with his fans and to offer them products at a much better cost.

Since Stratovarius break-up, he has formed a new Power Metal band that continues the legacy of Stratovarius. This band is called REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE and its debut album “New Era” will be out on 6.6.2008 featuring Michael Kiske (Helloween) and Tobias Sammet (Edguy, Avantasia) on vocals.

Timo Tolkki is looking forward to new musical endeavours and to the exciting new and fresh future in his art. 8.

You've Come a Long Way
Timo Tolkki Lyrics

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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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "You've Come a Long Way" by Timo Tolkki are full of hope and encouragement. The song is about a person who is feeling lost and scared, just like the singer once was. The singer remembers this feeling and wants to offer comfort and support to the listener. He speaks about the winding road of life and how it can be long and difficult, but that one must stay strong and learn from each day. He encourages the listener to never give up, even though the ocean is deep and there are many challenges on the path ahead.

The singer also speaks about the love that we carry in our hearts for those who are important to us. He reassures the listener that they will never be apart and that they will meet again one day. He speaks about destiny and how we all have a purpose in life, even if we may not fully understand it at the moment. He reminds the listener that they were born with a gift, a secret to hold, and that their heart is gold. He encourages them to carry on and to keep going, even when things are tough, because soon their pain will turn to peace and there will be no more fear.

Overall, the lyrics of "You've Come a Long Way" are a message of hope and encouragement. The singer wants to remind the listener that they are not alone, and that they are capable and strong enough to face the challenges ahead.

Line by Line Meaning

You don't remember me, I remember you
I remember you even if you don't remember me

I know you're scared like once I was
I know you're afraid just like I once was

Sitting here by the shore, like I did before
I am sitting here by the shore, just like I used to do before

And thinking 'bout the winding road
I am thinking about the winding path

But that road is so long
That path is very long

You must be strong
You have to be strong

Learn from each day
Learn from each day that goes by

Never giving up
Never give up

Though the ocean is deep
Even though the ocean is deep

You must carry one
You must keep going

Towards the reason why you're here
In the direction of the reason why you are here