Final Destination
Within Temptation Lyrics


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I escaped my final moment
But it's turning back at me
On every corner I can feel it waiting
Just a moment, no awareness
I could easily slip away
And then I'll be gone forever

I'm searching,
I'm fighting for a way to get through
To turn it away

It's waiting, always trying
I feel the hands of fate, they're suffocating
Tell me what's the reason
Is it all inside my head
Can't take it no more!

All around me I see danger
And it's closing in on me
Every second I can hear it breathing
I can't stand the fear inside me
Cause it's leading me astray
And it will be my ending

I'm searching
I'm fighting for a way to get through
To turn it away

It's waiting, always trying
I feel the hands of fate, they're suffocating
Tell me what's the reason
Is it all inside my head
Can't take it no more!

But no one faced what's coming my way
And I will let my fear fade away
Whatever may be, I'll have to find out

It's waiting, always trying
I feel the hands of fate, they're suffocating
Tell me what's the reason




Is it all inside my head
Can't take it no more

Overall Meaning

"Final Destination" is a song by the Dutch symphonic metal band Within Temptation. The lyrics describe the feeling of being pursued by something that is always there but cannot be seen or touched. The singer is unable to escape this force, and they fear that it will eventually catch up to them and end their life. The song is also about the struggle to find the strength to face one's fears and to fight for survival.


The song's chorus reflects the singer's sense of urgency and desperation: "It's waiting, always trying / I feel the hands of fate, they're suffocating / Tell me what's the reason / Is it all inside my head / Can't take it no more!" The haunting melody and powerful vocals help to convey the feeling of being trapped and pursued.


The verses describe how the singer is constantly aware of the danger that surrounds them, and how they are fighting to keep it at bay. They also reflect the fear and anxiety that often accompany a sense of impending doom.


Overall, the song is a powerful expression of the human desire to survive and overcome the obstacles that life throws our way.


Line by Line Meaning

I escaped my final moment
I had a close brush with death but managed to escape it.


But it's turning back at me
Despite my escape, the looming threat of death is now lingering around me.


On every corner I can feel it waiting
I am constantly aware of the possibility that death is lurking around every corner.


Just a moment, no awareness
A moment of distraction could easily lead to my death, without me even realizing the danger.


I could easily slip away
Death could come to me unexpectedly, without any warning or chance to escape.


And then I'll be gone forever
Once death comes, there is no turning back, and I will be gone forever.


I'm searching, I'm fighting for a way to get through
I am actively trying to find a way to escape my fate and avoid death.


To turn it away
I am searching for a solution that will help me avoid death, and turn it away from me.


It's waiting, always trying
Death is always waiting for an opportunity to strike, and take my life.


I feel the hands of fate, they're suffocating
I feel trapped and suffocated by the inevitability of death, and the belief that fate may be controlling my life.


Tell me what's the reason
I am seeking answers and trying to understand why death is following me, and what I can do to avoid it.


Is it all inside my head
I am questioning whether my fear of death is merely a product of my own imagination or if it is a real and pressing threat.


Can't take it no more!
I am at my wits' end, and can no longer bear the constant fear and anxiety associated with the the threat of death.


All around me I see danger
I am constantly surrounded by danger, and it seems like there is no escape from it.


And it's closing in on me
The danger is getting closer and closer, and I feel like I am running out of time.


Every second I can hear it breathing
I am hyper-aware of the danger, and every second that passes feels like an eternity.


I can't stand the fear inside me
The fear is overwhelming, and I feel like I can no longer cope with the constant threat of death.


Cause it's leading me astray
The fear is clouding my judgment and making it difficult for me to make rational decisions and find a way to escape my fate.


And it will be my ending
If I cannot find a way to escape the danger, it will undoubtedly lead to my death.


But no one faced what's coming my way
I feel alone and isolated, and no one can understand the danger that I am facing.


And I will let my fear fade away
I am determined to overcome my fear and find a way to escape from the danger, and not let it control my life anymore.


Whatever may be, I'll have to find out
I am willing to take risks and face the unknown in order to find a solution to my problem and escape from the threat of death.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: ROBERT WESTERHOLT, SHARON J. DEN ADEL, DANIEL GIBSON

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