Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: goth
Song Meaning of “Undertow” by Nightwish
‘Undertow’ by Nightwish dives into the depths of human emotion and speaks to the strength of our capacity to love and persevere despite our troubles. The song begins with a reminder that “no matter how dark the night” life will keep going. Even though the “audacious waves” may try to pull us under and destroy us, the beauty of the human heart and spirit is that we can overcome any challenge and find joy and hope even through pain and loss.
The narrator speaks of the “hushed pain of the past,” showing us that although one may have faced difficulty before, those experiences can be used to make us stronger. In the chorus, we are reminded that “no one can keep us from what’s coming,” no matter how hard they may try – even the “romantic sea stars” of our life that bring us love and comfort.
The narrator implies that there is a hidden power within us to find solace and resilience within our innermost darkness, and while the current may be strong, they can fight against it and persist with the help of the light of love. No matter what may lie ahead, we are strong enough to face it and come out the other side with a newfound strength and appreciation for life.