Midnattsol are a gothic/folk metal band from Germany, with Norwegian vocalist. The band was founded in 2002 by Norwegian vocalist Carmen Elise Espenæs and German guitarist Christian Hector.
In 2002, singer Carmen Elise Espenæs and guitarist Christian Hector founded the German symphonic metal band Midnattsol; their intention was to start working on this project once they found like-minded musicians to join their band. The new members were then identified in Chris Merzinsky (former drummer for Penetralia), Daniel Fischer (keyboard player), and later on Daniel Droste (guitarist) and Birgit Öllbrunner (bassist).
Their sound is essentially symphonic metal with influences of folk metal and power metal. The band prefers to call their style "Nordic folk metal" because of the folk elements in their music and occasional Norwegian lyrics. Their lyrics are largely based on Norwegian folk tales. Their first full-length album, Where Twilight Dwells, was released in 2005; their next album, Nordlys, was released on March 28, 2008.
Wonder how it feels to be loved
I wonder how it is to be touched
See all the others holding their hands
And I'm still alone with myself
Say that you love me
Say that you care
I want you to love me
To kiss me and hug me
And I want you to never let go of me
(I want you to never let go)
Let it go, let it flow, let me feel free
I never want you to go
Let it go, let it flow, let me feel free
I only want to be loved
I wonder what I have done wrong
I wonder what I could have done
Eyes are just staring
Why can't you see
I am who I am and no one else
Say that you love me
Say that you care
I want you to love me
To kiss me and hug me
And I want you to never let go of me
(I want you to never let go)
Let it go, let it flow, let me feel free
I never want you to go
Let it go, let it flow, let me feel free
I only want to be loved
I wonder how it feels to be loved
I wonder how it is to be touched
See all the others holding their hands
And I'm still alone with myself