Ep 244: Nightwish - Dead Boy's Poem (Live In Buenos Aires 2018 Decades Tour) Reaction & Pop-Up Facts

[@Thorgrim247]

This song should have 10 million views. One of my favorites from Nightwish. So powerful. Beyond a simple song. It is an experience. Agree! No worries about PnP. Every song has a story or message at it's heart.

[@rnowak85]

Great reaction! One of my top 6 Nightwish songs. Used to be top 5 but it got pushed down by Laternlight. Great job on picking up on the emotion. One of the more personal songs for Tuomas and the fans. An old song written by Tuomas when he was young. Inspired by the question what would you say if you knew you were going to die tomorrow. Glad you read what Tuomas had to say about the song. Tuomas often uses the dead boy as a symbol of the loss of childhood innocence and imagination that we experience as we grow into adulthood. When you hear dead boy or poet in his lyrics he is usually referring to himself. He also has a strong connection to the ocean and sees it as a place of peace and tranquility. A refugee from the modern world. You totally nailed the meaning in the lyrics, which isn't always easy to do with Tuomas's poetry. As you noted in this song Tuomas is saying that he no longer lives for himself or his friends but only for the music. He puts all his feelings into the music and his music is what gives his life meaning. He tries to make his life better but can never get back to the innocence of his youth. He wants to be loved but can't connect with people. He asks that they remember his music, not him, after he is gone. Thus a lonely soul, an ocean soul. The lyric “I live no more to shame nor me nor you.” is from one of Shakespeare’s sonnets, sonnet 72. Appropriately, this sonnet is part of a series about a poet who, feeling shame and worthlessness, wishes to be forgotten after death. Not sure this is still the mother of all Nightwish songs. It is from their 3rd album, Wishmaster and at the time it definitely was but Tuomas has gone on to write some even more personal songs like Poet and the Pendulum and Laternlight. Note that on the video wall behind the band the boy is holding up his arms to several swans. In Finnish mythology swans are the creatures that guide your soul to the afterlife.

[@adamreacts78]

Thank you for all that. I love it when musicians get personal. It's like a little window in to a portion of their life.

[@user-Rockmagix]

Majestic - that was the right word not only for Emppus solo but the whole song. And for the Queen for sure. Nobody would be able to sing this song with such an emotion. Greetings from Germany

[@ethirnandor5439]

For most Nightwish songs research is not needed: many are open for interpretation (deliberately so I believe). BUT I would make an exception for 'Shoemaker', 'The Poet and the Pendulum' and maybe 'The greatest song on earth'. For example: for Shoemaker the lyrics and the video will have a much bigger impact (and make more sense) once you know who Shoemaker was and that he is the only human burried on the moon. Especially that last part of the song: it is a requiem.

[@phillipgross1887]

it doesn't matter how many times I hear this song, Emppu and Floor do their job and bring me to tears every time...........awesome song and performance

[@RonniePeterson]

Until Lanternlight I really thought Tuomas had given us everything with this one. The ultimate Poet and Ocean Soul knows no bounds!

[@2727rogers]

This is my favorite Nightwish song. Those last two minutes are amazing.

[@Waylander45]

It's the empathy in this performance that really shines through. There is a reverence that simply takes your breath away. Floor is astonishing.

[@BigzampanoXXL]

i can not imagine to get a better delivery of this wonderful song from Tuomas. Floor strikes my heart everytime. She is a unvelieveable performer. Emppus solo - what can i say about it. Mystical and one of the very best solos i have ever listen to.

[@Kelsea-2002]

This is one of the live songs of Nightwish that you would like to close your eyes to (like you did) and go on a journey, but as soon as they are closed you are afraid of missing something on stage and open it again immediately. I listen to this song very often as a studio recording, because it really allows me to close my eyes and move along with the notes.

[@Aenea-de9vy]

What a wonderful reaction! 🔥🤘 Now you’re started to realize what Nightwish is all about!

[@tarmotyyri6733]

Thanks for sharing your reaction to a song that, at the time of its release, was the last will & testament of Tuomas Holopainen.

[@kurtsharp1409]

Don't know if I mentioned this before, but I'd definitely be up for you covering Poet and the Pendulum again with fresh eyes, once you know the back-story, it resonates so much more. THanks for the great reaction, and remember, not every reaction is about what you say, sometimes speechless says just as much. Kind Regards from the UK.

[@jasonmarshall7572]

Nightwish has ways of hitting you in the feels. This song had brought tears to my eyes as well.

[@Cherlindrea99]

Thank you for your tears. Mine are up and free for today 🙏🏻 This is how the army works. We're a bunch of sensitive souls helping you on your journey to really experience the creations of mastermind-and-soul Tuomas and this exquisite Nightwish musicians, translating his stories.

[@ecbftl]

A reactor who was focused on mental health, heard this song, and it triggered her into hearing it as a kind of suicide note. It is deep. Love this song and how Floor delivers the emotion.

[@adamreacts78]

I can see that. I suffer from depression myself, so I totally get that. It's not too often a songs moves me. This 1 has just been added to my list.

[@vogel2280]

If you're talking about Amanda: she is projecting her own emotions quite often. And since "the song means what the song means to you" (words of Tuomas) , that is perfectly fine. Quite often you can read anything into a NW song, whatever is on your mind. It is one of the powers Tuomas has. But I don't t believe it was Tuomas' intended interpretation.

[@ecbftl]

@@vogel2280 Yes I was thinking of Amanda, and based on her interpretation I understand how she heard it that way. In a way it was Tuomas imagining and considering his own death and how he felt about his relationship to people and his musical legacy, though not necessarily as a suicide.

[@vogel2280]

@@ecbftl Anyone is entitled to their own explanation of the song. So are you and so is Amanda. Mine is that he is mourning the the loss of his childhood, the boy Tuomas, that no longer exists (dead boy). He wrote this song just after NW exploded in popularity. The pressure to write new songs, even better than the last, was huge. He now had responsibilities to dozens of families that were relying of his succes, not to mention he now had a lot loose (created a kingdom). The burden was maybe a bit higher than he could carry at the time, but personally I don't see the indications of depression or suicide, but then again I'm no expert on the matter.

[@ecbftl]

@@vogel2280 I do understand Tuomas feeling the loss of the inner child, and the effort to keep that sense of wonder and joy in your life. I have not known the band since the beginning, but respect the musical evolution Nightwish has had. Thanks for your perspective.

[@dianabryson5264]

Tuomas, an Ocean soul, a Lonely soul and a Wonderful soul !! In my top 5 favorite songs by Nightwish. I have watched this concert and this live video countless times and cry every time. No other band with the exception of Within Temptation from Holland brings such emotions to me. I am and have been obsessed with them for over 15 years. Their is a book ``Nightwish every album, every song`` by Simon MCMurdo that I highly recommend. Another awesome reaction Adam!!

[@joeyc630]

Emmpu's guitar solo gets me every time in this song, a lot of emotions.😅

[@Klojum]

The one song where he hasn't smiled when playing the guitar.

[@RolfMeyer-cl7ou]

Yes, so smile

[@kate-talk-about]

Nightwish army netherlands say hi. Thanks for your nice reaction.

[@danettecrossley7912]

The only guitar solo that has ever made me cry I love emppu, very underrated except by others who are musically talented because he doesn't shred often he's all about what the song needs he kind of reminds me of David Gilmore from pink Floyd

[@vogel2280]

The Reddit article was right, but it did not provide much context. Tuomas wrote this song when he was 22(-ish), just after the bands popularity exploded. A couple of years ago he was a regular teenager and now all of a sudden he is the pivotal point a multi million dollar enterprise, with dozens of families relying on his success as a songwriter. Each new song must be greater than the last. And just as important, his dream is relying on his performance. The pressure to write those perfect songs is huge and in the meantime he is leading this traveling circus, the recordings and production. In a way he feels Nightwish cut his childhood short (or at least made him transition abruptly). In this song he is mourning the loss of his childhood innocence , the boy Tuomas, who no longer exists (Dead Boy), but a the same time he feels it is wrong to complain about it, since he is living his dream.

[@strabel803]

This is really a song where Floor shines in her ability to not only let us hear a song but also feel this song.Tuomas is ofcourse the master poet of these songs but,only a handfull vocalists Tarja and Floor for sure,can give this song the intensity it needs.🤘

[@orangeguppie6897]

Thank you so much for a very nice reaction to this beautiful song, bye!!!

[@davidmazzell2332]

FLOOR, wow, just wow 👌 👏 😍 👍 🥰

[@josejacinto9834]

One of my favourite songs From Portugal 🤘❤️🤘

[@Ireksojkowski]

Very beautiful reaction, thank you

[@tonilaitinen5197]

To have someone like Floor to tell your story. Its the perfect storm. Their songs are like reset button for soul. The songs take you to somewhere else for a while.

[@danielisrael1788]

Armée NIGHWISH de France au rapport, merci mon ami pour cette réaction d'une des plus belle et émouvante chanson du groupe, et bien sur comme presque qu'a chaque écoute, je vous ai accompagné et j'ai pleuré, mais en même temps de joie devant l'émotion délivrée par Floor et le groupe. Merci encore mon ami et vous devriez peu être écouter Marko et NIGHWISH dans la reprise hommage de PINK FLOOD ( High Hopes ) pendant le changement de costume de la chanteuse, bonne écoute et à bientôt , paix et amour sur vous mon ami.......

[@davidwestwater5900]

Scottish division checking in......Nightwish and Floor..don,t worry they will take you and your emotions !.....they are that good

[@Mars-is4un]

🤗🍒🤘🏻 Great Job as always

[@bobbyalonso3513]

Nightwish is The only band that does that to me as well.

[@michaelwanklin3580]

Hey Bud you will find this a delectable problem Nightwish conquers all souls who are captured. For me was a Top four song of theirs (amongst my top twenty that changes all the time. But do me a favour and react to their latest album and the song "The Ocean of Strange Islands" - for me their absolute tip top MASTERPIECE. And that says a lot given the repertoire of magical music over the years.

[@Rackelhane]

👍👍👍

[@RolfMeyer-cl7ou]

My tip. A little research to The Poet...Best with the open Letter from the Band Members, and Tarjas answer. And next Lanternlight from the new Album Yesterwynde?😊

[@ruangsakanuwatwimon7843]

Whatever or Whenever Floor she is only one not just the high pitch goddess note but her low tone or even guttural growl , can't count how many time my tears down , some song drive me cry like crazy people ......

[@alexandrabarrenbrugge4585]

Good morning. I just want to apologize. I didn't want to humiliate you. Well, sometimes some NIGHTWISHfans 😶 are Nerds. Thanks for research and your reaction. 🤗 alex

[@adamreacts78]

That's all good, no need to apologise. It's all a part of the learning process.

[@elenasnchez7434]

Beauty reaction...this concert is amazing so emotional and spirituals songs...for.me is Number 1 ..next wacken and next tampera y next hellfest 2022❤

[@KathleenChilds]

🤗❤️🎶🤗❤️🎶

[@karihaapanen7520]

Pretty strong song.

[@joretavara5265]

Compouser Tuomas Holopainen metal Mozart

[@eiwity13]

🎶🎶👍🇳🇱🤘🎤🎸💕🎶🎶👏👏

[@silverblack5475]

Gangnam style 5 BILLION VIEWS Dead Boys Poem 618 k Need we say more

[@vogel2280]

You mean "the world has a lot to learn"?

[@silverblack5475]

@@vogel2280 they're taste in music is shit

[@helli0n824]

there are more tearjerkers waiting for your reaction ;) example: Lorna Shore - Pain Remains Trilogy / you should use a lyric video with all 3 parts and some tissues :)

[@deanabennett8461]

New sub! Notice even Empuu is somber in his solo.

[@deanabennett8461]

Don't apologize for PnP

[@Gergei-xi1bs]

Please listen to new songs by Diana Ankudinova quiet outpost, the man I love, the girl from Ipanema

[@adamreacts78]

I actually have some Diana coming up, Quiet Outpost. Watch out for it.

[@Magga-f3z]

Adam Kiitos. Next mayby BATTLE BEAST NOORA LOUHIMO. Wher Angels Fear to Fly official music video from Finland.

[@Mytwocentsisallicanafford]

Love the song and the band tried to watch but between you covering 1/4 the screen the text popping up to cover half the screen and the background (studio) I had to pass

[@adamreacts78]

Sorry mate. Copyright hits. We do what we can to avoid them.

[@nicod1361]

@@adamreacts78 Copyright hits with a Nightwish reaction ? since when have you experienced this ? average of 30 NW reactions a week on YT with no one having issues,hmmm, yep your image covering half the video is a bummer

[@adamreacts78]

@nicod1361 I do it with all my videos. Most times it works, sometimes it doesn't. It's more of a consistency thing now. Plus, it's a reaction video, you're not watching this video to watch the music video, when you watch a reaction video, it's for the reaction. The video is just a guide for those that have seen it, so they know where we're at. If you want to watch the video without me, may I suggest the link in the description.

[@adamreacts78]

& copyright hits on every single NW video. Are you getting confused with copyright hits & strikes?

[@alexandra-md5he]

Next please Dead boy s poem with the original singer Tarja Turunen from the Wishes to Eternity concert dvd !

[@zbygniewprlwytzkofsky6614]

What I understood from reactor @Harvinaisenkauniselama (yes she is Finnish 🙂) stress in Finnish is on the first syllable, so it would be: 2-ooohmas (like in two beer)

[@adamreacts78]

Thanx.