Eva
Nightwish
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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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Written by: Tuomas Lauri Johannes Holopainen
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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.
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Song ReleaseThe song "Eva" was released as the first single from Nightwish's sixth studio album, "Dark Passion Play," in 2007.
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Introduction of AnetteThe 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.
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Charity WorkAll profits from "Eva" were donated to a charity for children suffering from cancer. It underscores Nightwish's commitment to philanthropic efforts.
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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.
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Controversial LeakThe song was leaked on the Internet before its official release. The band decided to release it early on radio in Finland after the leak.
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LyricsThe 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.
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Chart PerformanceUpon 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.
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Music VideoUnlike 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.
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ImportanceDespite 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.
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Different VersionsThere 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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