Storytime

Nightwish

About Storytime

"Storytime" is a song from the Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish's seventh studio album Imaginaerum, as well as the first single from the album. It was released on November 9, 2011, twenty days prior to the album, along with a music video. The song premiered on Radio Rock, a Finnish radio station at 9.00 GMT +2 on November 7, 2011, two days before its commercial release. Composer and band leader Tuomas Holopainen has said of Storytime that it "is a single that pretty well represents the whole album", and that it give a better picture of the album than "Eva" and "Amaranth" did as the first two singles to the 2007 album Dark Passion Play.  


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It was the night before,
When all through the world
No words, no dreams
Then one day
A writer by a fire
Imagined all of Gaia
Took a journey into a child-man's heart

A painter on the shore
Imagined all the world
Within a snowflake on his palm
Unframed by poetry
A canvas of awe
Planet Earth falling back into the stars

I am the voice of never, never land
The innocence, the dreams of every man
I am the empty crib of Peter Pan,
A soaring kite against the blue, blue sky
Every chimney, every moonlit sight
I am the story that will read you real
Every memory that you hold dear

I am the journey,
I am the destination
I am the home
The tale that reads you
A way to taste the night
The elusive high
Follow the madness
Alice, you know once did

Imaginarium, a dream emporium
Caress the tales and
They will dream you real
A storyteller's game,
Lips that intoxicate
The core of all life is a limitless chest of tales

I am the voice of never, never land
The innocence, the dreams of every man
I am the empty crib of Peter Pan
A soaring kite against the blue, blue sky
Every chimney, every moonlit sight
I am the story that will read you real
Every memory that you hold dear

I am the voice of never, never land
The innocence, the dreams of every man
Searching heavens for another earth

Innocence, innocence, dreams of every man, ah-ah
Every man innocent, every man, Peter Pan
Innocence, innocence, dreams of every man
Every man innocent, every man, Peter Pan

I am the voice of never, never land
The innocence, the dreams of every man
I am the empty crib of Peter Pan,
A soaring kite against the blue, blue sky
Every chimney, every moonlit sight
I am the story that will read you real
Every memory that you hold dear

I am the voice of never, never land
The innocence, the dreams of every man
I am the empty crib of Peter Pan,
A soaring kite against the blue, blue sky
Every chimney, every moonlit sight
I am the story that will read you real
Every memory that you hold dear

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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: ERNO VUORINEN, JUKKA NEVALAINEN, MARKO HIETALA, TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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15 facts about this song

Song Category
"Storytime" is a symphonic metal song that blends heavy metal with elements of classical music.
Artist Origin
"Storytime" was composed by the Finnish symphonic metal band 'Nightwish', known for its theatrical, panoramic sound.
Song Release
The song was released as a single on November 9, 2011.
Album Inclusion
"Storytime" is a track on the album "Imaginaerum", which is Nightwish's seventh studio album.
Song Length
The song has a duration of 4 minutes and 22 seconds.
Chart Performance
"Storytime" hit number one on the Finnish single charts after its release.
Music Video
The official music video for "Storytime" is known for its graphics, fantasy elements and unique storytelling style.
Song Inspiration
The song is said to be inspired by Tim Burton's films, which the band's keyboardist and main songwriter, Tuomas Holopainen, is known to admire.
Song Theme
"Storytime" lyrically approaches the theme of the magic of storytelling and imagination.
Live Performances
"Storytime" is often used as the opening song in Nightwish's live performances.
Vocalist Variation
The song was initially recorded with former vocalist Anette Olzon, but has also been performed with current vocalist Floor Jansen.
Album Concept
"Storytime", like the other songs on "Imaginaerum", is part of a concept album which is meant to accompany a film of the same name.
Lengthy Creation Process
Tuomas Holopainen has mentioned that the creation of "Imaginaerum", including "Storytime", took about three years.
Critical Response
"Storytime" has received largely positive reviews from critics for its originality and powerful symphonic sounds.
DVD Release
Nightwish released a live DVD called "Showtime, Storytime" in 2013, capturing performances from their "Imaginaerum" tour, including "Storytime".

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