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The Great South Lead Player |
#1 by The Great Southern Trendkill at Nov 20, 1972 at 3:18 PM EST |
| Personally, reminds me of Hansel & Gretel. | |
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pharaoh shane Rhythm Player |
#2 by pharaoh shane at Sep 13, 1987 at 9:26 AM EST |
| Actually, I think that "Little Match Girl freezing in the snow" was more specifically a reference to the story by Hans Christian Andersen about one particular match-selling girl who froze to death in the snow. Still, what the previous poster said is right on, in my opinion. | |
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Seamus Average |
#3 by Seamus at Oct 29, 1987 at 8:16 AM EST |
| 'A Little Match Girl freezing in the snow' Interesting phrase - the match girls were workers in Britain who were treated harshly by the factory proprietors. Indeed they are famous for their strike. What does this infer? I think it - like so much of Nightwish - is making reference to someone who has be treated poorly, who is left with no one caring but is defiant nevertheless. I see this song as that of a woman who has been corrupted - perhaps there are hints of a rape - and who has been transformed by the experience into someone far more cynical, perhaps even hedonistic. 'Die for my sins' is an odd phrase there. Is this a reference to the corruption of childish innocence they always refer to - a spiritual death - hence why she is the 'dark side', that side of adult awareness that is dark. She has been maltreated, no one has cared for her, and her childhood has been destroyed - but what she has left is the ability to spiritual transform others in this was, in a manner that the 'unashamed appetite' suggests they are naively walking into with impetuous desire. | |
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♥brian Lead Player |
#4 by ♥brian♥ ******** at Aug 23, 1991 at 1:06 AM EST |
| I've listened to Nightwish for years and what I admire the most about their music is that you are given a glimpse of its meaning but are never privelaged to see the picture complete. I've contemplated for several years as to the true meaning of the song. What I do know is that the lyrics imply seduction and perhaps even sexual force if not rape. My interpretation of this music is that a woman who has some kind of power or influence over a young man, seduces him before he is feels ready. She robs him of his virginity and although she knows it was wrong of her, she won't let her conscience get the best of her. The song seems to be written through her perspective but I'd like to hear his side of the story now. I also can't help but wonder what is meant by, "crowning the moment?" | |
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Matteo Average |
#5 by Matteo at May 21, 2004 at 10:28 AM EST |
| This song, has such a haunting, and deep sound. I can't believe no one's commented on it. While, it's meaning doesn't sound so... well. It sounds to me like this song's meaning is best left to your imagination. Anyhow, I love it's sound. I listen to it regularly. And, anyone who loves this group.. should take a closer listen to the song. Just because the lyrics might make you think of something you'd rather not think about, doesn't mean the song isn't worth it. Mn. | |
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Connor Rhythm Player |
#6 by Connor Fowler at Aug 1, 2005 at 6:23 PM EST |
| "cinamon bed" i thinks she's refferring here to the story of hansel and grettle. also, "This dance will hurt like hell" this is from andersons little mermaid when she dances for the prince she loves and feels as if she's stepping on razor sharp blades. and finally the "little match girl " is also from andersons just as themathkid says but why all the fairy tale stories?? does it mean she's talking to a child? | |