this my first attemp to make a video... i just love this song and i realized noone made a video with lyrics... i hope you like it.. if not ... i dont care... :-P xeexxexe
Aah the good old Sonata Arctica. I remember how I used to listen theese songs as I was growing up, during my teenage years. This band really defined the musical preferences. They were the best then and I will always have a place in my hearth reserved for them. Have a nice day, everyone. Spread the word, make this band even bigger. :)
its incredibly, even after 4 years of listening this song, and finding within a lot of thoughts and emotions, now that i'm passing through bad times, i find again a new way of staying cool. Sonata Arcticas has been saving my life since 2007. Epic Bands will be always Epic Bands
this song reminds me of my ex-wife.. i cry always when i hear this song.. but this song still gives me some new hope, i dont know how but its just gives
Love this song, especially now that I can definitely hear the musical devices and harmonic choices they gradually implemented fully on Unia. Takes me back to high school...
I don't think people understand the true magnitude of this song. A graven image is an idol or shrine made for worship. This song is recording the life of someone who worshiped music, as if it was a god. At least, this is my own interpretation. If that was the true meaning that they meant for this song, I don't think it could have been more perfect. I still come to tears sometimes when I hear this song, because I myself have a deep love for music.
So first you say that people don't understand the magnitude of the song and right after that you state out that there are possible interpreteations to the song and that you don't know which one is the right one? It seems to me that the most confused one here is you. Regarding the song, masterpiece, one of Sonata's finest, lyrically and melodically.
What I meant to say is that this song has a grand emotional ceiling; the song is powerfully profound, and what I mean about the "true magnitude" is that this song inspires such a level of reaction as to contain more power than most. It was a bit of a faux pas on my part to refer to this as my interpretation; what I meant was that I believe this song in every way, shape, or form, is absolutely perfect, because of its profundity. It was probably pretty late when I made that comment. Also, there are technically no wrong interpretations to a song. There can be multiple, but that doesn't mean any are wrong. Thing about music, and all writing in general, is that it doesn't take full meaning from the writer, not completely. The writer surely has their own interpretation, but that doesn't mean the song is only applicable to said interpretation. Music is meant to be beautifully ambiguous.
I think people understands it. If you see this fan video made 8 years ago, you'll see that the creator used a chilean movie with the same characteristic as your description. th-cam.com/video/5zWQEFWs1_g/w-d-xo.html
This song,lyrics,and the image at the end inspired me to draw a sketch of a female fox crying and screaming in loneliness wishing she had a mate to share her life with.Both pictures deep,sad,but beautiful.
i still remember when i listened my first song of this band, it was san sebastian, didn't liked it that much, but thanks to that song i starting to try to know this band better, now is one of my favourites bands and this special song make me feel undescriptible things, love this
In 2010, my life was in the bin. By extraordinary good luck, things turned around and now my life is great. Throughout that whole time, this beautiful song echoed through the hallways of my mind.
@riaberi A "Graven image" is the phrasing used to refer to idols in the Ten commandments. Considering they have a song called 8th Commandment which is about either Stealing or Lying, this seems like a good explanation.
***** Sadly the new album is really terrible compared to what you are used to from SA. :( "The 9th Hour"... The melodies sound like made without any inspiration, lyrics are kinda dumb.. most sounding like empty... :( Pretty much just a shadow of what SA used to be. :( I really tried to get into it since for example i also needed some time to love "the days of greys".. Its like you see sparks glowing sometimes and keep hoping for more.. but the fire is just not starting. :(
I just can't agree at all. SA just evolved (Tony did) and the new SA (which was lost in Stones grow her name) just find their new way, and the last album is just amazing, I'm in live with "the ninth hour" :) everybody has a different opinion about SA, some think old SA was better, some thinks that new is better... I think SA is one of the only band whom doing whatever they love, evolving however they need, and that's why it's becoming (in my opinion) one of the Greatest in the world :)
Goy Resistance It's because - as they've explained many times - it truly never was their "own style". But I guess they'll have to keep repeating and tstill not everyone would ever understand that...
@riaberi A gravenimage is like a replica or statue of something.. but what you said makes perfect sense considering it's a love ballad, like the gravenimage is more of a thing inside of the narrator's mind than a physical object. You've made me rethink the meaning of this song, thank you! :)
On a stormy night, when the world was blanketed in darkness and rain pounded against the pavement, they met. Two souls seeking solace in the symphony of life, yearning for a connection that transcended mere existence. It was in that fateful encounter that they found each other, their hearts beating in unison to the rhythm of love. Music, an ethereal force that brought people together, played a significant role in their relationship. Their melodies intertwined, creating a harmony that echoed through the depths of their souls. Through melody, they discovered a bond that surpassed the ordinary, finding a refuge in each other's arms. As the sun rose on a cold winter morning, they stoked a fire to cast away the chill, a metaphor for the effort they put into kindling their love and keeping it alive. But as time marched on, doubts started to cloud their vision. They wondered if they could still recognize and appreciate the beauty and love that once enveloped their lives. It felt as though they were playing a note, yet hearing no sound, as if they had lost both their love and their passion. They looked back on their youth, when they were driven by the temptation to please others and be heard. Shadows had been their constant companions, loneliness their bedfellow. The price they paid for their passion had been higher than they initially realized. They had willingly subscribed to a solitary existence, ready to make sacrifices at the altar of their art. Were they truly in love, or had their heart become hardened over time? They pondered this question, recognizing that once the light goes out, everything comes to an end. Their hope teetered on the edge of a precipice. Yet, they resolved to make sacrifices, to play their music until the final bow, even if it meant bringing their performance to an end. Pain and fear gripped their hearts tightly, each note resonating with their anguish. Even the slightest alteration in their music could evoke turbulent emotions. Silence became unbearable, for it was a void that exposed the emptiness within. Life felt feigned and cold, as if they were mere actors on a stage, reciting lines they no longer believed in. Had they found answers to their existential questions, or had they merely painted a false image of themselves? In their pursuit for hidden wisdom, they sought out a fountain, a metaphorical sanctuary that held the key to their salvation. Like a mirage in the desert, they yearned to find solace and enlightenment. But time seemed fleeting, slipping through their fingers like sand. Would they have the ability and time to save themselves, to nurture both wisdom and love in their dwindling life? Amidst the questioning and uncertainty, their art remained a lifeline. They poured themselves into each performance, each note a testament to their struggle. Through their music, they hoped to find redemption, an answer that could bridge the chasm between their heart and the world. And so, their journey continued, a dance between love and loss, joy and sorrow. Amidst the tempest of life, they fought to keep their flame alight, knowing that even the smallest spark could ignite a fire within. They longed to find that hidden wisdom, that elusive fountain, and in doing so, find themselves once more. Their story, a tapestry woven with the threads of passion and perseverance, would forever be etched in the annals of existence. For in their reflection on past relationships and experiences, they discovered the fragile nature of love, the resilience of the human spirit, and the power of music to bring souls together, even amidst the storm.
That's correct, it's also used in some relgion to refer to idol worshipping. So it can refer to an graven image worthy in someone's mind worth worshipping - in some contexts.
Just can't understand how a band like Sonata created such inspiring and epic masterpieces like this one, on the one hand and on the other hand produces now shit like these "shitload of money"-songs...
Well.. in my personal, personal opinion, it is about saving both his soul and his love. Without saving his love he can't save his soul and without saving his soul he can't save his love, This is how I personally understood it, correct me if you think anything else, I w uld be very interested to hear a better version :))
This is a great song, it has so much feeling in the melody... but I don't understand the last part when it says "would I have them both to keep"... what that does it mean? o.o
"If I found the hidden bottle, drank the whiskey from its deep... Would I have the time to save me... Would I have... one glass... to drink...."~ Much more fun way to sing the end! :3
+Ausi Kain there's also another interpretation, the song could mean that he had to leave someone he cared about to fulfill his life as a musician. However, after a long time, the muse just disappeared and he was left with nothing, neither the love of his life nor inspiration. That's why he sees himself as a gravenimage, cause he's now confused and the past is just a gravenimage of himself (or at least he doesnt know, the song inspires confusion and regret). That's why he says at the end that if he finds the fountain of youth and wisdom, would he be able to keep them both? (the song ends with a question. You can feel the frustration of the main character, Tony is too good at writing.)
Aah the good old Sonata Arctica. I remember how I used to listen theese songs as I was growing up, during my teenage years. This band really defined the musical preferences. They were the best then and I will always have a place in my hearth reserved for them. Have a nice day, everyone. Spread the word, make this band even bigger. :)
Are you sure you mean "hearth"? =D (it means fireplace)
Nah, sorry. English it's not my native language, and I'm not the best learner I guess. :)
Jose Aparicio García I heard this song when Winterheart's Guild was released, and I was very young. This is still one of my favourite songs. :D
It never gets old :)
Jose Aparicio García Yep, you're right (:
Esta canción me acompañó en momentos difíciles hace algunos años... La sigo buscando y me sigue haciendo sentir mejor.
Increíble canción me pasa lo mismo
its incredibly, even after 4 years of listening this song, and finding within a lot of thoughts and emotions, now that i'm passing through bad times, i find again a new way of staying cool.
Sonata Arcticas has been saving my life since 2007. Epic Bands will be always Epic Bands
this song reminds me of my ex-wife.. i cry always when i hear this song.. but this song still gives me some new hope, i dont know how but its just gives
Hope your okay dude, even after all this time
Sonata Arctica and Symphony X are THE best bands ever to grace this earth. how could you not like this stuff, how? Hope they live forever
This song leads me back to good old days when times were better and simpler
Childhood perhaps
Childhood perhaps?
Not only childhood.
I was 30 when I listened Winterheart for the first time. And times were far better.
Plebs cannot appreciate this song enough or even at all. Smh. It's a masterpiece.
A Baroque SA / Queen/ Rapsody :)
It's crazy how as the years have passed that this song fits what the band itself has become
Goosebumps every time I hear the thunder in the beginning
Love this song, especially now that I can definitely hear the musical devices and harmonic choices they gradually implemented fully on Unia. Takes me back to high school...
I played it on piano like 10 years ago. Time to get back those days.
I don't think people understand the true magnitude of this song. A graven image is an idol or shrine made for worship. This song is recording the life of someone who worshiped music, as if it was a god. At least, this is my own interpretation. If that was the true meaning that they meant for this song, I don't think it could have been more perfect. I still come to tears sometimes when I hear this song, because I myself have a deep love for music.
So first you say that people don't understand the magnitude of the song and right after that you state out that there are possible interpreteations to the song and that you don't know which one is the right one? It seems to me that the most confused one here is you.
Regarding the song, masterpiece, one of Sonata's finest, lyrically and melodically.
What I meant to say is that this song has a grand emotional ceiling; the song is powerfully profound, and what I mean about the "true magnitude" is that this song inspires such a level of reaction as to contain more power than most. It was a bit of a faux pas on my part to refer to this as my interpretation; what I meant was that I believe this song in every way, shape, or form, is absolutely perfect, because of its profundity. It was probably pretty late when I made that comment.
Also, there are technically no wrong interpretations to a song. There can be multiple, but that doesn't mean any are wrong. Thing about music, and all writing in general, is that it doesn't take full meaning from the writer, not completely. The writer surely has their own interpretation, but that doesn't mean the song is only applicable to said interpretation. Music is meant to be beautifully ambiguous.
Holy shit. You've spoken the words I could not find for this song, Nicholas. Thank you.
I think people understands it. If you see this fan video made 8 years ago, you'll see that the creator used a chilean movie with the same characteristic as your description.
th-cam.com/video/5zWQEFWs1_g/w-d-xo.html
Beautiful and sad.
Great final picture. A sound of Loneliness and Freedom. I think this resume my life now.
Thank you
Im used to listen to this song almost every night, it's so relaxing hence it helps me to sleep.
Oh yeah, you'e right this song it's so relaxing!!
Oh yeah, you're right!:)
Oh yeah, this is so true!
hi there vsauce michael here in 2019-
@@yukoryoka4981 Holy fuck 2019 was three years ago.
This song,lyrics,and the image at the end inspired me to draw a sketch of a female fox crying and screaming in loneliness wishing she had a mate to share her life with.Both pictures deep,sad,but beautiful.
2019 ? wtf this music has 447k but is my favorite :o
i still remember when i listened my first song of this band, it was san sebastian, didn't liked it that much, but thanks to that song i starting to try to know this band better, now is one of my favourites bands and this special song make me feel undescriptible things, love this
holy crap me too!!
My first song that i listened was shy and I love it
Memories...
SA found a new path. Good for them but I miss these old epics
In 2010, my life was in the bin. By extraordinary good luck, things turned around and now my life is great. Throughout that whole time, this beautiful song echoed through the hallways of my mind.
Wow I'm still remember when I listened this song in 2008 from TH-cam, Damn, so much memories :')
Agreed
Unas de las composiciones mas bellas que escuche en mi vida...Simplemente Genial¡¡¡
@riaberi A "Graven image" is the phrasing used to refer to idols in the Ten commandments. Considering they have a song called 8th Commandment which is about either Stealing or Lying, this seems like a good explanation.
Man i could never tell what this song really means now
Sonata is now a kind of a graven image of what it was
ah, my good old SA... I can't get into their music after Unia. Still one of my favorite bands from their first 4 albums.
Compared to their newest album even Unia was epic... :(
*****
Sadly the new album is really terrible compared to what you are used to from SA. :( "The 9th Hour"... The melodies sound like made without any inspiration, lyrics are kinda dumb.. most sounding like empty... :( Pretty much just a shadow of what SA used to be. :( I really tried to get into it since for example i also needed some time to love "the days of greys"..
Its like you see sparks glowing sometimes and keep hoping for more.. but the fire is just not starting. :(
I just can't agree at all. SA just evolved (Tony did) and the new SA (which was lost in Stones grow her name) just find their new way, and the last album is just amazing, I'm in live with "the ninth hour" :)
everybody has a different opinion about SA, some think old SA was better, some thinks that new is better...
I think SA is one of the only band whom doing whatever they love, evolving however they need, and that's why it's becoming (in my opinion) one of the Greatest in the world :)
+Axel Royer in love*
Goy Resistance
It's because - as they've explained many times - it truly never was their "own style". But I guess they'll have to keep repeating and tstill not everyone would ever understand that...
Masterpiece.
So much emotion in such an epic song. SA Forever.
My fav Sonata song.
it's always tears or chills, but usually both!!
wow,this song is only 7 mins long, ive always had a feeling it ends so fast. there is just so much stuff going on,i wish it lasted longer :(
Ow.. i never noticed it was 7 minutes.. In fact i thought ~ 3 minutes, cuz it always ended so fast
Every single time, when I hear that chord at 5:31, chills run violently through my whole body. Love it.
Fantastic song
@riaberi A gravenimage is like a replica or statue of something.. but what you said makes perfect sense considering it's a love ballad, like the gravenimage is more of a thing inside of the narrator's mind than a physical object. You've made me rethink the meaning of this song, thank you! :)
5:08 my favorite part
Mitch Lol when Violet kissed Clem
@@MaggotMitch Lee: Shit, time to go...
Beautiful!
Their new album is going to be AWESOME! Can't wait.
A gravenimage is an effigy that is worshipped.
Fantasy melody, excelent , Sonata Arctica beautifull.
On a stormy night, when the world was blanketed in darkness and rain pounded against the pavement, they met. Two souls seeking solace in the symphony of life, yearning for a connection that transcended mere existence. It was in that fateful encounter that they found each other, their hearts beating in unison to the rhythm of love.
Music, an ethereal force that brought people together, played a significant role in their relationship. Their melodies intertwined, creating a harmony that echoed through the depths of their souls. Through melody, they discovered a bond that surpassed the ordinary, finding a refuge in each other's arms.
As the sun rose on a cold winter morning, they stoked a fire to cast away the chill, a metaphor for the effort they put into kindling their love and keeping it alive. But as time marched on, doubts started to cloud their vision. They wondered if they could still recognize and appreciate the beauty and love that once enveloped their lives. It felt as though they were playing a note, yet hearing no sound, as if they had lost both their love and their passion.
They looked back on their youth, when they were driven by the temptation to please others and be heard. Shadows had been their constant companions, loneliness their bedfellow. The price they paid for their passion had been higher than they initially realized. They had willingly subscribed to a solitary existence, ready to make sacrifices at the altar of their art.
Were they truly in love, or had their heart become hardened over time? They pondered this question, recognizing that once the light goes out, everything comes to an end. Their hope teetered on the edge of a precipice. Yet, they resolved to make sacrifices, to play their music until the final bow, even if it meant bringing their performance to an end.
Pain and fear gripped their hearts tightly, each note resonating with their anguish. Even the slightest alteration in their music could evoke turbulent emotions. Silence became unbearable, for it was a void that exposed the emptiness within. Life felt feigned and cold, as if they were mere actors on a stage, reciting lines they no longer believed in. Had they found answers to their existential questions, or had they merely painted a false image of themselves?
In their pursuit for hidden wisdom, they sought out a fountain, a metaphorical sanctuary that held the key to their salvation. Like a mirage in the desert, they yearned to find solace and enlightenment. But time seemed fleeting, slipping through their fingers like sand. Would they have the ability and time to save themselves, to nurture both wisdom and love in their dwindling life?
Amidst the questioning and uncertainty, their art remained a lifeline. They poured themselves into each performance, each note a testament to their struggle. Through their music, they hoped to find redemption, an answer that could bridge the chasm between their heart and the world.
And so, their journey continued, a dance between love and loss, joy and sorrow. Amidst the tempest of life, they fought to keep their flame alight, knowing that even the smallest spark could ignite a fire within. They longed to find that hidden wisdom, that elusive fountain, and in doing so, find themselves once more.
Their story, a tapestry woven with the threads of passion and perseverance, would forever be etched in the annals of existence. For in their reflection on past relationships and experiences, they discovered the fragile nature of love, the resilience of the human spirit, and the power of music to bring souls together, even amidst the storm.
That's correct, it's also used in some relgion to refer to idol worshipping.
So it can refer to an graven image worthy in someone's mind worth worshipping - in some contexts.
heh when i returned to this song after listening to TDOG, it kinda sounds like a prelude/ precursor to that album in begining.
love this song especially the beginning :)
LOVE
Thank you for putting this amazing song into text :) This song is so beautiful in my opinion :) Piano trought my heart
My favourite from them....
dear Veronica, i love you so much!! this song is for us :)
very nice song and good job with this lyrics ..... best !!!
I love this Song so much
metal is forever~~
wow I'm not even a fan of metal songs, but this band is pretty amazing
this song is very relaxing
...Linda!.....
I'm pretty sure that as long as you can read the words, you're fine. It doesn't need the BEST quality.
them lyrics so cleaver
It is the first time i hear this song.i wish i had earlier
forever.
🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
this music..🔥😍
near-love experience .:) near-death experince.:)
Someone once sent me this song. I don't think I'll come back to it again. I wish every memory I have of him could be purged from my mind.
ah this been too long ive heard, nice one
Awesome Song :'(
Linda, só isso que posso falar
nice music
Ohw you're so right, my friend ^-^
awesome
loveit !!!!
good song:)
this song is just perfect. Do they use to play this one live ?
it can also mean false god as what ive found about it
Just can't understand how a band like Sonata created such inspiring and epic masterpieces like this one, on the one hand and on the other hand produces now shit like these "shitload of money"-songs...
power metal voices \m/
Well.. in my personal, personal opinion, it is about saving both his soul and his love. Without saving his love he can't save his soul and without saving his soul he can't save his love, This is how I personally understood it, correct me if you think anything else, I w uld be very interested to hear a better version :))
silence is a crime...
@riaberi thanks! I think I understand now...
This is a great song, it has so much feeling in the melody... but I don't understand the last part when it says "would I have them both to keep"... what that does it mean? o.o
the final clem 2
Silence is a crime |m|
This song reminds me to an Alice Cooper's song called Gail
+Susana Zamora Saura I've never heard that song before but it's true I just checked it out... This one is better tho.
@riaberi it could be a love of music, or someone, or something depending on the listener
sonata artica is best
5 people has fainted and pressed the wrong putton because of that.
Gravenimage -> Grave 'n' image -> Tombstone
3:20
@albertomiglio SILENCE IS A CRIMEE°!!°
"If I found the hidden bottle, drank the whiskey from its deep...
Would I have the time to save me...
Would I have... one glass... to drink...."~
Much more fun way to sing the end! :3
gud cumback bro. u sur no how 2 coment on da youtubez.
Beginning sounds kinda halo theme xD
@gyp430 oh, how I wish you were right about people not being able to speak ill of SA...
You still with that one person that you dedicated the video to? Lol
Ta je taky báječná
Like the butcher's Cleaver ? ;>
Check out Elvenking & Kiüas they're the next breed
am I the only one who wonders what gravenimage mean?
+Ausi Kain there's also another interpretation, the song could mean that he had to leave someone he cared about to fulfill his life as a musician. However, after a long time, the muse just disappeared and he was left with nothing, neither the love of his life nor inspiration. That's why he sees himself as a gravenimage, cause he's now confused and the past is just a gravenimage of himself (or at least he doesnt know, the song inspires confusion and regret). That's why he says at the end that if he finds the fountain of youth and wisdom, would he be able to keep them both? (the song ends with a question. You can feel the frustration of the main character, Tony is too good at writing.)
what does gravenimage means?
LIKE A CLEAVER ON YOUR MIND. haha sory clever :p
I guess so....
gutes deutsch!!!
thumbs down for shitty 380p