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)
Believer
Within Temptation Lyrics
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We got a reason for failing here
To be a gracious believer now
You are the greater that comes around me
To be a gracious believer
Stand up, believer, to be bigger
Stand up, believer, to be bigger
Believe
We've got a reason for failing here
To be a gracious believer now
You are the greater that comes around here
To be a great never failed you
Whenever I hear my heart, reach out for you darling
Haven't you seen the ruins of my world
Whenever I hear my heart, reach out for you darling
Haven't you seen the ruins of my world
Whenever I hear my heart, reach out for you darling
Have you seen the ruins of my world
Whenever I hear my heart, reach out for you darling
Have you seen the ruins of my world
We got a reason for failing here
To be a gracious believer now
We got a greater that comes around here
To be a great never failed you
Stand up, believer, to be bigger
You're not stronger than me
Stand up, believer, to be bigger
Believe
The lyrics of "Believer" by Within Temptation convey a message of resilience and strength. The song begins by acknowledging a reason for failure, but encourages the listener to become a gracious believer. The idea of being a believer is presented as something greater that comes around, something that gives the strength to overcome obstacles and be bigger.
The repetition of the phrase "Stand up, believer, to be bigger" emphasizes the theme of empowerment and self-belief. The singer asserts that the person addressed is not stronger than them, reinforcing the idea that they can rise above any challenges. The lyrics express a sense of determination and confidence. They suggest that despite the ruins of their world, the singer's heart reaches out to someone, implying a deep connection and a longing for their presence.
Overall, "Believer" speaks to the power of belief in oneself and the ability to overcome adversity. It encourages the listener to stand tall, be resilient, and have faith in their own strength.
Line by Line Meaning
We got a reason for failing here
There is a valid explanation for our struggles and shortcomings
To be a gracious believer now
In order to have a mindset of humility and faith at this moment
You are the greater that comes around me
You possess a power and influence that surrounds and uplifts me
To be a gracious believer
To embody the qualities of grace and conviction in one's beliefs
Stand up, believer, to be bigger
Rise and assert yourself, believer, and grow in strength
You're not stronger than me
You do not possess more strength or resilience than I do
Believe
Have faith and trust in something greater than yourself
Whenever I hear my heart, reach out for you darling
Every time I feel a longing and desire for you, my love
Haven't you seen the ruins of my world
Have you not witnessed the devastation and destruction in my life?
Have you seen the ruins of my world
Have you observed the shattered remnants of my existence?
We got a greater that comes around here
There is a higher power or force that manifests in this place
To be a great never failed you
In order to become someone who has never let you down
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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tomasz cichon
super piękny kawałek
Martinatita90
Piosenka rewelacyjna :)
constans ak-k
Super kofffam ten zespół ;)
beholder69
They should be singing both in lives. This as an opening and Ice Queen as a finish :D
yanick plasenbarg
Nice Song this song is good i love it
Fenrir Fenris
unglaubliches lied schon nur von dem sound steigen mir tränen ins gesicht und dann erst der gesang
TJvigilante
wow...lyrics are kinda nutty, but I love the crunchiness of this version...they should have kept it this way with the new lyrics.
ronor22
Married or not? I don't care! This is private part life of Sharon! :) Just enjoy this music!
Magnitendo
i love believer *_* better than ice queen
caro100863
great video!