Siren
Nightwish
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A lady with a violin playing to the seals Hearken to the sound of calling Who tied my hands to the wheel? The zodiac turns over me (Come to me) Somewhere there my fate revealed I hear but how will I see I tied myself to the wheel The winds talk to my sails, not me (Come to me) Somewhere there my fate revealed I hear but how will I see
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Written by: ERNO MATTI JUHANI VUORINEN, MARCO HIETALA, TUOMAS LAURI JOHANNES HOLOPAINEN
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Song Genre"Siren" is a song from the symphonic metal genre with a blend of heavy guitars and operatic vocals, which is Nightwish's signature style.
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Album ClassificationThe song is part of the Nightwish album "Once," which was released in 2004.
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SongwritingThe song was written by Tuomas Holopainen, the keyboardist and main songwriter of Nightwish.
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Band Members at the Time of RecordingWhen "Siren" was recorded, the line-up of Nightwish featured Tarja Turunen on lead vocals, Emppu Vuorinen on guitars, Jukka Nevalainen on drums, Marco Hietala on bass guitar, and Tuomas Holopainen on keyboards.
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Creative InspirationHolopainen has mentioned in interviews that fantasy and folklore have been major creative inspirations for his songwriting, and that might have influenced the creation of "Siren".
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Song Reception"Siren" was well received by fans and critics for its haunting melody and the wonderful interplay between heavy and soft musical elements.
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Music VideoThe song also has a music video, which features the band performing in a dark, surreal landscape, supporting the mystical theme of the song.
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Special Edition"Siren" was also released as part of a special edition of the "Once" album in North America, which further increased its popularity.
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Vocal StyleThe song perfectly showcases Tarja Turunen's operatic vocal style, which is one of the most identifiable elements of Nightwish's music.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Siren" weave a beautiful, mystical story, rich in imagery, which is also characteristic of Nightwish's songwriting approach.
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Influence"Siren," along with the rest of the "Once" album, had a significant impact on the symphonic metal genre, inspiring numerous other bands with its innovative sound.
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