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/
If You Need Me Tonight
Eternal Lyrics
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(If you need me tonight)
If you need me tonight
(I will be there)
If you need me tonight
(If you need me tonight)
If you need me tonight
(I'll be there)
There's a distance in between us
And I don't exactly know
What it means when you say
That you need some time alone
Are you searching for the answers
To the questions of the heart
When you find them will you tell me
Are we together or apart
(In every minute of every hour)
I'm still thinking of you
(I still love you)
(I want to know are you my friend)
Will you be back again
(I'm here for you)
Ooh
If you need me tonight
(If you need me tonight)
If you need me tonight
(I will be there)
If you need me tonight
(If you need me tonight)
If you need me tonight
(I'll be there)
Please don't get the wrong impression
That I'm waiting to be ruled
Because even though I love you
I'd leave than be a fool
But I'm putting that aside
You know it's you that's on my mind
I know I'll treat you right
If you need me tonight
(In every second of my day)
I'm hoping things will fall my way
(I still love you)
('Coz I have waited here in vain)
I don't wanna feel no pain, no pain
(I'm here for you)
Ooh
If you need me tonight
(If you need me tonight)
If you need me tonight
(I will be there)
If you need me tonight
(If you need me tonight)
If you need me tonight
(I'll be there)
If you need me tonight
Need me tonight
Need me tonight
Alright
If you need me
If you want me
Come on now
I feel like I'm hanging
Like I'm a puppet on a string
Ting-a-ling-a-ling-ling
Which way am I turning?
So bu ba da back make me kick my rap
'Coz I'm kicking it, kicking it bad
When I'm rapping on a vocal track
Do you know how I'm feeling
I never really knew
It was my heart you were stealing
So why put up a fight?
If you know very well that you need me tonight
Need me, need me
(If you need me tonight)
If you need me tonight
If you need me tonight
(If you need me tonight)
If you
Need me
Want me
Need me
Want me
Be here
I'll be here for you
I still love you, want you
I don't know how
I don't know how I feel for you
The song "If You Need Me Tonight" by Eternal is about a couple going through a rough patch, where one partner expresses the need for some time alone. The singer in the song is unsure about what this distance entails and is searching for answers. However, the singer puts aside their fears and assures their partner that they will be there if they need them.
The song starts by the singer repeating "if you need me tonight", showing a strong desire to be there for their partner. They acknowledge the distance between them and are uncertain about why their partner needs some time alone. The singer wonders if their partner is searching for answers to questions of the heart and if they find them, will they be together or apart.
Throughout the song, the singer reassures their partner of their loyalty and love, stating that even though they love them, they would rather leave than be a fool. They put aside their fears and focus on their love, promising to treat their partner right if they need them tonight.
Overall, the song is about the complexities of love and relationships, where uncertainty and doubts can arise. However, the singer chooses to focus on their love and support, promising to be there for their partner if needed.
Line by Line Meaning
If you need me tonight
A promise of availability and support for the recipient in case they require it during the night.
(If you need me tonight)
A reinforcement of the commitment made in the preceding sentence.
If you need me tonight
A repeated assurance of being available and able to assist during the recipient's time of need.
(I will be there)
A reaffirmation of the artist's pledge to be there whenever required.
If you need me tonight
An offer of help and support should the recipient face any difficulty or distress during the night.
(If you need me tonight)
A restatement of the singer's willingness to provide assistance in the night.
If you need me tonight
A final commitment to being there for the recipient during the night if the need arises.
(I'll be there)
A repeated promise of being present and available.
There's a distance in between us
An acknowledgement of the emotional gap that exists between the artist and the recipient.
And I don't exactly know
A confession of not having complete information or insight into the situation.
What it means when you say
An expression of confusion about the intended message or significance behind the recipient's statement.
That you need some time alone
An admission of the recipient's need for space or solitude.
Are you searching for the answers
A query about the recipient's quest for solutions or enlightenment.
To the questions of the heart
A reference to the emotional inquiries and doubts that the recipient may be grappling with.
When you find them will you tell me
A request for the recipient to communicate their findings to the singer.
Are we together or apart
A plea for clarification on the status of the relationship between the two parties.
(In every minute of every hour)
A declaration of being preoccupied with thoughts of the recipient constantly.
I'm still thinking of you
A reaffirmation of the singer's attachment and love towards the recipient.
(I still love you)
An avowal of the singer's enduring and passionate feelings for the recipient.
(I want to know are you my friend)
A request to ascertain whether the recipient considers the artist to be a friend or something more.
Will you be back again
A query regarding the likelihood of the recipient returning to the artist's life.
(I'm here for you)
An assurance of being available and supportive for the recipient.
(Ooh)
An interjection expressing sentiment and emotion.
Please don't get the wrong impression
A plea to the recipient not to misinterpret the artist's intentions or motives.
That I'm waiting to be ruled
A clarification that the singer is not seeking authority over the recipient or their relationship.
Because even though I love you
A statement conveying the intensity of the singer's affection towards the recipient.
I'd leave than be a fool
A declaration indicating that the singer would rather depart than be disrespected or hurt.
But I'm putting that aside
A statement of the artist's decision to set aside their own pride and desires for the recipient's sake.
You know it's you that's on my mind
An admission that the recipient occupies a significant place in the artist's thoughts and emotions.
I know I'll treat you right
A vow to treat the recipient with dignity, respect, and love.
(In every second of my day)
A declaration of being continuously and persistently consumed by thoughts of the recipient.
I'm hoping things will fall my way
An expression of optimism and faith that things will work out in the artist's favor.
(I don't wanna feel no pain, no pain)
An aversion to experiencing emotional or physical pain.
(I'm here for you)
An offer of presence and support for the recipient.
(Ooh)
An interjection conveying emotion and sentiment.
I feel like I'm hanging
An expression of being in limbo or uncertainty.
Like I'm a puppet on a string
An analogy conveying being controlled or manipulated by an external force or person.
Ting-a-ling-a-ling-ling
An onomatopoeic sound effect with ambiguous meaning.
Which way am I turning?
A rhetorical question about the direction and outcome of the singer's situation.
So bu ba da back make me kick my rap
A nonsensical phrase that may indicate a desire to distract oneself or change the subject.
'Coz I'm kicking it, kicking it bad
An assertion of being proficient or skilled at something.
When I'm rapping on a vocal track
A reference to the singer's involvement in a musical process or career.
Do you know how I'm feeling
A question asking if the recipient is aware of the singer's emotional state.
I never really knew
An admission that the artist was unaware of their own feelings or emotions.
It was my heart you were stealing
A realization that the recipient had managed to take the artist's heart and affection.
So why put up a fight?
An appeal for the recipient to stop resisting or struggling against the artist's love and affection.
(If you know very well that you need me tonight)
An invitation for the recipient to acknowledge the depth and authenticity of their need for the singer.
Need me, need me
An emphasis on the significance and urgency of the recipient's need for the artist.
If you need me tonight
A final offer of support and care for the recipient during the night.
If you need me tonight
A closing statement reaffirming the singer's presence and availability for the recipient.
If you need me tonight
A repetition of the singer's pledge to assist the recipient during the night if needed.
If you need me tonight
A final promise of being present and helpful for the recipient when they require it.
(Alright)
An interjection expressing agreement or assent.
If you need me
A reaffirmation of the unconditional availability and care the singer is offering the recipient.
If you want me
An expression of willingness to provide whatever support or guidance the recipient needs.
Come on now
A call for action or movement towards resolution or reconciliation.
I still love you, want you
An avowal of the artist's enduring love and desire for the recipient.
I don't know how
An admission of uncertainty or ignorance about the future of the relationship.
I don't know how I feel for you
A confession of confusion or ambiguity about the singer's own emotions towards the recipient.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EASTHER BENNETT, VERNETT BENNETT, KELLY BRYAN, DENNIS CHARLES, LOUISE NURDING, RONNIE WILSON
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