After the release of their debut album Enter in 1997, the band became prominent in the Dutch underground scene. It was not until 2001 that they became known to the general public, with the single "Ice Queen" from their second album Mother Earth, which reached No. 2 on the Dutch charts. This was followed by the band winning the Conamus Exportprijs, a Dutch music award, four years in a row, and a fifth in 2016. Their next albums The Silent Force (2004) and The Heart of Everything (2007) debuted at No. 1 on the Dutch charts and expanded their international recognition. In 2008, they released Black Symphony, a live album recorded with the Metropole Orchestra. This was followed in 2009 by An Acoustic Night at the Theatre, another live album, this time with acoustic renditions of the songs.
The band's fifth studio album, The Unforgiving, was released in March 2011 and was one part of a transmedia effort, alongside both a comic book series and a series of short films that together encompass a story. The album saw the band increasingly venturing on new musical territories outside symphonic metal. Their sixth studio album, Hydra, was released in early 2014 in Japan, Europe, and the United States. The album advanced the band's exploration of new musical genres and features guest appearances from various artists: Finnish singer Tarja Turunen, who appears in the lead single "Paradise (What About Us?)"; Howard Jones, former vocalist of American metalcore band Killswitch Engage; Dave Pirner, lead vocalist of American alternative rock band Soul Asylum; and American rapper Xzibit. The band had extensive airplay on BBC Radio 2 in the United Kingdom with one of the songs from the album, "Whole World Is Watching" featuring Pirner.
Their latest studio album, Resist, was released in February 2019 and incorporates influences from other musical styles such as industrial and EDM. By 2016, the band had already sold more than 3.5 million albums worldwide.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Within_Temptation
Studio albums
Enter (1997)
Mother Earth (2000)
The Silent Force (2004)
The Heart of Everything (2007)
The Unforgiving (2011)
Hydra (2014)
Resist (2019)
Bleed Out (2023)
Are You The One?
Within Temptation Lyrics
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The traveller in time who has come
To heal my wounds to lead me to the sun
To walk this path with me until the end of time
Are you the one?
Who sparkles in the night like fireflies
Eternity of evening sky
Are you the one?
Who'd share this life with me
Who'd dive into the sea with me
Are you the one?
Who's had enough of pain
And doesn't wish to feel the shame, anymore
Are you the one?
Are you the one?
Who's love is like a flower that needs rain
To wash away the feeling of pain
Which sometimes can lead to the chain of fear
Are you the one?
To walk with me in a garden of stars
The universe, the galaxies and Mars
The supernova of our love is true
Are you the one?
Who'd share this life with me
Who'd dive into the sea with me
Are you the one?
Who's had enough of pain
And doesn't wish to feel the shame, anymore
Are you the one?
Are you the one?
Who'd share this life with me
Who'd dive into the sea with me
Are you the one?
Who's had enough of pain
And doesn't wish to feel the shame, anymore
Are you the one?
Are you the one?
Are you the one?
The lyrics of Within Temptation's song, 'Are You The One?' express the singer's search for a companion. The singer is seeking a person who can provide healing, and they believe this person has arrived. They ask this person, "Are you the one?" and then proceed to list their requirements. They want someone who shimmers like fireflies in the evening, will walk with them until the end of time, and who is ready to share the singer's life with them. The singer's partner should also be someone who has had enough of pain, of feeling the shame, and who is ready to take the plunge into the sea with them. Towards the end of the poem, the singer sets higher standards, seeking someone willing to walk with them in the universe and the galaxies.
The song's message is pretty straightforward. The singer is searching for a romantic companion who will complete them. The lyrics’ focus is on finding a person who will provide them with healing and help them to navigate life’s challenges. Additionally, it suggests that the singer is looking for a person with whom they can share their journey, someone who will support them through every experience. The singer is inviting the potential partner to join them in the exciting moments and also the challenging times of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you the one?
Asking if the listener is the person being referred to throughout the song
The traveller in time who has come
Wondering if the listener is a time traveler who has arrived to help
To heal my wounds to lead me to the sun
Asking if the listener can help the singer in their healing process and lead them towards happiness
To walk this path with me until the end of time
Asking if the listener is willing to go on a journey with the artist for the rest of their lives
Who sparkles in the night like fireflies
Asking if the listener has a magical quality about them that shines brightly in the darkness
Eternity of evening sky
Comparing the listener to the infinite beauty of an evening sky
Facing the morning eye to eye
Asking if the listener is ready to face the future together
Who'd share this life with me
Asking if the listener is willing to be a partner for the rest of the artist's life
Who'd dive into the sea with me
Asking if the listener is willing to take risks and explore life's adventures together
Who's had enough of pain
Asking if the listener is no longer willing to tolerate pain and suffering
And doesn't wish to feel the shame, anymore
Asking if the listener is ready to leave their past behind and move towards a brighter future
Who's love is like a flower that needs rain
Asking if the listener's love is in need of nourishment and care
To wash away the feeling of pain
Asking if the listener's love can help the singer forget their past pain and sorrow
Which sometimes can lead to the chain of fear
Expressing the fear that love can sometimes lead to more pain and fear
To walk with me in a garden of stars
Asking if the listener is willing to share in the singer's dreams and aspirations
The universe, the galaxies and Mars
Describing the vastness of the dream world the artist wants to share with the listener
The supernova of our love is true
Declaring the power and importance of the bond between the artist and listener
Are you the one?
Repeating the main question to emphasize its importance
Are you the one?
Repeating the main question to emphasize its importance
Are you the one?
Repeating the main question to emphasize its importance
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