Front-woman Liesbeth Cordia, whose beautiful vocals and catchy melodies lead Annatar, is accompanied by the solid guitar work of Bart Limburg and Johan van Heusden. The atmospheric sounds of keyboardist Wietse Braam make the music colorfull, and the inspirational rhythm section of drummer Daniel Zonneveld and Jeroen Gahrmann on the bass guitar completes it.
In recent years, the West-Dutch band shared the stage with several well-known bands, such as After Forever, Autumn, Epica, Imperia, Oceans of Sadness, ReVamp, Stream of Passion and Trail of Tears.
In Spring of 2011, Annatar disbanded and some members decided to start over as Eve's Fall, a pop-influenced metal band. Liesbeth Cordia is still the lead singer and their first full-length album will be released in the summer of 2012.
My World
Annatar Lyrics
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swallows the lies…
‘till truth dies, and rain pours down
Am I just a figure in
a chess game…
What will remain? Where will I go?
Welcome to my mind…
Doubts inside are rising, am I
a fallen one?
What is the answer to it all?
Far away, at the other side,
will my spirit prevail?
Will it lose, will it win or will it fail?
I introduce you to my world…
My thoughts invite you in…
Once you've found your promised land, don't forget what you left.
The world is crying out in these evil times…
Waiting for a new day to come…
No one asked if I wanted, or
if I liked it….
laughtering surrounds me…
God knows how hard I tried to change faith
but it is all misunderstood,
I never took the right lane.
I introduce you to my world…
Welcome to my mind…
No one is by my side, no one remains…
Evil eyes are tearing down my world…
But something is waiting, is it my promised destiny?
Or am I fooled by just another?
Who really cares?
Throw down the walls, tear down this world
full of lies…
Wake up from this circus, look around and see…
I will remain like the early breeze
in the morning.
My fairytale will start, I will prevail.
I introduce you to my world…
My thoughts invite you in…
Once you've found your promised land, don't forget what you left.
The world is crying out in these evil times…
Waiting for a new day to come…
The lyrics of Annatar's song "My World" are an introspective exploration of self-doubt, the search for meaning, and the struggle to remain true to oneself despite the pressures of society. The opening lines speak of a "guardian of the final door" who "swallows the lies," suggesting that truth is hard to come by and that one must navigate a labyrinth of falsehoods in order to find it. This is reinforced later in the song with lines such as "far away, at the other side, will my spirit prevail?/Will it lose, will it win, or will it fail?" These thoughts on the uncertain nature of life and one's place in the world are further fueled by lines like "doubts inside are rising, am I a fallen one?/What is the answer to it all?"
In the chorus, the singer introduces the listener to their world and their mind, inviting them in to explore their thoughts. The song speaks of feeling alone and misunderstood, with lines like "no one is by my side, no one remains" and "god knows how hard I tried to change faith but it is all misunderstood, I never took the right lane." Despite the struggle and pain, there is still hope for something better, as suggested by lines such as "something is waiting, is it my promised destiny?/Or am I fooled by just another?/Who really cares?"
Overall, the song speaks to the universal experience of grappling with one's place in the world and the search for meaning in a complex and often confusing reality.
Line by Line Meaning
The guardian of the final door
swallows the lies…
‘till truth dies, and rain pours down
The final judge is blinded by deceit until the truth is silenced and despair prevails.
Am I just a figure in
a chess game…
What will remain? Where will I go?
Is my life simply a game of strategy with an unknown outcome, leaving me wondering what legacy I will leave behind and where my soul will be.
I introduce you to my world…
Welcome to my mind…
I invite you to step into my innermost thoughts and emotions.
Doubts inside are rising, am I
a fallen one?
What is the answer to it all?
I question my own worthiness and seek answers to life's biggest mysteries.
Far away, at the other side,
will my spirit prevail?
Will it lose, will it win or will it fail?
Will my soul triumph over adversity or succumb to defeat, and what determines the outcome?
My thoughts invite you in…
I invite you to explore the inner workings of my mind and share in my experiences.
Once you've found your promised land, don't forget what you left.
The world is crying out in these evil times…
Waiting for a new day to come…
Remember the sacrifices you made to achieve your dreams, and recognize the suffering and pain of those around you during difficult times.
No one asked if I wanted, or
if I liked it….
laughtering surrounds me…
I feel powerless and ignored as chaos and violence swirl around me.
God knows how hard I tried to change faith
but it is all misunderstood,
I never took the right lane.
Despite my best efforts, I struggle to reconcile my beliefs and often feel lost and alone.
No one is by my side, no one remains…
Evil eyes are tearing down my world…
But something is waiting, is it my promised destiny?
Or am I fooled by just another?
Who really cares?
In my darkest moments, I feel abandoned and vulnerable to attack, but also hold onto the hope that something better awaits me, though I doubt whether this is real or just another cruel deception.
Throw down the walls, tear down this world
full of lies…
Wake up from this circus, look around and see…
Break down the barriers and false beliefs that keep us trapped in a cycle of corruption and deceit. Open our eyes to the realities of the world around us.
I will remain like the early breeze
in the morning.
My fairytale will start, I will prevail.
I will persist like the fresh air at dawn, and emerge victorious from the trials and tribulations of life with new strength to chase my dreams.
The world is crying out in these evil times…
Waiting for a new day to come…
The world is full of pain and turmoil, but there is always hope for a brighter future.
Contributed by Caroline A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Danny nieuwenhuizen
Helaas zijn Mischa en Madicken beiden alweer geruimte tijd uit Annatar. Heb Annatar 2x live gezien, 1 keer in Het Kasteel in Alphen aan den Rijn in deze line-up, en op de Midwinter Fair 207, met Liesbeth op zang.
Wietse Braam
Ja was erg tof om te doen. Het was wel achterlijk warm lol. Op het podium helemaal lang leve de ventilatoren! ;p
mytholictim
Yep. De W in wbbraam staat voor Wietse ;-) Ziet er gaaf uit heren en dame!! Grtz. Tim Wings Of Fury
RogueAndroid
No, Madicken isn`t the singer of Epica, though she strikes a resemblance ofcourse :)
Su zy
hier was ik bij!!!!
Mallith
deze groep is goed wnr spelen jullie in belgie? of ligt appeldoorn in belgie mijn aardrijkskunde trekt op nix
almafiina
@Legume666 Her voice doesn't isn't like Simone's at all.
RogueAndroid
Yeah... well, not entirely, but Madicken comes close by. I do think Madicken is hotter than Simone, but thats a matter of taste ^^
Lianne
annatarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr :p
verdeverderosa
@Nukersau01 No problem, I just say