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)
Crazy
Within Temptation Lyrics
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I remember, I remember when I lost my mind
But there was something so pleasant about that place
Even your emotions had an echo
In so much space
And when you're out there, without care
Yeah, I was out of touch
I just knew too much
Does that make me crazy?
Does that make me crazy?
Does that make me crazy?
Possibly
And I hope that you are having
The time of your life
But think twice
That's my only advice
Come on now, who do you,
Who do you, who do you, who do you think you are?
Ha ha ha, bless your soul
You really think you're in control?
Well, I think you're crazy
I think you're crazy
I think you're crazy
Just like me
My heroes had the heart
To lose their lives out on a limb
And all I remember
Is thinking, I want to be like them
Ever since I was little
Ever since I was little it looked like fun
And it's no coincidence I've come...
And I can die when I'm done
But maybe I'm crazy
Maybe you're crazy
Maybe we're crazy
Probably...
The lyrics of Within Temptation's song Crazy touches upon the idea of madness and the stereotypical perception that madness is something to shun away from. The lyrics begin with the singer reminiscing about a time when she lost her mind but finds something about that place pleasant, even though emotions had echoes in so much space. These echoes could refer to a feeling of isolation and disconnection from reality. When she finds herself outside of that space, she is out of touch, not because she doesn't know enough, but rather because she knows too much. The lyrics pose the question if this knowledge and realization make her crazy, to which she states that it is a possibility.
The second verse is a warning to someone who is having the time of their lives, to think twice about their actions and the consequences of those actions. The question arises about who controls their life, and the lyrics chuckle at the idea that they are in control of their life, suggesting they are crazy for thinking so. The chorus repeats the idea that the singer and the person she addresses could be crazy, and the bridge speaks of heroes who lost their lives while pursuing their passions, and the singer wanting to be like them. She also states that her desire is not a coincidence that she is where she is now.
Ultimately the song's lyrics showcase the idea that madness is subjective, and what may seem crazy to others may not be so to the individual. The lyrics also suggest that pursuing a passion or dream may seem crazy to others, but for the person pursuing it, it is their ultimate goal.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember when,
Reflecting on a past memory
I remember, I remember when I lost my mind
Recalling a time when sanity was lost
But there was something so pleasant about that place
Finding comfort in the chaos
Even your emotions had an echo
Feeling the impact of emotions in a deep way
In so much space
In a wide and vast environment
And when you're out there, without care
Being reckless and carefree
Yeah, I was out of touch
Feeling disconnected
But it wasn't because I didn't know enough
Not due to lack of knowledge
I just knew too much
Knowing too much can lead to instability
Does that make me crazy?
Questioning one's sanity
Possibly
Acknowledging the uncertainty
And I hope that you are having
Wishing someone well
The time of your life
Enjoying life to the fullest
But think twice
Offering a word of caution
That's my only advice
Leaving it up to them to decide
Come on now, who do you,
Challenging someone's beliefs or actions
Who do you, who do you, who do you think you are?
Questioning confidence or arrogance
Ha ha ha, bless your soul
Sarcastically remarking on their behavior
You really think you're in control?
Questioning their sense of power
Well, I think you're crazy
Giving an opinion on someone else's sanity
Just like me
Identifying with their level of craziness
My heroes had the heart
Speaking of admired individuals
To lose their lives out on a limb
Being brave enough to take risks
And all I remember
A recollection of admiration
Is thinking, I want to be like them
Desiring to have similar qualities
Ever since I was little
Having this desire for a long time
Ever since I was little it looked like fun
Thinking it was thrilling and exciting
And it's no coincidence I've come...
Believing that it was inevitable to become like them
And I can die when I'm done
Being content with fulfilling this desire before death
But maybe I'm crazy
Having doubts about one's own sanity
Maybe you're crazy
Speculating on the sanity of others
Maybe we're crazy
Suggesting that both parties may be insane
Probably...
Not being sure of the answer
Contributed by Lila V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Daniel A
This is crazy! Discovering one outstanding track after another. I'm 57 years old and just discovering WT here in 2019. What a voice!
Marla Hitchcock
I just love her voice, can't believe no one I know has ever heard them!!! <3
Thiago Codifiih
Eles sao simplesmente demais!!!
melpk
at first I thought the "pop" style didn't match Sharon's voice, but this version adds a whole new meaning to this song. love it!
Lilly C
wow amazing cover!!! It's really easy to recognize the style of this song as within, love the twist seriously, and obviously Sharon's voice :D
edward heffner
i just fell in love with this band again.
ForbyddenApple
Amazing!! WT adding a different flavor to their wonderful bag of tricks!!
DarkImaginaion
I really like that one, I think it's the best of all the covers they did
jamike62
Great singing Sharon..Very well done.. Each year you and the WT group keep getting better and better.. Have a Merry Christmas...to you and the band..You look great in the faster video..and that whole video for each song was fantastic. Take Care
TechNemesis
All of my friends know of WT because of me lol. As long as they keep pumping out amazing music, i'm good with them not blowing up world wide (even though they deserve it!)