The Kinslayer
Nightwish
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For whom the gun tolls For whom the prey weeps Bow before a war Call it religion Some wounds never heal Some tears never will Dry for the unkind Cry for mankind Even the dead cry Their only comfort Kill your friend, I don't care Orchid kids, blinded stare Need to understand No need to forgive No truth no sense left to be followed Facing this unbearable fear like meeting an old friend "Time to die, poor mates, You made me what I am!" In this world of a million religions everyone prays the same way "Your praying is in vain It'll all be over soon" Father help me, save me a place by your side! "There is no God Our creed is but for ourselves" "Not a hero unless you die Our species eat the wounded ones" Drunk with the blood of your victims I do feel your pity-wanting pain, Lust for fame, a deadly game "Run away with your impeccable kin!" "Good wombs hath borne bad sons" Cursing, God, why? Falling for every lie Survivors' guilt In us forevermore Fifteen candles Redeemers of this world Dwell in hypocrisy: "How were we supposed to know?" Four pink ones Nine blue ones Two black ones
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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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13 facts about this song
Genre Classification"The Kinslayer" is a song by the Finnish symphonic metal band, Nightwish. Symphonic metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that combines the power and aggression of heavy metal with the sweeping, epic sound of symphony orchestra and choir.
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Album InclusionThe track was included in the band's third studio album named "Wishmaster," released in May 2000.
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Song ThemeThe song's underlying theme revolves around the tragic incident of the 1999 Columbine High School massacre in Littleton, Colorado, in the United States.
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Choir Involvement"The Kinslayer" is notable for its use of a choir, adding a dramatic and mournful tone to its heavy, driving music.
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Lead VocalsThe song features lead vocals by the band's original singer, Tarja Turunen, whose operatic style greatly contributes to the song, and indeed, the band's distinctive sound.
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CompositionTuomas Holopainen, the band's keyboardist and main songwriter, composed this piece. His heavy, melodic keyboard playing forms a significant part of the song's musical backdrop.
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Presence of Guest ArtistThe song features guest artist Ike Vil, who delivers a spoken word performance at the end of the song.
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Live Performance"The Kinslayer" is one of the most famous live performance songs and is often accompanied by impressive pyrotechnics.
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Critical ReceptionThe song is considered by many critics and fans alike to be one of Nightwish's most intense and emotionally powerful songs.
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Song LengthThe duration of "The Kinslayer" is relatively short, being just about four minutes long, but full of a strong and impactful theme and artistry.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics could be interpreted as a lament for the victims of the tragedy, condemning the senseless act of violence.
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Iconic LineAn iconic line from the song is "For whom the gun tolls, For whom the prey weeps." This further shows the song's deep-rooted connection to the incident at Columbine High School.
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Commercial PerformanceThis song, along with the album "Wishmaster," went on to achieve certified gold status in Germany and platinum in Finland, reflecting its commercial success.
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