Don't Say a Word (EP)

Don't Say a Word is a song by Finnish metal band Sonata Arctica. It was released simultaneously as both a single and as the band's fourth EP released on 30 August 2004 through the label Nuclear Blast.

Song information

Don't Say a Word is the second song (third chronologically) of the "Caleb Saga" — a series of connected songs that share a story about an abusive relationship.

The band has spoken favorably of the song. In 2014, guitarist Jani Liimatainen said that he "still thinks it is the best song Sonata has ever written." Elias Viljanen, who replaced Liimatainen as the band's guitarist in 2007, has said about the solo:

Track listing

Single

EP

Personnel Tony Kakko – vocals, keyboards Jani Liimatainen – guitars Marko Paasikoski – bass Henrik Klingenberg – keyboards, Hammond organ Tommy Portimo – drums

Cover versions "Don't Say a Word" was covered by German symphonic metal band Xandria for their 2015 EP Fire & Ashes.

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