Discover the story of the song > How’s the Heart? – Nightwish

The song talks about a person who meets a mother without a child and a poor, exiled stranger. The protagonist feels sorrowful but decides to show kindness and share their fears with them. They question how someone's heart is doing when it's silent or drowning in sorrow, and invite them to join the warmth of the fire to forget their problems and dance. The song ends on a positive note, talking about the birth of a child and how even though night may come, it won't stay forever.