Nightwish/Tear Jerker
This Finnish symphonic metal band has some incredibly moving songs, even if they might be a little cheesy.
- There are some people who can't even listen to "Dead Boy's Poem", because it depresses them so much. "Comforting home, mother's lap, chance for immortality - where being wanted became a thrill I never knew," and, "I live no more to shame, nor me, nor you, and you: I wish I didn't feel for you anymore."
- The Islander is another one.
- As well as "Creek Mary's Blood" and "Ghost Love Score".
- "The Poet And The Pendulum" isn't tearjerky at start, but is very emotionally fraying. You're pumped up, you're nostalgic, you're disturbed, you're creeped out... then comes the soft and emotional final part ("Be still, my son... you're home..."), at which point you burst into tears.
- Then there are "Eva", "Higher Than Hope", and "Meadows of Heaven"
- "Kuolema Tekee Taiteilijan" from Once definitely qualifies. For starters, the title means "Death Makes an Artist" in Finnish.
- And even "While Your Lips Are Still Red" - which is sung by Marco Hietala, the bassist.
- Tuomas crying during "Ever Dream" on "End of an Era".