Skupina HIM je v dnešní době známá po téměř celém světě a poslouchá ji velké množství posluchačů - počínaje teen-agery až po jejich rodiče. K tomuto úspěchu však vedla dlouhá cesta, která se počala rýsovat již od dětství jejího frontmana - Ville...
Love is a flame that can't be tamed
And though we are its willing prey, my darling
We are not the ones to blame
Trust is a word all lovers know
The glorious art of staining souls, my darling
We are not the ones to blame
The more we have the more we want
And the more it hurts our hearts, my baby
It always ends up in tears
So keep on pretending
Our heaven is worth the waiting
Keep on pretending
It's alright
So keep on pretending
It will be the end of our craving
Keep on pretending
It's alright
When doubts arise the game begins
The one we will never win, my baby
It always ends up in tears...
...and Love Said No: The Greatest Hits 1997-2004 (2004)