In April 2003 the band had their first performance as support act for After Forever, and remained that band's support for a year. They attracted record company interest and signed for small Dutch label Ebony Tears in November 2003. In November 2004 Nemesea released their debut album "Mana" (meaning 'the magical power of things, given by the gods'), and they later toured the Netherlands and Belgium until December 2005. By this time they were well established in the Nordic European symphonic metal scene. For their second album, Nemesea had talks with some major record labels, but they later decided to sign up to the Dutch crowdsourcing website SellaBand. They were the first band to raise more than $50,000 from the fans, and the album, called "In Control", was released on June 21, 2007. A distribution deal was made with Rough Trade Records to bring the new album to music stores in Benelux on October 26, 2007.
Nemesea released their 3rd studio album through Napalm records called The Quiet Resistance on 18-11-2011
Nemesea also released a remixed and remastered version of their live album Pure live@P3.
Nemesea added Lasse Delbrugge (ex-Orphanage) to their lineup as keyboard player in 2009.
It was announced that Manda Ophuis on August 1,2016 that she will quit being the singer instead to focus on her education job with highly gifted children. On May 19th 2017, it was announced that Sanne Mieloo was the band's new vocalist. Along with this announcement came the single "Dance in the Fire".
Former members:
• Steven Bouma (drums) (2005-2011)
• Chris Postma (drums) (2002-2005)
• Sander Zoer (drums) (2005-2006)
• Martijn Pronk (guitars) (2002-2007)
• Berto Booijink (keyboards) (2002-2007)
• Manda Ophuis (vocals) (2002-2016)
Official site: www.nemesea.com
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/nemeseaofficial
Afterlife
Nemesea Lyrics
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I want to make you see
Our destiny, how it's supposed to be
And let the darkness fade
Find comfort in my shade
'Cause you're not alone, no you're not alone
Can we see, can we feel when we're in the afterlife
Because I do
Can we hope, can we love, can it be our destiny
'Cause I'm listening
Yes I'm listening
To you
Now don't you close your eyes
Stop telling me your lies
Don't live in fear, 'cause I won't disappear no
I hope you understand
I'll lend a helping hand
So come to me, 'cause I will set you free
Break the silence
Fill this emptiness
And hope for better days
Can we see, can we feel when we're in the afterlife
Do you know, how I know to believe in you
Because I do
Can we hope, can we love, can it be our destiny
'Cause I am listening
Yes I am listening
To you
Don't break me now
Don't tell me that it ends
Let us find another way to make amends
Don't hate me now
Don't turn the other way
'Cause there's so much left for both of us to say
The lyrics to Nemesea's song Afterlife speak to a deep sense of human longing for connection and understanding beyond this physical plane. The lyrics open with a plea for the listener not to shut their eyes, an invitation to see the world and their destiny clearly. The singer promises to be a source of comfort and support, a shade in which they can find respite from the darkness. The chorus poses important questions about the nature of the afterlife: can we see and feel it? Can we hope and love? The answer, according to the singer, is emphatically yes, and the song becomes a call to action for the listener to break the silence and fill the emptiness in their life with hope for better days. The song is ultimately an expression of faith in the transformative power of connection and belief in something greater than what we see before us.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't shut your eyes to me
Don't ignore me or push me away
I want to make you see
I want you to understand and realize something
Our destiny, how it's supposed to be
The plan for our future, as it's meant to happen
And let the darkness fade
Let go of the sadness and negativity
Find comfort in my shade
Feel protected and safe with me
'Cause you're not alone, no you're not alone
You have me with you, you're not by yourself
Can we see, can we feel when we're in the afterlife
Will we still have the ability to perceive things after we die
Do you know, how I know to believe in you
I have a strong faith that you're real and true
Because I do
Because I'm sure of it
Can we hope, can we love, can it be our destiny
Is it possible for us to have positive future together
'Cause I'm listening
Because I'm paying attention to you
Yes I'm listening
Yes, I'm hearing and considering what you're saying
Now don't you close your eyes
Stay alert and aware
Stop telling me your lies
Stop being dishonest with me
Don't live in fear, 'cause I won't disappear no
Don't be scared because I'll be there for you
I hope you understand
I hope you comprehend
I'll lend a helping hand
I'll assist you and lend my support
So come to me, 'cause I will set you free
Seek me out and I'll help liberate you
Break the silence
Stop keeping quiet
Fill this emptiness
Bring happiness and positivity to this emptiness
And hope for better days
Anticipate things getting better in the near future
Don't break me now
Don't harm or destroy me presently
Don't tell me that it ends
Don't declare that things are over or the end is near
Let us find another way to make amends
Let's seek out another method of healing and reconciling
Don't hate me now
Don't feel anger or resentment towards me presently
Don't turn the other way
Don't avoid, ignore or abandon me
'Cause there's so much left for both of us to say
Because we still have so much we need to communicate
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TIMOTHY LEARY, WILLIAM JAMES WILSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Aniza Damay
Don't shut your eyes to me
I want to make you see
Our destiny, how it's supposed to be
And let the darkness fade
Find comfort in my shade
'Cause you're not alone, no you're not alone
Can we see, can we feel when we're in the afterlife
Do you know, how I know to believe in you
Because I do
Can we hope, can we love, can it be our destiny
'Cause I'm listening
Yes I'm listening
To you
Now don't you close your eyes
Stop telling me your lies
Don't live in fear, 'cause I won't disappear no
I hope you understand
I'll lend a helping hand
So come to me, 'cause I will set you free
Break the silence
Fill this emptiness
And hope for better days
Can we see, can we feel when we're in the afterlife
Do you know, how I know to believe in you
Because I do
Can we hope, can we love, can it be our destiny
'Cause I am listening
Yes I am listening
To you
Don't break me now
Don't tell me that it ends
Let us find another way to make amends
Don't hate me now
Don't turn the other way
'Cause there's so much left for both of us to say
Julia Farias Andrade dos Santos
quem aew quer a traduçao da musica é essa !!!
Não feche seus olhos para mim
Eu quero te fazer ver
O nossos destino, como deve ser
Deixe a escuridão desaparecer
Encontre conforto em minha sombra
Porque você não está sozinho, você não está sozinho
Nós podemos ver, nós podemos sentir quando estamos vivendo após a morte?
Você sabe? Como eu sei que devo acreditar em você?
Porque eu acredito
Podemos esperar? podemos amar? pode ser esse o nosso destino?
Porque eu estou ouvindo
Eu estou ouvindo
Você
Não feche seus olhos agora
Pare de me contar suas mentiras
Não viva com medo, pois eu não irei sumir
Espero que você entenda
Eu lhe ajudarei
Então venha à mim, porque eu irei te libertar
Quebre o silêncio
Preencha este vazio
E creia em dias melhores
Nós podemos ver, nós podemos sentir quando estamos vivendo após a morte?
Você sabe? Como eu sei que devo acreditar em você?
Porque eu acredito
Podemos esperar? podemos amar? pode ser esse o nosso destino?
Porque eu estou ouvindo
Eu estou ouvindo
Você
Não me quebre agora
Não me diga que tem fim
Vamos achar outro jeito de fazer as pazes
Não me odeie agora
Não vá para o outro lado
Pois ainda há muito pra ser dito por nós dois
Nós podemos ver, nós podemos sentir quando estamos vivendo após a morte?
Você sabe? Como eu sei que devo acreditar em você?
Porque eu acredito
Podemos esperar? podemos amar? pode ser esse o nosso destino?
Porque eu estou ouvindo
Eu estou ouvindo
Porque eu estou ouvindo
Eu estou ouvindo
Você
MetalFan 666
Don’t shut your eyes to me
I want to make you see
Our destiny, how it’s supposed to be
And let the darkness fade
Find comfort in my shade
‘Cos you’re not alone, no you’re not alone
Can we see, can we feel when we’re in the afterlife
Do you know, how I know to believe in you
Because I do
Can we hope, can we love, can it be our destiny
‘Cos I’m listening
Yes I’m listening
To you
Now don’t you close your eyes
Stop telling me your lies
Don’t live in fear, ‘cos I won’t disappear no
I hope you understand
I’ll lend a helping hand
So come to me, ‘cos I will set you free
Break the silence
Fill this emptiness
And hope for better days
Can we see, can we feel when we’re in the afterlife
Do you know, how I know to believe in you
Because I do
Can we hope, can we love, can it be our destiny
‘Cos I am listening
Yes I am listening
To you
Don’t break me now
Don’t tell me that it ends
Let us find another way to make amends
Don’t hate me now
Don’t turn the other way
‘Cos there’s so much left for both of us to say
vashsan71
That feeling you get when you discover a new music that doesn't suck. Not too heavy, not too mellow, perfectly melodic. I love the different styles they bring in this album too! Digging it!
Ruben Coba
Hard to find, nowadays...
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vashsan71 That's why I started my own business. Now, instead of an average musician, I am a Producer. I try to make new music that meets and industry standard.
ZerOCompacteR
I finally got your comment to 100 likes 🤣
Zero Force
I feel it too. Amazing.
Zero Force
@Ruben Coba Ain't that hard, just look around, go for Napalm Records ;) Or even Nuclear Blast, you'll find what you need ;)
wicked_lovely94
wow very interesting band. this is the first song ive heard from this band and its very impressive :) i'll definetly need to listen to more of their songs
deadeye616
Its an interesting transition from their previous album "In Control". It kinda has an Evanesence meets early Linkin Park mash up. Its wicked awesome!!!!
Allen Gaynor
See, this is why I love Napalm Records - I've heard a lot of metal, and it seems that most of the other stuff I hear out there just doesn't have the right sound. But when I hear Napalm, I pounce on it!
Aniza Damay
Don't shut your eyes to me
I want to make you see
Our destiny, how it's supposed to be
And let the darkness fade
Find comfort in my shade
'Cause you're not alone, no you're not alone
Can we see, can we feel when we're in the afterlife
Do you know, how I know to believe in you
Because I do
Can we hope, can we love, can it be our destiny
'Cause I'm listening
Yes I'm listening
To you
Now don't you close your eyes
Stop telling me your lies
Don't live in fear, 'cause I won't disappear no
I hope you understand
I'll lend a helping hand
So come to me, 'cause I will set you free
Break the silence
Fill this emptiness
And hope for better days
Can we see, can we feel when we're in the afterlife
Do you know, how I know to believe in you
Because I do
Can we hope, can we love, can it be our destiny
'Cause I am listening
Yes I am listening
To you
Don't break me now
Don't tell me that it ends
Let us find another way to make amends
Don't hate me now
Don't turn the other way
'Cause there's so much left for both of us to say