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)
Dangerous feat. Howard Jones
Within Temptation Lyrics
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Was feeling so caged, hands tied
I can't find anything feeling so right, it's blinding hope
The Reaper is close, save a spot
A matter of time, can't deny
I won't try to run, run, run
This destiny's mine
The countdown has begun
the walls are falling down
my life is on the line
the fear is mine
It's dangerous to sacrifice
It makes your blood run to throw the dice
It's dangerous, it's what you like
It's what you'll die for to live this life
We're going on and we'll never stop
We're going on till our worlds collide
It's dangerous
So dangerous
Dangerous
I know it's not safe, close my eyes
I search for the edge of Earth
'cause that's the only place I'll ever find that makes me hope
A thief in the night, out of sight
It's out there waiting to ignite
the favor will rise, rise, rise
taking over my mind
The countdown has begun
the walls are falling down
my life is on the line
the fear is mine
It's dangerous to sacrifice
It makes your blood run to throw the dice
It's dangerous, it's what you like
It's what you'll die for to live this life
We're going on and we'll never stop
We're going on till our worlds collide
It's dangerous
So dangerous
Dangerous
Nothing matters anyhow
It's like I'm floating on the ground
Into the hands, there I dive
With my life flashing by
Like the time is slowing down
When the world is out of sight
All the memories in my mind
Won't leave me behind
It's dangerous, (dangerous)
It's dangerous, (dangerous)
It's dangerous!
It's dangerous to sacrifice
It makes your blood run to throw the dice
It's dangerous, it's what you['re] like
It's what you'll die for to live this life
We're going on and we'll never stop
We're going on till our worlds collide
It's dangerous
So dangerous
Dangerous
The song "Dangerous" by Within Temptation Howard Jones portrays a feeling of being trapped in one's own life, unable to break free from the chains that bind them. The lyricist speaks about feeling caged, with their hands tied and unable to find anything that feels right. The Reaper is close, and they know that it's only a matter of time. Despite feeling trapped, they have accepted their fate and will not try to run from it. The countdown has begun, and their life is on the line. The fear is theirs alone.
The lyricist then speaks about the dangerous thrill of sacrificing everything for the life they want to live. They know it's not safe, but it's what they like, and it's something they'll die for. They're going on and they'll never stop until their worlds collide. The song ends with the lyricist floating on the ground, with memories flashing by as if time is slowing down. All the while, they know that it's dangerous, but it's the only way to live.
Overall, the song speaks about the danger and thrill of sacrifice and how it's sometimes necessary to live the life one wants, even if it means accepting one's fate.
Line by Line Meaning
I know I won't change, I have tried
I understand that I can't alter who I am despite numerous attempts.
Was feeling so caged, hands tied
I felt trapped without the means to escape my situation.
I can't find anything feeling so right, it's blinding hope
The feeling of expectation is so intense, I'm unable to see anything beyond it.
The Reaper is close, save a spot
The end of my life is almost here, prepare a grave for me.
A matter of time, can't deny
It's inevitable, I can't avoid it.
I won't try to run, run, run, This destiny's mine
I've accepted my fate and won't make any futile attempts to change it.
The countdown has begun, the walls are falling down, my life is on the line, the fear is mine
The end is near, everything seems to be crumbling, and I'm scared for my life.
It's dangerous to sacrifice, It makes your blood run to throw the dice, It's dangerous, it's what you like, It's what you'll die for to live this life
Taking risks that could result in loss of life is thrilling, despite the potential danger.
We're going on and we'll never stop, We're going on till our worlds collide, It's dangerous, So dangerous, Dangerous
We're constantly moving forward and will continue to do so even if it's reckless and puts our lives at risk.
I know it's not safe, close my eyes, I search for the edge of Earth, 'cause that's the only place I'll ever find that makes me hope
I'm aware of the danger, but I still want to take a chance and experience something that excites me.
A thief in the night, out of sight, It's out there waiting to ignite, the favor will rise, rise, rise, taking over my mind
The chance of experiencing something thrilling is present but not visible, building anticipation until it takes over my thoughts.
Nothing matters anyhow, It's like I'm floating on the ground, Into the hands, there I dive, With my life flashing by
Despite everything, life seems meaningless and unanchored, like I'm just floating in the ether with no control or purpose.
Like the time is slowing down, When the world is out of sight, All the memories in my mind, Won't leave me behind
In those final moments of my life, everything seems to move in slow motion and I'm filled with nostalgia for the past.
It's dangerous, (dangerous), It's dangerous, (dangerous), It's dangerous!
The risks I'm taking are dangerous and could end in tragedy.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEENA GIBSON, ALEX, NINOS HANNA, BJORN DJUPSTROM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
orfeas8
3:04 INFINITE RESPECT FOR THAT VOICE
ONE OF THE VOICES THAT INSPIRED ME TO START VOCALS
''Nothing matters anyhow
It's like I'm floating on the ground
Into the hands, there I dive
With my life flashing by
Like the time is slowing down
When the world is out of sight
All the memories in my mind
Won't leave me behind''
HUGE RESPECT..MADE ME CRY, HOWARD JONES IS TOTALLY THE MAN!
CHECK ''Rose of Sharyn'' and ''My Curse'' from Killswitch Engage with Jones at vocals..
he should totally make a cooperation with Matt Barlow former vocalist of Iced Earth
**no words for their voices, and of course den adel also has a >7th Wonder voice too, as have the vocalists mentioned above **
Burhan Erdemir
[Verse 1: Sharon den Adel & ]
I know I won't change, I have tried
Was feeling so caged, hands tied
I can't find anything feeling so right
It's blinding all
[Pre-Chorus: Sharon den Adel]
The countdown has begun
The walls are falling down
My life is on the line
But freedom is mine
[Chorus: Sharon den Adel & Howard Jones]
It's dangerous to sacrificeIt makes your blood run to throw the diceIt's dangerous, it's what you're likeIt's what you'll die for to live this lifeWe're going on and we'll never stopWe're going on 'til our worlds collideIt's dangerous, so dangerous, dangerous
[Verse 2: Sharon den Adel & ]
I know it's not safe, close my eyes
I search for the edge of Earth
'Cause that's the only place I'll ever find
That makes me whole
[Pre-Chorus: Sharon den Adel]
The countdown has begun (Countdown has begun)
The walls are falling down (Walls are falling down)
My life is on the line (Life is on the line)
But freedom is mine
[Chorus: Sharon den Adel & Howard Jones]
It's dangerous to sacrifice
It makes your blood run to throw the dice
It's dangerous, it's what you're like
It's what you'll die for to live this life
We're going on and we'll never stop
We're going on 'til our worlds collide
It's dangerous, so dangerous, dangerous
[Verse 3: Howard Jones]
Nothing matters anyhow
It's like I'm floating off the ground
Into the hands of air, I dive
Rays of life flashing by
Like the time is slowing down
When the world is out of sight
All the memories in my mind
Won't leave me behind
[Bridge: Sharon den Adel & ]
, dangerous
, dangerous
[Chorus: Sharon den Adel & Howard Jones]
It's dangerous to sacrifice
It makes your blood run to throw the dice
It's dangerous, it's what you're like
It's what you'll die for to live this life
We're going on and we'll never stop
We're going on 'til our worlds collide
It's dangerous, so dangerous, dangerous
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Mikhail Cazi
I don't care what people say. Within Temptation is one of the best bands we've got around. Not only are they consistent, they're consistent in a way that doesn't keep you bored with the same material over and over again. They've got symphonic metal, metal, grunt songs, hard rock, heavy metal and it's just such a wide variety of songs! Yeah, there are people saying that they're going too mainstream, but who cares? The music's still great! Have you HEARD the Paradise EP? That was perfect! You could still hear their symphonic elements even though it wasn't really symphonic. And when you've got Tarja on a song with Sharon - WOW. Just waiting for them to collab with Amy Lee and Simone Simons. I love you guys forEVER. #WT .
Jim Smash
Well said!
I saw them live last night in Washtinton, D.C. (opening for Iron Maiden) and they were AMAZING!!!
Channel Dad Bryon Lape
Howard's voice is the perfect complement to Sharon's. They need to do another collaboration.
Robin Paterson
I agree but there are too many others that collaboratively speaking should have the opportunity to click with Sharon artistically on all levels. I don't envy anyone in the position to acknowledge and present the opportunity from the current endless variants of combinational furious talent that potentially are a given like lock and key= rock with me. Then wishes be sought to see, ever closer akin a Temptation Within.
Robby Hotchkiss
Agreed,Ditto,Fo Sho!!!👂🎤🎶♥❤💚♨🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Manny Blackstar
They need to marry
Yuri Yslin
Agreed. Sharon did many collaborations but the one with Howard is just perfect, their voices work excellent together.
Fabzz Pagano
YES PLEASE!!!!
jr maldito
When Howard started singing, i just got chills all over my body...
-TNT47-
+jr maldito (maldito1001) i was blasting metal at 5 in the morning , i dont give a fuck when it comes to howard ;)