Amaranth – English Lyrics

• By: Nightwish
• Album: Dark Passion Play

Lyrics & Translation

Nightwish's "Amaranth" offers an exceptional entry point into the English language through its compelling blend of symphonic metal. Its rich, symbolic lyrics delve into universal themes of hope, resilience, and the search for profound meaning, while its powerful instrumentation and memorable melodies create a captivating listening experience perfect for immersing yourself in lyrical depth and poetic expression. This song stands as a testament to Nightwish's unique ability to combine heavy music with profound storytelling.

[English]

Baptized with a perfect name

the doubting one by heart

alone without himself.

War between him and the day

need someone to blame

in the end, little he can do alone.

You believe but what you see.

You receive but what you give.

Caress the one, the never fading rain in your heart

- the tears of snow-white sorrow.

Caress the one, the hiding amaranth in a land

of the daybreak.

Apart from the wandering pack

in this brief flight of time

we reach for the ones, whoever dare.

You believe but what you see.

You receive but what you give.

Caress the one, the never fading rain in your heart

- the tears of snow-white sorrow.

Caress the one, the hiding amaranth

In a land of the daybreak.

Caress the one, the never fading rain in your heart

- the tears of snow-white sorrow.

Caress the one, the hiding amaranth

In a land of the daybreak.

Reaching, searching for something untouched.

Hearing voices of the never-fading calling.

Calling...

Caress the one, the never-fading rain in your heart

- the tears of snow-white sorrow.

Caress the one, the hiding amaranth

in a land of the daybreak.

Caress the one, the never-fading rain in your heart

- the tears of snow-white sorrow.

Caress the one, the hiding amaranth

in a land of the daybreak.

Daybreak...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
baptized /bæpˈtaɪzd/ B2	verb - to administer baptism to; to initiate into a religion
doubting /ˈdaʊtɪŋ/ A2	verb - to be uncertain about; to lack confidence in
alone /əˈloʊn/ A1	adjective - without others; solitary
blame /bleɪm/ A2	verb - to hold responsible for a fault noun - responsibility for a fault
caress /kəˈrɛs/ B1	verb - to touch or stroke gently and lovingly
fading /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/ A2	verb - to gradually grow faint and disappear
amaranth /ˈæmərænθ/ C1	noun - an imaginary undying flower; a symbol of immortality
daybreak /ˈdeɪbreɪk/ B1	noun - the first appearance of light in the morning
wandering /ˈwɑndərɪŋ/ A2	verb - to move about without a fixed course or aim
brief /briːf/ A2	adjective - of short duration
reach /riːtʃ/ A1	verb - to stretch out and touch or grasp
untouched /ʌnˈtʌtʃt/ B1	adjective - not affected or altered
calling /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/ A1	noun - a strong urge toward a particular vocation or career verb - to speak loudly to attract attention
snow-white /ˌsnoʊˈhwaɪt/ B1	adjective - pure white, like snow
sorrow /ˈsɒroʊ/ A2	noun - a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment