Thorbjorn was playing bass at the time with a band called Endomorph, formed by a guitarist named Per Kankanranta. Later on he decided to quit the band and start doing music with Hussni and Erik.
Without a permanent drummer Hussni were forced into the drum position,
as well as guitar and performing all vocals.
Suddenly they remembered an old friend who played drums in another band, his name was Mikael Pekkonen.
When Mikael entered the band they came up with the name Winterlong
from an old rocker who once had a dream.
Mikael played with the band for about one year, and then he left...
...The main reason was school.
Winterlong now had to find a new drummer, and the only drummer capable of performing WL´s music, and the only one who came to meet their heavy demands was Toni Erkkilä, former drummer with Thorbjörn when they did Endomorph.
This was the beginning of a new era for the band...
Toni and Thorbjörn already knew each other since the schooldays,
The band practiced like they were possessed and rehursed like crazy, then they took the music on the road for a few shows.
The metal scene in the area in which they were living was not big though, so realized they had to break out of the cold north to survive.
However, what happened was they went separate ways.
Thorbjörn and Erik left town, also did Toni, and only Hussni remained.
As time went by, and the guys didn´t hear from each other in a while, Hussni joined Per Kankanranta in a newly started project; Javelin.
Erik and Thorbjörn began studying, yet they knew school was absolutely not the place for them. They spend all their time with their instruments instead, and recorded lots of material in Thorbjörns homestudio. They sent their material to record companies all over the world.
Then suddenly, after achieving some contacts with rather small metal labels, mainly in the U.S, they recieved an E-mail from Lars Eric Mattson, president of LionMusic.
He thought the material was good, and the only problem for him
as he stated, was the lack of a real drummer. They had been using a drum machine for the percussion tracks!
Well, that ignited the spark in their lives as they called up Hussni and Toni and told them what was going on.
Hussni quit the Javelin-project immediatly, and Toni came up from the south of Sweden where he now lived, so once again they joined forces, only this time something magical was in the air...
They signed their very first and well earned record contract!
The Hunter
Winterlong Lyrics
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I can sense the power thrill
Rushing through my veins
Red lights warning you
I'm dangerous man
Can you feel the sweat?
Can you feel the heat?
I am your darkest fear
And I'm hunter huntin'
And I'm getting nearer
Yes I'm the hunter
Haunting you
I am the lonely hunter
Like a wolfy to the moon
A little crazy screaming out your name
Run run, you better run now
Two ice blue cold starring in from the dark
Can you see me yet?
Can you fell my heat?
Lustful play a lovely game
You're my pray tonight I want you
I breathe on you, I'll feed on you
You know before this night is through
You'll bleed from me, I'll bleed for you
You know it's true and you know I am for real
I am the hunter
Lustful play a lovely game
You're my pray tonight I want you
I breathe on you, I'll feed on you
You know before this night is through
You'll bleed from me, I'll bleed for you
You know it's true and you know I am for real
Winterlong's "The Hunter" is a song that describes a powerful, dangerous and seductive personality. The lyrics showcase a person who is the representation of the wildest desires, darkest fears, and nightmares. The lyrics are a testament to the power that one can possess, the fear and the excitement that comes with it. The person described in the song is shown to be a hunter, hunting for prey in the dead of night. The lyrics evoke the sense of urgency, rush, and thrill that comes with the hunt. The hunter's raw energy and power are felt in the lyrics.
The lyrics also showcase the seductive nature of the person. The person is shown to be playing a "lovely game" with the prey, and the prey is described as being "my pray tonight, I want you." The lyrics showcase the animalistic and primal nature of the hunter. The hunter is shown to be enjoying the thrill of the hunt and the power that comes with it. The lyrics showcase the predator-prey dynamic that can exist in relationships. The lyrics showcase a person who is not just hunting for pleasure but is also driven by lust and desire.
Line by Line Meaning
Running into the dead of night
I am actively searching for my prey, moving quickly into the darkness.
I can sense the power thrill
I feel a rush from my inner strength and confidence to complete my goal.
Rushing through my veins
My adrenaline is pumping fast and strong, giving me energy and focus.
Red lights warning you
Others should be cautious of me as I am a potential danger.
I'm dangerous man
I possess the potential to harm others and I am not to be underestimated.
Can you feel the sweat?
My target may feel nerves or fear when in my presence.
Can you feel the heat?
My presence exudes passion and intensity.
I am your nightmares
I am the embodiment of others' deepest and darkest fears.
I am your darkest fear
I represent the unknown, the unpredictable and the uncontrollable.
And I'm hunter huntin'
I am actively pursuing my prey like the predator that I am.
And I'm getting nearer
My target should be bracing themselves as I am getting closer and closer.
Yes I'm the hunter
I am the one who is looking to capture my prey.
Haunting you
I am leaving an impact on my target that they will not forget.
I am the lonely hunter
I am alone on this hunt, driven solely by my own desire.
Like a wolfy to the moon
I am following my instincts and seeking out what I desire like a wolf howling at the moon.
A little crazy screaming out your name
I am passionate and wild, expressing my connection to my prey with intensity.
Run run, you better run now
My target is being warned to try and escape before it's too late.
Two ice blue cold starring in from the dark
My eyes are piercing and cold as I look upon my prey from the shadows.
Can you see me yet?
My target may be struggling to see me in the darkness.
Can you fell my heat?
My passion and intensity is tangible and my presence cannot be ignored.
Lustful play a lovely game
My pursuit is full of desire and passion, yet it is also a game in which I intend to win.
You're my pray tonight I want you
I am single-mindedly intent on capturing my prey tonight.
I breathe on you, I'll feed on you
I am a predator and I will consume my target.
You know before this night is through
My target should be aware that my hunt will conclude tonight.
You'll bleed from me, I'll bleed for you
There is a carnal connection between my prey and myself, and the lines between desire and violence are blurred.
You know it's true and you know I am for real
My target should realize that what they are experiencing is very real and very dangerous.
Writer(s): thorbjörn englund
Contributed by Michael N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.