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)
Jillian
Within Temptation Lyrics
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To find a meaning to understand
The secret of life
Why am I here to try again?
Will I always, will you always
See the truth when it stares you in the face?
Will I ever, will I never free myself
I'd give my heart, I'd give my soul
I'd turn it back, it's my fault
Your destiny is forlorn
Have to live 'til it's undone
I'd give my heart, I'd give my soul
I'd turn it back and then at last I'll be on my way
I've been living for so long
Many seasons have passed me by
I've seen kingdoms trough ages
Rise and fall, I've seen it all
I've seen the horror, I've seen the wonders
Happening just in front of my eyes
Will I ever, will I never free myself by making it right?
I'd give my heart, I'd give my soul
I'd turn it back, it's my fault
Your destiny is forlorn
Have to live 'til it's undone
I'd give my heart, I'd give my soul
I'd turn it back and then at last I'll be on my way
Jillian, our dream ended long ago
All our stories and all our glory I held so dear
We won't be together
For ever and ever, no more tears
I'll always be here 'til the end
I'd give my heart, I'd give my soul
I'd turn it back, it's my fault
Your destiny is forlorn
Have to live 'til it's undone
I'd give my heart, I'd give my soul
I'd turn it back and then at last I'll be on my way
The song "Jillian" by Within Temptation speaks of a person who has been searching for the meaning of life and trying to understand why they are here. The lyrics depict the struggles and challenges they face in their journey to find the secret of life. The artist questions whether they will always be able to see the truth when it is right in front of them, and if they will ever be able to break free from their chains.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the artist's willingness to give their heart and soul and turn back time to rectify their mistakes. They are remorseful and desperate to undo what they have done wrong. The verses speak of their experiences, how they have seen kingdoms rise and fall, and the horrors and wonders they have witnessed, highlighting the theme of mortality and the passing of time.
The song's title Jillian is a reference to a beloved person whose dream the artist shared, but it ended long ago. It is about letting go of nostalgia and accepting that they won't be able to relive their past memories. But, they will always cherish and hold them dear. The song conveys a sense of hope and resilience, of always being willing to try again and make things right.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been dreaming for so long
For a considerable amount of time, I've been fantasizing
To find a meaning to understand
The search for a significance to comprehend
The secret of life
The clandestine essence of existence
Why am I here to try again?
Why do I have to make another attempt and be present in this world?
Will I always, will you always
Can I, will you consistently
See the truth when it stares you in the face?
Recognize honesty when it's glaring at you?
Will I ever, will I never free myself
Can I ever or will I never extricate myself from these confines?
Breaking these chains?
Shattering these restraints?
I'd give my heart, I'd give my soul
I would willingly sacrifice my emotions and my spirit
I'd turn it back, it's my fault
I genuinely repent and accept responsibility
Your destiny is forlorn
It's unfortunate that your fate appears bleak
Have to live 'til it's undone
Must exist until it's rectified
I'd turn it back and then at last I'll be on my way
I'll make amends and finally make my departure
I've been living for so long
I've been enduring for a considerable amount of time
Many seasons have passed me by
Numerous cycles of nature have gone beyond me
I've seen kingdoms trough ages
I've witnessed realms through the ages
Rise and fall, I've seen it all
I've witnessed the ascent and descent of everything
I've seen the horror, I've seen the wonders
I've experienced the frightful and the marvelous
Happening just in front of my eyes
Unfolding right before my sight
Will I ever, will I never free myself by making it right?
Can I or can I not emancipate myself by rectifying my actions?
Jillian, our dream ended long ago
Jillian, our fantasy terminated long ago
All our stories and all our glory I held so dear
All our anecdotes and accomplishments that were so precious to me
We won't be together
We will not be united
For ever and ever, no more tears
For all eternity, without shedding any more tears
I'll always be here 'til the end
I'll always be present until the finale
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Martinus J. E. Martijn Spierenburg, Robert Westerholt, Sharon J. Den Adel
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
lanae morris
I absolutely love how people still listen to both Evanescence and Within Temptations old music and still want more today
Travis Benson
Ya
Parlina Susi Siswanti
Yeah...
Mary Santos
Yeah
Victoria Marie Parker
21 and still listening!
J C
Next year thse two fucking amazing bands and female leaders together! 😍
Epictemptation7
The Silent Force is more than just an album, It's an experience and in my opinion the bands best album to date. It's truly iconic and an important work in rock/heavy metal.
Within Temptation
Our brand new album 'RESIST' is officially out now! Listen to it on Spotify: http://bit.ly/WTRESIST
Itka Toruk Makto
I loved this album
Cherryblossom
Can't believe Resist came out 2 years ago