Eva

Nightwish

About Eva

"Eva " is the first single of Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish's sixth studio album Dark Passion Play. It was the first release to feature the band's new singer, Anette Olzon, following Tarja Turunen's departure in 2005. Initially the single was only released on the Internet and radio, with the release date to May 30, 2007, together with the revealing of the identity of the new vocalist (Anette Olzon), but due to a leak on May 23, the vocalist identity was revealed on May 24, and the song was released on the 25th. Officially, "Eva" started to play on Finnish radio stations YleX and Radio Rock at 7 AM, May 25, and was available as a download the same day. All European income from this release were donated to charity (Child Charity Foundation), and the income from Finnish Internet sales were donated to two children's homes in Finland. Eva's cover was announced on the official website on May 17. It features a young girl dressed in 19th century Finnish clothing with a teddy bear in front of a house by night. 


Year:
2007
4:25
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6:30 winter morn
Snow keeps falling, silent dawn
A rose by any other name
Eva leaves her Swanbrook home
A kindest heart which always made
Me ashamed of my own
She walks alone but not without her name

Eva flies away
Dreams the world far away
In this cruel children's game
There's no friend to call her name
Eva sails away
Dreams the world far away
The Good in her will be my sunflower field

Mocked by man to depths of shame
Little girl with life ahead
For a memory of one kind word
She would stay among the beasts
Time for one more daring dream
Before her escape, edenbeam
We kill with her own loving heart

Eva flies away
Dreams the world far away
In this cruel children's game
There's no friend to call her name
Eva sails away
Dreams the world far away
The Good in her will be my sunflower field

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Nightwish

Nightwish is a symphonic metal band from Kitee, Finland. The band was formed in 1996 by lead songwriter and keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, and vocalist Tarja Turunen, who was replaced in 2007 by former Alyson Avenue singer Anette Olzon. In 2002, original bassist Sami Vänskä was replaced by Marco Hietala, who also took over the male vocalist role previously filled by Holopainen or guest singers. more »

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Written by: Tuomas Lauri Johannes Holopainen

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11 facts about this song

Band Background
"Nightwish" is a renowned symphonic metal band from Finland. They are celebrated for their musical fusion of opera, classical, and metal elements.
Song Release
The song "Eva" was released as the first single from Nightwish's sixth studio album, "Dark Passion Play," in 2007.
Introduction of Anette
The song "Eva" marked the debut of Anette Olzon, the new vocalist who replaced Tarja Turunen. This was a significant shift in the band's history.
Charity Work
All profits from "Eva" were donated to a charity for children suffering from cancer. It underscores Nightwish's commitment to philanthropic efforts.
Musical Style
"Eva" is characterized by its relatively softer and melodious style, compared to the band's typically heavier symphonic metal elements. It's considered a power ballad.
Controversial Leak
The song was leaked on the Internet before its official release. The band decided to release it early on radio in Finland after the leak.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Eva" depict a story of a little girl who is lost and bullied, but eventually finds her own way and makes her dreams come true.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Eva" reached No.1 on the Finnish Singles Chart and No.2 on the Hungarian Singles Chart, showing the band's widespread popularity.
Music Video
Unlike most of Nightwish's music videos, the video for "Eva" is a montage of scenes from various performances and backstage events, instead of a conceptual video.
Importance
Despite mixed reviews from fans and critics, "Eva" remains a key song in Nightwish's discography because it marked a new era for the band with Anette Olzon as the lead vocalist.
Different Versions
There are two different versions of the song: the album version which has a length of 4:24 minutes, and the slightly longer radio edit at 4:30 minutes.

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