Something is wrong
My strength has gone
Thoughts are corrupting my mind

I can see, I perceive this ain't me

Something so strong
My mood has swung
I can't get it out of my head

I believe that my mind misleads me

(We confuse)
Is it a doubt you try to hide (Tangle and abuse)
Just have an open look inside (We appear)
It's just a dreary memory stuck in your mind (Memory stuck in your mind)

Retrieve your balance
Use your senses to observe (The essence of silence)
Search for your essence
Find the silence within you (The essence is)

You're searching and bursting
There seems to be no cure
When tension endures
Delusions corrupting my mind

I can see, I perceive this ain't me

There seems to be no way
When light fades to grey
To get them all out my head

I believe that my mind misleads me

(We confuse)
Is it a doubt you try to hide (Tangle and abuse)
Just have an open look inside (We appear)
It's just a dreary memory stuck in your mind (Memory stuck in your mind)

Retrieve your balance
Use your senses to observe (The essence of silence)
Search for your essence
Find the silence within you (The essence is)

Make a start
Explore your heart

When a persistent memory
Penetrates deep in your mind
Allow the silence to destroy
Your thoughts in every kind

(We confuse)
Is it a doubt you try to hide (Tangle and abuse)
Just have an open look inside (We appear)
It's just a dreary memory stuck in your mind (Memory stuck in your mind)

Retrieve your balance
Use your senses to observe (The essence of silence)
Allow the silence
To wipe your thoughts away

Retrieve your balance
Use your senses to observe (The essence of silence)
Search for your essence
Find the silence within you (The essence lies in silence)

Overall Meaning

"The Essence of Silence" can be seen as a call to action. It addresses a feeling of loss and confusion, as if the singer has lost their previous sense of self and struggles to regain it. The song suggests that this loss of identity is caused by a persistent, troubling memory — something that has become tangled up in the singer's thoughts and prevents them from truly being present in the world. However, instead of simply wallowing in their own suffering, the song urges the listener to take control of their own perceptions and seek out what is essential within them. This search for the "essence" of oneself requires a certain amount of stillness and silence, as the lyrics suggest that it is only by turning inward and observing oneself that one can hope to find their true identity.

Line by Line Meaning

Something is wrong
I feel that there is something not right

My strength has gone
I feel weak and powerless at the moment

Thoughts are corrupting my mind
My mind is being filled with negative or harmful thoughts

I can see, I perceive this ain't me
I am aware that these thoughts are not a true reflection of who I am

Something so strong
Whatever I am feeling is very intense and powerful

My mood has swung
My emotions have suddenly changed

I can't get it out of my head
I am unable to stop thinking about whatever is troubling me

I believe that my mind misleads me
I suspect that my thoughts may not always be accurate or trustworthy

(We confuse)
We can easily get confused and lost in our thoughts

Is it a doubt you try to hide
Are you trying to conceal a feeling of uncertainty or hesitation?

(Tangle and abuse)
We can become entangled in our thoughts and abuse ourselves with negative self-talk

Just have an open look inside
Take the time to explore your inner self with honesty and openness

(We appear)
Things are not always as they seem

It's just a dreary memory stuck in your mind
What is troubling you may just be a dull, unpleasant memory that has become stuck in your mind

Retrieve your balance
Regain your emotional and mental stability

Use your senses to observe (The essence of silence)
Focus on being mindful of the present moment and the peacefulness of silence

Search for your essence
Explore your inner self and reconnect with your true nature

Find the silence within you
Discover the calm and stillness that exists within yourself

You're searching and bursting
You are actively seeking a solution and feeling overwhelmed

There seems to be no cure
It feels like there is no solution to your current situation

When tension endures
You are dealing with ongoing stress and strain

Delusions corrupting my mind
You are struggling with false beliefs or illusions that are negatively affecting your mental state

There seems to be no way
It feels like there are no options or solutions available

When light fades to grey
When things seem dark and bleak

Make a start
Take action and begin to make changes

Explore your heart
Look inward and examine your emotions and desires

When a persistent memory
When a particular memory or thought keeps recurring

Penetrates deep in your mind
When this memory or thought becomes deeply ingrained and affects your mental state

Allow the silence to destroy
Let yourself be still and quiet to allow these thoughts to dissipate

To wipe your thoughts away
To erase these negative thoughts from your mind

Allow the silence
Embrace the peacefulness of silence

Retrieve your balance
Regain your emotional and mental stability

The essence lies in silence
The true essence of peace and calm can be found in stillness and silence

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ARIEN VAN DER WEESENBECK, COEN J. JANSSEN, ISAAC DELAHAYE, JOOST VAN DEN BROEK, MARK JAN JANSEN, ROB VAN DER LOO, SASCHA PAETH, SIMONE J.M. SIMONS

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@Daan7000

10y↑4

+cilibinarii I would like to recall bull fucking shit on that comment.
Have a nice day ;)
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@SapigoDraw

2y↑5

Something is wrong
My strength has gone
Thoughts are corrupting my mind

I can see, I perceive this ain't me

Something so strong
My mood has swung
I can't get it out of my head

I believe that my mind misleads me

Is it a doubt you to try to hide? (tangle and abuse)
Just have an open look inside (we appear)
It's just a dreary memory stuck in your mind

Retrieve your balance
Use your senses to observe (the essence of silence)
Search for your essence
Find the silence within you (the essence is)

You're searching
And bursting

There seems to be no cure
When tension endures
Delusions corrupting my mind

I can see, I perceive this ain't me

There seems to be no way
When light fades to grey
To get them all out of my head

I believe that my mind misleads me

Is it a doubt you to try to hide? (tangle and abuse)
Just have an open look inside (we appear)
It's just a dreary memory stuck in your mind

Retrieve your balance
Use your senses to observe (the essence of silence)
Search for your essence
Find the silence within you (the essence is)

Make a start
Explore your heart

When a persistent memory
Penetrates deep in your mind
Allow the silence to destroy
Your thoughts in every kind

Is it a doubt you to try to hide? (tangle and abuse)
Just have an open look inside (we appear)
It's just a dreary memory stuck in your mind

Retrieve your balance
Use your senses to observe (the essence of silence)
Allow the silence
To wipe your thoughts away

Retrieve your balance
Use your senses to observe (the essence of silence)
Search for essence
Find the silence within you (the essence lies

All comments from YouTube:

@RahoKahn

10y↑92

Never thought a lyric video could be so epic. I love the paradox of a metal song about "silence".

@stardustgirl323

10y↑3

yes!!

@ElArtedeZan

14w

This song speak about the Buda philosophy.

@6sentient

8y↑127

the musicians of this band are HEAVILY underrated,as well as overshadowed by simone.they deserve so much more recognition,for they are so brilliant composers and performers,and some songs of their,such as this particular one,are the proof of that.

@MarzeUmana

8y↑12

People tend to listen to music with their genitals .____.

@sebokcsanad4775

8y↑15

my favourit things in this music are the guitars and mark's growls

@IzayoiMeiHigu

8y↑26

you are absolutely right ... I keep thinking why Tuomas Holopinen is the only composer who is recognized for being a mastermind ...
Mark Jansen is clearly a mastermind too!!! since he is the one who composes most of the songs of the band..
I don't get it, people never ever mention that.
Adam Slujtier (or something like that, I don't remember how to spell it correctly) was very good too! but he is no longer with Epica, but I remember when I started listening to Epica every song I thought "omg this is a masterpiece" I looked at it and it was Adam's composition ...
So sad he is not with Epica today
But still, Mark is a mastermind as well :)

@TheTheAndreiasantos

6y↑14

I agree. Tbh, Mark Jansen is the main reason Epica is my favorite band, he always was, because I recognized his work and identified myself with him from the moment I got to know this band... Simone is a great singer and songwriter of course, but I sometimes feel, as you are saying, that the rest of the band is forgotten and only Simone gets credit or whatever. Mark Jansen is a genius... he writes unbelieveble lyrics, in meaning and in technique. The band is so talented and original, it's one of the few female fronted symphonic metal bands I actually love, because they're different: they're heavier and softer at the same time, mixing brutal and tender melodies which hit you right in the face. Plus, they give beautiful messages, they write about politics, spirituality, religion, humanity, hope... All things good. So yeah, Epica is not just the ''pretty voice and face'' of Simone, which I love a lot also, but they're sooo much more!

@Esendor

10y↑285

In my opinion Epica is the best sympho metal band now. All their albums are very strong and it's interesting to listen. And Simone... she's metal scene Queen.

@kgtmustang

5y↑13

Yeah they are THE standard for going on a decade now. They did their 1000th concert summer 2018. Hell there are mega 80s rock bands that never made 1000 concerts, its surreal. One thing about them is they are a team and the drama issues that plague and kill other bands they avoid. Within Temptation and Edenbridge are much the same way.

@cherryblossom6989

4y↑4

I don't know about Edenbridge but Within Temptation members get along very well with eachother and they communicate really well so there's no drama

@nemoethanstrayed2568

@@cherryblossom6989 Well I guess it was precisely the point.

@aurelkurali5769

🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

@asafardaleventeli695

41w

@@kgtmustang😮😮😮

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@warraxxx

8y↑155

I saw them live and I have to say that the singer's voice sounds just like in the albums.

Great voice.

@evenzeroescanbeheroes6875

7y↑8

Konstantinos Pantelidis it does. saw them last month they were amazing

@epipsychidionozymandias5021

5y↑6

In my opinion, it sounds even better live.

@metalgodz69

4y↑1

@@epipsychidionozymandias5021 hell yeah ....:)\

@bloodhayze

4y↑1

Saw them in New York this year, can confirm!

@bryanmclaughlin8411

2y↑1

Being classically/opera trained has it's advantages :)

@SheldonKooper666

10y↑280

And kids, THIS is what a Single is suposed to be, not just catchy, but also awesome, badass and strong, in my opinion, this song exemplifies what Epica really is, If I want to introduce someone to the band, I would show them this song because it combines all elements that make Epica unique.
Love this song so much <3

@soheejung18

10y↑7

Totally Agree. I couldn't put it better.

@OrpheusKrynn

10y

Yes,you're right. But i think,Design your Universe is same song :)

@smasher2265

10y↑1

agree with you this is sooooo awesome

@danir6076

7y↑4

Corvo Attano It is just what I needed to read! I discovered Epica today... and it was astounding at first: a band that contained everything that I could ask for, and it puts me in a mood that I'd been missing, since what I most listen to is pop. I guess it was a matter of destiny that I found it at this point of my life, with all the transformations that I am and will experience, I feel like it was made for me. Don't you feel the same?

@buek14

7y↑2

Am I the only one who thinks changing the producer was their best choice in their career? Everything they recorded with Sascha Paeth is painful to my ears... Then Quantum Enigma came, I even bought the CD. Holographic Principle is also great.

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@ylisvauhdis1270

8y↑67

I just recently discovered this band and fell in love with Simone Simons! These vocals are astonishing!

@AEONSCREW

8y↑8

Welcome to the club buddy! ✌🏼️

@ACGmusic0117

7y↑33

Her seamless transition from standard singing to opera singing is so impressive. Simone is amazing! Epica gets better and better with each album.

@ACGmusic0117

7y↑5

Anyone that says that she can't do this live is wrong. I've experienced them live and she's even better than in the studio.

@davej.meister5421

50w

That male part's yelling and growling is what I really hate about the band's music. I love Simone's voice, though.

@user-rb2ye6zc3m

50w

@@davej.meister5421 growing to create harmonica!

@davej.meister5421

50w

@@user-rb2ye6zc3m The male growls and grunts just turn me off. NOT my kind of metal. NEVER liked that style. I'll stick with the melodic and symphonic side of metal.

@PercussionPrime

10y↑45

Epica is getting progressively more aggressive with each album, if this single is any indication of what's to come. Better riffs, better drum sound, and overall a more metal-focused sound. I'm loving this

@twitch6969S

10y↑3

The only thing I would like to see is Issac given more solo opportunities

The music is perfect and when his solo comes in it sounds amazing I just wish it was longer and I think he has enough skill that he deserves more chance to highlight that more often.

@JoseCom11

10y↑5

Yeah, Epica is not only symphonic metal anymore, now they play something like Progressive metal with symphonic/gothic and death/black influences.

@MyEarthDream171

10y↑2

JoseCom11
And thats exactly the reason why im liking their albums less each time. Just like you said..now they are more like progressive metal with some symphonic influences rather than pure symphonic epic metal like their first 3 masterpieces albums!!! I personally think that doesnt go well with them at all and is making them sound weaker and less epic than other top symphonic metal bands and more average..but oh well I just hope this one is a lot better than the mediocre Requiem for the Indifferent was.

@JoseCom11

10y↑1

MyEarthDream171 Actually that's a matter of opinion, i think that at the begining they were a great symphonic band but a weak metal band, now they are a great metal band but with less symphonic elements.

@Daniliz81

10y↑81

This song is a masterpiece!! The guys from Epica were really right when they said this album will kick our asses off! The album isn't out yet and its already kickin' my ass haha I simply love this band

@Daniliz81

10y↑8

***** yes, it sounds a bit different from the old Epica, but it would be really boring if they would sound the same as the sound in their first album. Every band has to incorporate new elements into their music, otherwise they might not have a lot success :)

@momoraven8577

10y↑2

Epica all the way! i like all there songs but damn i'm in love with Simons's Voice In Facade Of Reality Her Voice In The Beginning Makes Me Want To Chillllllllllllllllllllll!

@abdeldjelilbabahamed9301

10y↑2

My Opinion : 3.50/10

@VulgrimOfficial

Daniliz81 The whole album is a masterpiece... enlightening!!!
music that can change your life and let you see beyond all bounderies

@NIIVES

8y↑188

I love how this album combines the truths in buddhism with the offensive drive of metal. It's like transforming anger into striving for better. Spoke to the lead guitarist once, he appreciated that there's people who perceive the lyrics the way they intended.

@Adanedher

8y↑5

Maybe there's a third element, mostly in a occidental interpretation, because, philosphy already has interpretations about a lot of concepts they use, like contiingency or this "essence of silency" like in Heidegger or other thinkers. Obviusly we can see the head of buddah in the videos and art work but they are occidental too and a lot of readings and stuff of our culture make us insert elements of our own understanding of reality. I think this occidental and oriental combination is the thing that give us full understanding, but in that level, the silence level.

@MCWaxMax

8y↑2

That... and this new heavier style of their music!

@miguelfonseca1104

i would hardly call heidegger a thinker lol

@fistfullofanchovies3347

Rabin Miguel That was gay

@adead9640

Ugh. People so easily fall for Mark's pseudo-intellectual new age bullshit. Love their music, but lyrics are (mostly) atrocious. They look like something that an angsty teenager that just discovered metal and watched some bad Zeitgeist 'documentaries' would write.

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@JohnC546

10y↑46

This song is more memorable and has better tone than most of the previous album. The previous album was good, but had its moments. Design Your Universe was a GREAT album, and I hope this is too

@toothmate

10y

Exactly!

@OrpheusKrynn

10y↑3

the Design is their best album of my opinion.

@JohnC546

10y↑3

^Agreed, followed closely by The Divine Conspiracy. This upcoming album will have a Kingdom of Heaven Part II and I am incredibly stoked to hear that, Kingdom of Heaven is one of my favorite songs of all time

@AwayToHit

10y↑1

OrpheusKrynn Agreed! on the other hand, I found Requiem for the Indifferent to be pretty bad :(

@JohnC546

10y↑1

Jean-Samuel Garant It's kind of like Metallica's Load and Reload era in my opinion. If RFTI was done by an up-and-coming band, it would be regarded as better. But since Epica is the pinnacle, more is expected from them, and they didn't deliver to their standards with it.

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@sb358

10y↑68

People, please stop talking about nightwish. If you haven't noticed this is and Epica music video. I don't care how much more you love nightwish, okay? If you love them so much go watch their videos. There are true epica fans out there and it's really annoying to us to see a bunch of crap about our favorite band it the comment section.

@Arcanua

9y↑1

Epica was formed partly thanks to Nightwish so it's going to happen that and they're in the same genre that happens with other bands in Symphonic Metal all the time.

@Arcanua

Ethan Lit Problem with mentioning Kamelot...they're Power Metal and were completely different if you hear their first album they did. I'll agree they'll have to face that they'll prolly be a NW clone but there are plenty over older bands NW spread it around in 2005 btw when the redone Sleeping Sun video was aired (for US at least) there are bands a bit older then NW who honestly owe themselves to those bands. (Leaves Eyes and such)

@Arcanua

Ethan Lit Watch Mojo sadly has gone off in terms of their knowledge....can't trust too much of it myself anymore. xD

@esalaukkanen5238

9y↑3

***** Agreed. Why there is always that need to compare? Enjoy both or all of them, or enjoy only one, or none. These are not against each other if you have funds to buy more than one record. These bands are sharing some elements but are still creating totally different music. I'm huge NW fun but that will never make Epica any worst in my ears. And this tune specifically is a master piece.

@Arcanua

Ethan Lit The problem in why people compare is that it's more "okay" within the sme genre vs. one genre vs. another. So people ARE going to do it even more so if both or however many are compared are same genre it's even more likely to happen. Regardless of them being noticeably different in w/e is present or how similer they are. It's silly (stupid sense) it's annoying w/e but it's going to happen. Sadly for most they don't know older bands then Nightwish and as such common misbelief of them being oldest one ever comes up, most certainly not true, but I will agree with those suggested bands as well. Elu is the only one you mention I don't even know so now I must surf the internet for more awesome music. :3

@David93434

10y↑36

2013/2014 are being some of the best years for music

@artica637

10y↑2

yes SO TRUE

@ARMERZ

10y

In general or metal alone? :D

@David93434

10y↑2

Well music as a whole, because fuck genres and labels xD

@juanjosesantacruz3515

8y↑28

Por suerte, para cada ocasión de la vida existe una música de Epica.

@josefranciscosilesrivera8914

6y↑2

Asi es amigo....

@mc23243

10y↑29

I have the feeling that The Quantum Enigma will be best album of Epica

@djordje123king

8y↑196

I love how stupid people bash metal as unmeaningfull screaming without trying to understand the song and keep telling me pop and dubstep is what i should listen to.

@elliot6186

8y↑6

+Djordje Stojanovic i mean i dont listen to much metal anymore, but sometimes i comeback to this song, now i mainly listen to dubstep/edm stuff and from what i can tell most ppl tht hate on dubstep can only think of like skrillex or deadmau5 without knowing good songs

@nicolasj77

+onii-sama onii-sama notice me

@Clarity_of_Light

6y↑1

Dyomist Coolboi yeah thats how I feel when I listen to a lot of epicasongs. Well pop can have some few great singers (music is often crappy) dubstep, well its fun for 20min then its annoying; hipster music, but its not awful. But I get angry when people say "listen to rap or hiphop instead of metal"! I often assume(hope) they're trolling, but they just have an awful taste. Well there is like very few decent rappers, but the music as whole is terribly awful.

@evenzeroescanbeheroes6875

6y↑1

Dyomist lol dubstep died in like 2013 😂😂😂

@starbutterflyf.l.10

Dyomist ikr

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@TheMoonLily

10y↑29

EPICA never disappoints!!! this track is amazing and full of energy, i can only imagine how the rest of the album will be :D i'm so excited!!!

@linvik1

10y↑16

I'm seriously impressed with this song. It sounds very fresh and renewed in a way, like I haven't quite heard something like it before. It's dynamic and interesting, has an awesome tone to it, great lyrics... definitely excited about this album!

@therev6511

7y↑11

This is the first song I've ever heard from Epica, and hearing it for the first time today. All I can say is "Oh. My. God. This isn't music, this is a masterpiece."

@ActionDucky

9y↑50

I think this is the most metal way to tell someone to shut up. I approve!

~Nibbs

@tremapar

8y↑1

+ActionDucky I love Epica, but as far as female-fronted metal goes, In This Moment's "You're Gonna Listen" is definitely the best choice for what you're saying.

@ceteruler

Lol maybe not the most metal, but I think the "SILENNNNCE" part does do justice. I approve as well!

By the way, what's the significance of your signature after your post? I ask because that happens to be my last name and I was surprised because I rarely see that last name here in the States..

@ActionDucky

Oh, well MrNibbs is my usual username and so i signature most of my comments.

@Bladavia

9y↑15

As a schizophrenic, those lyrics have a very special meaning to me.

@Incariuz

10y↑37

BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR SO FAR!!!

I've always liked Epica, but in the symphonic/operatic genres I've preferred Nightwish and Within Temptation. As of this moment, after hearing this complete album I honestly say Epica is my new favorite band for the music genre. This album has the perfect blend of beauty and brutality, making me as a listener feel empowered and pumped. Here's hoping this band continues to get better and better. My advice to those listening, buy this album.

@georginajadepalmer4597

10y

I love this band too and this album is sooo rocking
I really LOVE this song soooo much

@Estevao33

10y↑1

Lol... I think you read my mind. Nightwish is still on top for me though. I belive they offer a more variety of melodies. This album is FANTASTIC, and went directly to my top 5 ever, but, they have the same background beat in almost all songs, specially the drums (the beast is awsome though)... That's why i still prefer nighwish... Withintemptation came out of my top bands after Hydra... what a disappointment...

@metaleroo4ever

10y↑1

Estêvão Miguel Epica now is better than nightwish,,,since design your universe...with that poppy voice and songs like scaretale they are now a pop band but I still give'em a chance for 2015 :)

@Estevao33

10y

Maty Ezequiel Nightwish and Epica are my top bands and its because of songs like scaretale i put nightwish slightly above... Epica is just... amazing in symphonic metal but nightwish offers a bit more... and btw, pop? are you serious? have you listen to imaginaerum????? World wide clamed best symphonic metal album ever??????

@metaleroo4ever

10y↑2

Epica is more symphonic and more "metal" than nightwish nowadays. Anette turned them into a pop metal band and that voice in scaretale ounded like a witch...Go broadway xD

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@gokusondbz

8y↑12

I personally love this group for the perfect balance of opera vocals and black metal vocals. And such great lyric writing / storytelling. And I love that they do a lot of music that actually makes you use your brain and think. This is why I'm such a big fan of metal music. And not the crappy hip hop or pop music.

@KirahWolfson

8y↑70

100% eargasm

@twitch6969S

10y↑13

Amazing song, if the rest of the album is as good as this, this will be their best ever release. The choir goes with Simone's voice so beautifully

Seriously very very well done Epica

@RobLundgren

9y↑34

I love the lyrics and its a great song as well! I need to make a vocal cover of this Power Metal style \m/

@VanJR.

8y↑13

As a long time Epica and Nightwish fan, epica has some killer riffs

@Vic-dx2bv

10y↑6

Holy Quantum!! I'm just blown away!!! What an AMAZING track!!!! And this is just a small taste of what is yet to come!! Everything sounds so perfect!! And Simone is singing better than ever before!!! <3 That is what I love the most about Epica! They are always improving and setting the bar higher record after record!! Can't wait till' May!!!

@zaidnasir4444

5y↑5

This song describes my state of mind perfectly. The chaotic guitar riffs and verse describe how chaotic the thoughts in head can be, and the harmonic chorus helps to calm it down. As I continue listening, it just gets better with the perfect mixture of chaos and harmony. The last chorus makes me feels like my mind transcends into the state of peacefulness. What a masterpiece this song is.

@LanethChannel

10y↑25

Can't wait for the album!! <3

@kangbowo

10y↑15

This brings back 'epic' in epica. I like

@mc23243

10y↑11

I'm listening to this song for an hour non-stop and it does not get any less exciting

@cedgarmusic

10y↑15

I love the idea of a metal song about meditation! At least that's how I interpret it.

@twitch6969S

10y↑7

Yeah and people stereotype metal as being all about death and satan.

@lanacrowley7337

9y↑15

Simone's voice is sooooooooooooooooo beautiful

@VandrefalkTV

10y↑57

This song is going to keep my neighbors up for a long, long time ^^,

@redviking2086

9y↑5

Jodidamente impresionante!!!!!!! no solo la voz de Simone te llega hasta el alma, si no que la de Mark se impone y hacen un dúo fantástico. Practico a veces gutural, y la verdad, es que la voz del tio me encanta ^^ ojalá fuera mi maestro.

@ChaoticShelly

10y↑5

Wow, Simone's voice has grown so much since their first album. She's absolutely superb in her capabilities now... I'm glad they went with this song as a single, as well, since Mark never has much of a focus in singles. Very impressed!

@Elvistek

8y↑11

I think this has become my favorite EPICA song

@jenniferribeiro139

3y↑7

Para mim Epica é a melhor banda de metal sinfônico de todas👌😍❤

@eyerock36

10y↑8

When I was a kid we used to say: "I ain't gonna use the word AIN'T no more more, 'cause "ain't" ain't in the dictionary, no it ain't."

@QuelDeepInside

10y↑6

Simone e garotos perfeitos nessa música. Uma das melhores deste álbum. Epica sempre me supera

@paksilvers1014

9y↑11

This is my Epica's favourite song because it's awesome

@11warlen

9y↑5

Creio eu a melhor música do Epica.

@henriqueribeiro7170

se não for ta entre

@elieessawi2100

8y↑9

this song is A MASTERPIECE

@veselovskas

10y↑8

warning: Simone's voice causes eargasm :3

@ZyxiaYrah

10y↑7

I love this band, i like this new song. I can't understand why others still comparing them with the other bands. I also like Nightwish and Within Temptation. So there is no need to compare.

@mordovian267

7y↑6

Thanks to this cult song, I found for myself an Epica

@yoda112358

10y↑14

Words I don't normally associate with symphonic metal: "ain't" is pretty high up there.

@douglasransom4138

4y↑1

Same here

@warwickeng5491

4y↑1

Well, English isn't their first language so gotta cut them some slack

@ghostwalk3026

4y↑1

you’re right, they should speak in old english l, preferably 1800s, maybe even shakespeare era. how dare they use “ain’t.” such a dirty ghetto word should never be used in such a symphonic metal song. ur gay

@minorindiscretion

Yeah, it jars pretty badly in an operatic phrasing.

@carolinagarcia7

8y↑7

Is not just about metal.. the lyrics are awesome.. so deep!!

@cherryblossom6989

4y↑4

Epica's musical and lyric structure is so complex and beautiful, each one of the members is amazing in their own way <3 (their drummer is underrated though)

@irenetorres6778

3y↑7

Una de mis canciones favoritas de Epica

@twilit_sheik7390

8y↑8

I literally just discovered this band..... I'm in love.....

@mattlm64

10y↑3

I wish I could silence my brain for one second, but it wont stop thinking about crap.

@ThrashSmith

10y↑6

Can't wait for the album. This is awesome!

@kinhoprado

8y↑14

OMFG, fantastic song!!

@oscarsk587

8y↑5

This song describes my lonely times perfectly

@sydneythundersong5922

10y↑3

I only ever get goosebumps when listening to an incredible song. I was shivering the whole time. This is going to be the first time I wait with bated breath for an album to be released!
Fantastic song and I loved the graphics and how the lyrics were presented!

@castilvzdsgn

10y↑5

Holy freaking crap!!! This sounds millions of millions times better than ever!!! Good Job guys, really good job!! I can't wait to have and hear the album!!

@drj4u2b

10y↑6

they got back 2 their roots!

@ozzman123

8y↑5

Played this at a country bar and thought is was gonna die.

@rogmaryperezpardo572

1y↑2

2023 and this song still rules 🤘🔥

@sergiobenitez1183

9y↑18

This song is so fucking amazing! lml Epica is for me the best symphonic metal band in this world!

@185312

10y↑10

I love her voice

@cornemarais3965

10y↑1

Indeed

@arnogurny

8y↑7

Eargasms all over Epica's songs

@LunkHead5150

9y↑6

Dear Catilina 54 I was listening to metal long before you were born. 1967 to be exact and I have kept up with it ever since. So long youngsters. I have wasted enough time on you.

@leMaik

Burned! :D

@Catilina54

9y↑4

Well, so return listen your oldies and don't bother us...

@ItsDomke

9y↑1

Steven Richards Music changes and evolves. Old music is still considered good, but there's also stuff like this, which is still good... Then there's that pop shit.

@SirJamesDTech

10y↑23

It rocks and all, but this video reminds me of a Bond opening montage.
And did she really say "ain't"?

@twitch6969S

10y

All we needed was Simone to some some suggestive things in silhouette and a few cinematic shots of bullets flying across the screen and it would have been complete

@breannakay8504

10y

@SirJamesDTech Arien wrote the lyrics to this one, so they're a bit different the usual, but still great!

@SirJamesDTech

10y↑10

***** Normally I'd agree regarding metal, but Epica to me at least is in a category with Nightwish for traditionally having modern day poetry in their lyrics

@Polla9203

10y↑14

***** What realy ? Comparing to what pop (also known as love music or making love), R&B(different sex music) and rap(e)? I always saw Metal as something else then the same old love/sex/heart broken/moppy songs. But , maybe that's just me.

@Daan7000

10y↑4

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@SapigoDraw

2y↑5

Something is wrong
My strength has gone
Thoughts are corrupting my mind

I can see, I perceive this ain't me

Something so strong
My mood has swung
I can't get it out of my head

I believe that my mind misleads me

Is it a doubt you to try to hide? (tangle and abuse)
Just have an open look inside (we appear)
It's just a dreary memory stuck in your mind

Retrieve your balance
Use your senses to observe (the essence of silence)
Search for your essence
Find the silence within you (the essence is)

You're searching
And bursting

There seems to be no cure
When tension endures
Delusions corrupting my mind

I can see, I perceive this ain't me

There seems to be no way
When light fades to grey
To get them all out of my head

I believe that my mind misleads me

Is it a doubt you to try to hide? (tangle and abuse)
Just have an open look inside (we appear)
It's just a dreary memory stuck in your mind

Retrieve your balance
Use your senses to observe (the essence of silence)
Search for your essence
Find the silence within you (the essence is)

Make a start
Explore your heart

When a persistent memory
Penetrates deep in your mind
Allow the silence to destroy
Your thoughts in every kind

Is it a doubt you to try to hide? (tangle and abuse)
Just have an open look inside (we appear)
It's just a dreary memory stuck in your mind

Retrieve your balance
Use your senses to observe (the essence of silence)
Allow the silence
To wipe your thoughts away

Retrieve your balance
Use your senses to observe (the essence of silence)
Search for essence
Find the silence within you (the essence lies

@frankynovotny2030

7y↑4

It's insane how consistent and awesome these guys are.

@Archival31

10y↑1

Can;t get enough of this song. When on 1:32 I was like "Wow! Great notes" then on 4:08 i was "HOLY COW!!! How can one little woman's body hold such amount of EPICness \m/"

@McAdolesciencia

10y↑2

Tienen una manera de hacer que su música y la magia tengan una estrecha relación. Excelente tema.

@metalbibiche

10y↑11

Amazing song !

@billmacalpine2052

8y↑4

Truly epic. The band live up to their namesake and never fail to please!

@sr.alfredo7329

9y↑2

Soy Silverster Stallonini y apruebo esta canción :)

@noorsarsar

8y↑3

I swear to god this is the only song that I fell in love with the first time listening to it

@a3s1r1986

4y↑1

I'm a guy who loves singing Simone's parts of Epica's songs, thank you Simone for always making it a challenge.

@arwandy96

44w↑2

Афигенно. Спасибо за субтитры. А то, на слух, не успеваю, смысл текста уловить. Успехов в вашем творчестве!

@Pitwulf

10y↑11

2:49 that riff is soooo nasty, I love it!

@barteklauri

10y↑4

This is one of those songs that stuck in your mind and you cannot wipe them out.... AMAZING ONE! And this lyric video is just the one that I was waiting for! Thank you EPICA ! <3 I cannot wait to receive my album :)

@apolo-artemis9477

2y↑16

Cuando estaba en la más profunda depresión escuche este tema y esa armonía en el violín y volví a ala vida con esa gutural

@Pkferni

10y↑11

being sincere the first time i listen this, i didn't like it, but the next and the next well i found hidden tastes, hope to listen the ballad song soon :)

@normairizarryni

10y↑8

I never thought that anything would be able to top RFTI but if the rest of this new album is anything like this song, it's going to make their last album look like shit!! CANNOT WAIT FOR TQE

@Incariuz

10y↑1

This album destroys the last one imho.

@NaNuKa97

10y↑2

This song is incredible! Listened to it hundreds of times already!! <3

But am I the only one to whom those moment "I can see, I perceive this ain't me .... I believe that my mind misleads me " reminds of old Nightwish (with Tarja) ?? <3 Not the lyrics, but the way it sounds.

P.S. I've nothing against Epica, as it is my favorite band and then is Nightwish ( only with Tarja )

@Inu501

8y↑4

The Essence Lies... IN SILENCE!!!!!

@0101moonlight

10y↑7

Pure fucking metal, as always! I love Epica!!!

@franlopez6227

1y↑1

29/11/22 El Salvador 🇸🇻🇸🇻🇸🇻🇸🇻🇸🇻🇸🇻🇸🇻 fue un show de lo mejor! 🔥🔥🤘🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 vuelvan pronto y toquen en el Monumental estadio Cuscatlan. 🇸🇻🇸🇻🖤🖤🖤✨✨✨

@douglasf775

12w↑1

January 2024 was the best experience when I could listen to Simone Simones sing this song in a concert 🥲😍

@saibot8012

8y↑5

I was sitting on a tree,listening to this,my friend appeared and said "What are you listening to?" then i give him my phone,and he listens to it,he runs away with my phone ..

FUUUUUUUUUU

@arnogurny

8y↑4

Can't blame him tho Epica is awesome

@LaughingSkull451

8y↑3

😂😂😂 You both have good taste!

@arnogurny

8y↑2

1:33 that observe and later in the song again it's like a fking angel is singing it <3

@LangsGalgEnRad

8y↑4

Imo one of the best songs they ever made.. music and lyric wise :-)

@ireneavon8819

10y↑6

Amazing. absolutely Amazing!

@Firnisal

10y↑2

I cannot say I am disappointed, the song is great. But I didn't feel those usual chills Epica give me (especially the first time you listen to their song). I hope this is only marketing, and thus, that the rest of the album will be more Epica-ish. They never disappointed us, did they ? :p

@luke666808g

10y↑1

I wasn't expecting it to be so heavy, loving this.
The last album is what I put on when I'm in a mellow mood.

@rtzzzzzz

10y↑2

Simone is exceptionally talanted snger, song writer and highly spiritual person. Epica has a lot to show yet...

@moritznope6954

9y↑2

Amazing, I like the contrast between the symphonic female voice and the heavy aggressive growls, just amazing!

@journeystarr

10y↑2

Can kinda hear elements of Scar Symmetry, Dream Theater and Epica in this...and that is a damn good thing

@KarlizZara

10y↑3

Epica nunca nos decepciona. Pfff!! <3

@irenetorres6778

41w↑1

This song and video deserve much more recognition than they currently have. 🤘🏼😍

@dicrurusparadiseus

7y↑1

I could (and do) listen to this song over and over again!

@Animagladius

10y↑3

As always with Epica, I once again kind of feel let down and disappointed, only to eventually fall in love with their new style/music anyway. :D

@federicoguardabassi4738

10y

Amo que el tema se llame The essence of Silence, y sin embargo metan un heavy tan potente :D

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