Nemo

Album: Once (2004)
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Songfacts®:

  • "Nemo" is Latin for "Nobody" or "Unknown." >>
    Suggestion credit:
    Winston - Prattville, AL
  • This song is about feeling misunderstood and not having an identity, no place in the world. It is the endless struggle to find who you are. The song was written by Nightwish keyboard player Tuomas Holopainen. >>
    Suggestion credit:
    Eric - Hamilton, ON

Comments: 9

  • Jennie from Ansonia, CtThis is one of my favorite songs to sing along to. Nemo is also the name of the little fish in the Disney Pixar movie Finding Nemo.
  • Amelia from Cedar Park, TxThis is an AMAZING song! I love it so much! :)
  • Tsuki from Esco, CaJust to add in, Nemo is also the name of the the captain of the submarine the Nautilus in Jules Verne's novel, 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea.
  • Margaret from Missoula, MtThis song seems to be asking for redemption - a plea for light and hope and goodness, after having experienced so much corruption and darkness. After searching for a nobler purpose, however, we are told that we are 'Nemo' - as Winston above said, 'nobody' or 'unknown'. It's about the human condition - the quest for a purpose in life.
  • Hailie from Sydney, AustraliaI love Tarja's voice on this track!!!! The video is awsome how it opens with the piano n them in the middle of no-where. Its hot!!!! lol!!!! Steller Vid...
  • Teresa from New York City, Nythis song is the best i like the video it reminds me of lithium by evanescence
  • Sylvia from Laredo, TxYeah this song is badass
  • Rachel from Waynesville , Ohthis is such an awesome song ...the vocals are amazing.
  • Ashley from Moncton, CanadaI love this song, especially the piano.
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