After recording private albums, the band signed to Wind-up Records and released their first full-length album, Fallen, in 2003, which sold more than 15 million copies worldwide and helped the band win two Grammy Awards. A year later, they released their first live album, Anywhere But Home, which sold more than one million copies worldwide. In 2006, they then released their second studio album, The Open Door, which sold more than five million copies. They released their third and latest studio album, Evanescence in 2011.
The band currently consists of Amy Lee (lead vocals, piano, keyboards), Terry Balsamo (guitars), and Tim McCord (bass). Former members include David Hodges (piano, keyboards, backing vocals; left in 2002), Ben Moody (guitars; left in 2003), William Boyd (bass; left in 2006), John LeCompt (guitars, backing vocals; fired in 2007), and Rocky Gray (drums; left in 2007). Session members include Troy McLawhorn (guitars) and Will Hunt (drums), both are from Dark New Day, they were "borrowed" to replace LeCompt and Gray during 2007 tours.
Amy Lee and Ben Moody met in 1994 at a youth camp in Little Rock, where Moody heard Lee playing I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That) by Meat Loaf on the piano. Their first songs were Solitude and Give Unto Me, written by Lee, and Understanding and My Immortal, written by Moody.
Two of Lee and Moody's songs found playtime on local radio stations, raising local awareness of the group and demand for a show. The band eventually appeared live, and became one of the most popular acts in the area. After experimenting with band names, such as Childish Intentions and Stricken, they decided on Evanescence, which means "disappearance" or "fading away" (from the word evanesce, which means "to disappear"). Lee has stated she loves the name because "it is mysterious and dark, and places a picture in the listeners' mind.".
Their first full-length demo CD, Origin (released in 2000), is relatively unknown. The band also released two EPs. First, the self-titled Evanescence EP (1998) of which about 100 copies were made, and second the Sound Asleep EP, also known as the Whisper EP (1999), limited to 50 copies. Origin and the EPs contain demo versions of some of the songs on their debut album, Fallen. For example, the recording of My Immortal found on Fallen can also be found on Origin, minus a handful of additional string accompaniments. Only 2,500 copies of this record were produced; in response, Lee and Moody encouraged fans to download the band's older songs from the Internet.
In several interviews Amy has said that 'Origin' was not an album, it was merely meant to be a demo. While appearing to be an official CD, it was never meant to be officially released. According to Amy Lee "Origin is not an album. Should I say that clearer? 'Origin' is not an album. We recorded its demos, we recorded it a long time ago, in Ben's apartment or in my parent's attic with an 8-track recorder that cost $300. It sounds like crap. Don't feel bad that you don't have it, just download it. It looks kind of like an album because we had an artist make us this cool album cover because we were shopping it to record labels. We put everything we had on there, and some songs that are on there are on 'Fallen', just done right". The video of this interview can be seen here.
The band sent 'Origin' to several record labels, and eventually Wind-Up Records signed them. The band then recorded a large collection of demos throughout 2001 and 2002. Afterwards, the band began work on their second full-length album. However, after the album had been finished, Hodges left the band in December of 2002.
The album, entitled 'Fallen', was then released in March 2003. It brought the band international fame, selling 14 millions of copies worldwide. 'Fallen' has since gone 6 times platinum in the United States and has sold more than 15 million copies altogether worldwide.
However, shortly after, Moody left the band on October 22 of 2003 due to internal struggles with the band members. He was then replaced by guitarist Terry Balsamo from the band Cold. Before Moody's departure, Gray, LeCompt, and Boyd had been session members, but afterwards they became full-time members.
At the 2004 Grammy Awards, Evanescence won Best New Artist and Best Hard Rock Performance for their single Bring Me to Life, known worldwide from the Daredevil soundtrack. That same year, the band released a live CD/DVD entitled 'Anywhere But Home', which also sold 1 million of copies worldwide and has since gone platinum in the United States.
Afterwards, the band began work on their next release. Many things set the release back, including the health problems of Terry. He was unfortunately affected by a stroke, but is recovering successfully. Amy also fired their old manager which they had relations with during 'Fallen', and brought him to court. In 2006, they finished recording their second album, titled 'The Open Door', as well as shooting a video for the single Call Me When You're Sober. On July 13th, 2006, Lee announced through Evanescence's online message board that bassist Boyd has decided to leave the band in order to make time for his personal life and family. Tim McCord was announced as Will Boyd's replacement in August 2006.
'The Open Door' debuted at number 1 in Australia, United States, Greece, Germany, and Switzerland. It sold over 1 million copies worldwide within the first week of its release.
The second single of 'The Open Door' was Lithium. A video was shot for the single - directed by Paul Fedor (who has worked with Marilyn Manson, Seether, and Deftones). It took 2 days to film, October 31 and November 1, 2006.
The third single off 'The Open Door' was Sweet Sacrifice. The label, Wind-Up, had originally chosen All That I'm Living For to be the third single, but was met with opposition from the fans. The video was shot on March 9th and 10th, 2007. Directed by Paul Brown.
On May 4, 2007, John LeCompt announced that he had been fired from Evanescence, and also stated that drummer Rocky Gray had decided to quit as well. Both musicians posted on their personal MySpace pages to confirm the news report, however, neither elaborated about the circumstances surrounding their departures, and no official statement has yet been released by the band or label.
On his MySpace blog, LeCompt stated that Lee called his cellphone to fire him, and that no warning had previously been given nor were any negotiations made available. No replacements have been named as of yet, but Evanescence says they will continue touring and producing music.
Lee revealed during the taping of MuchMusic's January 9, 2007 episode of Live @ Much that she had become engaged the previous evening. She later confirmed on EvThreads.com that she was proposed to by Josh Hartzler, a 29-year-old therapist and long time friend. She noted in an interview that the songs Good Enough and Bring Me To Life were inspired by him. The couple were married on May 6, 2007, and honeymooned near The Bahamas. She has posted on EvThreads that she is "now officially Mrs. Amy Hartzler."
Recently Lee and Evanescence (with temporary members) headlined a one off show in Sao Paulo, Brazil for a music festival. A couple of weeks before, Lee posted on her Twitter that the band need to practice and was going to play a secret show in NYC's The Palace.
Lee confirmed that a third album was on the way and was set to release late 2010. A short video surfaced on one members Twitter account showing the band practicing and recording.
On 22 January, 2010, Amy posted on her Twitter that the b-side Together Again would be a gift to all who donate just the minimum amount to the Relief Effort over in Haiti.
In a MTV interview Amy Lee announced that the new album would be named 'Evanescence'. This was released October 11th, 2011. It is the first of their albums to have a deluxe version with 4 extra songs and an accompanying DVD.
Lost Whispers is a compilation album and was released on December 9, 2016, by The Bicycle Music Company. The album is a career-spanning collection of B-sides and two new recordings: "Lost Whispers", the intro from the band's 2009 tour and a new version of "Even in Death", originally on their 2000 demo album, Origin.
Their fourth Studio album, Synthesis, was released in November 2017. The album debuted at number 8 on the Billboard 200, and has reached number 23 in the UK, 5 in Germany, and 6 in Australia.
Discography
1998: Evanescence EP
1999: Sound Asleep EP
2000: Origin
2003: Mystary EP and Fallen (first official studio album)
2004: Anywhere But Home
2006: The Open Door
2011: Evanescence
2016: Lost Whispers
2017: Synthesis
2021: The Bitter Truth
Official site: www.evanescence.com
[Untitled]
Evanescence Lyrics
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Consciously you've forgotten it.
That's the way the human mind works.
Whenever something is too unpleasant,
Too shameful for us to entertain,
We reject it, We erase it from our memories.
But the answer is always there."
The fear that binds you,
Releases life in me.
In our mutual shame we idolize,
To blind them from the truth,
That finds a way from who we are.
Please don't be afraid,
When the darkness fades away.
The dawn will break the silence,
Screaming in our hearts.
My love for you still grows.
This I do for you.
Before I try to fight the truth,
My final time.
"We're supposed to try and be real.
And I feel alone, and we're not together,
And that is real."
Can't wash it all away, can't wish it all away.
an't cry it all away, can't scratch it all away.
Lying beside you,
Listening to you breathe.
The life that flows inside of you,
Burns inside of me.
Hold and speak to me,
Of love without a sound.
Tell me you will live through this,
And I will die for you.
Cast me not away.
Say you'll be with me.
For I know I cannot bear it all alone.
"You're not alone, are you?"
"Never...never."
Can't fight it all away, Can't hope it all away.
Can't scream it all away, It just won't fade away.
Can't wash it all away, can't wish it all away.
Can't cry it all away, Can't scratch it all away.
Can't fight it all away, can't hope it all away.
Can't scream it all away, ooh it all away.
ooh it all away.
"But the answer is always there.
Nothing is ever really forgotten."
[Repeat: x5]
"Because I'm tired too."
The lyrics to Evanescence's "[Untitled Hidden Track]" delve deep into the human mind and its ability to both forget and remember. The opening line, "You hold the answers deep within your own mind," suggests that we have the power to access the answers we seek within ourselves, even if we have consciously forgotten them. However, the verse also highlights the tendency for the human mind to reject memories or experiences that are too painful or shameful to confront. This rejection ultimately leads to the erasure of these experiences from our memories, but the answer is always within us. The line "But the answer is always there" serves as a reminder that we have the power to access these forgotten memories if we choose to do so.
The next verse explores the idea of mutual shame and how it can drive us to idolize certain things to hide from the truth of who we are. The chorus speaks to the power of love and connection in the face of pain and fear. The lines "The life that flows inside of you, burns inside of me," captures the intensity of emotions that can arise when we care deeply for someone. The song concludes with a dialogue between two voices, where they acknowledge the shared feeling of exhaustion and the impossibility of "washing away" or "fighting away" their pain, but also the importance of not giving up hope.
Overall, the lyrics of "[Untitled Hidden Track]" invite listeners to confront their past experiences and emotions, and to question the role of love and connection in the face of these challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
You hold the answers deep within your own mind.
The solutions to your problems lie within yourself.
Consciously you've forgotten it.
You may be unaware of the answers you hold within.
That's the way the human mind works.
Forgetting unpleasant experiences is a natural defense mechanism of the human brain.
Whenever something is too unpleasant,
Difficult experiences or emotions that are too overwhelming for one to face.
Too shameful for us to entertain,
Emotions or experiences which one may find shameful that they avoid dealing with.
We reject it, We erase it from our memories.
We tend to repress painful memories or feelings and forget them altogether.
But the answer is always there.
Even if the bad memories are forgotten, the answers to problems they may have caused always remain.
Can't wash it all away, can't wish it all away.
It's impossible to make the unpleasant experiences disappear completely.
Can't cry it all away, can't scratch it all away.
No matter how much you cry or physically harm yourself, the unpleasant experiences won't go away.
Lying beside you,
Being close to someone you love.
Listening to you breathe.
Trying to find solace in the sound of their breathing.
The life that flows inside of you,
The vitality and excitement that the person you love is full of.
Burns inside of me.
This fills Evanescence with a deep connection to and love for the person she is beside.
Hold and speak to me,
Seeking comfort in the arms and voice of the person you love.
Of love without a sound.
Sharing a connection and love that doesn't need words to express itself.
Tell me you will live through this,
Assuring Evanescence that they will weather this painful period together.
And I will die for you.
Being willing to do anything for the person she loves.
Cast me not away.
Asking not to be abandoned by the person she loves.
Say you'll be with me.
Asking for assurance that the person she loves won't leave her alone through this tough period.
For I know I cannot bear it all alone.
Needing the support of the person she loves to make it through the difficult time.
But the answer is always there.
The problem faced will have a solution, even if both may not know it at the moment.
Nothing is ever really forgotten.
Even if someone forgets about a painful experience, it still exists in the world and may resurface.
"Because I'm tired too."
Just like the person Evanescence is with, she is also tired and struggling, and the two will get through it together.
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@Christi4nBR
How can you see into my eyes like open doors?
Leading you down into my core where I've become so numb
Without a soul (soul), my spirit's sleeping somewhere cold
Until you find it there and lead it back home
wake me up inside
(I can't wake up) wake me up inside
(Save me) call my name and save me from the dark
(Wake me up) bid my blood to run
(I can't wake up) before I come undone
(Save me) save me from the nothing I've become
Now that I know what I'm without, you can't just leave me
Breathe into me and make me real
Bring (bring) me (me) to life
wake me up inside
(I can't wake up) wake me up inside
(Save me) call my name and save me from the dark
(Wake me up) bid my blood to run
(I can't wake up) before I come undone
(Save me) save me from the nothing I've become
Bring me to life
I've been living a lie
There's nothing inside
Bring me to life
Frozen inside without your touch, without your love
Darling, only you are the life among the dead
All this time, I can't believe I couldn't see
Kept in the dark, but you were there in front of me
I've been sleeping a thousand years, it seems
Got to open my eyes to everything
Without a thought, without a voice, without a soul
Don't let me die here, there must be something more
Bring me to life
wake me up inside
(I can't wake up) wake me up inside
(Save me) call my name and save me from the dark
(Wake me up) bid my blood to run
(I can't wake up) before I come undone
(Save me) save me from the nothing I've become
Bring me to life
I've been living a lie (bring me to life)
There's nothing inside
Bring me to life
@xespiralpiratax5892
Lyrics: How can you see into my eyes like open doors?
Leading you down into my core
Where I've become so numb
Without a soul
My spirit's sleeping somewhere cold
Until you find it there and lead it back home
Wake me up inside (save me)
Call my name and save me from the dark (wake me up)
Bid my blood to run (I can't wake up)
Before I come undone (save me)
Save me from the nothing I've become
Now that I know what I'm without
You can't just leave me
Breathe into me and make me real
Bring (bring) me (me) to life
Wake me up inside (save me)
Call my name and save me from the dark (wake me up)
Bid my blood to run (I can't wake up)
Before I come undone (save me)
Save me from the nothing I've become
Bring me to life
I've been living a lie
There's nothing inside
Bring me to life
Frozen (frozen) inside without your touch
Without your love, darling
Only (only) you are the life among the dead
All of this time, I can't believe I couldn't see
Kept in the dark, but you were there in front of me
I've been sleeping a thousand years, it seems
Got to open my eyes to everything
Without a thought, without a voice, without a soul
Don't let me die here
(There must be something more) bring me to life
Wake me up inside (save me)
Call my name and save me from the dark (wake me up)
Bid my blood to run (I can't wake up)
Before I come undone (save me)
Save me from the nothing I've become
Bring me to life
I've been living a lie
There's nothing inside
Bring me to life
@lessonsinlifestyle4709
Evanescence, when this came out I was homeless, on drugs, and then jail. I now have a house, job, and husband. This song and “Clover Cage - In the Moment” are the two songs that helped get rid of my depression. I just want to send love to everyone and I want everyone to know things will get better. We are in this together..I love you 💕
@Mans-wk1ww
meth is disgusting
@Morf44
чел ты же мужик,какой муж нахер?
@savagex5166
@@Morf44 🤣🤣🤣
@nrs649
hello
@vapepimp7777
That’s because you actually realized that this song is actually about God saving you. Evanescence was secretly a Christian band
@isaisalmonte8470
That "Save me from the nothing I've become" really hits you.
@user-cy1hp6dz4h
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@TheTrueCaker
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@isaisalmonte8470
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