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.
Reflections
After Forever Lyrics
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I see but now I see more,even feel their side of this tale
I realize their fate,no one's to blame, two sides
My life's a mirror that no one sees
so if I could show them my own vision to this world
My life's a mirror I need them to see,
so they would open up to me and fill up my emptiness
I still really try to feel, a strange experience to enter the other side
I feel there's so much we never said
It's all misunderstood, the emotions that we had
My life's a mirror that no one sees,
so if I could show them my own vision to this world
My life's a mirror I need them to see
Voice in the back of her head
Maybe if you would have the guts to open up
maybe the world would do the same,maybe,maybe
You can still be a part of this world,still be the queen of the ball
not of your own empty paradise where no one sees the beauty inside
Face the world outside my safe shell
I must face reality for once
I've never felt the passion of a warm life
Games, TV, I know they're not real, they're just a substitute
This could mean
the breaking point in these three lives
The moment of insight that could change their misfortune
Let this help be enough to make it
Let this be stronger than pain,the ancient wall between love and the comprehension
that will lead to the inner forgiveness
A reflection outside the circle of your life is all you should seek
In the song Reflections by After Forever, the lyrics explore a personal struggle with the past and pain that keeps coming back, but with an additional perspective. The singer realizes that two sides are involved in their situation and that no one can be solely blamed for what happened. Through introspection, the singer sees their life as a mirror that no one else sees and wishes they could show their own version of the world to others. They need others to see their side of the story, to become less isolated, and fill up their emptiness.
The singer feels a strong need to connect with others and understand their emotions better, expressing regret that so much was left unsaid and that the emotions they had were misunderstood. A voice in their head encourages them to open up to the world, to face reality outside their safe shell, and to stop living in an empty paradise where no one can see the beauty inside. The song ends on a hopeful note that this could be the breaking point, the moment of insight that could change their lives, and that inner forgiveness and seeking reflections outside the circle of their life is all that they need.
Overall, the song speaks to the universal desire to be seen, understood, and to belong. It also explores themes of regret, isolation, empathy, and forgiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in a spiral of thoughts,the past,the pain, it all comes back
I am caught in a cycle of negative thoughts where memories of my past pain keep resurfacing.
I see but now I see more,even feel their side of this tale
I now have a different perspective and can empathize with the other person's point of view.
I realize their fate,no one's to blame, two sides
I understand that both sides had a role to play in the situation and that no one is completely at fault.
My life's a mirror that no one sees
I feel like no one truly understands me and my experiences.
so if I could show them my own vision to this world
If only I can make people see things from my perspective and understand me better.
My life's a mirror I need them to see,
I want people to recognize and appreciate my individuality and uniqueness.
I still really try to feel, a strange experience to enter the other side
It's difficult for me to comprehend how the other person is feeling, but I attempting to understand them better.
I feel there's so much we never said
I have come to realize that there are so many unspoken words between us.
It's all misunderstood, the emotions that we had
The emotions we shared were not correctly understood or communicated, leading to misunderstandings.
Voice in the back of her head
The character is experiencing an internal monologue.
Maybe if you would have the guts to open up
Perhaps if you were to be more vulnerable and expressive, others would respond in kind.
maybe the world would do the same,maybe,maybe
It's possible that if people started opening up more, others would follow suit.
You can still be a part of this world,still be the queen of the ball
You can remain part of society and be successful without sacrificing your true self.
not of your own empty paradise where no one sees the beauty inside
It's not fulfilling to be in a world where no one truly understands or appreciates your inner self.
Face the world outside my safe shell
It's time to come out of my comfort zone and face the world and its challenges.
I must face reality for once
It's important to face the harsh truths of reality instead of avoiding them.
I've never felt the passion of a warm life
I've never truly experienced the warmth and joy of living.
Games, TV, I know they're not real, they're just a substitute
I recognize that these forms of entertainment cannot replace or replicate real human interaction and experiences.
This could mean the breaking point in these three lives
This moment could be the turning point in the lives of the characters involved.
The moment of insight that could change their misfortune
This could be the moment of realization that leads to a positive change in their lives.
Let this help be enough to make it
May the support they receive be enough to help them through this tough time.
Let this be stronger than pain,the ancient wall between love and the comprehension
May the love that binds the characters be stronger than the pain and misunderstandings that separate them.
that will lead to the inner forgiveness
May this experience lead to forgiving oneself and others for their mistakes.
A reflection outside the circle of your life is all you should seek
One should strive for perspective beyond their own and seek to understand the experiences of others.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: SANDERS
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