Élan
Nightwish
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Leave the sleep and let the springtime talk In tongues from the time before man Listen to a daffodil tell her tale Let the guest in, walk out, be the first to greet the morn The meadows of heaven await harvest The cliffs unjumped, cold waters untouched The elsewhere creatures yet unseen Finally your number came up, freefall awaits the brave Come, taste the wine Raise the blind They will guide you from the light Writing noughts till the end of time Come, surf the clouds Race the dark It feeds from the runs undone Meet me where the cliff greets the sea The answer to the riddle before your eyes Is in dead leaves and fleeting skies Returning swans and sedulous mice Writing's on the gardens book, in the minute of a lover's look Building a sandcastle close to the shore A house of cards from a worn-out deck A home from the fellowship, poise and calm Write a lyric for the song only you can understand Come, taste the wine Raise the blind They will guide you from the light Writing noughts till the end of time Come, surf the clouds Race the dark It feeds from the runs undone Meet me where the cliff greets the sea Riding hard every shooting star Come to life, open mind, have a laugh at the orthodox Come, drink deep let the dam of mind seep Travel with great élan, dance a jig at the funeral, come! Taste the wine Raise the blind They will guide you from the light Writing noughts till the end of time Ooh, come, surf the clouds Race the dark It feeds from the runs undone Meet me where the cliff greets the sea, come!
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Written by: Tuomas Holopainen
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11 facts about this song
Background"Élan" is the lead single from the album 'Endless Forms Most Beautiful,' the eighth studio album by Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish.
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Album ReleaseThe single was released on February 13, 2015, while the 'Endless Forms Most Beautiful' album was released in late March of the same year.
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Lyrical ThemeThe song’s lyrics are about finding the true beauty in life. The song encourages listening to your heart and soul and finding joy in the simple things.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Élan" was directed by Ville Lipiäinen and it was shot in various locations in Finland. It's a cheerful video that contrasts the deeper meaning of the song.
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First Time Appearance"Élan" is the first Nightwish song to feature lead vocals by Dutch singer Floor Jansen, after she was officially made a member of the band.
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InspirationThe song is inspired by the works of Richard Dawkins, whose writings inspired much of the 'Endless Forms Most Beautiful' album.
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Charts Performance"Élan" entered the official Finnish Single Chart at number one after its release, demonstrating Nightwish's popularity in their home country.
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VersionsThere are several versions of the song, including a radio edit, album version, and an alternate, less orchestrated version.
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InstrumentationFurthermore, the song features a typical Nightwish soundscape with symphonic elements, choirs, heavy guitars, and keyboards, but it also prominently presents folk elements and an accordion.
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Band Members InvolvedIn addition to Floor Jansen on vocals, other band members involved in Élan were Tuomas Holopainen on keyboards, Emppu Vuorinen on guitars, Marco Hietala on bass and Troy Donockley on Uilleann pipes.
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Reception"Élan" has been generally well-received, with both fans and critics praising the band's musical evolution and the unique combination of symphonic metal and folk music.
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