We thank you man, amazing work perfect video that fits nicely with the song. Hope to see you live one day. Love your work guys, Hymns for the Broken was awesome i must listened to it more that one thousand times. This seems to be a great continuation ! Keep it up!
A song like this is vivid proof that music from Evergrey has lifted me up endless times emotionally, throughout the years, time and time again... Eternally grateful to this band, 👍 if you agree 🤘
So there you are I have been searching for so long And here you are Feels like a trick on my senses How I wish for you to carry me Far away from harm And to ensure that all All we left is still buried deep So that our hearts will endure So here we are I understand our intentions are different It's no one's fault But there are light years in between us How I wish that we'd still feel the same That we did never change and that we'd share tomorrow No time enough to mend our ways Without our hearts being torn I begged until my knees were sore I tried so much more than you You never heard my words and i felt I was never enough for you And here we stand heartbroken now We lost our way, lost somehow And there is no hate, I might still love The paradox of the flame
Some of the most beautiful lyrics I've ever heard. And I used to write my own for my progressive metal band. "Perfect Symmetry"(myspace) from Syracuse, NY. BTW.
Juro desde quando conheci Evergrey há alguns anos (Com meus 15) hoje 23 não consigo parar de amar a banda, em todas suas fases, sou tão fã que fico chato querendo mostrar pra todos!!! Evergrey é algo que realmente bato no peito e digo que me representa demais na vida assim como outras bandas de metal!... #staygreybrothersofmetal
Can't believe I have only recently discovered the genius of Evergrey!!!! Well done guys......fantastic to see there are new bands stepping up to bring life back to heavy music!!!! Bravo!
One of the most beautiful, moving and heartfelt songs Evergrey has written! I ❤ their heavy riffs and progressive tunes, but the passionate, emotional melancholy of some of their ballads is downright moving.
What in the hell, did I just listened to? How in the hell did I miss this one? WHAT A MASTERPIECE! EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS SONG AND VIDEO AND THE WRITING AND MUSIANSHIP ANF AND CINEMATOGRAPHY CAN NOT , I REPEAT CAN NOT BE DUPLICATED! PERIOD!
and so so underrated and unknown. I just found them now after being a rock/prog rock & metal fan for most of my music career! Where have they been all my life?! better late than never
I remember hearing this when I was living with an ex of mine. We lived together for 6 months before I moved out. I really wanted things to work out and she didn't. This came on one night when her and I were coming home from work and I remember crying my eyes out. I won't get into all the details about it. Recently I've been trying to remember what song it was and finally did. This is truly a beautiful song and will always have a deep place in my heart.
Сколько печали и неразделённой любви в этом произведении.... И как же они чувственно поют... Будто, я сам пережил всё то, о чем они говорят друг-другу. Спасибо вам, Evergrey за эту красивейшую композицию. Слушаю вас многие годы, и только радуюсь этому!
Офигенно красивая песня про двух не понявших друг друга людей Такая типичная ситуация Вроде ничего страшного, а вроде и маленькая трагедия Не пойму, почему Карина не вокалит в других группах/проектах/соло. У нее такой шикарный вокал
This band is one of most under etimated band in the metal music. For me they play a different kind of metal it's emotional metal. They should not play in clubs but in stadiums. This is pure musical genius
Absolutely beautiful. I love Evergrey, and this song is a masterpiece. They harmonize so well. This is the perfect video for this song; the mood, atmosphere and visual imagery that helps to illustrate the message of desperation and loss amid the bleak hope portrayed. I couldn't imagine a better video for it. One of my favorites in a long time.
this song could be hands down their best tune ever ..not to mention the record itself could be their finest work.. tracks like Someday & Distance..this track alone is so deep, toms vocals have definitely taken a step forward. this video is amazing. the emotion in the waves, the color in the sky..Carina standing on a hilltop & Tom looking at her from the beach. mixed in with the music absolutely stunning! Patric Did a fantastic job with this project.. this is becoming a top 5 Evergrey video for me.. For Every Tear that falls is a classic! As Is King Of Errors.. EVERGREY FUCKING RULES!!!!!!
Lost my father in May of 2018, and this track really hits home. Thank you for creating this wonderful work of art. Hope to see you guys again in New Orleans some time!
O Evergrey iniciou um novo movimento em relação aos clipes de música, o cuidado e qualidade de filmagem aliados a elementos poéticos, serão lembrados por muitos anos. A qualidade de clipes como Impossible e The paradox of the flame é impressionante.
I must say I am from the USA and good lord I have been listening to you for 3 years now I cant BELIEVE that you are not very very well known Here, Thank you for your emotional and beautiful music I listen to you every day and I recommend you to all of my music loving friends! ROCK ON \m/
An epic and painfully human ballad!! I am thankful today for Evergrey and their emotionally-charged songs.. This video is incredible. From the choreography/location to the atmosphere, this is the most impressive and heartwrenching Evergrey creation I've seen since first seeing "For Every Tear That Falls" video back in 2000. Hail from CA, USA
Brilliant! This song is so touching, It bring so much emotions! I cant thank enough to Evergrey, and Tom and Carina's beautiful, emotional voices for giving us this feelings with the music they make! Everytime I listen to this band it touches my heart! Thank you!
today officially makes 4 years since I left and I have thought about him every single day. I've decided his constant presence is a lesson I just havent learned yet. @@philhall763
Just came here from spotify. First thing I did before starting to watch the video was to hit the like button, then to write this comment. ❤ Thank you for channelling your inner-most amazing creativity through this incredibly well executed music. This can save lives. Geez, I'm ashamed I spent so long without knowing your band, I'll listen to the album trilogy in a roll while working here.
Mano, essa banda é incivel, a voz do Tom é fantastica, mas a Carina é simplesmente a melhor voz feminina que ja vi numa banda, pena so encontrar poucas musicas com ela no vocal.
It seemed I searched forever, but what was the time we spent together when in relation to it- it meant nothing compared to the forever of you being gone. My most sincere thank you for this song, Evergrey and Carina.
This song will always hit deep. From losing someone who was very close in my life due to cancer, losing my Grandmother due to Alzheimer's and fighting darkest of dark times due to my fight with alcohol addiction. I always turned to this song to find strength through it all. Evergrey will always be a band that I take to heart!
I discovered this song yesterday. I really liked this song it gets better everytime I hear it. Since yesterday I have listen through all of your studio albums. I just pre ordered the deluxe boxset. Evergrey you got a new fan! Greetings from Northern Norway!
hey Nicole think youre ver right this is very beautyful work of the gentleman and women of evergrey in every singing word of this song one great feeling greets from the netherlands
Tom, Congratulations ! I like all the evergrey works, but the last two albums are really amazing ! I ve become a fan of you ! please come to Argentina !!
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The paradox of the flame So there you are I have been searching for so long And here you are Feels like a trick on my senses How I wish for you to carry me Far away from harm And to ensure that all All we left is still buried deep So that our hearts will endure So here we are I understand our intentions are different It's no one's fault But there are light years in between us How I wish that we'd still feel the same That we did never change and that we'd share tomorrow No time enough to mend our ways Without our hearts being torn I begged until my knees were sore I tried so much more than you You never heard my words and i felt I was never enough for you And here we stand heartbroken now We lost our way, lost somehow And there is no hate, I might still love The paradox of the flame
I really like the mixture of guitar and violin .. perfect especially the production at the end where we can here the guitar absorbs the sound of the violin then the last on take control (it fits perfectly with the story)
This song is very exceptional, the guitar solo matched by violins at the end is pure melancholy pleasure! Can't wait for this new upcoming masterpiece!
man, this is like the best.....I love this album!...it's going to be my personal top 5 this year...is it wrong to call this soul metal..can that be a thing now?....that's the best way to describe it to the non believers....it's like if Mike McDonald kicked ass!.... I mean that in the most respected light...I'm a freaking 15 year fan...thank you for your music.
+Jorge Rojas Vargas that was my guess too but I didn't want to make a mistake. I love that style of playing. it just cries of pain. I am not a musician but his style hits me Right in the chest.
It's actually both me and Henrik at the same time, trying to convey the same vibe with our 2 different styles and also making them fit together - :) thanks for the support guys!
+Tom Englund wow, well whatever you all did, the spirit came through for me. first listen I thought "what was that, very different". I literally had goosebumps and a knot in my throat. whole song is special, but that particular portion of it is unwordly creative. continued best wishes for the upcoming release.
That lyric "I was never enough for you". Touches very deeply within me - it's amazing how your music and lyrics can touch a soul and stir emotions that were buried so far beneath the surface. Beautiful as always x x
A beautiful - if slightly incomplete sounding - song, but the video is possibly the most beautiful music video I have ever seen. There isn't a single shot here that I don't love.
I don't have much time to thank you , I'm always waiting your next album , your next support to us brothers , please keep your music your words going on , we need it , not so much good songs and music around , you are a touch of blessing , thank you .
Thank you guys for all your nice comments, your interest and your support!
Thank you for your beautiful, heartfelt music that means so much to many of us.
We thank you man, amazing work perfect video that fits nicely with the song. Hope to see you live one day. Love your work guys, Hymns for the Broken was awesome i must listened to it more that one thousand times. This seems to be a great continuation ! Keep it up!
Thank you and thank your parents for giving us one of the most evocative, warm and awesome voices in the whole world.
Evergrey har räddat livet på många.
Thank you for being born and bless us with your music...
Tom and Carina could sing an album of duets and I'd be just fine with that. Beautiful song!
Todd Wimer they are phenomenal immaculate
#makeithappen
So sad that they split up, they don't seem to do any duets anymore :(
@@erasedshallbehisname5100sabe pq eles se separaram!
A song like this is vivid proof that music from Evergrey has lifted me up endless times emotionally, throughout the years, time and time again... Eternally grateful to this band, 👍 if you agree 🤘
So there you are
I have been searching for so long
And here you are
Feels like a trick on my senses
How I wish for you to carry me
Far away from harm And to ensure that all
All we left is still buried deep
So that our hearts will endure
So here we are
I understand our intentions are different
It's no one's fault
But there are light years in between us
How I wish that we'd still feel the same
That we did never change and that we'd share tomorrow
No time enough to mend our ways
Without our hearts being torn
I begged until my knees were sore
I tried so much more than you
You never heard my words and i felt I was never enough for you
And here we stand heartbroken now
We lost our way, lost somehow
And there is no hate, I might still love
The paradox of the flame
Maria Diaz Thx for that
Thank you💞
Some of the most beautiful lyrics I've ever heard. And I used to write my own for my progressive metal band. "Perfect Symmetry"(myspace) from Syracuse, NY. BTW.
Juro desde quando conheci Evergrey há alguns anos (Com meus 15) hoje 23 não consigo parar de amar a banda, em todas suas fases, sou tão fã que fico chato querendo mostrar pra todos!!!
Evergrey é algo que realmente bato no peito e digo que me representa demais na vida assim como outras bandas de metal!...
#staygreybrothersofmetal
Banda otima diferenciada
cara eu tbm essa musica e esse clipe são talvez a coisa mais linda que ja vi na vida, amo a banda de paixão tbm e sou louco pra ver eles no Brasil!!
esse clipe é tão perfeito pela qualidade que daria pra colocar na parede um quadro desses, e alias foi gravado na islandia...
Sem dúvida o Evergrey é de uma qualidade e beleza inquestionável. Fico chateado de muita gente não conhecer. Precisamos sempre ajudar a divulgar.
compartilho do mesmo ideal, conheci em 2003, e ainda é uma das minhas 3 bandas favoritas,
Can't believe I have only recently discovered the genius of Evergrey!!!! Well done guys......fantastic to see there are new bands stepping up to bring life back to heavy music!!!! Bravo!
One of the most beautiful, moving and heartfelt songs Evergrey has written! I ❤ their heavy riffs and progressive tunes, but the passionate, emotional melancholy of some of their ballads is downright moving.
Ouvir O Evergrey pra mim, é ser transportado para outra dimensão...
It was criminal not having Carina on the last album. Glad she's back. Fantastic voice she has.
She should be on at least 2 or 3 songs per album
She needs to be on the main album, Every. Damn. Album
i see u on anathema vids :)
great taste u have my friend
AY media It looks like you're listening to both bands as well, so right back at ya :)
thanks bro :) yes i do
whats the name of the that song?
Impressionante! Essa música é simplesmente perfeita! O clipe é lindo demais, a voz da Carina toca profundamente!
What in the hell, did I just listened to? How in the hell did I miss this one? WHAT A MASTERPIECE! EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS SONG AND VIDEO AND THE WRITING AND MUSIANSHIP ANF AND CINEMATOGRAPHY CAN NOT , I REPEAT CAN NOT BE DUPLICATED! PERIOD!
Absolutely Fantastic level of sound, vocals, music, atmosphere, guitars, keyboards... Evergrey one of the best Bands of Earth Ever and Forever!!!
and so so underrated and unknown. I just found them now after being a rock/prog rock & metal fan for most of my music career! Where have they been all my life?! better late than never
Wow, Carina needs her own band! She's amazing. And this song just hits me in the feels. Can't wait to see you in Los Angeles, Evergrey!
I remember hearing this when I was living with an ex of mine. We lived together for 6 months before I moved out. I really wanted things to work out and she didn't. This came on one night when her and I were coming home from work and I remember crying my eyes out. I won't get into all the details about it. Recently I've been trying to remember what song it was and finally did. This is truly a beautiful song and will always have a deep place in my heart.
Сколько печали и неразделённой любви в этом произведении.... И как же они чувственно поют... Будто, я сам пережил всё то, о чем они говорят друг-другу. Спасибо вам, Evergrey за эту красивейшую композицию. Слушаю вас многие годы, и только радуюсь этому!
Офигенно красивая песня про двух не понявших друг друга людей Такая типичная ситуация Вроде ничего страшного, а вроде и маленькая трагедия Не пойму, почему Карина не вокалит в других группах/проектах/соло. У нее такой шикарный вокал
@@flipemoff1836 они кстати развелись, так что песня биографичная. Она поет в проекте Eng-Li
Evergrey's music has always expressed how I feel far better than my own words ever have.
This band is one of most under etimated band in the metal music.
For me they play a different kind of metal it's emotional metal.
They should not play in clubs but in stadiums.
This is pure musical genius
Absolutely beautiful. I love Evergrey, and this song is a masterpiece. They harmonize so well. This is the perfect video for this song; the mood, atmosphere and visual imagery that helps to illustrate the message of desperation and loss amid the bleak hope portrayed. I couldn't imagine a better video for it. One of my favorites in a long time.
Oh my God!!! What a voice Carina!!! You deserve sing a full album of Evergrey !!! Grate song!!!Greetings from Argentina!!!
Sensacional cara, que música linda.
a mais bonita que ja vi ate hj!!
this song could be hands down their best tune ever ..not to mention the record itself could be their finest work.. tracks like Someday & Distance..this track alone is so deep, toms vocals have definitely taken a step forward. this video is amazing. the emotion in the waves, the color in the sky..Carina standing on a hilltop & Tom looking at her from the beach. mixed in with the music absolutely stunning! Patric Did a fantastic job with this project.. this is becoming a top 5 Evergrey video for me.. For Every Tear that falls is a classic! As Is King Of Errors.. EVERGREY FUCKING RULES!!!!!!
Evergrey and Patric...what a great combo. Very powerful video. Tom and Carina sound wonderful together..Great job gentlemen!!
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impresionante... como todo lo que hacen Evergrey
Q música, que banda!!!
Lost my father in May of 2018, and this track really hits home. Thank you for creating this wonderful work of art. Hope to see you guys again in New Orleans some time!
Gente que música mais linda não me canso de ouvir e lindas paisagens 💕
Have come to really love and admire this band's music since discovering them. Greetings and salutations from Atlanta, Georgia, USA...
Thanks! Coming to the release party today in Atlanta?
Where will this occur ?
+Tom Englund where will this be happening ?
The violin solo with starts in 3:58 is f***** beautiful!!!
Carina and Tom..!
what can I say..! They are a wonderful and powerful duet with the strongest feeling of melancholy that I had never heard. Great.
there are no words for this. none.
O Evergrey iniciou um novo movimento em relação aos clipes de música, o cuidado e qualidade de filmagem aliados a elementos poéticos, serão lembrados por muitos anos. A qualidade de clipes como Impossible e The paradox of the flame é impressionante.
I must say I am from the USA and good lord I have been listening to you for 3 years now I cant BELIEVE that you are not very very well known Here, Thank you for your emotional and beautiful music I listen to you every day and I recommend you to all of my music loving friends! ROCK ON \m/
An epic and painfully human ballad!! I am thankful today for Evergrey and their emotionally-charged songs.. This video is incredible. From the choreography/location to the atmosphere, this is the most impressive and heartwrenching Evergrey creation I've seen since first seeing "For Every Tear That Falls" video back in 2000. Hail from CA, USA
I agree 1000% fellow Californian ;P
Brilliant! This song is so touching, It bring so much emotions! I cant thank enough to Evergrey, and Tom and Carina's beautiful, emotional voices for giving us this feelings with the music they make! Everytime I listen to this band it touches my heart! Thank you!
I really need to know how to truly move on after physically, mentally, and emotionally going through this.
Well you just start walking. That's the only way. Best of luck!
Just believe and move forward, always!
And never forget to love, because love is the way!
How are you now?
I am honestly, the same. I fear I can't let go @@philhall763
today officially makes 4 years since I left and I have thought about him every single day. I've decided his constant presence is a lesson I just havent learned yet. @@philhall763
Masterpiece....
Carina's voice is from another world !
Great song,and one of the greatest videos ever !!
Just came here from spotify. First thing I did before starting to watch the video was to hit the like button, then to write this comment. ❤
Thank you for channelling your inner-most amazing creativity through this incredibly well executed music. This can save lives.
Geez, I'm ashamed I spent so long without knowing your band, I'll listen to the album trilogy in a roll while working here.
After so many years, I always keep coming back to Evergrey. Like good wine, it keeps getting better and better :)
Rapaz... Que coisa bonita! Vídeo e música!
So curti porque é Br
Mano, essa banda é incivel, a voz do Tom é fantastica, mas a Carina é simplesmente a melhor voz feminina que ja vi numa banda, pena so encontrar poucas musicas com ela no vocal.
The video and song are wonderful. Greetings from Bulgaria, I hope you visit us again.
It seemed I searched forever, but what was the time we spent together when in relation to it- it meant nothing compared to the forever of you being gone.
My most sincere thank you for this song, Evergrey and Carina.
This brought chills and tears - just exceptional!!!!
This song will always hit deep. From losing someone who was very close in my life due to cancer, losing my Grandmother due to Alzheimer's and fighting darkest of dark times due to my fight with alcohol addiction. I always turned to this song to find strength through it all. Evergrey will always be a band that I take to heart!
Tom's vocals just keeps getting better for each album
I discovered this song yesterday. I really liked this song it gets better everytime I hear it. Since yesterday I have listen through all of your studio albums. I just pre ordered the deluxe boxset. Evergrey you got a new fan!
Greetings from Northern Norway!
I'm so glad that I've found Evergrey years ago. It's just like I've discovered something valuable among popular music trash. Keep on going guys!
Não se sabe o que é mais lindo, o vídeo ou a música...
Gotta love Evergrey...they can really sell a ballad! Another great song.
These guys are my top 3 bands, perfection!!
Evergrey videos sure does have breathtaking landscapes!!
Wait you to come to Portugal sometime! Years and years of waiting!
Beautiful.
hey Nicole think youre ver right this is very beautyful work of the gentleman and women of evergrey in every singing word of this song one great feeling greets from the netherlands
This duet Tom and Carina.... dammm! perfection... :)
this song comes in the very right moment of my life. Evergrey's always makes me comfortable to face every single phase of my life.
Tom, Congratulations ! I like all the evergrey works, but the last two albums are really amazing ! I ve become a fan of you !
please come to Argentina !!
The paradox of the flame
So there you are
I have been searching for so long
And here you are
Feels like a trick on my senses
How I wish for you to carry me
Far away from harm And to ensure that all
All we left is still buried deep
So that our hearts will endure
So here we are
I understand our intentions are different
It's no one's fault
But there are light years in between us
How I wish that we'd still feel the same
That we did never change and that we'd share tomorrow
No time enough to mend our ways
Without our hearts being torn
I begged until my knees were sore
I tried so much more than you
You never heard my words and i felt I was never enough for you
And here we stand heartbroken now
We lost our way, lost somehow
And there is no hate, I might still love
The paradox of the flame
Fantastic! Evergrey you are important piece of my life and you are deep in my heart always.
Gut wrenching ...awesome !!..just cant get enough EVERGREY..!!!. Rock ON !!!
This is beyond all perfection! My new favorite song of Evergrey :)
I love Evergrey and Tom's voice, but I have a thing with Carina's voice... it's just so powerful and magnetic!!! Älskar er!!! Från Falun
DAMN I LOVE THIS BAND! EVERGREY is amazing! Love this song!
Rodrigo Berthier amen they are awesome not as awesome as GOD 🙏🏻😇 but very good
So glad to finally find out where this was filmed. Reminds me of VIKINGS scenes with Floki
Oh boy, got something in my eye.
simply AMAZING! WOW gorgeous duet/ballad song and superb video. Powerful. Never stop!!!
Freaking beautiful, any duet with Carina and Tom S is an immediate masterpiece.
Beautiful places, awesome voices!
Another fantastic song from Evergrey.
Amazing song and video
I really like the mixture of guitar and violin .. perfect especially the production at the end where we can here the guitar absorbs the sound of the violin then the last on take control
(it fits perfectly with the story)
I can't imagine the talent between Tom and Carina! Love you guys! Thanks for inspiration! Please come to Wisconsin on your tour!
this song and video makes me feel something in my heart and my mouth, I love I love this song... thanks evergrey
Sinfully good, man. My father introduced me to the band, and it's so awesome!
Brought me to tears.
4:07, best shot I've ever seen in a music video. Great job Patric and Evergrey!
I thought the same! Pretty crazy to think about the fact that the man who shot this is the same that shoots Amaranthe's videos.
This song is very exceptional, the guitar solo matched by violins at the end is pure melancholy pleasure! Can't wait for this new upcoming masterpiece!
Que voz maravilhosa dessa mulher!!!
Do casal
Well this hit me so hard! Damn it. 💔 Tom and Carina are absolutely amazing together wow. I'm literally holding back my tears.
Для меня эта группа стала открытием 2021 Безумно красиво !!!
Fantastic emotional yourney! Evergrey is a excellent band for me. Great to see You guys in Poland again.
Increíble la calidad de este grupo,cada vez van a más,ojalá un día pueda verlos en Santiago de Compostela,sería un sueño cumplido.
Awesome. Awesome.
Gratz to Patric and the guys. Speechless...
Just Incredible...The "voice merging" is flawless..
Beautiful! Always one of my favorite bands...
man, this is like the best.....I love this album!...it's going to be my personal top 5 this year...is it wrong to call this soul metal..can that be a thing now?....that's the best way to describe it to the non believers....it's like if Mike McDonald kicked ass!.... I mean that in the most respected light...I'm a freaking 15 year fan...thank you for your music.
What can i say? MASTERPIECE !!!
Merveilleuse vidéo, chant sublime, un pur bonheur d'écoute. Merci de nous faire partager ce bonheur.
who starts the solo at 3:23 ish time. it just weeps. my God.
Judging by the vibrato and the whammy bar slides, I would think it's Henrik.
+Jorge Rojas Vargas that was my guess too but I didn't want to make a mistake. I love that style of playing. it just cries of pain. I am not a musician but his style hits me Right in the chest.
It's actually both me and Henrik at the same time, trying to convey the same vibe with our 2 different styles and also making them fit together - :) thanks for the support guys!
Tom I love you man
+Tom Englund wow, well whatever you all did, the spirit came through for me. first listen I thought "what was that, very different". I literally had goosebumps and a knot in my throat. whole song is special, but that particular portion of it is unwordly creative. continued best wishes for the upcoming release.
Visual and musical poetry
Carina & Tom, the most beautiful voices ever!
That lyric "I was never enough for you". Touches very deeply within me - it's amazing how your music and lyrics can touch a soul and stir emotions that were buried so far beneath the surface. Beautiful as always x x
Reminds me of "For Every Tear That Falls". Nice song!
Also congrats to Mr. Patrick director, the whole video is amanzing!
If only this band was more well known in the US...then I could see this performed live.
A beautiful - if slightly incomplete sounding - song, but the video is possibly the most beautiful music video I have ever seen. There isn't a single shot here that I don't love.
I love Evergrey and always will!!
I've lost track of how many times I've listened to this song. That duet chorus is god-like.
Far from being an exaggeration: one of the best songs I've ever heard.
I don't have much time to thank you , I'm always waiting your next album , your next support to us brothers , please keep your music your words going on , we need it , not so much good songs and music around , you are a touch of blessing , thank you .
One of the best song in entire world. Evergrey rules in full power!