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Rating: The Nightwish are now one of the most important metal bands in the world and the Finnish group that has sold the most copies worldwide, thanks especially to the success of their latest effort, "Once". Furthermore, the single "Nemo" has had unexpected success even outside the metal realm, not to mention the atmospheric music video in rotation on many music channels: even MTV, usually hesitant about metal music, aired "Nemo," albeit at impossible times.
In short, by now Nightwish is part of "the big league," and it is up to the new label Nuclear Blast to promote them in the best way: they have released as many as 4 different versions: the regular version, the digipack version (which also includes the Nemo video), the DVD version, and the limited edition vinyl version. Enough to make even the biggest collector and the most die-hard fan tear their hair out!
My single includes "Nemo," "Planet Hell," "White Night Fantasy," and the orchestral version of "Nemo." "Nemo" is the track we all know: catchy and quite simple in its structure. But despite this, it is a track that fully convinces. "Planet Hell" is an excellent track, featured in "Once," gritty and engaging thanks also to the use of orchestrations. "White Night Fantasy" is a very sweet ballad where Tarja shows remarkable versatility. The single closes with the orchestral version of "Nemo," where the track takes on an even more magical and enchanting dimension.
All in all, it's a good single, but I do not recommend purchasing it for those who are not fans of the Finnish band.
Tracklist and Lyrics
01 Nemo (04:31)
This is me for forever
One of the lost ones
The one without a name
Without an honest heart as compass
This is me for forever
One without a name
These lines the last endeavor
To find the missing lifeline
Oh how I wish
For soothing rain
All I wish is to dream again
My loving heart
Lost in the dark
For hope I'd give my everything
My flower, withered between
The pages two and three
The once and forever bloom gone with my sins
Walk the dark path
Sleep with angels
Call the past for help
Touch me with your love
And reveal to me my true name
Oh how I wish
For soothing rain
All I wish is to dream again
My loving heart
Lost in the dark
For hope I'd give my everything
Oh how I wish
For soothing rain
Oh how I wish to dream again
Once and for all
And all for once
Nemo my name forever more
Nemo sailing home
Nemo letting go
Oh how I wish
For soothing rain
All I wish is to dream again
My loving heart
Lost in the dark
For hope I'd give my everything
Oh how I wish
For soothing rain
Oh how I wish to dream again
Once and for all
And all for once
Nemo my name forever more
My name forever more
02 Planet Hell (04:44)
Denying the lying
A million children fighting
For lives in strife
For hope beyond the horizon
A dead world, a dark path
Not even crossroads to choose from
All the bloodred carpets before me
Behold this fair creation of God
My only wish: to leave behind
All the days of the Earth
This everyday hell of my kingdom come
The first rock thrown again
Welcome to hell little saint
Mother Gaia in slaughter
Welcome to paradise soldier
My first cry neverending
All life is to fear for life
You fool, you wanderer
You challenged the gods and lost
Save yourself a penny for the ferryman
Save yourself and let them suffer
In hope, in love
This world ain't ready for the Ark
Save yourself a penny for the ferryman
Save yourself and let them suffer
In hope, in love
Mankind works in mysterious ways
Welcome down to my Planet Hell
Save yourself a penny for the ferryman
Save yourself and let them suffer
In hope, in love
This world ain't ready for the Ark
Save yourself a penny for the ferryman
Save yourself and let them suffer
In hope, in love
Mankind works in mysterious ways
03 White Night Fantasy (04:07)
Enchantress came to me and said, meet me at the lake tonight
I hunmed this song to the white, through the shroud of snow
I saw paradise, peace, no more lies
Crestfallen soul, rest for this night
Love is here, right here right under my wings
I dream of wolves, with them I run
For me she lengthened the night, I am home, I am in peace
Crestfallen soul, rest for this night
Love is here, right here under my wings
Crestfallen soul, rest for this night
Love is here, right here under my wings
Crestfallen soul, rest for this night
Love is here, right here under my wings
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