Members:
Vocals: Teemu Koskela
Guitar, Backing Vocals: Pasi Vapola
Guitar, Backing Vocals: Antti Hokkala
Keyboards, Backing Vocals: Jukka Hänninen
Bass: Pasi Kauppinen
Drums: Lauri Bexar
Discography:
2006: Cold Reality
2009: Farewell to Saints (Japan 2008, elsewhere 2009)
Website:
http://www.winterborn.info/
Coming Home
Winterborn Lyrics
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Hear the call of waves, silence conquer mind
Sailing under pale moonlight and chasing Northern star
We face the secrets of the dark
Embrace by the sea, alone with stormy breath
Thunder's getting near, and sun will disappear
We rope the sails, cold winds of north lead us through the rain
Yeah, come hell or high water
I will survive, this ocean will not be my grave
Standing in the pelting rain, the clouds are painted black
I pray the god of sea, be merciful to me
From far away we hear the sound, so gently buoys ring
We catch the note and turn the ship
Across the stormy seas, we sail and still believe
We touched the edge of world, I'm ready to return
Yeah, I'm coming home again
We rope the sails, cold winds of north lead us through the rain
Yeah, come hell or high water
I will survive, this ocean will not be my grave
And in the morning, the hills, bright in marble sunlight
I'm finally home
Whoa, oh, I'm coming home
Whoa, oh, I'm coming home
Whoa, oh, I'm coming home
Whoa, oh, I'm coming home
Winterborn's song Coming Home explores the experience of a sailor who has left behind their loved ones and friends to embark on a journey to unknown lands. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song as the sailor says goodbye to those they are leaving behind. The call of the waves and the peace and quiet they bring dominate the sailor's mind as they sail under the pale moonlight and chase the Northern star. The journey they have undertaken requires the sailor to confront the secrets of the dark as they face the many challenges that await them.
As the sailor sails across the ocean, they are alone and vulnerable against the stormy weather and harsh conditions. The sailor is embraced by the sea, symbolizing their acceptance of the difficult journey ahead. The sailor is lashed by the rain and threatened by the thunder, but still, they push on. Despite the many obstacles facing them, the sailor is determined to return home safely. They rope the sails, trusting in the cold winds of the north to guide them through the rain. The sailor faces the challenges of the journey with courage and perseverance, confident that they will not be defeated by the dangerous ocean.
The final lines of the song affirm the sailor's dedication to their journey and their deep longing to return home. The sailor describes the hills, bright in the morning light and expresses their joy at finally being home after the long and difficult journey. The song speaks to the fundamental human desire to explore and seek adventure, but also acknowledges the importance of home and the people we love.
Line by Line Meaning
We left our loves and friends behind, it's time to say goodbye
We're leaving behind the people and places we care about and it's hard to let go
Hear the call of waves, silence conquer mind
The sound of the waves is soothing and calming, bringing peace to our minds
Sailing under pale moonlight and chasing Northern star
We're navigating our journey by the stars, with the North Star as our guide
We face the secrets of the dark
As we sail into the night, we confront the unknown and mysterious
Embrace by the sea, alone with stormy breath
We're surrounded by the sea, feeling small and vulnerable in the face of a storm
Thunder's getting near, and sun will disappear
The storm is approaching and the sunlight is fading, signaling danger ahead
Yeah, I'm coming home again
I'm returning to the place I belong
We rope the sails, cold winds of north lead us through the rain
We're braving the elements, using our skills to navigate through rough weather
Yeah, come hell or high water
No matter what obstacles we face, I'm determined to make it through
I will survive, this ocean will not be my grave
I have the strength and willpower to overcome any challenge, and I won't let the sea defeat me
Standing in the pelting rain, the clouds are painted black
We're enduring harsh weather conditions, with dark clouds overhead
I pray the god of sea, be merciful to me
In times of uncertainty, we turn to a higher power for protection and guidance
From far away we hear the sound, so gently buoys ring
We're guided towards the shore by the sound of buoy bells ringing in the distance
We catch the note and turn the ship
We use our senses and intuition to make necessary adjustments to our course
Across the stormy seas, we sail and still believe
Despite the challenges we face, we keep faith and hope alive as we journey forward
We touched the edge of world, I'm ready to return
We've reached the end of the world and now it's time to make our way back home
And in the morning, the hills, bright in marble sunlight
As the sun rises, everything becomes clear and beautiful, like a work of art
I'm finally home
I've returned to my home and the people and places that I love
Whoa, oh, I'm coming home
I'm excited and relieved to be back home
Contributed by Skyler A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.