Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: goth
Song Meaning of “Naiad” by Tarja
‘Naiad’ by Tarja is an uplifting and empowering power metal song that speaks of uniting with yourself and your true nature to take flight in life. The song speaks of embracing the elements and forces in life that can’t be controlled, understanding their power and then rising above them.
The lyrics represent the inner strength and power that can come from understanding our true inner nature, “And I know that the universe is mine / That I am part of it whatever I do / I feel thunder and fire, the wind in my hair.” These words speak to the power that comes from realizing our inner strength and allowing it to contribute to our lives.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, with Tarja belting out the words, “I am my own Naiad / Born to be free and wild, I will fly / I am my own Naiad / Longing for a spirit so divine, I will shine.” These words embody the idea that we are our own naiad (a mythical figure from Greek and Roman mythology associated with water) and that, within us exists the strength to become and do whatever we wish.
The message of ‘Naiad’ is one of liberation, of belonging, and of embracing the power we have within us to make our lives whatever we dream them to be. The song reminds us all to take a breath and look within — to know that everything we need to succeed lies within us.