Swallow the Sun - Cathedral Walls (Official Music Video) 

After all these years this is still epic. Every time I have broken my heart, I listen to this.

Rest in peace, Aleah. May the stars caress your brow, may Juha somehow find strength in life after you and may we all remember to live life to its' full extent. I teach my kids exactly that, because of you.

This silence speaks a million words...

I'm in my 40s and I thought the older I got the more I would probably listen to country music but my taste gets heavier as I age. Never got why people liked growls but I sure love it now even if I have to look up the lyrics. I'm so glad I found STS. Their music catalog is so good that it doesnt seem fair to other bands. If your new to them their music will take you places emotionally and it's awesome. I'm going through some things like we all do in life and I'm thankful to have their music right now to be a form of much needed therapy. I'm surrounded by people that say I listen to devil music and I feel sorry for them to be so happy with mindless beer joint songs. My brother would have loved their music. RiP

Lyrics "Where do we go from here? When these words have been unspoken. We carry this burden through the gentle summer rain. The convoy is still, still and weeping, yet I don't feel anything, but these walls around. "And the candles on cathedral walls chase the weak light under the saints eyes, over you, and your shattered words for the ones you lost. In your mourning you're alone, so alone." This silence speaks a million words, words of comfort so shallow. How I wish even for one tear, but for my heart it is too late. Where do I go when the sorrow turns to hate. Where do I go from here? The guardian angels quiet and near, slowly turning away, for hell is surely here. Every step towards the hole in the ground I rot, carrying your white coffin, my heart wide shut. I will follow you, earth to earth. I will follow you, ashes to ashes. I will follow you, dust to dust. I will follow you! How I wish even for one tear, but for my heart it is too late, when sorrow turns to hate. "And the candles on cathedral walls chase the weak light under the Saints eyes over you, and your shattered words for the ones you lost. In your mourning you're alone, so alone."

Who's listening in April 2024 ❤

can not repeat often enough how incredible this song is

As a Nightwish fan stumbling upon this song for the first time. It was a pleasant surprise to see Kai, and a bigger surprise to learn Annette on vocals. I would have never guessed it was her, definitely a different sound that she had in Nightwish and The Dark Element.

Anette’s voice gives me goosebumps. This song is a timeless masterpiece!

Anette does great in this kind of music, her gentle voice is perfect for it

one of the best metal songs of all time. such a masterpiece.

Absolutely brilliant with gorgeous female vocals. Beautiful women. Finnish metal is the finest metal on earth. Mind-numbing exquisite vocals. Cheers from the USA

Elegant, haunting, beautiful...Anette sounds so good in the doom metal genre! Love her!

Where do we go from here? When these words have been unspoken. We carry this burden through the gentle summer rain. The convoy is still, still and weeping, yet I don’t feel anythin, but these walls around. “And the candles on Cathedral Walls chase the weak light under Saints eyes, over you, and your shattered words for the ones you lost. in your mourning you’re alone, so alone...........” This silence speaks a million words, words of comfort so shallow. How I wish even for one tear, but for my heart it is too late. Where do i go ... when the sorrow turns to hate. Where do i go from here? The Guardian Angels quiet and near, slowly turning away, for hell is surely here. every step towards the hole in the ground I rot, carrying your white coffin, my heart wide shut. I will follow you, earth to earth. I will follow you, ashes to ashes. I will follow you, dust to dust. I will follow you! How i wish even for one tear, but for my heart it is too late, when sorrow turns to hate!! “And the candles on Cathedral Walls chase the weak light under Saints eyes, over you, and your shattered words for the ones you lost. in your mourning you’re alone, so alone...........” ++++++++++++++++++

What the fuck... So many years and this song still represents what my heart feels...

Annette you absolutely nailed on the vocals.

its like the whole time you can feel the pent up anger and then it all gets released, and then goes back to normal.

RIP Aleah, I cannot believe this tragedy.

Anette continues to prove that she is an amazing singers to the ungrateful haters that keep bashing her talent and her skills as a vocalist. Not only on Nightwish, but also in this video and with other artists, she always proved that she can pull out something absolutely staggering. What can I say...a great way to begin a new year! \m/

Puuure art This is why i love STS and moonspell Simple, real, natural ... sometimes gets better than any super talented solo player

It's 2022 allready, but it never gets old and it still has the same affect.. heavy load of emotions & atmosphere. If you have lived some real life (ups and downs) you will get this song.

Aleah❤. R.I.P. 😢😢😢

Definitely this is the genre for Anette's voice, she sounds really good the melody of the music combines really well with her tone, sounds really good!!

This really captures finnish mentality, calm and furious at the sametime. Gotta love this

If you think this song sucks then you obviously don't get it and probably never will. I love some of the most extreme bands out there,with tip top musicianship. This band is a different type of musicianship. Composition and emotion on a raw level.Not raw like Burzum,but the expression of emotions on a sincere level.

Клип очень эмоционален, пробирается холодом и тоской. А от женского вокала вообще бугры по спине. Очень круто.

I was shocked about how amazing and Liv Kristine-ish Annette sounds in this. she completely blew me away.

Good God, what a roller-coaster. Pure art and totally an eargasmic masterpiece.

These female vocals is so magically!!!

Anette is so talented.I really like her with Nightwish,both on Dark Passion Play and Imaginaerum,but why don't they use this part of her voice on any song?It's wonderful!

So much passion ...

I'm like 50 something I think, but this takes me back to earlier feelings I had way back in the 80s. Before I died.

The vocals in this tune are like the tide that keeps rolling back and crashing in

This is my first time actually hearing this band and his voice is soooo beautiful! As is the lady's...but when I heard those growls... I was so no expecting it xD but damn his growls are amazing!!!

The dancers added a powerful, unexpected element to a video both bleak and gorgeous.

One of the most beautiful songs I have ever had the pleasure of hearing.

I remember walking into a club in 2010, turning the corner and seeing this band playing. The first time I had heard or seen the song Falling World. I was blown away by it. Mikko was wearing the red Type O Negative Dead Again shirt and I knew this band would be unforgettable. Simply incredible.

Kai is gettin it. Love his expressions while playing.

Mikko has a stunning voice. I always tried to do that voice style change he does but fuck, my throat fails. All the band members deserve credit for this masterpiece

Aleah R.I.P, angel.

Anette sounds so beautiful here. I didn't even recognize her. She sounds like Liv Kristine! Plus, Imaginaerum is a masterpiece. And I am a fan since NW's earliest albums.

The opening melody of this song is composed of magical beauty unparalleled in the history of Metal...

This song is so haunting. I love it.

Where do we go from here? When these words have been unspoken. We carry this burden through the gentle summer rain. The convoy is still, still and weeping, yet I don't feel anything, but these walls around. "And the candles on cathedral walls chase the weak light under the saints eyes, over you, and your shattered words for the ones you lost. In your mourning you're alone, so alone." This silence speaks a million words, words of comfort so shallow. How I wish even for one tear, but for my heart it is too late. Where do I go when the sorrow turns to hate. Where do I go from here? The guardian angels quiet and near, slowly turning away, for hell is surely here. Every step towards the hole in the ground I rot, carrying your white coffin, my heart wide shut. I will follow you, earth to earth. I will follow you, ashes to ashes. I will follow you, dust to dust. I will follow you! How I wish even for one tear, but for my heart it is too late, when sorrow turns to hate. "And the candles on cathedral walls chase the weak light under the Saints eyes over you, and your shattered words for the ones you lost. In your mourning you're alone, so alone." Read more at www.songlyrics.com/swallow-the-sun/cathedral-walls-lyrics/#HIkV1x61GAv3fmJZ.99 flies away - with coffin of course ;-)

Such a beautiful and haunting song at the same time

That was massive and brilliant. Swallow The Sun and My Dying Bride both kick ass!

It's not only about the song itself, which is great in a more obvious way. This video is outstanding. The faraway looks in the band members eyes, totally immersed in the song; the coreographers movements and facial expressions; the simple yet dense interpretation of the actor (and Aleah); the black colour massive presence... It's mesmerizing, what a great video.

Wow... Mikko and Anette are amazing during the first half... Then It's pure doomy, melodic bliss Cannot wait for the new album

wow, I love Annette´s voice :)

I just found the whole thing, never heard of this all. And I'm caught - in the heart breaking beautifulness of the voice of eternitity. The delicate dreamlike sensitivity - and powerless pain in the anger. Cannot stop listening, crying. RIP, You beautiful one

Тоска по тому, что было когда-то забыто... Молодцы! Блестяще!

Swallow The Sun's music is by far the most beautiful in Metal nowadays. Can't wait for the whole album.

A voz da Annette me lembrou muito a Liv Kristine Ela é incrível

For me this is the best band ever! They are masters in creating such a great atmosphere and I love the way they combine gloom, beauty and despair. This isn't just music, this speaks to your emotions...

Anette sounds like Liv Kristine here. I think her style is better suited for these softer, heavier genres. Rest Calm proved that.

For me personally one the most emotional, beautiful, powerful and melodic metal songs. Thanks guys 👍🏻👍🏻

Such an intense band, love and miss you guys!

Τhis is an amazing song

When I first heard that Anette would be in this song, I thought: "Oh no...A pop song with Swallow The Sun? do not want!", but now that I've heard the song, I'm pleasantly surprised of how well she suit with these guys. It's a good song and it reminds me alot of good ol' Draconian.

This masterpiece breaks me.

CHILLS EVERY FREAKING TIME

En ole vielä hyväksynyt sitä,että elämä on kuolemista,vaikka kuinka menee päin helvettiä,ei vaan osaa. Maahisille kiitos mm. Te Swallow The Sun osaatte 😍

Old but gold 😎 👇👇

This song is awesome!! Not only can Mikko growl, he can definitely sing as well!! One of my favorite bands, thanks for posting!!

My beloved mother just passed away in coma 2 weeks ago..😢 her burial was indeed a perfect one like her time was also GOD's decision...well I dedicate this song for her each time I recall her smile as a blessings from above the sky...😔

Possibly my number 1 favorite songs and videos.

The female vocals are by Anette Olzon. I couldn't believe it myself first for she indeed sounds like Liv Kristine here.

Anette fits everywhere, she is so versatile (L) great song!

Oh. I love this song, I love Swallow the Sun and I love Anette! But I wished Anette would sing a bit more in this, she matches this song so perfectly! Plans for a second colloberation on the next album?! d: In any case.. amazing job done here!

I miss their old-style chord structures but this album is growing on me. This song is just wonderful.

STS has a way of sincere expression that is, quite frankly, a level above any other modern metal act that I am aware of.

thrifted a cute swallow the sun jacket now i gotta listen to their music!!! sounds amazing

I listened to this song for the first time recently after my grandmother died. I cried so hard, I went into spasms. These guys capture what loss and sorrow feels like through guitar riffs. New favorite band. Always been a pretty heavy music leaning guy however these guys bring the heavy without taking away from musicianship. I love Swallow the sun.

This is so dreamy.....beautiful. ❤

My favorite band. Aleah R. I. P. Angel

Oh! "Swallowwers" you bring out the best of me! Being "highly-sensitive" no problem but contribute to live! Thanx! Thanx! (working as an Artist now you inspire me endlessly!) Humanity will love you this! Yours completely, Romy (Germany).

I honestly don't know how I hadn't heard of this song, even of this band before RU-vid recommended it to me on Sunday. You know when you hear even a sliver of music that hooks you in and you get goosebumps and your heart flutters, that happened with the opening bars, literally the first few seconds of melancholy sounding, hope tinged with despair guitars I've been fully hooked since. Mikko has an amazing voice so soft and beautiful one min then all growly and demony and back to soft again, good to hear Anette doing this style, her haunting voice goes perfectly with this and the music itself is perfection, I would love to hear this as an instrumental version I wonder how well it would work like that. Keep hitting replay. 🖤

WOW such a surprising but beautiful combination! I'm really happy that STS and Anette got united with this song.

I was introduced to this band today by beautiful friend when I asked her whats her favorite band

Beautiful Aleah... you're a missing supernova in the pale dark world.

Emotional Song and Video, Amazing.... took my breath away... the breakdown is just ..... WOW.

I can’t stop listening to this song, so well put together and done well, being a keyboardist I feel every verse

потрясающе красиво

Can't stop watching this. I'm addicted to it. Amazing song and an amazing video that makes it that much better.

whoah I never expected Annette's voice to sound almost like Liv Kristine's , she fits in for a doom metal band..🤩

JUHA RAIVIO! One of the best composers of this genre. Definitely 'reminds me of what could never be forgotten!". BROKEN MIRRORS!!!!!!!

Anette's voice sounds, as StS members said, angelical... almost the same angelical touch Liv Kristine had in ToT's beginnings, I like it I heard StS so long ago, but I didn't like them... however, I loved this song, and not just for Anette, the guy's normal voice is nice, and I like his growling part. The song has a nice melody, I think I'll give another try to this band, so much time I don't listen much doom... thanks for the song, feelings are flowing ;)

Very well filmed/edited, great visuals, and the song is so melancholic and beautiful. The concept behind this song makes you appreciate it even more. Congrats to STS for this great piece of work.

This song is my phone ringtone .

What a song...

incredible, heartbreaking masterpiece

those female vocal bring chills down my spine

why do some people want to put all music in littles boxes free your mind and enjoy true artists great sound i don't care what genre it is

Absolute perfection.

Awesome band. Wish they would release a new album already!

I cryed... so beautiful...

Imagine my shock when I'm discovering this band for the first time and the video cuts to the man, the myth, the legend, Kai! Was Wintersun and Nightwish not enough for you my man you had to drum in a third incredible band! Good times

This Symphony of broken hearted cures every pain deep inside us all for a better ones..🙌 Respect to all of you n your hard works for this vids to be a memorial One which truly needs full attention on what's next in this narcissistic life of nowadays...❤

CATHEDRAL WALLS SONGTEXT Where do we go from here? When these words have been unspoken. We carry this burden through the gentle summer rain. The convoy is still, still and weeping, Yet I don′t feel anything, but these walls around. "And the candles on cathedral walls Chase the weak light under the saints eyes, Over you, and your shattered words for the ones you lost. In your mourning you're alone, so alone." This silence speaks a million words, Words of comfort so shallow. How I wish even for one tear, But for my heart it is too late. Where do I go when the sorrow turns to hate. Where do I go from here? The guardian angels quiet and near, Slowly turning away, for hell is surely here. Every step towards the hole in the ground I rot, Carrying your white coffin, my heart wide shut. I will follow you, earth to earth. I will follow you, ashes to ashes. I will follow you, dust to dust. I will follow you! How I wish even for one tear, But for my heart it is too late, When sorrow turns to hate. "And the candles on cathedral walls Chase the weak light under the Saints eyes Over you, and your shattered words for the ones you lost. In your mourning you′re alone, so alone."

Such a nice ballad. Silky smooth string arrangements, lush synth pads, haunting guitar arrpeggios, beautiful chorus melody. And then something happens at 3:40 that cannot be explained.