
She sang the song less operatically than earlier songs, such as " Sacrament of Wilderness". "Ever Dream" was written for the voice of Tarja Turunen. In live performances of the song, the intro is played differently, with only the keyboard and vocals present for the first verse, before all the band comes in after the intro. "Ever Dream" was certified with Gold Disc in Finland two days after release, with more than 5,000 sold copies, and later got Platinum Disc with more than 10,000 sold copies.

It still being played live since 2002 until today. The song is of a more operatic nature than later works and the music itself is more on the heavy metal side. Released as the lead single from the band's fourth studio album, Century Child, it was the group's first single release in two years, following " Deep Silent Complete" in 2000.

" Ever Dream" is the sixth single by Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish.

" The Phantom of the Opera" ( Andrew Lloyd Webber cover).
