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"Eva " is a single by the Finnish symphonic power metal quintet Nightwish. It was the first release to feature the band's new singer, Anette Olzon, following Tarja Turunen's departure. Initially the single was only released on the Internet and radio; the release date was May 25, 2007. However, the number has later been included on the Nightwish Album Dark Passion Play, all European income from this release will be donated to charity (Child Charity Foundation).[1] The income from Finnish Internet sales will be donated to two children's homes in Finland.[2].
Eva's cover was announced on the official website on May 17.[3] It features a young girl dressed in 19th century Finnish clothing with a teddy bear in front of a house by night.
According to a diary entry posted to the official Nightwish website by the new vocalist on May 13, 2007, 'Eva' is a soft, sad, emotional song.[4] A sample of 'Eva' has been posted on the internet with the following lyrics: "She walks alone but not without her name. Eva flies away, dreams the world far away. In this cruel children's game, there's no friend to call her name".[5]
Eva started to play on Finnish radio stations YleX and Radio Rock at 7 AM, May 25,[6] and was available as a download the same day.[7] The song was first meant to be released on May 30, together with the revealing of the identity of the new vocalist (Anette Olzon), but due to a leak on May 23, the vocalist identity was revealed on May 24, and the song was released on the 25th.
The song is about a young girl of pure innocence (Eva) who has been treated wrongly in her life, and her escape from her home as she runs away alone for a better future, dreaming of what will come.
[edit] Suspected plagiarism
Teosto, the performance rights organization of Finland was investigating Eva for alleged similarities in the melody of the choruses of "Eva" and "Whirlpool" by Jukka Reinivuo.[8]
[edit] Tracklist
| Nuclearblast Musicshop |
Time |
| 01. Eva |
4:24 |
| Eva promo release |
Time |
| 01. Eva [Edit] |
2:52 |
| 02. Eva |
4:24 |
[edit] References
