Passion and the Opera
Nightwish
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Princess of lust Dignity put to dust A virginal sight Their apple to bite Drink from my thighs The rain of lies A sight so cursed Breasts which never nursed An Aphrodite for mortal souls Playing hide and seek in lecherous roles Their erotic hour my tearless weep Their satisfaction my infinite sleep Naked limbs reflecting from the moon I'll be there for you soon First wish for this night: Let me be your delight Body of a virgin Soul to the Devil's kin Your God is me In all that you see An Aphrodite for mortal souls Playing hide and seek in lecherous roles Their erotic hour my tearless weep Their satisfaction my infinite sleep
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Written by: ERNO MATTI JUHANI VUORINEN, JUKKA ANTERO NEVALAINEN, SAMI TUURE PETTERI VAENSKAE, TARJA SOILE SUSANNA TURUNEN, TUOMAS LAURI JOHANNES HOLOPAINEN
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Passion and the Opera" is a song by the Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish that was featured on their second studio album "Oceanborn," which was released in 1998.
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Band LineupThe band members during the making of "Oceanborn" included Tuomas Holopainen (keyboards), Emppu Vuorinen (guitars), Jukka Nevalainen (drums), and Tarja Turunen (lead vocals).
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Song Genre"Passion and the Opera" belongs to the symphonic metal genre, showcasing a mix of heavy metal and classical music elements.
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Vocal TechniqueThe song is especially noted for lead vocalist Tarja Turunen's operatic style of singing.
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Lyrics & ThemeSimilar to many Nightwish songs, "Passion and the Opera" is filled with poetic and deeply metaphorical lyrics. It portrays the themes of desire, inner struggle, and the power of music.
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Vocal RangeTarja Turunen notably showcases an impressive vocal range in this track, from deep contralto to high soprano notes.
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Critical ReceptionThe album "Oceanborn," featuring "Passion and the Opera," was highly appreciated by symphonic metal fans and critics alike. It is considered one of the critical and commercial high points in Nightwish's career.
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Live PerformancesDespite being a fan favorite, "Passion and the Opera" is not frequently performed live.
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ComposerThe track, like the majority of Nightwish songs, was composed by the keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen.
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Song DurationThe original track length of "Passion and the Opera" on the "Oceanborn" album is 4 minutes and 50 seconds.
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