History
The band was formed in 2014 in Mannheim by Jennifer Haben (ex-Saphir) who after finishing the production of the first album engaged Nils Lesser (lead guitar), Christopher Hummels (rhythm guitar/backing vocals), Michael Hauser (keyboards), Erwin Schmidt (bass) and Tobias Derer (drums) as live musicians. They made their first appereances at the Wacken Open Air 2014 and on tour supporting Saxon and Hell.
On 13 February 2015 they released their first album, Songs of Love and Death, which became popular both in Austria and Germany, reaching the 12th place in German music charts and the 21st place in the Austrian charts.
From 13 May 2015, the band embarked on their first tour through Germany, followed by an appearance at the Wave-Gotik-Treffen on May 23, 2015.
It was announced via their facebook page on the 21st of December 2015 that their second album titled Lost in Forever would be released on the 12th of February 2016, feturing 13 new tracks, and the deluxe edition will feature 9 live songs (including an unreleased cover), an interview and interactive menu.
On July 15th, 2016 the band announced that Jennifer Haben and the rest of the band were parting ways. The band would continue with Jennifer Haben and new members which were announced in November 2016: Kai Tschierschky (drums), Tobi Lodes (rhythm guitar), Chris Hermsdörfer (lead guitar), Stefan Herkenhoff (bass) and Jonas Roßner (keyboards).
On January 13, 2017, the band's second album Lost In Forever was released as a Tour Edition with additional song material. Beyond the Black started touring internationally then with shows in the UK, Czech Republic, Poland, Russia and Japan. In 2017 the band also toured as a support act for Aerosmith and Scorpions.
In spring 2018, keyboardist Jonas Roßner left the band for private reasons. On August 31, 2018, their third album Heart of the Hurricane was released, followed by an extensive European tour as support for the Dutch symphonic metal band Within Temptation till the end of the year. In 2019, the band released a Black Edition of their album Heart of the Hurricane, which featured also three new songs, and went on a European headline tour, which has mainly sold out.
On June 19, 2020, Beyond the Black released their fourth album Hørizøns, reaching the bands highest chart positions to date. In the course of the release, the band announced a European co-headline tour together with the Swedish/Danish metal band Amaranthe.
Band members
Current members
Jennifer Haben - lead vocals, piano, acoustic guitar (2014-present)
Chris Hermsdörfer - lead guitar, backing vocals (2016-present)
Tobias Lodes - rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2016-present)
Kai Tschierschky - drums (2016-present)
Former members
Nils Lesser - lead guitar (2014-2016)
Christopher Hummels - rhytm guitar, backing vocals (2014-2016)
Tobias Derer - drums (2014-2016)
Erwin Schmidt - bass (2014-2016)
Michael Hauser - keyboards (2014-2016)
Jonas Roßner - keyboards, backing vocals (2016-2018)
Stefan Herkenhoff - bass, backing vocals (2016-2021)
Discography
Studio albums
Songs of Love and Death (2015)
Lost in Forever (2016)
Heart of the Hurricane (2018)
Hørizøns (2020)
Beyond the Black (2023)
Singles & EP's
In the Shadows (2015)
Lost in Forever (2016)
Night Will Fade (2017)
Forget My Name (2017 Version) (2017)
Heart of the Hurricane (2018)
Million Lightyears (2018)
Misery (2020)
Golden Pariahs (2020)
Wounded Healer (2020)
Human (2020)
W: O: A Acoustic Clash - The Lockdown Session (2020)
Wasted Years (2021)
Reincarnation (2022)
Is There Anybody Out There? (2022)
Winter Is Coming (2022)
Dancing in the Dark (2022)
Call My Name (2023)
Official website: https://beyond-the-black.com/
English Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyond_the_Black
Against The World
Beyond The Black Lyrics
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You wander in darkness
Can’t shelter your light
But if you find me, we’ll burn in the skies
Take my hand and dry your eyes
You and me against the world
They can’t stop us now
We’ll make it somehow
Come with me, we’re free like the wind
Breaking all the chains
It’s you and me, you and me against the World
Too long we’ve been hiding
We shrouded in grey
And too many sunsets just faded away
No, they won’t find us, together we’ll fly
Under cover of the night
You and me against the world...
Against the world
You and me against the world...
The song "Against the World" by Beyond the Black is a romantic and empowering anthem about two people who feel alone and lost in the world until they find each other. The opening lines compare the singer to a "flickering candle" in the darkness, someone who feels exposed and vulnerable. However, they are also searching for a kindred spirit who will share in their quest for something greater. The chorus repeats the phrase "You and me against the world," emphasizing the idea of a partnership that is stronger than anything that might stand in their way.
As the song progresses, the lines reference the obstacles that the couple has faced in the past, including a sense of isolation and an inability to break free from societal constraints. The promise of the chorus is that they will overcome these difficulties together and achieve something greater than either could on their own. The lyrics are full of visual imagery, painting a picture of a couple who are defying the odds and forging their own path in life.
Line by Line Meaning
A flickering candle, forlorn in the night
You feel alone and have lost your sense of direction
You wander in darkness
You are lost and uncertain
Can’t shelter your light
You can't hide who you truly are
But if you find me, we’ll burn in the skies
Together we can soar high and reach new heights
Take my hand and dry your eyes
I am here to comfort and guide you
You and me against the world
Together we can face any challenge
They can’t stop us now
We won't let anyone or anything hold us back
We’ll make it somehow
We will find a way to succeed
Come with me, we’re free like the wind
We have the freedom to go wherever we choose
Breaking all the chains
We are breaking free from any restrictions
It’s you and me, you and me against the World
We are in this together
Too long we’ve been hiding
We have been keeping ourselves hidden
We shrouded in grey
We have been living a dull and lifeless existence
And too many sunsets just faded away
We have let opportunities slip away without taking action
No, they won’t find us, together we’ll fly
We are going to leave our former lives behind and start anew
Under cover of the night
We will make our escape when no one is watching
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREAS BRAUN, JOHANNES BRAUN, STEFFEN HAILE, HARTMUT KRECH, JIM MUELLER, MARK NISSEN, ANDREAS SCHNITZER
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