Sleepwalker
Nightwish
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Close your eyes Feel the ocean where passion lies Silently the senses Abandon all defenses A place between sleep and awake End of innocence, unending masquerade That's where I'll wait for you Hold me near you So close I sear you Seeing, believing Dreaming, deceiving A place between sleep and awake End of innocence, unending masquerade That's where I'll wait for you Sleepwalker seducing me I dare to enter your ecstasy Lay yourself now down to sleep In my dreams you're mine to keep (Sleepwalk with me) Sleepwalker seducing me
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Written by: ERNO MATTI JUHANI VUORINEN, JUKKA ANTERO NEVALAINEN, SAMI TUURE PETTERI VAENSKAE, TARJA SOILE SUSANNA TURUNEN, TERO KALLE SAKARI KINNUNEN, TUOMAS LAURI JOHANNES HOLOPAINEN
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11 facts about this song
Band Origin"Sleepwalker" is a song by the Finnish symphonic metal band, Nightwish.
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Eurovision ConnectionThe song was used in the 2000 Eurovision Song Contest pre-qualifications from Finland.
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Album Appearance"Sleepwalker" is featured on the group's 2001 compilation album, "Over the Hills and Far Away."
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Song VersionThere are two versions of the song - the original version and a heavy version. The heavy version was used for the Eurovision contest.
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Nightwish EraThis song comes from the Tarja Turunen era of Nightwish, which was marked by a symphonic metal sound with a strong operatic vocal presence.
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Song ThemeLike much of Nightwish’s work, "Sleepwalker" draws heavily from fantasy and the supernatural, detailing the experiences of a somnambulist.
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Chart PositionDespite not winning the Eurovision contest, the song still gained a substantial following. It reached number seven on the Finnish Singles Chart in 2000.
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Community ImpactPost Eurovision contest, "Sleepwalker" became a fan-favorite, often used as an encore during Nightwish concerts.
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Contest ControversyAlthough "Sleepwalker" came in second in the Finnish public vote for the 2000 Eurovision Song Contest, it was ultimately chosen to represent Finland in the contest. This decision was controversial as many fans felt that the public's preferred song should have represented Finland.
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Songwriter"Sleepwalker" was written by Nightwish's primary songwriter and keyboardist, Tuomas Holopainen.
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Music Style"Sleepwalker" is representative of Nightwish's early sound, combining elements of symphonic, power, and gothic metal with strong melodic hooks and operatic vocals.
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