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.
Two Sides
After Forever Lyrics
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My fight is just one of their struggles
And have I seen it all Oh no,now their hate's reaching the top
And guess who's to blame,and guess who's responsible
If pain is our line,
The one that connects us in life,should we hold on
Life should be more than this,should be warmer than this
Cause there's more grief and pain,oh yes
There is more than what I caused,
And their eyes reflect things they'll never say out loud
If pain is our line,
The one that connects us in life,should we hold on
Our dreams,ambitions and passion
Our plans for the future,our combined goals
A life with status,respect and adoration
Our wishes and hope destroyed at once
Without those things to connect us,
A life together is even worse than alone
We all need two sides of the story
Two sides,one can become a reflection
Of the truth,a lie
You'll be judging soon
Two sides,they both have their emotions,opinions and thoughts
On who's to blame on reality,can you tell
Can you tell
If pain is our line
The one that connects us in lief,should we hold on (x2)
The lyrics to After Forever's song "Two Sides" convey a sense of hopelessness and despair. The singer seems overwhelmed by the suffering and pain around them, feeling responsible for it even as they are just one small part of a larger struggle. This is exemplified in the lines "My fight is just one of their struggles, and have I seen it all Oh no, now their hate's reaching the top, and guess who's to blame, and guess who's responsible." The singer grapples with the idea that they may be the cause of the pain around them, but also acknowledges that there is more to people's suffering than what they have caused. They can see the shame and grief in the eyes of others, even if it goes unspoken.
The refrain of the song, "If pain is our line, the one that connects us in life, should we hold on," suggests a certain shared experience of suffering that links all people together. The singer seems to be questioning whether it makes sense to hold on to this shared experience, whether it is possible to find meaning or hope in it. This sense of questioning and uncertainty is underscored by the final lines of the song, which ask the listener to consider whether they can discern truth from lies, whether they can tell which side of the story to believe.
Overall, "Two Sides" is a powerful song that explores complex themes of human suffering and connection. It calls attention to the ways in which we are all bound together by our shared experiences of pain and struggle, while also acknowledging the possibility that these experiences may ultimately lead to despair and hopelessness.
Line by Line Meaning
Somehow everything's getting worse
The situation is deteriorating and becoming increasingly difficult.
My fight is just one of their struggles
My problems are insignificant compared to the struggles of others.
And have I seen it all Oh no,now their hate's reaching the top
The situation is escalating and becoming more hostile.
And guess who's to blame,and guess who's responsible
There is a desire to assign blame and responsibility for the situation.
If pain is our line,
The one that connects us in life,should we hold on
In the face of pain and struggle, should we persevere and hold on to our connection with others?
I only feel their shame when I'm near
When I am in the presence of others, I can sense their feelings of shame or guilt.
Life should be more than this,should be warmer than this
Life should be fulfilling and enjoyable, rather than cold and empty.
Cause there's more grief and pain,oh yes
There is more than what I caused,
And their eyes reflect things they'll never say out loud
The situation is even more painful and difficult than what I have contributed to, and others are carrying hidden burdens.
Our dreams,ambitions and passion
Our plans for the future,our combined goals
A life with status,respect and adoration
Our wishes and hope destroyed at once
Our collective aspirations and hopes for the future have been destroyed or shattered.
Without those things to connect us,
A life together is even worse than alone
Without shared goals and aspirations, relationships can be even more unbearable than being alone.
We all need two sides of the story
To truly understand a situation, we must consider multiple perspectives and viewpoints.
Two sides,one can become a reflection
Of the truth,a lie
You'll be judging soon
Different perspectives can result in varying interpretations of the truth, and making judgments can be difficult.
Two sides,they both have their emotions,opinions and thoughts
On who's to blame on reality,can you tell
Each perspective is shaped by the emotions, opinions, and thoughts of the individuals involved, making it difficult to determine who is truly to blame.
If pain is our line
The one that connects us in lief,should we hold on (x2)
In the face of pain and struggle, should we persevere and hold on to our connection with others?
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