As promised earlier this week, a new Soul Music post. These days, I think we all can use a Boost for our Souls. However, I have another reason why I choose this song…
Burn the silence down
In my last update post, I mentioned it is hard for me to be silent about ongoing projects/plans. However, and very excited about it, one plan I can share. I’m going to Pinkpop ! Woop Woop ! It is a Dutch music festival, all kinds of bands to listen to, during three days. I’m only going one day, to see a few of my favorite bands: especially Nightwish and Metallica. Because one band can’t make it, Floor Jansen (of Nightwish) will also give a solo concert. Again: Woop Woop !
Which brings me to the choice of Soul Music for this post. During the lockdown, on and off for two years, Floor Jansen decided to work on a side project. Next to being the frontwoman of Nightwish, she has written music and her first solo single has been released a couple of weeks ago.
Many people will agree after periods of lockdowns you are so ready to set alight the dark. In addition, I feel, the lyrics are also a perfect mood-booster for the times you feel (a bit) down. A reminder, it is ok to speak up, seek help, to burn the silence down. There will always be shadows all around us and I wish you the strength to let the fire out, each time it is needed to do so.
Looking forward to the day I will be able to watch Floor perform this live !
Let me know, in the comments below, do you like the lyrics, the voice, the song too? Or is it not your cup of tea?
Fire - Floor Jansen
Lyrics
Muted are the days, we lost our will
Frozen in a whirlwind that stands still
Time itself is silent, the silence…
Longing for some warmth back on our face
Find a way to get out of this maze
Scream away the silent, the silence
Shadows all around us
Set alight the dark
FIRE
The pounding of our hearts
FIRE
Ignite the fading spark
FIRE
Burn the silence down
Let the fire out
Give this heat a voice and raise it high
No more smoldering ashes of “‘went-bys”
Keep the fire going, and burning
Shadows all around us.
Only formed in light, we
Set alight the dark
FIRE
The pounding of our hearts
FIRE
Ignite the fading spark
FIRE
Burn the silence down
Let the fire out
FIRE
FIRE
Ignite the fading spark
FIRE
Burn the silence down
Let the fire out
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Soul Connection
There are many ways to Boost Your Soul and music is a fantastic one. There are a variety of genres you can listen to, even Soul Music is a genre in itself. To me, music is also a way to Connect with your Soul. A tool to help you go through emotions and acknowledge them. Depending on your mood, there will be always a piece of art that goes along with it. What I love most about music is how it can Connect people.
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Very nice! I like the music, and the lyrics. Thank you for sharing this, dear Patty! XX
My pleasure, dear Anuscka !
I love Floor’s voice. My father has become a fan of her since De Beste Zangers.
Yes, me too! So looking forward to Pinkpop : -)