Floor was sixteen when she joined After Forever in 1997 and the band released its first album, Prison of Desire, three years later. Floor's ability to sing in styles native to both classical and rock music have made her popular in the metal scene. She took sole charge of After Forever's lyrics and vocal melodies upon the departure of Mark Jansen in 2002. Prior to this, until the release of the Decipher album, the two wrote together.
Floor started studying music at the Dutch Rock academy in 1999 and entered the conservatory three years later. She studied Musical Theatre and one year of Opera. She is a Light Lyric Soprano. Her whole range isn't shown yet on After Forever albums. She later started teaching performing in her own course, entitled "Wanna be a Star?!". Her dream is to sing in a musical theatre.
Floor plays the guitar, piano and flute and has completed 12 years of music studies.
Three albums by the Dutch composer and multi-instrumentalist Arjen Anthony Lucassen include guest vocals from Floor. She performed guest vocals for the song "My House on Mars", from Ayreon's Universal Migrator, Part 1: The Dream Sequencer, made a number of contributions to the Star One project, and plays the character "Ω" on Ayreon's album 01011001. She has also performed guest vocals for French power metal band Nightmare, appearing on the title track and "A Taste of Armageddon" from their 2005 album, "The Dominion Gate".
After the demise of After Forever, Floor created her own symphonic metal band, ReVamp. In 2012 following the departure of their lead vocalist Anette Olzon, Nightwish brought in Jansen as a touring member until the end of their Imaginaerum World Tour. In 2013, they announced Jansen was now their full-time lead vocalist; she subsequently disbanded ReVamp to focus on Nightwish
In 2018, she and Pagan's Mind guitarist Jørn Viggo Lofstad premiered their hard rock duo Northward.
A frequent collaborator of Arjen Anthony Lucassen, Jansen is a member of his progressive metal supergroup Star One, and sang in the Ayreon albums Universal Migrator Part 1: The Dream Sequencer, 01011001, and The Source, as well as the live album Ayreon Universe – The Best of Ayreon Live. She also sang lead vocals in several songs of the MaYan album Quarterpast and in Avalon's Angels of the Apocalypse. She is the older sister of fellow singer Irene Jansen, who also worked with Ayreon.
Official site: www.floorjansen.nl
Euphoria
Floor Jansen Lyrics
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Tonight, tonight eternity's an open door
No, don′t ever stop doing the things you do
Don't go, in every breath I take I'm breathing you
Euphoria
Forever, till the end of time
From now on, only you and I
Euphoria
An everlasting piece of art
A beating love within my heart
We′re going u-u-u-u-u-u-up
We are here, we're all alone in our own universe
We are free, where everything′s allowed and love comes first
Forever and ever together, we sail into infinity
Ooh we're higher and higher and higher, we′re reaching for divinity
Euphoria
Forever, till the end of time
From now on, only you and I
We're going u-u-u-u-u-u-up
Euphoria
An everlasting piece of art
A beating love within my heart
We′re going u-u-u-u-u-u-up
Forever, we sail into infinity hmm
We're higher, we're reaching for divinity
Euphoria
Euphoria
Euphoria
An everlasting piece of art
A beating love within my heart
We′re going u-u-u-u-u-u-up
Euphoria
Euphoria
We′re going u-u-u-u-u-u-up
The lyrics of Floor Jansen's song "Euphoria" are centered around the idea of a perfect moment that the singer wishes could last forever. The opening lyric "why, why can’t this moment last forevermore?" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer then goes on to express their desire for this moment to continue through the lyrics "tonight, tonight eternity’s an open door."
The next two lines of the song seem to be directed towards another person, with the singer expressing their desire for the other person to continue doing the things they do and to not leave. The final two stanzas of the song transition into a description of a universe where love is the most important thing and the two people are free to love each other without any restrictions. The chorus repeats the idea of "Euphoria," and the two people's love reaching ever-increasing heights.
Overall, the lyrics of this song celebrate the beauty of a perfect moment and the connection between two people. It showcases the desire for the moment to never end and the love to continue to grow forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Why, why can′t this moment last forevermore?
Expressing a longing for the current moment to never end, the singer questions why time can't stand still.
Tonight, tonight eternity's an open door
The possibility of an endless future is emphasized in the present moment, with time feeling unlimited.
No, don′t ever stop doing the things you do
Urging a loved one to keep doing the things that make them special and unique, without hesitation or change.
Don't go, in every breath I take I'm breathing you
The presence of a loved one is so profound, it feels as if they are physically inside the singer at all times, and should never leave.
Euphoria
The feeling of intense joy and excitement is summed up in one word, representing the overall theme of the song.
Forever, till the end of time
Emphasizing the infinite and eternal nature of the love being described in the song, with no definitive end.
From now on, only you and I
An exclusive, devoted bond is created between two people, with no room for anyone else.
We′re going up
Continuing the metaphor of elevation, the relationship is steadily progressing towards even greater heights of happiness and fulfillment.
An everlasting piece of art
Describing the love as something that will endure and be remembered for all time, like a work of art in a museum.
A beating love within my heart
Referencing the physical sensation of the heart feeling full and activated, as a result of intense love and affection.
We are here, we're all alone in our own universe
Conjuring the image of two people together in a vast, isolated universe, carving out their own perfect world.
We are free, where everything′s allowed and love comes first
The freedom to be oneself, and prioritize love above all else, is central to the relationship being depicted.
Forever and ever together, we sail into infinity
Looking forward to a future without end, where the two lovers will continue to explore the world and each other forever.
Ooh we're higher and higher and higher, we′re reaching for divinity
The relationship is depicted as reaching spiritual heights, moving beyond the physical realm and becoming something transcendent.
Euphoria
Repeating the word to reinforce just how much this feeling is taking over and permeating everything.
Forever, we sail into infinity hmm
The concept of infinity is revisited, this time in a hummed interlude, emphasizing its endless nature.
We're higher, we're reaching for divinity
Echoing an earlier line, showcasing the spiritual heights the love has taken the two people to, and the desire to keep reaching higher.
Euphoria
Bringing the song full-circle, with a final reminder of the all-encompassing joy and elation being felt.
We′re going u-u-u-u-u-u-up
Ending on an upbeat note, highlighting the overall sense of the relationship continuing to rise, overcome all obstacles, and bring endless happiness.
Writer(s): P.l. Bostrom, T. G:son
Contributed by Sophia M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Why, why can't this moment last forevermore?
Tonight, tonight eternity is an open door
No, don't ever stop doing the things you do
Don't go, in every breath I take I'm breathing you
Euphoria, forever till the end of time
From now on, only you and I, we're going u-u-u-u-u-up
Euphoria, an everlasting piece of art
A beating love within my heart, we're going u-u-u-u-u-up
We are here, we're all alone in our own universe
We are free, where everything's allowed and love comes first
Forever and ever together, we sail into infinity
We're higher and higher and higher, we're reaching for divinity
Euphoria, forever till the end of time
From now on, only you and I, we're going u-u-u-u-u-up
Euphoria, an everlasting piece of art
A beating love within my heart, we're going u-u-u-u-u-up
Forever we sail into infinity
We're higher, we're reaching for divinity...
Euphoria, euphoria
We're going u-u-u-u-u-up
Euphoria, an everlasting piece of art
A beating love within my heart, we're going u-u-u-u-u-up
Euphoria, euphoria
We're going u-u-u-u-u-up
@P0LYBiUS7
Can we just take a moment and also appreciate the talented musicians and backing singers on all these videos? Of course, our queen is the star of the show. But the musicians behind her are very important as well, to make the whole thing come together. This show, as a whole, is absolutely breathtaking.
@floorfan6602
It was a great challenge for the background singers to sing with Floor. They do it masterfully
@alcx112
I agree, the whole band is awesome but I bet we would enjoy Floor singing a Capella as much 😅
@dutchman7623
Absolutely!
I was amazed that the Marcel Fisser Band improved so much to the performers during Beste Zangers.
Just imagine if Samantha would redo all her songs with them, how wonderful that would be.
All talents would blossom with good music behind them, and would reach a much higher level.
@vlad-ovidiuadam6489
We all know we could hear Floor sing with no backing no instruments and we'd still love it but having backing makes it even greater. And yes...And if Floor wouldn't have felt comfortable with them and thought they weren't up for the task we probably wouldn't be here so .. applause to them indeed.
@gerdavandergeer6835
Yes,i have been there and it was indeed breathtaking. It all came together,her voice and the band and singers,i lover every minute
@micheltibon6552
The World, and the Netherlands, finally appreciating the versatility of Floor's voice and stage presence.
@ViolosD2I
20 years late, but still happy for her.
@abihagar
YEP. ITS FINALY CHRISTAL CLEAR. 🤘🤘
@AdolfoSalinasP
Floor Jansen Is finally a prophet in her land. And that's great