Secret Garden - Nocturne -

The song’s brief lyrics serve as a soft bookend to the long, evocative violin solos.

: Originally sung by Gunnhild Tvinnereim for the Eurovision performance.

"Nocturne" is the hauntingly beautiful instrumental-focused track that won the for Norway in 1995 . Performed by the Irish-Norwegian duo Secret Garden , the song is famous for having only 24 words of lyrics, letting the violin and penny whistle carry its ethereal, night-themed atmosphere. The Lyrics Secret Garden - Nocturne

: A remastered 30th-anniversary edition was released in 2025. Secret Garden - Nocturne

: You can watch the remastered version on YouTube . The song’s brief lyrics serve as a soft

: Available on platforms like Spotify and YouTube Music .

"Now let the day just slip awaySo the dark night may watch over youNocturneThough darkness fades, it will give wayWhen the dark night delivers the dayNocturne" Artist : Secret Garden (Rolf Løvland and Fionnuala Sherry). Performed by the Irish-Norwegian duo Secret Garden ,

: It was a groundbreaking win for Eurovision, as it was the first primarily instrumental track to take the top prize. Listen & Watch