The Phantom Of The Opera
Nightwish · Lokikirja [2010]
in dreams he came...
that voice which calls to me
and speaks my name
And do I dream again?
For now I find
the Phantom of the Opera is there-
inside my mind...
Sing once again with me
our strange duet...
My power over you
grows stronger yet...
And though you turn from me,
to glance behind,
the Phantom of the Opera is there-
inside your mind...
Those who have seen your face
draw back in fear...
I am the mask you wear...
It's me they hear...
Your/my spirit and my/your voice,
in one combined:
the Phantom of the Opera is there-
inside your/my mind...
He's there, the Phantom of the Opera...
Beware the Phantom of the Opera...
In all your fantasies,
you always knew
that man and mystery...
...were both in you...
And in this labyrinth,
where night is blind,
the Phantom of the Opera is there/here-
inside your/my mind...
He's there the Phantom of the Opera
Sing, Sing my Angel of music, sing, Sing For Me!
The Phantom Of The Opera
Nightwish's 'The Phantom Of The Opera' stands as a defining track from their 2010 album Lokikirja, showcasing the Finnish symphonic metal band's signature fusion of orchestral arrangements and powerful vocals. The song exemplifies the group's ability to blend theatrical storytelling with heavy guitar riffs, a hallmark of their discography during this era. While the title references Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical, Nightwish reimagines the concept through their distinct lens, utilizing dramatic dynamics and soaring melodies characteristic of their work. This recording highlights the band's proficiency in creating epic, cinematic soundscapes that have become central to their public musical identity and influence within the symphonic metal genre.