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)
Blooded
Within Temptation Lyrics
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I take my love into another day
In my thoughts you're with me
I fell in love with your ways
I know you're going away
Lead my heart into a daze
I know you're going away
Wherever you are
Whatever you do
I feel the walls surrounding you
Wherever you are
Whatever you do
I know you are independent
But I'm trying to get through to you
Wherever you are
Whatever you do
Don't you know, it depends on you
The lyrics to Within Temptation's song "Blooded" is a poetic expression of the pain and longing felt when someone we love is leaving. The singer confesses that even though the person is going away, they are still very much present in her thoughts and she is in love with the way they love her. However, their departure has left a void in her heart and soul, leaving her in a daze.
Despite this, the singer acknowledges the other person's independence and is struggling to find a way to reconnect with them. She feels as though the walls are closing in on the other person, though she is not sure where they are, but she is trying to reach out to them, hoping that they will respond.
Overall, the song captures the emotional turmoil that comes with a separation, the confusion and heartache that one feels when someone they love is leaving.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you're going away
Lead my heart into a daze
I take my love into another day
I keep moving forward, even without you
In my thoughts you're with me
You're always on my mind
I fell in love with your ways
I was drawn to your unique qualities
Leaves a void in my heart and soul
Your absence has left a deep emptiness within me
Wherever you are
No matter where you go
Whatever you do
No matter what you do
I feel the walls surrounding you
I sense that you're trapped or struggling
I know you are independent
I understand that you like to do things your own way
But I'm trying to get through to you
I'm attempting to connect with you emotionally
Don't you know, it depends on you
You hold the power to affect our situation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT WESTERHOLT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
RufusLoacker
I love the start when the drums come in... it's powerful!
twoHeadedMonkey
Album is called Enter and the songs are: 1. Restless 2. Enter 3. Pearls of Light 4. Deep Within 5. Gatekeeper 6. Grace 7. Blooded 8. Candles all of them are great
Jenny. tj96
Agree
waf26ff7
Well said slayer ! I agree. I dont think most people realize the dedication and hard work that goes into a great band ! or they simply just dont care ,shame ! Great song thx for posting it Misskilljoy :) Ihave all their work good..no Awesome Music luv em !
kiotocitystories
this song is great but sometimes is creepy and I like it!! WT the best
Lotta
this is one of my favorites<3
kei
Gawd, I love this song!
Opal Bechar
i want to buy this album!
WithinTemptation491
love the song- what other songs are on the album??
WithinTemptation491
thank you soo much - I will definately go and buy it when i have time!!