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.
Envision
After Forever Lyrics
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I hear but cannot know how you are feeling
I sense it but can't comprehend
He's standing there
Waiting for the news to hear, what's wrong with her
His feelings go way beyond my own
Just envision, the only way to relate
We try to
We say so but we can only imagine
We want to but can't empathize
She's lying there crying
For the truth was stronger than her pain
Her feelings go way beyond my own
Only sense it
Only imagine their fate
Just envision, the only way to relate for real
Only sense it
Only imagine their fate
Just envision, the only way to relate
Can we sense it?
Can we imagine their fate?
Just envision, there is no way we relate for real
The verses in After Forever's song Envision describe a scenario where someone is trying to understand and empathize with another's emotions, but is limited by their own perspective and experience. The first verse speaks to an inability to truly understand how someone else is feeling, even if they can see and hear it happening. The second verse shows a person waiting to hear news about someone they care about, but the level of concern and emotion they feel goes beyond what the singer is capable of comprehending. The chorus repeats the idea that the only way to relate to someone else's experiences is through imagination and perspective-taking, rather than true empathy.
The song seems to be commenting on the limitations of human connection and the struggle to truly understand one another. It suggests that while we may want to empathize with others, there will always be a barrier preventing us from truly comprehending their emotions. The title "Envision" speaks to the idea that the best we can do is use our imagination to try and envision what someone else might be going through.
Overall, the lyrics are emotionally charged, highlighting the frustration and helplessness that can come with trying to relate to those around us. The song encourages empathy and understanding, but also acknowledges that achieving true emotional connection with others may be difficult or even impossible.
Line by Line Meaning
I see it
I am aware of the situation
I hear but cannot know how you are feeling
Although I listen, I can't completely understand your emotions
I sense it but can't comprehend
I am perceptive but unable to fully grasp it
He's standing there
A man is waiting
Waiting for the news to hear, what's wrong with her
He's waiting to find out what's the matter with her
His feelings go way beyond my own
His emotions exceed my own
Only sense it, only imagine their fate
We can only perceive and contemplate their future
Just envision, the only way to relate
The only way to comprehend is to visualize
We try to
We attempt to understand
We say so but we can only imagine
We acknowledge the issue, but can only envision it in our minds
We want to but can't empathize
We desire to empathize, but are incapable
She's lying there crying
She's on the ground in tears
For the truth was stronger than her pain
The reality was more significant than her distress
Her feelings go way beyond my own
Her emotions exceed my own
Can we sense it?
Are we capable of perceiving it?
Can we imagine their fate?
Are we able to envision their future?
Just envision, there is no way we relate for real
The only way we truly perceive is through visualization
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDRE BORGMAN, BAS MAAS, FLOOR JANSEN, GORDON H.G. GROOTHEDDE, JOOST VAN DEN BROEK, LUUK VAN GERVEN, SANDER GOMMANS
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