Kuolema Tekee Taiteilijan Lyrics in English Nightwish

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Kuolema Tekee Taiteilijan by Nightwish from Finnish to English.
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Verse 1
Just once I got to see my dream
I didn't feel small beneath the stars
Once I got bars for my cradle
As a prisoner, I write a letter from there
Chorus 1
My Creator, to you
Let me become what
My child thinks I am
In you, the beauty of the world
From which death made me an artist
Chorus 2
My Creator, to you
Let me become what
My child thinks I am
Chorus 3
My Creator, to you
Let me become what
My child thinks I am
Outro
I created my own heaven here
Let me get away
I created my own heaven here
Let me get away
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TaiteilijanArtist's / An artist

Taiteilijan is the genitive form of taiteilija, meaning 'artist'. In the song title, "Kuolema Tekee Taiteilijan" (Death Makes an Artist), it's used in a way that implies 'an artist' or 'into an artist'.

This word is incredibly powerful and central to the song's theme. It suggests a profound transformation, where even death can be a catalyst for creation and self-expression. It's not an everyday word, making it memorable and intriguing for a learner.

Have you ever wondered where great art comes from? Nightwish's beautiful and haunting song, "Kuolema Tekee Taiteilijan," gives us one powerful answer. The title itself translates to "Death Makes an Artist," and it explores the idea that creativity is deeply connected to our understanding of life and its end. The singer describes feeling trapped, as if in a prison from birth, but also having a moment of seeing a beautiful dream. It's this conflict, this awareness of both beauty and limitation, that fuels the artist's need to create.

The song is also a very personal plea. The artist speaks to a creator, asking to become the wonderful person their child believes them to be. This adds a touching and human layer to the struggle. They have created their own "heaven" through their art, but it's a world born from pain, and they also long for release. It's a powerful look at how the most beautiful creations can grow from our deepest fears and greatest loves.

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