SONATA ARCTICA - Cold (REACTION) First Time Hearing It

[@nietzscheente1271]

If your open for more power metal i recomment you the band 'Kamelot'. Especially the live version of 'Elizabeth 1, 2, 3'. It tells the story of a famous evil queen, who has bath in blood of young maidens to stay young for eternity. The song is like a theater play, brilliant sung by the really talented Roy Khan. One of the best singers in power metal. Please check the band out. Maybe Helge agree with my recommentation? ^^

[@SaeedReacts.]

Definitely sounds interesting. My list is long, but maybe one day i will check it out. Thanks!

[@nietzscheente1271]

@@SaeedReacts. It's worth it, Saeed. You can believe me. ;-)

[@user-jy3tp8mh7w]

I have a bigger project: reaction to the whole albums "Epica" and "The Black Halo", since they're like a long book written in 2 parts :D

[@NeeceLoneWolf]

Tony said in the A and P Reacts interview in his opinion he thinks Sonata Arctica are more Prog Metal than anything else. I agree. They've earnt the right to do whatever the hell they want. Its the "fans" who project their own issues who have a problem with it. Tony has said Talviyo wasn't their best album for multiple reasons. I love this song and so called fans can seethe about this song all they want. Every member of The Wolfpack gets their shine on as they should.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Coincidentally i just watched that video today 😅 I was smiling when he said that 😃. And he did talk about the mixing of the album and it not being the best. I really enjoyed that interview.

[@Felipe69666]

The album is good, not as fast as his first works but on cold days it has a cold atmosphere and the right rhythm, just like when the album came out (talviyö) in 2019 I didn't like it but little by little I found interesting things about it and it ended for pleasing, greetings friend, thanks for the reaction.

[@martinnievas7309]

Storm the armada and Demon's Cage are insane, so much deep/Hidden meaning, analogies and metaphories

[@SaeedReacts.]

I just watched an interview where Tony talked about exploring different styles and sounds. I definitely enjoy the different type of sounds i have heard of them. Thanks so much for watching!

[@NeeceLoneWolf]

​@@SaeedReacts.His interview with A and P Reacts because Pedro is a hardcore fan like myself is really interesting. Tony had tongue tension on this album and if you look it up, Tony is one tough mofo because big ouch.

[@nathanhall9572]

As always, an insightful, well considered take on the lyrics and music. I enjoy both 'old' and 'new' songs from this band. Respect.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Its an awesome journey discovering their music. Thanks for watching!

[@eclipticpath]

Here’s how I understand the lyrics: [Standing with my back against the wall Standing with back against the wall... it's cold Cold...] He’s exhausted, feels trapped and doesn’t know where to go, because there’s no more love between him and his partner [Day, night, fades to dawn Now the fire breathing dragon I have nursed by my side is turning cold] They used to have burning love that’s fading away [One night, blinding light Felt the necklace with a golden heart get cold Against the wall, against the wall, it's cold] Necklace he’s talking about is a gift given by the girl. Now that there’s no love anymore, he feels the cool sensation of the necklace against his skin, which makes him feel bad and unconfortable because the cold golden heart seems to represent their situation. [Why can't this make me warm on winter's nights Maybe your heart has stone cold gold inside] Why is there no love and passion anymore? He then compares the situation to the necklace: which now feels cold and uncomfortable: which also used to represent burning love. [Dancing with my back against the wall Dancing with my back against the wall And again] He’s trying to cope with the situation and make the best of it even though he feels trapped and lost but it’s hopeless and uncomfortable. [Unless you feel the fire deep inside A golden heart won't keep you warm at night] Again a reference to a love turning cold and the necklace representing it, which also works as a metaphor for the love turned cold. [But when the memory has a face no more And the days are getting longer When all the words unspoken die away] How it feels to lose somebody. You don’t feel anything. The fun memories and even her face starts fading away day by day. [Believe the wisdom written on the walls Maybe the road ahead is golden The white thunderbird will drive away, fly away, fly away] The girl is leaving with his Thunderbird, a car. Ans it doubles as a metaphor, since thunderbird is also a mythological bird that represents stormy weather; ”the thunderbird flies away” is a reference that the storm and darkness is finally going away, and maybe he’ll be happy in the future someday

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for sharing your interpretation! I like it!

[@FenrirWolfTV]

I am enjoying your reaction videos, you have a very solid way of communicating the way you think and feel about a particular song and it's lyrics. Keep it up boss, I'm vibin over here.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks! Appreciate the kind words. Really been enjoying discovering Sonata Arctica's music. Great band!

[@martinnievas7309]

This one is good, but the album has hidden gems. As a writer, i think you will be amazed by the analogies and metaphors of Storm the armada and Demons cage PS: From the new album you must try Shah Mat, especially if you like chess 😊

[@SaeedReacts.]

Interesting titles! Thanks for the recommendations!

[@Fatima.77654]

Bonsoir Saeed, merci pour cette réaction, j'ai eu un gros coup de cœur pour cette chanson ❤quand elle est sortie en 2019, l’album est génial, plus mélodieux avec des textes toujours très touchants et engagés, bonne soirée! 😊

[@SaeedReacts.]

Bonsoir Fatima, Vraiment une belle chanson!

[@Helge_Torp]

I like all eras of SA and all styles they do, but I have always been a lyrics first kind of guy 😊 there are so many songs and if I win the lottery, I would just ask you to do all 😅 Thanks again, happy you like it, great reaction!

[@nietzscheente1271]

@@Helge_Torp Hey, Helge. You love power metal, right? Would you recomment Saeed some good bands? :-)

[@Helge_Torp]

@@nietzscheente1271 I love all kinds of music, not just power metal. It's possible to buy him a coffee too, you know 😉

[@SaeedReacts.]

Im also lyrics first, that's where my brain goes automatically and with SA the lyrics are always top notch 👌 Thanks again, Helge!

[@welle5086]

❤

[@SaeedReacts.]

❤️

[@bazkeen]

All there songs tell great stories 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@SaeedReacts.]

100%. Enjoying these a lot.

[@bazkeen]

@@SaeedReacts. Loving the journey 👌🏻👌🏻

[@nietzscheente1271]

Hey, Saeed. I am happy you're still reacting to sonata. 'Whirlwind' and 'the Raven still flies' are my favourite songs on this underrated album. Imo better writen than this single. Check them out (if Helge agrees ^^). Only issue of this album is the really bad sound mixing. It's annoying, because the songs itself are really nice.

[@SaeedReacts.]

I believe those songs are on my list. Will check.