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)
Blue Eyes
Within Temptation Lyrics
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Full of dreams and with fascination
Too soon she saw that her hands were chained and pulled without any freedom
It's always the same, they fear no way out
I cannot break it
I can take it no more
It's burning me up inside
No reason, no meaning
Just hatred
No matter how hard I try
You fear the beast inside
It's growing, it's waiting
Just to hurt you
This heart was hurt by the light and
I see your world that tries to deny us
Now everything that I love has died or has been shattered to pieces
It's always the same, they fear no way out
I cannot break it
I can take it no more
Just to hurt you
Just to hurt you
Can't you see their eyes, what lies inside
They've given up, they no longer shine
Too soon they close with one last cry
Before they turn to light
It's burning me up inside
Lost all my tears, can't cry
No reason, no meaning
Just hatred
No matter how hard I try
You fear the beast inside
It's growing, it's waiting
Just to hurt you
Just to hurt you
The lyrics to Within Temptation's "Behind Blue Eyes" explore the feelings of a person who has been trapped and pulled down by the world around them. The opening lines describe someone whose "blue eyes just smile to the world," indicating that they once had hope and optimism. However, they soon realize that they are chained and powerless, unable to escape their situation.
The lyricist underscores the theme of powerlessness through repeated phrases such as "It's always the same, they fear no way out" and "I cannot break it, I can take it no more." The feeling of being trapped and hopeless is emphasized through lines that describe the singer's burning anger and inability to find meaning in their life.
As the song progresses, the lyrics touch on themes of denial and loss. The singer sees the world around them trying to deny their humanity, and notes that everything they love has died or been shattered. They recognize that others have given up and are no longer shining, and that the final moments of life are often marked by pain and sadness.
Ultimately, "Behind Blue Eyes" is a powerful exploration of the negative emotions that can arise when we feel trapped and helpless in the face of the world around us. The lyrics capture a sense of anger, despair, and sadness that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt like they are powerless to change their circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue eyes just smile to the world
The person mentioned has a positive outlook towards the world and shows happiness through their blue eyes.
Full of dreams and with fascination
The person is full of hope and imagination for what the future may hold.
Too soon she saw that her hands were chained and pulled without any freedom
The person quickly realized that their life was not their own, but rather controlled by an external force that limits their freedom and choices.
It's always the same, they fear no way out
The person feels trapped and hopeless as circumstances continue to repeat without any solutions or opportunities for escape.
I cannot break it
The person has come to the conclusion that they are unable to change the situation they are in.
I can take it no more
The person has reached their limit and can no longer endure the struggles they are faced with.
It's burning me up inside
The experiences and emotions are consuming the person internally and causing them pain.
Lost all my tears, can't cry
The person has become emotionally numb and can no longer express their feelings through tears.
No reason, no meaning, just hatred
The person has a strong feeling of anger and resentment towards the situation they are in, without any logical explanation.
No matter how hard I try, you fear the beast inside
Despite the person's efforts to contain their emotions, they feel as though they are being consumed by a darker side of themselves that others are afraid of.
It's growing, it's waiting, just to hurt you
The person is aware of the growing negativity within themselves and fears that it will cause harm to others.
This heart was hurt by the light and
The person's innermost being was damaged by something that was supposed to bring them goodness or positivity.
I see your world that tries to deny us
The person sees a world that does not recognize their struggles or denies their existence.
Now everything that I love has died or has been shattered to pieces
The person has lost all the things they hold dear and significant or they have been ruined beyond repair.
Can't you see their eyes, what lies inside
The person is pleading to others to recognize the pain and suffering that they are hiding behind their eyes.
They've given up, they no longer shine
The person has lost all hope and no longer shows any signs of positivity or light.
Too soon they close with one last cry
The person resigns themselves to their fate with one final tragic cry before succumbing to darkness.
Before they turn to light
The person's ultimate fate is to become an embodiment of darkness or negativity.
Just to hurt you
Despite the person's best efforts to control their emotions, they fear that they will inevitably cause harm or pain to others.
Just to hurt you
The person repeats this line as a constant reminder of the fear and pain that surrounds their innermost being.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SHARON J. DEN ADEL, MARTINUS J. E. MARTIJN SPIERENBURG, ROBERT WESTERHOLT
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Campânula
Incrível letra. Within Temptation sempre se superando.
Ardijana von Althaus-Woelke
Wow... speaking out of my soul. Wonderfull song!
JORDANA NASH ( MUSIC and PHOTOS )
Que música!Já tinha esquecido!
ntarkeness
what a fantastic song
Ty crestfallen
great song and the intro is epic!
Lexi Scouts
This song is so epic
Darcy
I'm in love with this song! I've listened it every night since my friend (maybe in february...I don't I'm hopeless to remember days or month) gave me their cd....Now my mum wants to kill me 'cause I listen this song at 00:00...but what could I do?It's my personal lullaby!.(sorry If wrote in a wrong way some words,but I'm italian)
Mohammed Kashkoul
He said in Arabic : Oh God if you give me what I am asking you .
You can say it lullaby or more accurate prayer from human to God . This is what we called in Arabic Dua’a
الهي لإن أعطيت نفسي سؤلها
Angelina P.
l love blue eyes!
Tiana Fuller
Thank hehe