Nightwish - Last Ride Of The Day (With Lyrics)

[@lytherael2309]

It's hard to light a candle Easy to curse the dark instead. Truer words were never spoken.

[@eowynbarnes4043]

I read that as the lyric in the song came on

[@kylesanders8786]

I keep snapping the matchsticks

[@jjna26]

What does it mean?

[@sea-goatbr7588]

@@jjna26 People who just copmplain about a problem and do nothing to solve it. Sometimes the problem is not big deal

[@sea-goatbr7588]

@@jjna26 About people complaining about a problem instead of looking for a solution. And many times they created the problem and curse the other for something they are responsible of.

[@annikkirahko6714]

I love the bright energy of Annette’s voice it’s really lovely. She’s super talented

[@umngyr]

The music of Nightwish is a treasure of our age. As we remember Bethoven, Bach and Mozart, one day they will remember this. We should all see to that.

[@fred2009ification]

Totally agree with you :)

[@patricia119]

After hearing all of Nightwish' music, I can't help but think that Tuomas should go down in history as one of the greatest composers of his time, and along with the rest of this group, as the greatest band of all times.

[@plantedearth3196]

true!

[@ivanacimesik3456]

So true

[@NMerriott80]

Patricia he should.

[@Amzingred]

he and Luca Turilli

[@JH-zs3bs]

@@Amzingred I would like to add Thomas Bergersen to this illustre circle. Even though Tuomas is the supreme one.

[@Mylifeofdragons]

Nightwish: the music resulting from angels coming to earth and deciding electric guitar, keyboards and drums were better than harps

[@kjudgemental3648]

until one of them is behind the times and there's a harp on the new album

[@vincentvorse]

I don't think anyone could have summed them up better

[@alebako1451]

is true music angels @8

[@PyroGothNerd]

So is "Planet Hell" them complaining about us?

[@joaojr7918]

Perfect.

[@vitekbrzezinski8565]

Long live Annette, such a beautiful album. Whoever says she has a bad voice, he's hell not right.

[@ozpin8329]

One of the reasons she got a bad rap was because of Dark Passion Play. Half the songs were written for Tarja and Annette did her best but didn't really fit the "feel" of them. Imaginaerium was the first album that was written exclusively with Annette's vocals in mind and god *damn* did Nightwish knock it out of the park.

[@gzzlau]

I LOVE HER VOICE SO MUCH!!! SHE'S SO ANGEL SWEET💗💙💗💙💗💙

[@brendagonzalez8009]

@@ozpin8329 no sabía eso 👀 .. como hubiera sido si tarja lo hubiera cantado 😱

[@davidmarez3707]

@@brendagonzalez8009 shut up mexican

[@georgythayyil801]

This is one of the few positive songs that I really love. Especially love how it reflects that its easy to curse the dark and hard to light a candle

[@AStaff-gh4vo]

I find her voice incredible. I can't sing the line "carnival of life" without my voice getting too high-pitched but she just hits it perfectly!

[@1992migu]

This band is the perfection, their music, their lyrics, incredible.

[@chefjohnwt]

In all fairness, this is a perfect song for Annette. What an amazing song

[@dott8775]

"It's hard to light a candle Easy to curse the dark instead" - Nightwish.

[@Kent_D_Nur]

Frase adelantada a su época.

[@electrovector7212]

The most underrated group in music history.

[@madradrevolutionary9408]

i don’t get why trashy music is so popular

[@lichking8702]

@@madradrevolutionary9408 Kpop

[@lichking8702]

@@madradrevolutionary9408 mumble raps

[@little_swan07]

I wish i had Tuomas’ imagination. The lyrics in all their songs are so beautiful.

[@MrSuperRandomxd]

Hanoi Rocks.

[@RealityDysfunction85]

Tarja will always be my favorite. But this song sung by Annette is probably in my top 3 nightwish songs. How lucky we are to have had 3 singers of such skill.

[@OSSY17]

Annette is top 1 for me than Tarja and Florence

[@boxheas1]

I've been listening to this song for a while now and this is the moment I realize the solo is just awesome and that bridge is superb. I only listened and let it pass by but now there's no way to simply ignore it. Not to mention that the ending is epic. I will miss you, Anette. Long live to Nightwish :)

[@vincentvorse]

You mean Annette's gone too?

[@boxheas1]

You mean you didn't know? D: Floor Jansen is Nightwish frontwoman now, and is amazing :)

[@StuartHetzler]

James Michel She's been gone for years, dude. Where have you been?

[@Kleptul]

James Michel She quit the band nine days before the concert I went to, they called Floor in and she flew in to help them finish the tour. And I'm honestly gonna have to say, she effin' rocked it better than Annette could. Most memorable concert ever :D

[@boxheas1]

Kleptul I'm still waiting for being in a Nightwish concert someday! Floor live has to be such an epic experience, You lucky!

[@sirilluminarthevaliant2895]

The song is so positive. It motivates you to feel powerful. That’s why this is a true power metal song

[@rayma66]

The song is me when I have a hard day, maybe the worst of my life and the darkness seizes control but I never give up!! And I’m myself no matter what and see the light at the end of the tunnel knowing an equal opposite reaction lies ahead that is a blessing and positive, praise god!!

[@lordkikisto]

Imaginaerum is atleast for me the best album from Nightwish, it is just the thing you imagine when someone says syphonic metal

[@eowynbarnes4043]

It's hard to light a candle Easy to curse the dark instead. 100% relatable

[@AndrewMarloweTV]

This album lives on forever and ever:))

[@GargamelTheGreat]

Thank you Anette...dark passion play and imaginaerum are the best albums nightwish has ever made

[@marcoabk]

.. Is hard to light a candle, easy to curse the darkness instead...

[@OmniOtter]

My favorite song on Imaginaerum.

[@dougmphilly]

Kody Orpurt just a fantastic album, how dare you try to pick one

[@recepyigityldz349]

Definetly

[@sammundy6461]

I lost track of how many times my dad has played this in the car. It's a great song. Sounds way too epic to be about a theme park.

[@AlphaCompRepair]

+Sam Mundy That's theme park is a metaphor for life.

[@Video-tg6lp]

Actually, I think this song is about dreaming

[@hereticalfish3509]

@@Video-tg6lp it definitely is

[@marcohurtadovaldivia9346]

Tu Papi sabe de buena música. Saludos desde Perú.....

[@AdolfoSalinasP]

Go to watch the movie...

[@mkultravictimbf]

Nightwish peaked with Anette. This is their best album without a doubt.

[@shanecarravello2922]

Floor says hold my beer.

[@madradrevolutionary9408]

i agree, but i think floors more charismatic

[@rosaeusithilelen]

@@shanecarravello2922 Floor can be as good as she wants, thats not the point. The argument here is that after Anette left, Nightwish's new material is pure garbage except that one song 'Elan". Floor is majestic but that was not the point. The point is that NW is alive because of their old material. And Imaginarium is probably their best work. Even bloody Marco couldnt stand that pile of trash anymore. The Dark Element is more Nightwish than Nightwish themselves. Now hold Anette's beer while she sings her heart out in TDE.

[@uhlan30]

@@rosaeusithilelen Fucking _Elan_ is your one exception of new NW material that’s not “garbage”? I can’t tell if you’re trolling or not. And Marko’s departure had nothing to do with the quality of NW’s new material.

[@darktemplarcm666]

​@@rosaeusithilelen FACTS! I am 100% agree, Imaginaerum was probably the peak of creativity of the band, the last two albums lack this kind of song. It's a shame that Tuomas didn't take advantage of Floor's voice.

[@AegixDrakan]

This is way too epic for a song about a theme park. XD This sounds like it should be the background for an epic lord of the rings battle...On Dragons.

[@reinaaqua685]

It can be about life in general too

[@energymachine294]

Reina Aqua LOTR is about life in general too. titanic struggles of the human soul.

[@reinaaqua685]

***** haha -_-

[@metvelle]

Aegix Drakan the whole album was the soundtrack for their movie of the same name.. good movie as well

[@yuliasakharilenko6578]

whaaaaaaaaaaaa??..... X3...

[@jeffk1482]

I just watched the movie this evening - I had *no idea* Tuomas actually wrote a movie for this album...and it got made!!!! The Easter eggs in the film are wonderful, the storyline seems pure Tuomas, and I *LOVE* how the whole band is in it!!!! Not to mention the pure magic at hearing bits of tracks to the album intertwined throughout. I'm going to watch it again. And maybe again after that.

[@MoqUL]

This is such a beast of a song... the drive it gives is completely insane!

[@ladderking]

this is by far nightwish's best song

[@markuska]

This song is so amazing...

[@sanguinetheadamant6828]

All of the different singers had their own styles that came out in the band when they were present. Tarja had a powerful operatic voice which led to songs like Nemo and Wish I had an Angel. Anette had a faster and more delicate voice, which provided a good contrast to the usual heavy style of the band. Floor just fucking works, which is why I would say she's my "favorite." Although, it isn't really fair to say which is better since they were so different. I think what would make more since is to say who fits the songs better, not about who is a better songer. As much as I love Floor though, I have to say this is Anette's song.

[@hannachilders8841]

Sanguine the Adamant thanks for finally putting it into words! I feel the exact same way

[@ivanagecaskova5937]

Exacto-mundo dear sir, I must second that!

[@mordovian267]

Vocals are not the main thing.The most important thing is how you present your work to the fans at the concert!From the floor of the main image metal singer!

[@VICT085]

Wowww with Anette Olzon! I like her voice despite the others say that her voice sounds some pop or Rock star.. it´s nice for me..

[@Zennakku]

I feel her voice cuts through the instrumentals really well. Honestly she was the perfect singer for the two albums she was apart of. Made them really special.

[@samholmes5945]

VICTOR A. GUANTIVA R. tarja was still better in my opinion

[@LordiAwa]

She always sounds good on studioworks but unfortunately she is awful live.

[@Strato13]

THAT'S WHY her voice is so perfect for this album because she doesn't necessarily sound "Metal". Look at Tarja, she sounds like an Opera singer. I do not care for Floor's voice as it sounds very generic, and her voice is a dime a dozen. This Album could only have been sung by Anette and no one else.

[@UnlimitedAuthority]

Honestly think she was perfect for Imaginaerum especially, even the Tarja purists would probably admit that.

[@koutetsulovesvocaloidiao368]

My forever the most favorite song!!!!!! I love Nightwish❤

[@Strato13]

ONLY Anette could have sung this album. No one else could have sung so beautifully. THIS is Anette Olzen's Album.

[@jeffrey4562]

Ha. Tarja could have. Easily.

[@TrashDane]

@@jeffrey4562 For sure!

[@Ridd333]

It would not have the same feel and resulted in a different album. This so is vocal melody is perfect for Annette. Floor does a great job of it, but Annettes sharp voice cuts through, and makes the song, and album, what it is.

[@sayethvexus8332]

@@jeffrey4562 Maybe this song, but some of the weirder songs like Scaretale or Slow Love Slow? Not. A. Chance.

[@larastorm-rieusset1103]

Totally agree, thats tuomas talent to write songs which perfectly fits to each singer, and can't be performed by other (one exception, Yannis Papadopoulos with Sahara, but Yannis is the ultimate singer).

[@stefipinsone5881]

When it come to Nightwish, even if i don't like the music in the song, the lyrics are always outstanding and extraordinary. That hardly ever happens though, and that's definitely not the case for this song. This song is perfection.

[@tobiasarvidsson5211]

One of my favorite songs from nightwish. It gets better each time almost.

[@redsoulheart5040]

How the fuck have I not found this band before wtf! This has the same boss battle energy as Through the Fire and Flames does!

[@Lux421]

Boss battle energy is just too accurate hahah

[@damianferr390]

This, Sonata Artica and Dragon Force are the best for workout.

[@kittyjones8703]

Because you're too busy listening to miley cyrus and nicky minaz

[@redsoulheart5040]

@@kittyjones8703 I prefer not to loose brain cells while listening to music thanks.

[@honorstealer]

The funny thing is tha nightwish are an older band than dragon force By the way you should check Gamma ray they are really good start with the "Master of confusion"

[@rozieredz]

Best music to listen to on loop while writing your story's boss battle.

[@suomenmuhis9390]

The song that i listened millions of times starting at 2years old to now. This song will be the one that will be allways my favorite song and the song thats reprecents me the most. Nightwish on paras!

[@cagricavdar01]

Incredible song, you are amazing Nightwish ❤

[@gkiss2030]

This was my very best favourite song when I was working as a bicycle courier...always the last song at the end of the day, when riding back home.

[@thyone3369]

122 people missed the ride

[@michaelleyroy9701]

ICEY that comment has made my day.

[@RailfanDon]

421 now

[@raichedamakinoir9974]

440 as of july 2020, you know they're probably still trying to light their candles to find the rides 'station'

[@luchito7901]

Now it's 478 xd

[@HTHTucoTheRat]

I actually found out about Nightwish through a book. John Ringo's "Under a Graveyard Sky" has a killer playlist in back that one of the main characters listens to. It has been really fun listening to the music as the action happens. :)

[@MrCmatzner]

+Tuco the Rat F Yeah. John Ringo has fantastic taste in music doesn't he?

[@HTHTucoTheRat]

MrCmatzner Well, I enjoyed this selection of his so much that I shall be catching them in Ybor (Tampa) this coming March. :D

[@peterbloucks]

+Tuco the Rat YAS! IM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO LOVES THAT SERIES! :D You sir! Are my new favorite person! XD

[@zerodelgato3842]

Me too, just finished the first one

[@seanwhitman8353]

I am glad I am not alone!

[@robinhoffmann2359]

This song is pure genius! Play on Repeat!

[@destinys1166]

50% otakus para que sea el opening de shumatsu no valkyrie 50% fan de la banda 100% una genialidad por la canción

[@AdolfoSalinasP]

Apoyo con violencia tu comentario.

[@josecuro2950]

no fue esa canción

[@dolphincherry7286]

Me gusta mas para ost

[@alebianfaby2635]

concuerdo con el desconocido

[@honorstealer]

I learned that song from an amv but I knew that band before starting to watch anime

[@DaveC2729]

Makes me think of back when I lived by a river, and had a little sailboat. It leaked, but luckily had an inner hull so it was just more ballast. I'd sail down that river in the morning and not come back until nearly sundown. I'd have the occasional mishap, but there was only one time I didn't make it back until after dark. Oh, I would have, but the wind died a little early. Mostly. I'd get a breath here and there, just enough to make headway against the gentle current. I was making it. I had to shake my head when my dad came out to "rescue" me in the canoe. He'd tried that before one time when we lived by a lake instead and I got caught in the lee of an island. He flipped the canoe. This time he'd gotten it down though. I still didn't think he should've risked it. I was doing fine. Slow but steady, and it was really peaceful.

[@ΛευτερηςΝταντης]

Best Nightwish album, hands down. The irony is that Annette is the weakest singer of the 3, but she is a GODDESS in this album

[@WereDictionary]

Nightwish in general and Imaginaerum especially sound like fairy tales gone dark and twisted. And I love everything about it.

[@aaabbb-zc7sx]

my neighbours must love this song.they listen to this 10 times a day,whether they like it or not

[@CR1992..]

Amazing how they pack so much power into this kind of smoothness

[@mshiker]

me 🥳 loving Nightwish songs for decades already..playing these songs over and over again

[@EsrEmrArsln]

Tarja and Floor is really amazing but I think no one can sing this song better than Anette.

[@andrealuisecandido1154]

Early Morning on

[@andrealuisecandido1154]

Early Morning on

[@NatsuDragneel19414]

The most reliable part of the song was when she said that it is hard to light a candle and easier to curse the dark instead

[@cwm8565]

This to me is an anthem. There's PATP, Ghost Love Score, Song of Myself, GSOE, and in the list, Last Ride of the Day. It just sounds legendary.

[@gykg3202]

“The beauty of this ride ahead, such an incredigle high”

[@timestimesx7535]

the drums make it feel like you're on a roller coaster track

[@langadubazana]

The lyrics in the chorus are so pretty.

[@Kira14ish]

My First Metal Band....One of Favorites!! X)

[@baruter89]

The movie was perfect. Also the songs too.. i love the way their style of telling a story about an important point of the life.

[@bolekhanmusic]

Mate that's really AMAZING work 【ROCK】︎💪 I'm LIKED it 🔥

[@TalenGryphon]

The moment I read that line "Early wake-ups in a moving home" I busted up laughing at how fitting it is. This has been one of my favorite songs to blast while roaring through the mountains in my K20 camper for several years now, but Ive never been quite able make out the lyrics

[@RickinBaltimore]

The music on the song SOUNDS like an amusement park ride. I know that’s strange to say but the way it rises and falls, it’s like your on a roller coaster.

[@AdolfoSalinasP]

In fact you are right

[@user-72520]

We live in every moment but this one Why don’t we recognize the faces loving us so What’s God if not the spark that started life Smile of a stranger Sweet music, starry skies Wonder, mystery, wherever my road goes Early wake-ups in a moving home Scent of fresh-mown grass in the morning sun Open theme park gates waiting for Riding the day, every day into sunset Finding the way back home Once upon a night we’ll wake to the carnival of life The beauty of this ride ahead such an incredible high It’s hard to light a candle, easy to curse the dark instead This moment the dawn of humanity Last ride of the day Last ride of the day Wake up, dead Boy Enter adventureland Tricksters, magicians will show you all that’s real Careless jugglers, snakecharmers by your trail Magic of a moment Abracadabra Riding the day, every day into sunset Finding the way back home Once upon a night we’ll wake to the carnival of life The beauty of this ride ahead such an incredible high It’s hard to light a candle, easy to curse the dark instead This moment the dawn of humanity Last ride of the day Once upon a night we’ll wake to the carnival of life The beauty of this ride ahead such an incredible high It’s hard to light a candle, easy to curse the dark instead This moment the dawn of humanity Last ride of the day Once upon a night we’ll wake to the carnival of life The beauty of this ride ahead such an incredible high It’s hard to light a candle, easy to curse the dark instead This moment the dawn of humanity Last ride of the day

[@DekkarJr]

ty

[@Sisca69]

2019... This song is too epic to be real 🤩

[@hartatoful]

First time? Lol

[@Sisca69]

@@hartatoful what ofcourse not lol... I meant in 2019 that I'm still hearing it and who else also still comes back to hear this legendary song 🤩🤩

[@sonneiknaga3084]

@@Sisca69 me 🤘

[@RsPker141]

@@Sisca69 we are here brother 🤘🤘

[@nemanjazivojinovic6421]

this is happiest Nightwish song. i use last force of my hardbeating heart to force my self to stay in touch with it

[@AdolfoSalinasP]

I can remember a Review calling this song "a great shinning anthem" 🤔

[@magnuscarlsson9969]

This song really is a lyrical masterpiece... However the album version are so well... digitalized. Regardless who sings it, be it Floor or Anette, the chorus completely pales to the live versions(Any singer). Anette did it with such a huge smile in her bright tone, Floor also does it with a huge amount of energy and a smile... but what really makes the chorus stand out is Marco's sheer power. I know that the album has a theme and much of Anette's sound are digitalized to fit that "style" and Marco's not allowed to sing from the top of his lungs due to him breaking peoples sound equipment... but... yeah I sort of feel it's pretty lacklusting after hearing it live five times.

[@seanbickford2842]

I love this era of the band. So good. Before anyone has a fit over this comment,let me clarify that i love everything this band has ever released. Not one weak album or weak vocalist. I just happen to think that the Anette era of the band produced their best material. Human Nature has not dropped yet though. Guess we'll see in april if my mind has changed.

[@jeloseth]

By far my favorite Nightwish original!

[@ilmisteroinpersona-27]

2019 Last ride of the "year" \m/

[@mishael3410]

Quien llego por shuumatsu no valkirie Alguien para spamear al studio para que pongan esta song.

[@starhawk6985]

Cuenta conmigo

[@destinys1166]

Zy

[@screnjerotluanga572]

This is one of my favourite song that keeps me alive everyday. Such a beautiful song. :)

[@angusinacampbell2857]

I love this song for two reasons. 1) It's a great song 2) Whenever someone's eating food around me, this drowns out the sound of their lips smacking.

[@frostedfur]

Faith and Sophia brought me here. Long Live She Wolf and Sea Wolf. We are all on Wolf's Floating Circus!

[@forbidden_channelexe]

Here from a Record of Ragnarok MMV. This song is super badass.

[@bborreale]

Wonderful ! One of the best nightwish`s songs :)

[@DarkArrowKAiN]

the music with anette was the epic part of Nightwish an it has a special part in the history of Nightwish

[@alexbarton5771]

My introduction to this band was seeing the video for the song ‘Nemo’ on kerrang and since then I have had a fairly healthy obsession with them and their combination of mind blowing vocals and the mix of rock and orchestral music. In a nutshell quite simply one of the best bands about

[@ridnur8982]

To think that this song is so amazing. Kinda like a song you can hear on some "awakening power" scene in an action movie or anime. And yes, Donguri brought me here

[@loestelee1476]

Nightwish is the word of EPIC.

[@eowynbarnes4043]

Finally, someone who thinks so!

[@四家百人]

ヘルシングのopがないから作ってみたの動画から来ました。 歌が好みすぎてやばい。超いい。

[@campanula5258]

O Nightwish é uma das maiores conquistas que seres humanos já foram capazes de criar.

[@mecidlo]

The most favourite song of me!

[@Wtf_is_this_handle_thing_YT]

I want to respond to this, but your name tells me you're baiting.

[@eowynbarnes4043]

Song of me is a separate Nightwish song

[@mathewseminiano350]

Kittyagent101 that’s song of myself i believe

[@eowynbarnes4043]

Oh yeah, sorry ^^'

[@antonm7166]

This song has been on my childhood from the beginning, its so epic🇫🇮💘

[@patrickreijersen8787]

this number makes we wanna play rollercoaster tycoon :P

[@CMDR_John_Crichton]

I wish I could express to you how hard you just made me laugh XD

[@patrickdillon2530]

Oddly enough, back when I played the second one years ago, I had a ride called The Last Ride. It got horrible ratings but I never took it down.

[@carolinegoossens1987]

You should make an indoor launched rollercoaster with this song as soundtrack. That would be awesome. And if it existed in the real world, I would easily wait more than 4 hours for it ;-)

[@ShockSurge]

I wish I could see life like this, I see this song as motivation to see life for its moments and not its whole

[@caiolima6747]

Such a powerful mix of music and poetry. It makes me wanna cry even after years of listening to it. Masterpiece.

[@elizabethria1425]

I love Nightwish..i found this 2 years ago in youtube and loved so much💖

[@MaryoriDeVillatoro]

las mejores composiciones vocales de toumas holopainen fueron para anette, sin duda alguna Olzon una increible cantante de estudio!

[@progin5l76]

Thanks Suomi for the song recommendation

[@sham898]

awesome song.....wish i can hav it played for my last ride..

[@supremepopsicle]

For some reason I woke up today with this song stuck in my head.

[@mergele1000]

Holy shit, I need that album!

[@metvelle]

+mergele1000 its their theme album for the movie of the same name.. check it out great 90 min movie

[@mariaclaramejia6912]

+metvelle do be careful not to confuse the album and the soundtrack of the movie inspired by the album

[@shaelynnewcomb5654]

+Maria Clara Mejia The soundtrack for the movie actually was the album. Which in my opinion makes the movie even better.

[@emtechvirus]

The album is, Nightwish : Imagenearum

[@nucleonegro9762]

I just want to say that i also need this album, imaginaerum is a pure masterpiece of music in my opinion

[@krisztiancornuta8453]

This song is very underrated

[@Numbingbird]

Just archiving my comment here because this is one of my favorite songs

[@devilvergil1]

this song makes me feel happy. :D

[@Rozzanna23]

Ufffd wonderful music 👏👏👏👏😍😍😍

[@vjinnws2387]

I still love it and listen to it over and over again non-stop after 10 years 😍

[@petrabeschorner459]

What! a! Song!😍

[@PersephoneSkye_]

This song popped into my head after shutting my bounds to this world. A lot of people, especially those that do the work to heal others or help others, they take a beating. And then they chew themselves suffer, but what they don't realize is this is why. Because they hold this on their shoulders. And after I shed these chains, the song popped in my head, and this is not a song I listen to often, although this is going to change. This is what life is about. It's like Bilbo coming back home from his adventure in The Hobbit.

[@zackzaike4630]

1 person was so mesmerized by anne's vocals in this song that he forgot where the like button was.

[@Titan5837]

I know! How Can't like this?

[@ninjanebula7335]

now its 104 persons And im not one of em,

[@6th_Army]

Titanninjaen Then you clearly have not liked this enough. Though only 198 people have found out how, we must listen for hours on end till one day, we will find out how.

[@austinchu4404]

Is it just me or does this have Cirque Du Soleil vibes all over it?