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 ft. 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 lyrics of Within Temptation's song "Dangerous" ft. Howard Jones speak of a person who is feeling uneasy in a relationship. They are searching for answers because they feel that something is not right. The person is following the signs, but they are getting close to the fire. The lyrics suggest that there is danger in the relationship, and the person is afraid that the other person will reveal their dangerous mind. The chorus repeats the phrase "It's in your eyes, what's on your mind" to emphasize the fear and uncertainty about what the other person is thinking.
The lyrics suggest that the person has been cursed with awareness, which has affected their peace of mind. The true colors of the other person are starting to show, and they are becoming a dangerous sign. The person is fearful and frozen inside, and they do not know what to do. They question whether they have to run or hide away from the other person.
The lyrics of "Dangerous" can be interpreted in many ways. It could be about a toxic relationship or a friendship. It speaks of the fear that comes with not knowing what the other person is thinking and how they may react. The song is a powerful representation of the emotions that come with dealing with a dangerous situation.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm searching for answers
The singer is trying to figure out what is wrong and why they're feeling uneasy
'Cause something is not right.
The singer feels like there is something off or dangerous about their situation
I follow the signs,
The singer is trying to pay attention to clues and indications in order to uncover the truth
I'm close to the fire.
The artist feels like they're getting too close to danger or trouble
I fear that soon you'll reveal
Your dangerous mind.
The artist is worried that someone they know is hiding a dark or harmful side that will eventually come to light
It's in your eyes, what's on your mind.
The singer can tell that something is wrong just by looking at the other person's expression
I fear your smile and the promise inside.
The other person's reassurances and friendly gestures don't make the singer feel any less uneasy
I fear your presence, I'm frozen inside.
Being around the other person makes the artist feel paralyzed with anxiety or danger
Not questioned before.
The artist is dealing with a situation or problem that they have never encountered or thought about before
The curse of awareness,
There's no peace of mind.
The artist's heightened perception and understanding of the situation is both a gift and a burden that makes them feel even more unsettled
As your true colors show
A dangerous sign.
The singer is starting to see evidence that the other person is not who they claimed to be, or is capable of something harmful
I see the truth that you've buried inside.
The artist has finally uncovered the other person's dangerous intentions or motives
There is no mercy just anger I find.
The other person is not showing any kindness or understanding, only hostility and aggression
I just have know, while I still have time.
The singer wants to figure out how to protect themselves from the other person before it's too late
Do I have to run, or hide away from you?
The singer is considering all options, even fleeing or hiding from the person they fear
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Cloud9
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 ;)