1. After Forever (Nether… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists using this name.
1. After Forever (Netherlands)
Dutch metal band that was previously named Apocalypse when they were first formed in 1995. They can be described as a symphonic metal band with influences from classical music, doom metal, gothic metal, power metal and progressive metal. After Forever uses mixed vocal styles, consisting of death grunts (Sander Gommans), soprano vocals (Floor Jansen) and occasionally clean male vocals (Bas Maas).
The band consists of Floor Jansen (vocals), Sander Gommans (guitar, guttural voices), Bas Maas (guitars), Luuk van Gerven (bass), Joost van den Broek (keyboards) and André Borgman (drums).
In 2002 Mark Jansen quit After Forever and subsequently assembled the band Epica.
In 2006 After Forever made their departure from Transmission records after spending 10 years with them. The album "Mea Culpa" has been made without the approval of the band and therefore isn't supported by After forever. "Mea Culpa" contains a collection of After Forever singles, remixes and favourites separated in two chapters with guest appearances with celebrities such as Sharon Den Adel (Within Temptation), Damian Wilson (Ayreon) and Marco Hietala (Nightwish/Tarot)
On the 5th of Febuary 2009 the band officially announced that they would be disbanding after 15 years.
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2. After Forever (Japan)
After Forever hail from Tokyo, Japan. They play a dark style of screamo, influenced by early Envy.
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3. After Forever (Maryland, USA)
Hailing from Baltimore Maryland, After Forever was founded for the sole purpose of recreating through live performance the music of the legendary Black Sabbath. Comprised of veteran musicians, After Forever celebrates this music with a passion borne through nearly three decades of formal study, influence and outright fanaticism. We then employ gear and amplification that was designed to meet the tonal demands of Black Sabbath themselves.
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#4 After Forever (Kent, UK)
Metalcore band, later renamed Conscious Rising
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#5 After Forever (Auckland, NZ)
Black Sabbath covers band including members of thrash metal band Just One Fix.
Between Love and Fire
After Forever Lyrics
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(Father) And mine as well,
we'll stand at the top of a prosperous society
(Mother) Our dreams can become reality
(Both) I am in charge of life's great circle
I control my path of wealth
(Parents) Ambitions high, burning
To be known for efficiency and passion
separate goals but fire shared
(Father) We both need our professions
Do what you want but I'll never give up mine
(Mother) Oh I can think,
I can work, I don't need your support
Our love is pale, but it's not in my way
to share our lives, our fire
(Father) I shall become a man of distinction
We can share our lives, our fire
(Parents) Ambitions high, burning
The flames burn deep down in our souls
To be known for efficiency and passion
Ambitions, dreams, they're burning
The flames burn deeper towards our goals, our needs
Suddenly, we have been careless
A new life, a new dimension
It disturbs our solid future. It puts out the fire we both need
It's a choice between the passion, or the love that can be saved now
See the child here as a saviour. Choose for love and let this life begin
(Father) We have been careless but you have provoked it
Your weak search for more love between us, a blind emotion
Should I believe that this new life can save us,
a saviour, a prodigy, so choose for love and let this life begin
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Spoken interlude:
(Father) Look, we have to consider this carefully, right?
We never really thought about having a baby.
(Mother) I know we never thought about it before, but I think we have
to find a way to keep this baby. There's more to life than just having a
successful career!
(Father) No! That career is what we've worked for! I haven't got the time
to raise a brat!
(Mother) But... this baby could bring us together again. And we'll still have
time left to do the things we've always wanted.
(Father) You think so? I we want to keep it, would you be able to take care
of it and keep your job?
(Mother) Well, I think we'll both need to compromise. But if we work together...
I mean, we're still young, we can manage it!
(Father) Don't pressure me!
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(Contemplative) See a birth, a saviour, a curse
See these lives, they see this as a choice between their life together,
between love and fire
(Father) With this child we must make choices, it can save us if we want
We have a life together, no choice between love and fire
(Mother) Feel it, this life in me, moving
With this child we must make choices, it can save us if we want
Oh, I fear it, the path we take
Is this a choice anyway, between love and fire?
(Parents) Ambitions high, burning
The flames burn deep down in our souls
To be known for efficiency and passion
Ambitions, dreams, they're burning
The flames burn deeper towards our goals, our needs
The song "Between Love and Fire" by After Forever explores the tensions between the pursuit of professional ambition and the desire for personal connection and family. The dialogue between the mother and father in the beginning highlights their individual aspirations to climb the societal ladder to achieve wealth and recognition. However, these ambitions are put to the test when they unexpectedly find out they have a new life growing within the mother. Suddenly, their solid future plans are challenged by the potential of a child, and they are forced to weigh the choice between their love for each other and their professional aspirations.
The lyrics of the song show how the passion for their careers has taken over their lives as they work towards being known for their efficiency and passion. However, the unexpected arrival of a new life puts everything into perspective, making them realize that they can't let their careers get in the way of their love and the well-being of their child. It becomes a choice between the passion for their careers and the love they have for each other and their child.
Throughout the song, both parents struggle to come to terms with the new circumstances, and it is only in the end that they realize that the arrival of their child can be the savior of their love. The song portrays how difficult it can be to balance a family and a career and how the choice between the two can often seem like a trade-off.
Line by Line Meaning
(Mother) Here I am, the future is mine
I am confident and in control of my future.
(Father) And mine as well,
we'll stand at the top of a prosperous society
I share in my partner's confidence and together we will reach a high level of success.
(Mother) Our dreams can become reality
We have lofty goals, but we believe that with hard work and dedication we can achieve them.
(Both) I am in charge of life's great circle
I control my path of wealth
We have the power to shape our own destiny and determine our level of financial success.
(Parents) Ambitions high, burning
The flames burn deep down in our souls
To be known for efficiency and passion
Our drive and passion fuel our desire to be recognized for our hard work and efficiency.
separate goals but fire shared
Although we have different career paths, we share the same drive and ambition to succeed.
(Father) We both need our professions
Do what you want but I'll never give up mine
We respect each other's career choices and will not compromise our own goals for the sake of the other.
(Mother) Oh I can think,
I can work, I don't need your support
Our love is pale, but it's not in my way
to share our lives, our fire
I am independent and capable of achieving my goals on my own, but I still want to share my life and passion with you.
(Father) I shall become a man of distinction
We can share our lives, our fire
I am driven to succeed and want to share that success with you.
Ambitions, dreams, they're burning
The flames burn deeper towards our goals, our needs
Our ambitions and dreams are intense and are the driving force behind our actions.
Suddenly, we have been careless
A new life, a new dimension
It disturbs our solid future.
It puts out the fire we both need
It's a choice between the passion, or the love that can be saved now
See the child here as a saviour. Choose for love and let this life begin
The unexpected arrival of a child threatens to derail our career goals and ambitions, and we must decide whether to prioritize our career or our family. We see the child as a symbol of hope and a chance to rekindle our love.
(Father) We have been careless but you have provoked it
Your weak search for more love between us, a blind emotion
Should I believe that this new life can save us,
a saviour, a prodigy, so choose for love and let this life begin
I blame you for this situation, as I believe your desire for more love has led to this. I am skeptical that the child can save our relationship, but I am willing to try for the sake of love.
(Contemplative) See a birth, a saviour, a curse
See these lives, they see this as a choice between their life together,
between love and fire
The birth of the child is both a blessing and a burden, and we must choose between our careers and our family.
(Father) With this child we must make choices, it can save us if we want
We have a life together, no choice between love and fire
We must make difficult decisions regarding our priorities, but ultimately we know that our love for each other is more important than our careers.
(Mother) Feel it, this life in me, moving
With this child we must make choices, it can save us if we want
Oh, I fear it, the path we take
Is this a choice anyway, between love and fire?
The child growing inside me is a reminder of the choices we must make. While we want to prioritize our family, we fear the impact it will have on our careers and question whether we truly have a choice between love and our ambitious goals.
Ambitions, dreams, they're burning
The flames burn deeper towards our goals, our needs
We are still driven to succeed, but our priorities have shifted to include our family.
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