First Time Hearing Dead Boy's Poem by Nightwish | Suicide Survivor Reacts
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- Опубліковано 29 тра 2021
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Today I reacted to Dead Boy's Poem by Nightwish from the Wishmaster album. I got the Floorplay. I had the Floorgasm. This was tragic and beautiful, like so many classic music or theater pieces.
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I am so happy i found you and your channel.
When you speak about your experiences in life and what you have been through, it speaks right to my heart.
I am currently having depression, anxiety and from time to time panic attacks.
It is (atleast for me) kind of weird that i have to have an discussion every morning i wake up with my inner thoughts, to fight off the negativity that constantly hit me, every morning....maybe this all sounds very weird.
I have had suicidal thoughts myself three times, one of those times it was close to actually happen, i had everything figured out on what i was going to do.
Fear is a bad thing in many cases, but when you are about to commit suicide, it saves your life, atleast it did in my case.
I hope you never stop doing what you are doing, people need this content that you put up, Love from Sweden ❤️🇸🇪
The most intelligent reaction channel I've seen so far. There is actually intellectual content there. Subscribed. Very nice. You are doing great. And so much empathy and understanding of poetry. Fantastic.
Go on with Nightwish, please. There is a lot for you to discover in their songs. You saw two of them. This world alone is so much bigger and always different.
This song is the story of Tuomas (keyboard). He's the little boy and it's about his music here.
Well, I'm not ready to discuss my personal Situation as yet.. however yes I have this thought/thoughts every day. Looking through the bottom of this Amber bottle somehow seems to help but the issues that haunt. Always return.
Well again I said too much. Your reaction is precious.
please after a pause go back a bit before resuming otherwise much can be missed ,your viewers will appreciate it :)
I can definitively relate with this song and Poet and the Pendulum. Four years ago, I got sick and lost everything, my job, my car, my college ongoing studies and eventually my girlfriend and when I was about to lose my home... I was between a rock and a hard place. Having suffered from PTSD for a long time, guilt and the sense of being worthless and an useless soul occupying a broken body led me to a decision. Either I killed myself, not really hard since I had (prescribed) drug (and alcohol) induced hepatitis, or I hitchhiked my way back to my home country, knowing it would likely kill me too, since I was so weak and only about 52kg (115 lbs), about 20kg below my ideal weight.
After weeks and weeks of internal conflict, where I consider several times killing myself, I finally decided to head out, with a half a pound of rolled oats and some basic supplies and a sleeping bag. I had 20€ in my pocket and was terrified. But through the week, as I moved closer to Switzerland, I met amazing people, and enjoying nature and sleeping outside, vulnerable to the elements, I gained a new perception on life and my place in the world, as well as making me a more humble man. Ten days later I got to Geneva and slowly I've been restarting my life. Unfortunately, just before I arrived, I almost died of dehydration and exhaustion, just outside Lyon but a kind soul gave me a lift, a meal and a bed for the night. For the first time in a long time, I have hope. It's been a rollercoaster since then but I'm finally getting therapy for my PTSD and depression and although I'm 42 and my main dream is and always was to create a family, I know I have to do baby steps before I walk again.
I don't think I ever talked about this to anyone... apart from my therapist, mostly because of the shame I still feel but what I wanted to say is... there's always hope, no matter how fucked up things are, there is always a sliver of hope... don't give that up, it's yours, hang on to it. Thank you, Amanda for your channel and great uploads, I feel normal here... and that's a rare feeling for me!
#demisexual #HSP #PTSD
The combination of Tuomas the writer and Floor the empath is the best I've ever witnessed at conveying this much complex emotion. And you get it. I love it.
Agreed!
@@MentalAmanda Amanda, my goodness, I have NEVER seen anyone else who truly GETS what Tuomas is saying in these songs on such a deep and profound level as you do! I can see how you not only understand it but FEEL it. I am truly amazed at how quickly you zero right in on the exact details with such clarity! It is good for everyone to watch how you do that. You are an educational force for good in the world with these videos. Some things about Tuomas's particular story here you wouldn't be able to know yet is that he isn't merely writing this about a fictional character. Rather it is a sort of autobiography. This song, Dead Boy's Poem, was written years before The Poet & The Pendulum and presages for us what his thoughts were before writing PATP: namely that it is an analogous situation to the one you describe about standing on the ledge. He wrote PATP to commit suicide metaphorically, in the song, so he would not have to do it in real life. In DBP, it sounds he was still contemplating doing it in reality. Fortunately for the world, he chose the former. Had he done it for real, the world would have been robbed of this beautiful and priceless gift of himself he has given us.... exactly as you have done! [Sidenote: The "dead boy" to whom he refers often in his lyrics is the child inside him, still of innocent heart, who never grew up.]
Floor the empath! That was well put.
@@dagblix6146 Floor Mother Earth
Well put. Tuomas has some sort of otherworldly ability to tap directly into the vein of human emotion. And every single time Floor sings, I somehow feel it in my soul.
Greetings from Finland, the home of Nightwish. This is what the composer/keyboardist of Nightwish, Tuomas Holopainen, has said about this song: "This is the most personal song I’ve ever written. My testimony for the whole world. With this song I want to apologise everyone who deserves my apology. It also makes an “I don’t care” -statement to them who deserve it. The song is also about what Nightwish means and has meant to me. It’s all, without it I’m dead. I have created it and it has created me. When I pass away, this song’s lyrics are of what I wish to be remembered. An Ocean Soul".
Thank you Tarmo!
For giving us the story about Toumas and this song.
Well said Tarmo
@@D-ragon-S My pleasure.
@@bazkeen Thanks. Take care & stay safe.
Nice, Thx Tarmo. And much love from finland.
The Metal Mozart in his writing is pure brilliance and The Goddess of Empathy gives voice to his words, backed up by their Brothers.
Hail Nightwish
I would say "Nightwish forever" instead of "hail"!
@@luvlee5282 Call me old fashioned.
@@eddiecreutzburg7375 I'm from Germany and the most of us are "healed" from saying "hail". Unfortunately a few idiots are still out there who didn't learn history.
@@luvlee5282 I understand history very well. The greeting has it's origin from Roman times, not nazi times. I use the english word not the German or Dutch word.
Let me give you another sample. The military salute comes from medieval times when knights prepare to fight each other.
It is English not German. ...Hail not heil.
As somebody who is Bi-Polar with anxiety and Aspergers I find songs like this are sometimes hard to listen to, I have actually died through ODs but I am still here, but it has taken a lot. Floor has put so much more emotion into the song and it gets me every time. I am coming back from a breakdown now but it has been very different for me as my meds stop the extremes but I was just empty, Nightwish have reminded me I do still feel and have a passion worth saving. I cannot go a day without listening to several of their songs, Floor can just tear your heart out one minute then make you laugh the next. Stay strong and keep these Nightwish reviews coming you will see what I mean, big love 🦇🤘😄
🤗 I'm glad you're still here and still fighting. Please don't give up. Message me if you ever need to talk.
Greatest Show on Earth. Their masterpiece.
Nightwish Army is Here For You. You Are A real Somebody in This World! Never Give Up! Nightwish Army, Sarasota, Fl. Stay Strong!
I think you need an uplifting and fun song next. Try ' I want my tears back' again from Buenos Aires.
Or Alpenglow (Official live version). Even Floor says it makes you feel great!
Good idea
Or Last Ride of the Day? 🎢
She's the queen of emotions, the goddess of everything, the voice of the universe, the most beautiful dream coming true...
I should not have been surprised, after the previous experience, that you immediately understood the composer's motivations. It was as simple for you as A-B-C. However, I would like you to listen to their happy and optimistic songs. At least to balance the scales.
:)
I'm getting there, I'm getting there!
That's exactly what I was thinking: Poet, Poem and Mama is just too much, one after another.
We need Elan, Alpenglow and My Walden as happy pills :)
Yes, I strongly suggest Alpenglow, its atmosphere is great, or even I Want My Tears Back, from this same concert, as the energy there is amazing and fun to watch them dancing around
Tuomas wrote this song in 1999. Young he was but you can hear he was born to be a songwriter.
He absolutely was!
@@MentalAmanda And to think he was only a Metallica concert away from becoming a marine biologist.
For a first, blind listen, that was a very perceptive interpretation.
Tuomas has said that this poem is what he would want to be remembered by, should he die tomorrow, so I think it's more hopeful or positive than it may seem at first listen. The first verse/chorus (to me, at least) is about the life of a touring musician - on the road, no place to call home, always looking for _that_ performance ("a perfect concert, my best friend"). The second verse/chorus contains references to other Nightwish songs (which you couldn't be expected to know) so, again seems to be about being a composer and getting wrapped up in the adulation of success. Some people have interpreted the poem as describing a troubled childhood, but the truth is that Tuomas loves his parents, had a happy childhood and still visits them whenever he can. I see the poem as more about him asking to be remembered for his music, not for anything else about him. (Although the meaning behind the line "I wish I didn't care for you anymore" still eludes me.)
Anyway, you have a long and wonderful journey ahead with this band and, if nothing else, we can promise that you won't get bored with them.
For a more uplifting song, try "Shoemaker" - a tribute to the space scientist Eugene Shoemaker (look him up, if you don't know him), the only human to have some of his ashes interred on another world (the moon). It'll have you crying, but with _good_ tears.
I wonder if the meaning of I wish I didnt care for you anymore is perhaps a reference to him wishing he could stop caring what others thought of his music???????
@@deanabennett8461 oh, now that's a good thought.
I think the “I wish I didn’t care for you anymore” line is a reference to Tarja. I think his feelings for her were much deeper than many realize. I believe early on he envisioned life as he and Tarja building a world around Nightwish, and thought of her as his soulmate. Of course that was shattered when Tarja found her husband. If you listen to many of his songs from that angle it makes so much sense. For example, with Ghost Love Score, think “Child” = Nightwish, “Siren” and “Angel” = Tarja. 🤔
Another supreme reaction and analysis!!! In the future you will check "How's The Heart" at the last album of Nightwish ("Lyric" and "Acoustic" versions). Grettings from Argentina!!!
Agree very much
Yes! Please do How is the Heart
Oh yes! How's the Heart is a great song and an important question to ask people around you!
Great reaction for a more uplifting song from Nightwish. Is "Hows the heart" about asking people how they are. most people do it as a double feature where they play the official version with the lyrics and then the acoustic version..Keep safe and have a great week..
i can tell your a very special person who is going to do alot of good in this world. great reaction and keep the nightwish coming
I only hope to leave this world a better place than I found it!
By keeping on doing this great work your wish will be fullfilled💗
Must be the best reaction to this song I have ever seen. That said Nightwish can also be very uplifting and healing.Try I want my tears back, Alpenglow, Storytime.
Floor wrote a song called Strong,about her mother's struggle with illness,very moving,also on Beste Zanger Floor sings a song called Mama,very good.
*whispers* I plan to listen to Mama very soon.
@@MentalAmanda Make sure to get a version with subtitles unless you understand dutch :-)
@@MentalAmanda Amanda , I highly ,I mean HIGHLY suggest you do their signature masterpiece Ghost Love Score - the most reacted to song on YT ever,
NIGHTWISH - Ghost Love Score (OFFICIAL LIVE) : Wacken 2013
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@@MentalAmanda also with Mama from Beste Zangers 2019 - a pivotal performance for Floor & thus NW,but I really recommend you understand the back round on some of these songs to understand the reaction of the original artist to Floor's interpretation of their songs. Samantha wrote Mama - about how she wanted to be the kind of woman her mother is, Tim wrote Winner about his brothers disability with Spina Bifida,Ruben wrote - About Love I Dont Know A Thing - about his parents divorce. Rolf - wrote Que Se Siente as a salsa/merenque/calypso style but Floor completely changes it.
Floor Jansen sings Vilja Lied for Henk Poort, Beste Zangers 2019
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Floor Jansen sings Shallow for Emma Heesters Beste Zangers 2019
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Floor Jansen & Henk Poort - Phantom Of The Opera | Beste Zangers 2019 :
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Floor Jansen sings Mama for Samantha Steenwijk Beste Zangers 2019 ua-cam.com/video/oaJhSbvfrOY/v-deo.html
Floor Jansen sings Que Se Siente for Rolf Sanches Beste Zangers 2019
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Floor Jansen sings Winner for Tim Akkerman Beste Zangers 2019
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Floor Jansen sings About love I don't know a thing for Ruben Annink Beste Zangers 2019 : ua-cam.com/video/ztB7GH1IyUk/v-deo.html
@@MentalAmanda if it comes to songs about parents try to find Decades in the sun, also Nightwish, but you will not find a live version of it. I think it is to emotional to the band to perform it live. At least that is what i heard. I could be wrong though. Oo... actually there is a live version where Floor was on a solo tour...
It should be mentioned that Marko (bassist) resigned from the band in January 2021, and one of the reasons he gave for doing so was chronic depression. We're hoping that he will find his strength, and perhaps one day rejoin Nightwish.
I've seen a few reactors who didn't want to touch on the subject of Marko's departure. And while I respect they didn't want to jump on the gossip train, by not talking about it, it perpetuates the stigma and taboo. Especially since mental health issues are more accepted among women, than men.
@@jessicakoster2543 What we really know about his resignation is in his letter, and everything else is pure speculation. Myself, I'm glad he was able to give voice to what he was going through, because it tells me he's seeking help. Beyond that, I won't pry. When he's ready to tell his full tale, he will do so.
Guys the concert last night was amazing. I feel healed
I don‘t know your background story yet, but it‘s good you‘re still here and share your interpretations with us!
Nightwish will connect with you on so many levels and even help pushing through rough times.
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Just in case you're interested in my story 💖 Music saved me!
@@MentalAmanda hallo Amanda, when i have enough ,quiet time, i visit your Channel. In the last weeks, my dark Shadows not in my home. But i know, they are outside and waiting.
I just don't know how you manage to do this Amanda, but you're spot-on in your explanation of these lyrics. You see, I'm not a native English speaker (I'm Dutch), but the way you're explaining how you feel about Tuomas's lyrics is such an eye opener to me. My own reflection on the lyrics is; "A boy feeling lonely, and even sometimes not wanted" That's how far I've gotten. You're interpretation shed a whole new light on those lyrics to me. Thank you Amanda!
This band is very deep the keybord player is Thomas he wrights all the music and has alot of passion he dose everything it his band
Tuomas 👍
Sorry, late to the party, but only found your channel. The codex to Nightwish lyrics is basically Ocean Soul, The Poet and The Dead Boy are all terms Tuomas uses to refer to himself or aspects there of in his music. The Dead Boy is *mostly* about the death of childhood innocence and it's effect on him. The song Ocean Soul has a bigger framing of that name and it's referenced again in Poet and the Pendulum, "hoping that the tide will come and give me the death I've always wanted" And.. You're doing some good work here, being so open about mental health.
You are a true Nightwish Army member - that incredible and deep insight you gets listening to Nightwish. You interpret and understand the lyrics, you also gets how the composition of the music enhance the lyrics - and Floor's coloring goes right into your interpretation and soul. Damn you are good - and bright - and sharp, what an insight. I have the deepest respect of you - damn how I enjoy your honest and heartfelt analysis.
I believe you really will become a hard core Nightwish fan - their songs are made for the rare people like you.
"How is the Heart" - and do it as a double reaction, starting with the original from Human Nature album - and then the acoustic version from Planet Rock Radio - only Floor and Troy - from a promotion tour last spring. The question "How is the Heart" in 2 versions, and to me, Floor opens that question, the message in it, in two different ways - but judge yourself. The full version - and then the personal acoustic version, with deep passion and almost vulnerable colors used to be more precise.
You will love both - and with your sharp mindset, you will "draw pictures" of what both Tuomas and Floor tells in lyrics and singing.
Thank you for your fabulous analysis 👌👍🤘🤘
Happy morning thoughts from Nightwish Army Denmark 🇩🇰 👍 💪 🤘
I love how wise you are to understand and explane feelings. Please listen more Nightwish 💚
Amanda, I have watched both of your Nightwish reactions and I just wanted to say that you have such a beautiful soul. Keep doing what you're doing and I look forwards to more reactions from you! ❤️
WOW, after The Poet...., you react Dead Boy's Poem. Hard, all my respect. Greetings from northern Germany.
Well done Amanda, you still remains dissecating Nightwish better than anyone's reaction!
Try to find our space in this dark and cold World is a hard task. Nightwish is one of the things that's makes me find strenght to keep going....
I get moved every time I listened to these songs especially the poet and the pendulum.... Your reactions moved me and you have so accurately captured the essence to the songs.. you are a beautiful person... Lots and lots of love from one of the Nightwish army ❤️❤️❤️
Hello Amanda, really a wonderful reaction to this masterpiece. It is remarkable how easy you pick up the meaning of the songs. I think you would also like “How’s the heart”, especially the acoustic version by Floor and Troy at Planet Rock.
Amazing reaction. Maybe it's time for a "happy" song. Try Alpenglow live from Mexico City. You won't regret it. Trust me.
Seconded!
Last Ride of the day - Masters of Rock show too
Absolutely Agree!
(To both of the above suggestions)
Or My Walden?
1st?
This song is very personal to Tuomas, it is about him, the ocean soul, ocean born. He thought of becoming a marine biologist. A letter to people in which he says what he wanted to say in case he was to die.
"If you read this line, remember not the hand that wrote it." When the band met some fans they invited to the Wembley 2015 concert, (the Poet and the Pendulum video was from Wembley), as VIP guests, Tuomas felt uncomfortable when some of them started to praise him - Like my music, do not worship me. I'm nothing special as a human being.
You read Tuomas like an open book.
Be safe!
Here is one more for your already endless list of suggestions:
"7 Days to the Wolves" Wembley 2015
It might speak to you. I think of it as a positive song.
Oh ... you went for Dead Boys Poem. I kinda suggested it too but wasnt sure as it is ... well ... really sad...
Maybe really do How's the Heart next. That's more possitive. Not "happy" but really uplifting! 😊
Also "Never sigh for a better world, it's already composed, played and told" is hands down the most beautiful piece of lyric ever written for any song!
Edit after finishing: I can't say how amazed I am by your take on Nightwish songs and lyrics. Your interpretation and what I can only identify as a sort of special insight lets me (and many others I'm sure!) experience these songs we know so well in a whole new way. So ... thank you! Really! For sharing your story a bit and opening up and for your beautiful reaction to this beautiful music. 😊❤
If you like I have another song from a different band you could check out. It's about a person battling with addiction. And loosing that battle.
The song is called Black Holes and the band is The Warning.
What's maybe most impressive about this is the fact that this song was written by a 13year old girl from Mexico who is the drummer of said band but sings this one on the piano, while her two sisters (bass and guitar) deliver the background music and vocals. Their passion is almost unreal, well worth taking a look! 😊
Here's the link to that song:
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Wow girl... what amazing insights...🙏❤
Check out The Greatest Show On Earth Tempere, please watch it all the way to the end you will see the relationship of the members of Nightwish and their fans! Great insight to Toumas lyrics and music. Thank you, Stay Safe Rock On!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
You started your adventure with this band from songs that were written in a very difficult period in the life of Tuomas - their creator. They are very beautiful songs - and very touching - but they are not easy songs to understand immediately. You have an amazing ability to understand these texts - I'm not surprised, today I'm not. I was surprised (and delighted) to hear your previous song with you - today I'm still delighted, but no longer surprised - I was right in deciding that it is worth staying with you! People like you - who have gone through difficult moments in their lives - have an increased sensitivity not only to the words spoken, but also to how they are spoken and - above all - what their author really wants to tell us. Of course, when you listen to this song a few more times, you will understand more, when you learn a bit of the band's history, you will understand even more - but the message, the main message, you read perfectly. That's the quality of a good song - the many times you listen to it, the many times you discover something new, but the message is clear.
Several people in the comments encouraged you to listen to lighter and happier songs for a change - I definitely agree - this is a band that can make you reflect, but also can make you have a great time! So - "Alpenglow" (Live at Wembley Arena, ua-cam.com/video/oNC_uZ2GeU4/v-deo.html) definitely yes, Floor will tell you at the beginning, "I Want My Tears Back" (https: //ua-cam.com/video/TBOdgxjb0kM/v-deo.html) - all the versions are good, but live in Buenos Aires will keep you smiling!
You can also listen to "Sleeping Sun" - this is a song that Tuomas wrote with some reluctance, because it is a piece made a bit "on request" - at a specific time and place. But, paradoxically, he created one of the most beautiful Nightwish ballads ever. It's also a good way to meet their former singer Tarja Turunen, it's well worth it! Anyway, you can listen to both versions - Tarja: ua-cam.com/video/zfPWU6CJ3vY/v-deo.html, Floor: ua-cam.com/video/rsotlzr9wNw/v-deo.html.
Tarja version - excellent, Floor version - excellent!
See you next time!
Another wonderful, heartfelt reaction. You certainly have an "oceansoul", deep and wide :)
I am a emotional mess everytime I listen to this song but at the same time I feel reliefed that I am here listening to this and listening to your words of wisdom. Thank you for doing what you do. Greetings from Finland. ❤
Goodness gracious me! Your reactions (on PATP and on this song) are stunningly insightful, I subbed instantaniously! I really admire your drive and courage to talk about mental health. So many people have to cope with mental burdens they don't dare to talk about. But nearly everyone gets confronted with mental health issues, either personally or because someone dear/near to you is affected. Nightwish have had their share too. When you delve into old interviews with Floor, you'll see that she was still recovering from a burn out when Nightwish called her and politely asked to learn the setlist within 48 hours (just try to imagine that she said "no", if they would have called a month earlier, that probably would have been her answer!). I admire her for talking openly about it, this can give so much support and strength to other people in a similar situation! You already analyzed the turmoil Tuomas went through. And it must have been really hard for Jukka, the drummer, to pass on his sticks to Kai because he suffered from a very severe form of insomnia. Marco recently quitted (or: took a sabbatical, as many of us hope...) because of his depression. Just to name a few...
Anyway, keep up the good work and wish you all the best, you're a real treasure!
Get your tissues ready its pretty and wiil make you tear up it gets me everytime i still tear up and im a metal head welcome to nightwish army you rock
Thank you for a great take on another Nightwish classic. Their lyrics and music is very personal. Since your channel centers around the mental health issue, another song you may like would be from their new album released last year called "Human Nature." There is a song called "Noise." It is a music video as their haven't been any live performances yet due to the Covid pandemic, but it is brilliantly made. Without ruining it, the song is basically about the digital world we live in and how we become slaves to it, manipulate it and are manipulated by it and as a result, often miss the beauty that surrounds us. There is a ton of imagery in this video to catch onto. Since many so many people with mental health issues often have issues with social media specific platforms I thought this would be a good song to check out also.
Keep up the great work you are doing. It is very important.
Don't forget the anger that depression/betrayal creates.
Tuomas wrote a few songs on that as well.
Bye Bye Beautiful and Master Passion Greed.
dpp is a hard album if only because lots of the stuff was written for marco to sing. anette's introduction softened a bit of the sense of betrayal.
I am so happy that you decided to continue... There is so much more to explore and discover with Nightwish. Happy songs, passionate songs, angry songs, hopeful songs. Every song will touch you, somehow. I promise!
Many of us were saved by music. Some by Nightwish. There is a song for every mood.
I support I Want My Tears Back, Buenos Aires 2013!!!!
You are amazing, I loved everything about this.
It's so hard to pick, but if I was forced... I do believe this is my very favorite NW song of all time. There are moments when I would rather listen to others, but through the years... this is always the one I come back to... over and over. I think it's the duality throughout. The music is soft, yet rocks... Floor's vocals are so fragile in parts, and also powerful as rock belting gets. the music lays the tracks for the emotional rollercoaster the lyrics take you on... so many ups and downs... with Tuomas' genius on full display, matched only by Floor's ability to convey Tuomas' emotions and bring them from paper into reality. how lucky are we that they found each other... and that we live in the same space/time continuum they do so that we can enjoy these wonderful creations?
As reactors go, you are as good as they get. Your insights are incredible. Keep going with the Nightwish journey. You will not be disappointed.
You have my total Respect, i enjoy,love the way you experience the music and lyrics of Nightwish, but more how you bring this to mental healt problems., thank you very much, you bring something extra to this fantastic band.
Great reaction Amanda. You are precious! So proud of what you are doing and sharing :)
Loved this reaction. You just rip it in pieces and brought it up again with your words. You don't know the background of a song, yet You feel every beat of it and you love it. And what you said about being without connection, NW songs can give unexpected connections for those who needs it. And I love your eyes, like windows to your soul...
How about next some uplifting song, one of these:
My Walden
Elan
Alpenglow
or
How's the Heart (please, listen to both, album & acoustic versions - such amazing song!) 💗
There's, at least, two quotes by Shakespeare in this song: "If you read this line, remember not the hand that wrote it" is from Sonnet 71
"I live no more to shame, nor me, nor you" is from Sonnet 72.
Tuomas is a true poet. Floor is unbeatable on stage at telling a story. That is a great combination for this sort of song.
Thank you for doing this. I have watched both your Nightwish reactions and found them so insightful in ways that other reaction videos just don't accomplish. I am happy to say that my personal mental health is in a fairly good place, but I think the work that you are doing is so important.
Thanks for doing my favorite Nightwish song 🙏🏻
‘If only my heart had a home’ always hits me.
Lyrics
I live no more to shame, nor me, nor you
I'm sorry
Born from silence, silence full of it
A perfect concert, my best friend
So much to live for, so much to die for
If only my heart had a home
Sing what you can't say
Forget what you can't play
Hasten to drown into beautiful eyes
Walk within my poetry, this dying music
My love letter to nobody
Never sigh for better world
It's already composed, played and told
Every thought, the music I write
Everything, a wish for the night
Wrote for the eclipse, wrote for the virgin
Died for the beauty, the one in the garden
Created a kingdom, reached for the wisdom
Failed in becoming a god
Never sigh for better world
It's already composed, played and told
Every thought, the music I write
Everything, a wish for the night
If you read this line
Remember not the hand that wrote it
Remember only the verse
Songmaker's cry, the one without tears
For I've given this its strength
And it has become my only strength
Comforting home, mother's lap, chance for immortality
Where being wanted became a thrill I never knew
The sweet piano writing down my life
Teach me passion, for I fear it's gone
Show me love, hold the lorn
So much more I wanted to give to the ones who love me
I'm sorry
Time will tell, this bitter farewell
I live no more to shame, nor me, nor you
And you
I wish I didn't feel for you anymore
A lonely soul
An ocean soul
A lonely soul
An ocean soul
So much more I wanted to give to the ones who love me
Time will tell
A lonely soul
An ocean soul
A lonely soul
An ocean soul
I thought it was "Hasten to drown into beautiful lies."
Very well done, Amanda. You could remain completely silent and this would still be an outstanding reaction video as your emotional expressions mirror the song perfectly. I love your understanding (not only) of this song and how you are able to combine this with your own experiences. Keep going. You have an important message to tell.
She just said, “I raw-doged it”... I’m now a fan.
Woof woof!
Wonderful to see you again and spend some quality time together. This is a song from 2002. Tuomas wrote this hypotheically. I think. He is a very emotional personality and he felt this would make a powerful and emotional subject for a song. The good news is Tuomas is in a very happy state of mind currently. He actually had a very happy although somewhat isolated childhood growing up in Kitee Finland. It is a very small town in East central Finland.
This is a very emotional and personal song for Tuomas. The small child's voice represents Tuomas speaking. When asked what this song was about "Tuomas has said about this song, that it's about if he were to die tomorrow, what would he want to say to everyone that he loves, and that love him..." Notice the small boy on the screen reaching out to the flying swans on the screen. The swan is the guide to the afterlife in Finnish mythology. He is reaching out to implore them to take him with to the other side. A beautiful song filled with sadness from an unfulfilled destiny.
I is wonderful to see you are doing better these days. Your mission to help the people with mental health issues is a beautiful way to give back lovely lady. Be strong, stay positive, and reach for your bliss every day! I loved your reaction video. Be well. Love and peace. 🙏🙏🙏💖✌😊
This song is from 2000.
Every reaction is valid. Thanks for this one.
Great reaction, I love how you pick up on the meaning of the songs so quickly. I'll echo what I'm sure others will, which is you should react to "How's The Heart?" from their most recent album. It is a truly beautiful song with a mental health theme. There are two amazing versions and I would recommend reacting to both, first the Official lyric video of the studio version, and then the live acoustic version from the Planet Rock sessions. BOth are incredible and the different arrangements make it almost two different songs, but both incredibly moving and beautiful. And again, a very different Nightwish sound to the ones you have reacted to so far. And fair warning, keep the Kleenex handy! 😉
Thank you for sharing your lifetime experiences and being living proof that a big heart and loving soul does make the universe better for everyone you touch in person and across the world virtually ❤️🙏😊
The speed at which you immediately understood and internalized this song is amazing. Tremendous empathy. Lovely, lovely reaction.
I'm surprised no one is suggesting you to react to Ghost Love Score, that is the rite of passage song from them. Almost all reactors discover the band with this song. That's my suggestion, check out the Wacken version, it's a very beautiful song and reactors tend to feel very exciting and emotional listening it, even if it's a little longer (not so longer as The Poet and the Pendulum). You will enjoy that.
It;'s on my list! Might be doing something special with it!
@@MentalAmanda I guess people haven't been suggesting Ghost Love Score, because people are catering their suggestions toward you and there isn't too much in that song in relation to suicide, depression, mental health, empathy, compassion etc.
It is, however, one of their most beautiful songs nonetheless and will make you feel so many things anyway. So I'd suggest it, just keep in mind the above in mind. Much love and I think the work you're doing with this channel is great and a positive influence on the discussion of mental health.
Amanda, great reaction. Your honest emotion to these stories are perfect. Keep em coming 😁
The second verse as reference to other nightwish songs
"Wrote for the eclipse"- reference to "sleeping sun"
"Died fot the beauty, the one in the garden"-reference to "getsehmane"
In the spoken verses near the end there's a reference to shakespeare's sonnet lxxi "if you read these lines, remember not the hand that wrote it" (tuomas loves him. Many nightwish early songs have shakespeare's quote)
I caught the Shakespeare too!
Oh wow! Again, what an awesome reaction. Such a different and important take and so genuine at the same time. Fantastic, following you for sure now!
Amanda, Once again you've done a masterful analysis of the meaning behind one of Tuomas's masterworks. Nightwish is far more than just rock music. They are next level artists. How's the Heart has been mentioned. May I also recommend Noise from the new album? This is a song about how we are affected by the world around us in this modern age.
The way u feel the music is so beautiful and genuine, i love your reactions to Nightwish songs. Greetings from Brasil.
I’m a follower after this one. You speak with sense. Thank you
im so excited for you to see all their songs for your first time. truly. they quickly became my favorite band of all time and ive been into music for my whole life. and i just found out about them a few months ago!
Dang, you dove into two of their most emotional songs right off the bat! Be happy to accompany you for the Nightwish journey. Their music is so alive and resonant with me...I listen to them when I need a boost or to get out of my head.
This song is so emotional and so great!!
You are definitely a person they should listen to more!!
Hugs!!
Love your insight to these song. Can’t wait for more. Hi, from 🇫🇮
I just find your channel and I already suscribed. You are amazing, sensitive, deep and strong soul. keep going 💖💖
Amanda this is a great song One point to take notice of Emppu s solo Notice how he is not smiling unusual He realizes how serious this song and does not take it any other way
Watched your two NW reactions. Glad they touched you. Yoyoing through the crap of MH issues myself, it warms me to see the connection and to feel it too :) keep being you, shall be watching more!
And enjoy your nightwish journey :p all the music is highly emotional and well crafted, and can elicit a range of emotions :)
You are spot on!! love your emotional expressive feelings, pure trancendental
Another great song for the mental health discussion! Although I arrived because you were out the gate with Poet and the Pendulum for your first Nightwish experience, I subscribed because you’re fighting for struggling people, and I find that most beautiful and honorable. ✨
Another wonderful reaction and analysis! I know that people will say 'no the song is actually about ___' but with art, the meaning is created by the interaction between the audience and the piece. I love the way you drew meaning from this song. What you had to say about it made me find a different meaning that I could resonate with more personally. So thank you for sharing!
I'm excited to continue with you on this journey :)
😘👍Amazing song and amazing reactions from you Amanda How you feel and understand the songs
Never seen before
Greetings from the Netherlands 😘
Great reaction touched my heart ❤ been there with my son x
your lyric analyze is awesome,not so many reactor do that. thanx to react this beautiful and sad song. in my books nightwish best song. thanx and have great week and day there.
What a fabulous reaction so much feeling from you loved it
Nobody interprets Nightwish music like Amanda. Thank you brave girl👍🤘
Great reaction, can’t hardly wait to see what you think of the next 30 songs you will need to react to from this amazing band. I’m not much of an emotional person, but Nightwish strikes a chord inside that occasionally almost stirs something down deep.
Keep going, there is a most amazing catalogue of music for you to discover on this Nightwish Journey!
🤘🏻🤘🏻❤️🔥❤️🤘🏻🤘🏻
The two songs you've done from Nightwish until now were really deep and each one has its unique meaning for Tuomas and for us, fans.
But, even as Nightwish is all about emotions, it's not all about negative themes. To balance the scales, I invite you to hear Élan (this same concert, at Buenos Aires) or Alpenglow (live at Wembley) to see how Nightwish can be uplifting and healing, no matter what. And, if you so wish, I recommend you hear Meadows of Heaven, in Anette's voice. It's a beautiful ballad and a really meaningful song from Nightwish with the lead singer Nightwish has before Floor.
I hope you continue your journey through Nightwish music. Your path is a little bit different from what we are used to see with other reactors, but I think everybody is loving it. At least I am. There are songs that deals with magic, nature, mental health (as you could see), anger, moments... To each song an emotion is evoked with them, and they always deliver that WOW factor we always expect from them.
Be healthy and see you next time!
Awesome insights... loved your reaction
I wish you a wonderful day. Thank you for sharing your light. All the best.
thank you for this Amanda ... another good reaction to a Nightwish song ... interesting aspect on the creation story ..
Your channel is incredible, and your interpretations are amazing. I'm so glad you're still here. And I really feel your interpretation of this song. I've been dealing with depression and random bouts of anxiety. And I've had my moments where I felt like I was running out of reasons to keep going. And ultimately, it was my art that gave me a reason to go on, especially on the day when I was ready to give up. No matter how bad the storm is around me, it's what I can keep coming back to and pouring myself into. And I hope that through it, I can help other people find their inspiration again.
I know it's not the best reason, but there is this girl here on the other side of this screen who would be heartbroken if your light went out. Whatever reason you can find, hold onto it. You're strong and I'm proud of you even if I don't know you.
@@MentalAmanda I appreciate that. I'm making the choice to actively focus on the reasons to keep going, and on the possibility that things will get better.
That is the childhood of Thuomas, a very sad song, I went to that concert and ended up crying, the energy that the band transmits to the public, the connection between Floor and the public, the lyrics of the teacher, wow, is priceless.
Thank You for sharing....it's Beautiful🙏❤
Hi hope u ok im steve in uk huge nightwish fan .welcome to nightwish army.yes what a great band great song floors vocals wow.
I've just discovered your channel and I want to say that I am so grateful that you are alive. I really can't imagine a world without people like you in it. There was a moment in my own life where I had wanted to die, and it was because of someone like yourself that by simply showing they cared was able to help me learn to cope with chronic depression. I am positive that you have already helped many people such as myself just through this channel alone. You radiate compassion that gives people hope and I think the enormous amount of support you have received in a such short period of time is evidence of that. Thank you for all that you are doing!
So glad you are here! Message me if you ever need to talk and thank you for reminding me why I'm here!
@@MentalAmanda Thank you! I will keep that in mind. 🙂
Fantastic analysis! So glad you've found Nightwish. As others have said, Nightwish CAN be uplifting; Ghost Love Score, Alpenglow, Elan, I want my tears back are all great songs - I would suggest the versions from Wacken 2013 or Buenos Aires. I wish you well, Amanda.
Your reactions are very special everytime ... but this time you are very resilience with this song 💖 I think you are a very special person Amanda ❤️
Aww, thank you 💖
Love your insight. Keep going
Great reaction Amanda!!
Please know that the Nightwish Army will always be here to support you and each other.
Mental health issues are sometimes difficult for us guys to admit, as we don't want to be seen as weak! My drinking started after I had a failed marriage when I was in my 20's! I tried to replace love with alcohol.... and it didn't ever work! It only made me feel empty and alone!
But...I am closing in on my 22 year of being sober...which is a great feeling!!! I now put my emotions down on canvas painting landscape and abstracts. It gives me a sense of satisfaction and growth in who I really am!
Another great reaction. Thank you 😃👏🏻
Another stellar analysis Amanda. You captured the essence of this art form as it was supposed to be received. Your candor is astonishing. Time now for Nemo.