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.
Blind Pain
After Forever Lyrics
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The terror at home, the dread at school
I mustn't count on much support
I'm still locked out; it's up to me
how to face the teasing and the pain
Hate, one thing we have in common
Play your game
A physical release from mental pain
Don't make me explode in your way
(Contemplative) This is a chain of torture,
a line of pain, no other way to show how you feel
This is the rebel in her, the torment from him,
the absence of help, the mother's care
(Child) Rage, it burns all around us
Blind pain
So abuse is only weakness
It feels more like a cry of distress, an act of incapacity
Feel the threat
Feel the oppressed ambiance of having no place to go,
no one who'll take care of my salvation
(Contemplative) This is a chain of torture,
a line of pain, no other way to show how you feel
This is the rebel in her, the torment from him,
the absence of help, the mother's care
(Child) Here comes the final episode
of terror and pain, abuse and hope
Here comes the fight between us all
A fight between a love long gone
I'm to blame, but it's their own blind pain
(Mother) Now look where you and your selfish ambitions have gotten us!
It's never been worse! You gotta work, work work, come back without
even noticing me or that ignorant kid of yours! You only think about
yourself.
(Father) I only think about myself, it's me again? You self-centered bitch!
You're the one complaining all the time, but when that kid freaks out, who's
supposed to take care of her, huh?! Besides, it's not my child! Wasn't it ours,
our little 'savior' of a love we never had? A fucking...
(Mother) Yeah, there is no 'us' anymore, darling! Ever since she was born
and I was left at your apartment raising her, I think about all I ever dreamed
of because of 'our' decisions! We both should have made compromises,
but the only one who did was me!
(Father) Oh, there you go again! You feel awfully sorry for yourself; why
don't you take a look at my side of the story for once?
(Mother) Ah, yeah sure, 'your side'... well, excuse the fuck out of me for being
in your way! A child you never wanted, living in a smaller house than you've
ever dreamed of, and all the while I'm getting old and ugly, right?
You must really long for somebody young and fresh, or if this means already...
(Father) Enough! Don't you dare accuse me of being unfaithful! That's
how you ruined my loyalty; I can't believe I once fell in love with a...
(Mother) Oh, neither can I, you bastard! Neither can I! And loyal? I didn't
know you're familiar with that word!
(Father) There's a lot you don't know, a lot you'll never understand!
We've lost contact, baby.
(Mother) Oh yeah, really? Well, that doesn't seem to bother you. Why don't
you just go on? Go, go! Drift off away on that little island of yours and don't
forget to drown on your way to a better life!!
(Father) Maybe I will, maybe I will! I'd rather drown than be locked up with
such a freaked up bitch and a freaky daughter! I can't believe we're still
holding a conversation about something so stupid!!
(Mother) Fine, go! Just GO!! Drown! I hope it'll be slow and painful!
(Father) Shut your fucking mouth!
(Mother) Asshole... Asshole!
The song Blind Pain by After Forever tells a story of a child who is going through various forms of abuse. The child is being abused both at home and at school, and is left to face the teasing and pain alone, with little to no support. The lyrics express the child's rage and how they have to deal with the blind pain, the pain that is not alleviated by any means. The child is unable to escape the oppressive environment and has no place to go, no caretaker to support their salvation. The song also sheds light on the impact of the parents' relationship on the child's mental state. The lyrics highlight how the child is caught up in the middle of their parents' constant arguments and their indifference towards the child's well-being.
The song's structure is divided into two parts - the child's perspective and the parents' conversation. The child's perspective depicts their distressing experiences and the emotional pain they are subjected to, while the parents' conversation reflects their selfishness, lack of empathy, and lack of communication. Overall, the song aims to convey the message about the damaging effects abuse can have on a child's life, both in the short and long term.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything keeps getting worse
The situation is worsening and becoming increasingly difficult
The terror at home, the dread at school
The fear and anxiety experienced at home and at school
I mustn't count on much support
There is not much support available and reliance must be minimal
I'm still locked out; it's up to me
Feeling abandoned and helpless in dealing with the situation
How to face the teasing and the pain
Trying to find ways to cope with the bullying and pain
Hate, one thing we have in common
Hatred is the one factor that brings people together
Play your game
Encouragement to continue the cycle of abuse
A physical release from mental pain
Physical violence as an outlet for emotional distress
Don't make me explode in your way
Refusal to react in the expected manner, choosing to not comply with the abuser
This is a chain of torture,
a line of pain, no other way to show how you feel
The cyclical nature of abuse and its effects
This is the rebel in her, the torment from him,
the absence of help, the mother's care
The various factors contributing to the situation, including rebellion, torment, lack of support, and maternal care
Rage, it burns all around us
Blind pain
The intense emotions experienced, leading to a sense of helplessness
So abuse is only weakness
It feels more like a cry of distress, an act of incapacity
Feel the threat
The perception that abuse is a sign of weakness, when in fact it is a cry for help and a sign of vulnerability
Feel the oppressed ambiance of having no place to go,
no one who'll take care of my salvation
The feeling of being trapped and having no one to turn to for help or support
Here comes the final episode
of terror and pain, abuse and hope
Here comes the fight between us all
A fight between a love long gone
I'm to blame, but it's their own blind pain
Anticipating the final confrontation between all parties involved, recognizing one's own contribution to the situation but also attributing responsibility to others
Now look where you and your selfish ambitions have gotten us!
The mother accuses the father of being selfish
It's never been worse! You gotta work, work work, come back without
even noticing me or that ignorant kid of yours! You only think about
yourself.
The mother feels neglected and accuses the father of being self-centered
Oh, there you go again! You feel awfully sorry for yourself; why
don't you take a look at my side of the story for once?
The father dismisses the mother's complaints and asks her to consider his perspective as well
A child you never wanted, living in a smaller house than you've
ever dreamed of, and all the while I'm getting old and ugly, right?
You must really long for somebody young and fresh, or if this means already...
The mother accuses the father of not wanting the child, and insinuates that he desires someone younger
Maybe I will, maybe I will! I'd rather drown than be locked up with
such a freaked up bitch and a freaky daughter! I can't believe we're still
holding a conversation about something so stupid!!
The father expresses frustration and disdain towards the mother and daughter
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