The Dark Element - 'The Ghost And The Reaper' (Official Music Video)

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THE DARK ELEMENT is a musical project fronted by the former Nightwish vocalist Anette Olzon together with Finnish guitarist and songwriter Jani Liimatainen.

The Ghost And The Reaper (lyrics)

Here the stars no longer shine
And bitter is the wine
That flows between my lips
In our garden that withered so fast

Two roses, red and white
The princess and the knight
We’ll always be here
We will be waiting for
Now and forevermore

We are the Eden’s curse
For better and for worse
For you left for your ghost
And I am the reaper of souls

The pyres burning bright
Flames reaching for the sky
Now you are gone but
I’ll write the eulogy for you

Cold is stream
Colder my blood and
Cold is the night
Colder your heart

Lifeless in my arms
Fallen for my charms

Dark tale of a dark love
Poetry of poison
The Ghost and the Reaper

Grim verse from a grim soul
History of heartless
The dream and the dreamer

Sour words from a sour heart
Hollow and so hopeless
The scream and the screamer

Dead oaths from our dead lips fallen
So lifeless, so silent

Now lets take our final bow
And let the curtain fall
The stage will fade to black
A life that will never come back

A dark emporium
of even darker dreams
Where nothing’s what it seems
but the shadows they call you

Cold is stream
Colder my blood and
Cold is the night
Colder your heart

Lifeless in my arms
Fallen for my charms

Dark tale of a dark love
Poetry of poison
The Ghost and the Reaper

Grim verse from a grim soul
History of heartless
The dream and the dreamer

Sour words from a sour heart
Hollow and so hopeless
The scream and the screamer

Dead oaths from our dead lips fallen
So lifeless, so silent

Would you please pour holy water on me
For all that I want is to join with the sea
I wanna go where the ocean caresses the virgin shore
For once more

Dark tale of a dark love
Poetry of poison
The Ghost and the Reaper

Grim verse from a grim soul
History of heartless
The dream and the dreamer

Sour words from a sour heart
Hollow and so hopeless
The scream and the screamer

Dead oaths from our dead lips fallen
So lifeless, so silent

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[dcharith]

Its funny how almost everyone debates over Tarja and Floor(regarding Nightwish) while pretending Anette era never happened. Let's face it people, the best two albums of Nightwish happened during the Anette era and she did a tremendous job. I love both Tarja and Floor, it's just I think Anette is a lot under appreciated. So good to hear her sing again and this is a wonderful song!

[mattkemerait]

Annette has one of the coolest and most unique styles of singing. Her cadence is perfect for this style of power metal. The energy this band puts out is off the charts.

[rafangirl]

Anette looks like she’s having a blast in every Dark Element video. So happy for her to have found a showcase for her talent.

[alexdesouza]

It's ridiculous that this band isn't on tour or in every rock festival, this band deserves a lot more recognition, wtf? this is really really good

[joaojr]

This woman recorded the most sold album from Nightwish career. Imaginaerum. Respect.

[lauravillarreal]

This year Anette is turning 50 years old but she looks amazing 😍 so inspiring

[martinmaeda]

Jani, Anette, The Dark Element deserves to be a band.
Dont leave this as a simple project </3
It's marvelous, i would like to hear a second album in the future!

[anastera]

Thank you, Anette, for continuing to sing your amazing songs! You are the best!

[theTimoMus]

Jani's killer riffs just don't seem to run out. This one just kicks every part of your body.

[vinylexplorer]

I've never seen a drummer so focused on delivering his stuff. I'm a big fan of this guy!

[ahmadsukron]

After 6 years of waiting... finally, we hear Annette's voice again in a metal album... The Dark Element at wacken open air, please...

[ericrose]

Anette is back with a vengeance. Absolutely love this.

[trevorgovender]

There's an electric kind of energy that Anette's voice is just attuned to...just amazing!

[eyerock]

I’m listening to this because I was just blown away by “Songs the Night Sings”, released in September 2019. I had no idea Annette was back until YouTube put the new song in my video feed!

[IainNitro]

I have followed Anette's career through all her projects! Love the Dark Element. She is so talented.

[evaism]

THIS is really the kind of music I want from Anette. Welcome back!

[gamer-chick]

Almost 4 months later and this song is still dangerously addictive with no cure in sight. Jani, Annette and crew...damn...fantastic job!

[SergeySavin]

I'm so happy about return of Anette! I really love her voice and it doesnt matter, is it Nightwish, Shine or The Dark Element. I think she is one of the most underappreciated singers in rock music cause she is really great in what she does.

[juancalvo]

She's got a very unique and fun style of singing, but that awesome drummer is what rock music is all about.

[nickmihai]

Oh my... Anette it's back and now she is so powerfull. Man, I have to say that, on Nightwish she has to be "forced" to sing Tarja's songs but now, listen to her... She is just perfect. This album is so perfect. Well done guys, well done Anette. Keep up with the band and bang those haters!