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.
Who I Am
After Forever Lyrics
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I do not dare to look
You mesmerize me
Don't even dare to feel
I want to have it just to prove, I can take control
I want to have it just to show them, I won't be fooled
I'll take it, I'll break it or force it just to let them know
I should wait and think it over
I don't want to push, that is not
Who I am, who I am
I'll softly touch this
I'll fire up this flame
I'll hold on gently
It's time to lead the game
I want to have it just to prove, I can take control
I want to have it just to show them, I won't be fooled
I'll take it, I'll break it or force it just to let them know
Who I am, who I am
I should wait and think it over
I don't want to push, that's not
Who I am, who I am
I want to have it, I want to break it
And take it, or force it just to let them know
Who I am, who I am
I should wait and think it over
I don't want to push, oh, no, that's not
Who I am, who I am
The lyrics of After Forever's song "Who I Am" depict a struggle with control and identity. The singer is being hypnotized and mesmerized by someone or something, and they want to prove their strength and independence by taking control of the situation. They want to show others that they can't be fooled and they won't back down. However, the singer also recognizes that rushing into things and pushing too hard is not in line with their true self. While they feel the urge to take action, they also know that they need to take time to reflect and make thoughtful decisions.
The repeated refrain of "Who I am" emphasizes the core theme of identity and self-discovery. The singer is grappling with who they are in relation to the situation and to the world around them. They want to assert themselves and make their mark, but they also need to stay true to their authentic self.
Line by Line Meaning
You hypnotize me
Your actions have a mesmerizing effect on me.
I do not dare to look
I'm afraid of what I might see, so I avoid it.
You mesmerize me
You have a hypnotic effect on me.
Don't even dare to feel
I'm afraid to let myself feel the effects of your mesmerizing effect.
I want to have it just to prove, I can take control
I want to obtain something just to show myself and others that I have control over my life.
I want to have it just to show them, I won't be fooled
I want to obtain something to prove to others that I won't be deceived or taken advantage of.
I'll take it, I'll break it or force it just to let them know
I'm willing to go to extreme measures to prove my worthiness and control to others.
Who I am, who I am
This is about defining and establishing my identity.
I should wait and think it over
I should take time to reflect and consider my actions.
I don't want to push, that is not
I don't want to manipulate or control others against their will.
I'll softly touch this
I'll handle this with gentle care and consideration.
I'll fire up this flame
I'll ignite a spark of passion and enthusiasm in myself and others.
I'll hold on gently
I'll handle this situation with tenderness and compassion.
It's time to lead the game
It's time for me to take charge and guide others towards success.
I want to have it, I want to break it
I want to obtain something and have complete control over it.
And take it, or force it just to let them know
I'm willing to go to extreme measures to prove my worthiness and control to others.
I should wait and think it over
I should take time to reflect and consider my actions.
I don't want to push, oh, no, that's not
I don't want to manipulate or control others against their will.
Who I am, who I am
This is about defining and establishing my identity.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDRE BORGMAN, BAS C H MAAS, FLOOR E M JANSEN, GERVEN P A VAN LUUK, JACOBUS A H JOOST VAN DEN BROEK
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