1) An all-female R&B group fro… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists named Eternal:
1) An all-female R&B group from London, England
2) A doom metal band from Dorset, England
3) A shoegaze band from Reading, England
4) A gothic metal band from Australia, see The Eternal
5) A gothic death metal band from Colombia
6) A hardcore/death metal band with only one known release
7) A death metal band from France
8) A black metal band from Uruguay
9) A thrash metal band from Costa Rica
10) A progressive house/techno artist from Australia (real name Mark James)
11) A pop / R&B solo male artist from New York, NY, United States
12) A solo dungeon synth/dark ambient project from Athens, GR
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1) Eternal was a London based 1990s R&B girl group that found fame in 1993 and went on to become one of the UK's most successful girl groups of all time, achieving both domestic and global success.
The group was made up of church-going sisters Easther and Vernie Bennett and school friends Kéllé Bryan and Louise Nurding (also known as Louise and Louise Redknapp), who both went to the famous Italia Conti Academy stage school.
They were the first girl group to have a million selling album in UK Chart History with 1994's "Always & Forever", and were named Best Group at 1993's Smash Hits Poll Winners Party. Following the success of this album, Louise left to pursue a solo career, and the group continued as a 3-piece.
The group's second album, "Power Of A Woman", was released in 1996 and spawned 4 Top Ten Hits. The same year they were asked to sing the theme for Disney's "The Hunchback of Notre Dame", "Someday". The song was used as the official theme for the film in all countries except the US where All 4 One took the honours.
Their 3rd album, "Before The Rain" was released in 1997 and spawned their first and only number one single "I Wanna Be The Only One" with BeBe Winans for which they also earned a MOBO award. The album also spawned the Top 5 hit "Angel Of Mine" which was recorded by Monica for the American market.
Kelle Bryan quit the group for a short lived solo career in 1998 leaving just the Bennett sisters operating under the Eternal moniker. They released one further single as a duo, 1999's "Whatcha Gonna Do" which achieved only minor success and a critically-aclaimed but ultimately unsuccessful self-titled 4th album. They were dropped by EMI in 2000.
Eternal never managed to crack the US market, despite a Top 20 hit "Stay", however they have reached global sales in excess of 9 million units.
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2) Eternal was a '70s inspired doom metal project of Dorset, UK's Jus Oborn which followed his stints in Lord of Putrefaction and Thy Grief Eternal in the early nineties. The group recorded one four track demo in the summer of '93 before Oborn recruited Tim Bagshaw and Mark Greening and formed the now legendary Electric Wizard.
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3) Eternal is a short-lived band on Sarah Records 1989 in Reading, England. They released one single "Breathe" in 1990. Even though only 2000 copies of the single were pressed and the band only ever played one gig, they were credited to being heavily influencial to shoegaze bands to follow. One last Eternal song, "Remember", was recorded by Christian Savill and other members of Slowdive during the Souvlaki recordings in 1992. Sadly, it never saw release. ]Slowdive also went on to cover the song "Sleep" with Rachel Goswell on vocals, but it was never officially released. In 2013, Graveface Records released a four track EP including the three Eternal songs mentioned above:
http://graveface.bandcamp.com/album/eternal-breathe
Line-up:
Christian Savill (Slowdive) - guitar/vocals
Stuart Wilkinson - bass guitar
Michael Warner - drums
Other members involved with recording and their only gig were:
Sean Hewson - guitar
Alan Bryden - cello
Darren Seymour - guitar/vocals
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4) Mid-2003 saw the formation of Melbourne Gothic metal band, The Eternal. Mark Kelson, Chris Burton, both former members of renowned doom metal band, Cryptal Darkness, along with Chris Stevenson on keyboards started working together on The Eternal in 2003.
Paul Tipping (bass) and Ryan Buesnel (drums) rounded out the lineup. A promotional EP was completed in mid-2003 and was released to media and record labels. The response from the media was strong and the band eventually signed with Finland's Firebox Records.
Prior to the recording sessions of their first album, The Sombre Light of Isolation. Paul Tipping left the band and was replaced by James Hunt. The Sombre Light Of Isolation also features a guest appearance by Darren White of Anathema and The Blood Divine fame. Guitarist and long-time collaborator with Kelson, Chris Burton left the band shortly after the album's release in 2004. He was temporarily replaced by former Ne Plus Ultra guitarist Mat Castles before the group's tour of Europe and Hong Kong. Upon the band's return to Australia, drummer Ryan Buesnel left the band. Also in 2004, The Sombre Light of Isolation was voted as one of the Top 5 Australian heavy metal albums by listeners of Triple J's Full Metal Racket. Kelson was also temporarily bassist for fellow Melbourne band, Black Majesty.
In early 2005 it was announced that drummer Marty O'Shea and former Mortification guitarist Lincoln Bowen has joined the band. The five piece finished recording their second album, Sleep Of Reason, in May 2005 and was released once again by Firebox Records in late 2005. O'Shea left the band at the end of 2005 and was replaced by renowned Australian session drummer, Pete Marin, also of progressive rock band, Template.
2006 proved to be a good year for the relatively new band. In March 2006 The Eternal supported acclaimed Finnish rock group H.I.M. on the Australian leg of their Dark Light tour. A month later they once again toured the nation with legendary Swedish progressive metal band, Opeth.
On September 13 2006 it was announced that bassist James Hunt would leave The Eternal to pursue his career as an Agricultural Scientist.
After many months of relatively no news the band confirmed in January 2007 that guitarist Lincoln Bowen would be taking leave from the group as he awaits the birth of his second child. He was replaced by Terry Vainoras (InSomnius Dei/Earth(Aus)/Order Of Chaos). Drummer Marty O'Shea would rejoin the band following a one year absence.
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5) Eternal is the name of a Gothic Metal Band from Colombia. Eternal was born in the beginning of 1995 like a Death Metal Band with Iván Darío Ríos(Guitar) and Jorge Andres Muñoz at the drums. For a long time Eternal was (a kind of) Demo/performed Band, used to play in small rock festivals in Colombia.
In October 2000 Eternal went into "ElPez" studio and recorded their first (CD) Album called "Gothic Dreams".
November 5th of 2001 Eternal was invited to share the stage with the well-know-band THERION.
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6) There is no info about this band whatsoever. They released a song on the "Through the Haze" compilation 7", released on Yuletide records in 1994.
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7) Eternal is a group formed in 2001. Two releases: "Satanic Templars of the Dark Age" (2005) and "The Berserks' Legions Defiance" (2009).
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8) A black metal band from Uruguay
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9) Eternal is a Thrash Metal band formed in 2004 in San José, Costa Rica.
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10) A progressive house/techno artist from Australia (real name Mark James).
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11) Antony Antwan Ware or Eternal is a singer, dancer, model, and actor. Strongly compared to singers such as Trey Songz and Usher, he has released his debut album (Entitled “UNBOUND”) independently on July 23rd, 2013. Antony A. Ware (Known as Eternal) was born on August 25th in Waukegan, IL. Antony is one of six brothers and sisters, with only one of the siblings shared biologically by both his mother and father. Antony, although a shy child began singing, dancing, and acting in school plays and recitals from the time he first entered pre-school. Despite his shyness, he took part in these types of events throughout school, but was never really encouraged to pursue entertainment as a career. Antony's parents divorced when he was three years old, so he was highly encouraged to pursue a "stable" career. After initially putting entertainment on the back-burner, Antony was noticed by a talent/modeling scout within a local mall after the family moved to Atlanta, Georgia. During this time of working with the local agency, Antony did local modeling and entered many talent contests. While attending his sophomore year of college, he was signed to CMG Entertainment Group (a subsidy of ItsTimeChild Records) as a solo artist where he adopted the name Prince Antony. Antony also still continued to perform at college talent contests, winning most of them for either dancing or singing. While with CMG, Prince Antony recorded his first single "Ya'll Ain't Ready".
Due to alleged negligent management, Prince Antony decided to part ways with CMP Entertainment Group. He then successfully auditioned to join a male trio singing group called Adonis. The group was independently managed by Black Rock Star Entertainment. After only recording a few songs with the group (including the groups debut single "Temperature") friction began to erupt. This in addition to the manager being arrested for alleged drug possession charges caused the group to disband. This left Prince Antony once again unrepresented and back to square one with an entertainment career.
With so many set backs, Prince Antony had almost given up on seeking a career within entertainment. He continued to compete and perform in local Atlanta talent showcases. He also signed a modeling contract with Ultimate Model Management within the city of Atlanta. After performing with a dance company he joined called the Empire Dance Company, Prince Antony was introduced to Frank Taylor of Taylord Entertertainment. Mr Taylor then introduced Prince Antony to a local producer by the name of DC Da Composer of DREEM Entertainment. This relationship renewed Prince Antony's desire to attain a career within singing. He adopted a new name called Eternal and began work on a new solo EP called "Static". Collaborative efforts for this EP not only consisted of DREEM Entertainment, but also representation from an artist called J'Rell of Maybach Music. The first single completed for the EP (also called Static) was written by J'Rell and produced by DREEM Entertainment. The single began to circulate around Atlanta, Georgia. Eternal then shot a video for the single in order to further promote himself in the hopes of gaining attention to achieve a major music label signing. Although the relationship between Eternal and DREEM Entertainment soon dissolved, Eternal has independently released his debut solo album entitled “UNBOUND” on July 23rd, 2013.
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12) Eternal Solo dungeon synth/dark ambient project from Athens, GR. Est. 2021 https://eternal666.bandcamp.com/
How Many Tears
Eternal Lyrics
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And all of the sadness you're keeping inside
Oh baby can't you see
If anyone knows, if anyone knows it's me
So many years I tried to pretend
That I would live on in silence my friend
Then something changed in me
Don't run away
From my love it could save you
If only you'll stay
How many tears will you cry in the dark
'Till you let me close to your heart
Doesn't the loneliness tear you apart
Let me get close to your heart
"What can I do?" I hear you say
Feels like I'm frozen or driftin' away
Can my love unlock the door?
And you won't be lonely, you won't be lonely no more
Hold me, hold me tight and don't let go
There's just one thing that you got to know
And that is love it holds the key, baby
So why don't take it, why don't you take it from me
Don't run away
From my love it could save you
If only you'll stay
How many tears will you cry in the dark
'Till you let me close to your heart
Doesn't the loneliness tear you apart
Let me get close to your heart
How many tears will you cry in the dark
'Till you let me close to your heart
Doesn't the loneliness tear you apart
Let me get close to your heart
Oh you just can't keep me away
Not another day, baby
You gotta open up and let me in
Don't try to run away 'coz I got so much to say
I could love you if you'd let me get close to your heart
[Repeat until fade]
How many tears will you cry in the dark
'Till you let me close to your heart
Doesn't the loneliness tear you apart
Let me get close to your heart
The song "How Many Tears" by Eternal is a poignant ballad that speaks about the pain of loneliness and the power of love to heal. The lyrics reflect the singer's empathy towards someone who is suffering from a broken heart and the desire to offer comfort and support. The opening lines, "I see myself when I look in your eyes, and all of the sadness you're keeping inside" suggest that the singer can identify with the pain of the person she is addressing. The singer is telling the person that she knows how they feel and that they are not alone.
The lines, "So many years, I tried to pretend that I would live on in silence my friend, Then something changed in me, Funny how love, it's funny how love sets you free" suggest that the singer has gone through a similar experience of pain and loneliness. However, the power of love has liberated her from her emotional prison. She encourages the person to trust in love and not to be afraid of letting go of their pain. The lines, "Can my love unlock the door? And you won't be lonely, you won't be lonely no more" reflect the singer's belief that her love can help the person find emotional healing and solace.
In essence, the song is a plea for the person to let go of their fear and to open themselves up to love. The refrain, "How many tears will you cry in the dark, 'Till you let me close to your heart, Doesn't the loneliness tear you apart, Let me get close to your heart" repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the urgency and depth of the singer's desire to help the person find emotional fulfillment. Through the song, Eternal conveys a message of compassion, empathy, and the transformative power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
I see myself when I look in your eyes
When I look at you, I can see myself and relate to the sadness that you are trying to keep inside.
And all of the sadness you're keeping inside
I understand that you are hiding your sadness deep inside, trying to keep it from the world.
Oh baby can't you see
I want you to open up to me and let me help you with your pain.
If anyone knows, if anyone knows it's me
I am the one person who can truly understand your suffering and help you through it.
So many years I tried to pretend
For a long time, I tried to hide my own pain and ignore it, but I can't anymore.
That I would live on in silence my friend
I thought I could just keep my sadness to myself, but I realize now that it's better to share it with others.
Then something changed in me
I had some kind of transformation, where I realized that love had the power to set me free from my pain.
Funny how love, it's funny how love sets you free
Love has a way of freeing you from your pain and making you feel alive again.
Don't run away
Please don't try to escape from me or my love, as it has the power to help you in your struggles.
From my love it could save you
If you let me love you, it could help you overcome your sadness and pain.
If only you'll stay
All you have to do is stay with me and let me care for you and help you through your tough times.
How many tears will you cry in the dark
How much more pain do you have to endure before you allow me to come into your life and help you?
'Till you let me close to your heart
Until you let me in and allow me to become close to you, you will continue to suffer alone.
Doesn't the loneliness tear you apart
Being alone and isolated can be extremely painful and can cause even more sadness.
Let me get close to your heart
Allow me to come into your life and heart, and I will do my best to help you through your struggles.
"What can I do?" I hear you say
I can hear you asking me what you can do to overcome your struggles and pain.
Feels like I'm frozen or driftin' away
You feel like you're stuck and can't move on from your pain and sadness.
Can my love unlock the door?
I wonder if my love can help open the door for you to move on and feel better.
And you won't be lonely, you won't be lonely no more
If you allow me to be close to you, you will no longer feel lonely and isolated.
Hold me, hold me tight and don't let go
I want you to hold onto me and let me be there for you, no matter what.
There's just one thing that you got to know
There's one important thing that you need to understand.
And that is love it holds the key, baby
Love has the power to help you overcome your pain and struggles.
So why don't take it, why don't you take it from me
Why don't you take my love and let me help you overcome your pain?
Oh you just can't keep me away
I won't let you push me away, as I am determined to help you through your struggles.
Not another day, baby
I can't stand to see you suffer for even one more day.
You gotta open up and let me in
In order for me to really help you, you need to let me into your life and heart.
Don't try to run away 'coz I got so much to say
Don't avoid me or your struggles, as I have so much to tell you and so much love to give.
I could love you if you'd let me get close to your heart
If you allow me to come into your life and heart, I have so much love to give and can help you overcome your struggles.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL PETERSON, OLIVER J. LEIBER
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