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)
Our Farewell
Within Temptation Lyrics
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I can hear you say my name
I can almost see your smile
Feel the warmth of your embrace
But there is nothing but silence now
Around the one I loved
Is this our farewell?
My child, see the sadness in your eyes
You are not alone in life
Although you might think that you are
Never thought this day would come so soon
We had no time to say goodbye
How can the world just carry on?
I feel so lost when you are not by my side
But there is nothing but silence now
Around the one I loved
Is this our farewell?
So sorry your world is tumbling down
I will watch you through these nights
Rest your head and go to sleep
Because my child this is not our farewell
This is not our farewell
The lyrics of Within Temptation's song "Our Farewell" speaks about the grief of losing a loved one and the difficulty in coping with the sudden absence of their presence. The opening lines "In my hands a legacy of memories, I can hear you say my name, I can almost see your smile, feel the warmth of your embrace" express the feeling of holding onto the memories of their loved one and the longing to relive those moments.
The chorus of the song "But there is nothing but silence now around the one I loved, is this our farewell?" empathizes with the feeling of emptiness after the loss of a loved one, making the singer question if this is truly the end of the line. It showcases the internal struggle of coming to terms with the idea that they might never see their loved one again.
The song progresses with a dialogue, where the singer expresses her concern and advice on how to cope with the loss of her loved one. The line "Sweet darling, you worry too much, my child, see the sadness in your eyes, you are not alone in life, although you might think that you are" conveys the message of being there for your loved ones in life and death. It is a reminder that in moments of despair, we must hold onto those who are still present in our lives.
Overall, the song's message is a mix of emotions, from grief to hope, which makes it relatable to anyone who has suffered a loss. The lyrics have a personal touch to them, which makes it an emotional and comforting song to listen to.
Line by Line Meaning
In my hands a legacy of memories
I am left with memories of you in my hand.
I can hear you say my name
In my mind, I can still hear your voice calling my name.
I can almost see your smile
I remember your smile, so vividly that it feels like you are still here.
Feel the warmth of your embrace
I remember the feeling of your warm embrace, even though it is not physically present anymore.
But there is nothing but silence now
But now, there is only an eerie silence that you once filled.
Around the one I loved
Around the person I deeply cared for.
Is this our farewell?
Is this the last goodbye?
Sweet darling you worry too much
I understand that you are worried, my dear.
My child, see the sadness in your eyes
You are sad, and I can see it in your eyes.
You are not alone in life
You are not alone in this life, even though it may feel like it.
Although you might think that you are
Even though it might feel like you are alone, please know that you are not.
Never thought this day would come so soon
I never imagined that this day would come so soon, where I have to face losing you.
We had no time to say goodbye
We didn't have the time to say proper goodbyes.
How can the world just carry on?
It's hard to understand how the world can just move on when you are no longer here.
I feel so lost when you are not by my side
I feel so lost and lonely when you are not here with me.
So sorry your world is tumbling down
I am sorry that your world is falling apart.
I will watch you through these nights
But I will be here, watching over you during these difficult times.
Rest your head and go to sleep
Please rest, and sleep knowing that I am here with you.
Because my child this is not our farewell
This is not the end for us, we will always be together in spirit.
This is not our farewell
This is not goodbye for us, we will meet again someday.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: OSCAR C. HOLLEMAN, RENE J. MERKELBACH, ROBERT WESTERHOLT, SHARON J. DEN ADEL
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