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)
Overcome
Within Temptation Lyrics
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In my time of need?
Is my cry not loud enough
Or have they gone all numb?
They just tend to stand
Out of the rain
Thinking but not acting
Falling and crawling
A fight to stand up
Memory still haunts me
In the dead of night
Over and over, I felt so small
But one day I'll be stronger
And you better watch out
I will overcome, your violence their silence
Although it can't be undone
I will overcome, knowing that I'm not the only one
I will overcome, it's the only way to carry on
Where are the saviors?
Afraid of the toll
Sorry, do my nine inch nails
Slash your soul
Such heroes
Throwing stones
Straight at the one
Who is standing alone
Twisting and turning
It's always the same
Truth is never honest
When you're to blame
Pushing and pulling
Never give in, one day I wish
You'll see you're not so beautiful within
I will overcome, our violence your silence
Although it can't be undone
I will overcome, knowing that I'm not the only one
I will overcome, it's the only way to carry on
Run and run
Run and run
I will overcome, their violence your silence
Although it can't be undone
I will overcome, knowing that I'm not the only one
I will overcome, it's the only way to carry on
I will overcome
The lyrics of Within Temptation's song "Overcome" reflect the struggles of a person who feels alone in their fight against violence and oppression, and who questions the absence of heroes and saviors when they need them the most. The singer wonders whether their cry for help is not loud enough or whether the people who could make a difference have become numb to their suffering. The heroes seem to be standing out of the rain, not taking action and denying their responsibility. Meanwhile, the person in need is falling and crawling, haunted by memories of past trauma, and feeling small and helpless.
It is only later that the singer finds the strength to say that they will overcome, even if it means facing their fear and pain alone. They refuse to be silenced by violence and oppression and know that they are not the only ones in the world who are fighting. They encourage others to join them in their struggle to carry on, knowing that it is the only way to create positive change.
The song "Overcome" is a powerful anthem for anyone who feels marginalized, oppressed or ignored by society. It speaks to the human need for heroes and saviors, and highlights the importance of taking action to overcome violence and injustice. Through its lyrics, the song encourages listeners to find the strength to carry on and fight for what they believe in, even in the face of daunting obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Where are the heroes
Why have the people I need for support and protection disappeared?
In my time of need?
When I require help the most?
Is my cry not loud enough
Maybe I am not speaking out vigorously?
Or have they gone all numb?
Or are the people who used to care about me deaf to my pain?
They just tend to stand
They refuse to take action.
Out of the rain
Avoiding the problem altogether.
Thinking but not acting
Pondering but not taking any steps with regards to the matter.
That they're not to blame
Trying to convince themselves the situation isn't their responsibility.
Falling and crawling
Struggling and feeling vulnerable.
A fight to stand up
Trying to overcome this hardship.
Memory still haunts me
The past events still cause me pain.
In the dead of night
Especially when thoughts have become intrusive.
Over and over, I felt so small
Repeating negative thoughts and feeling insignificant.
But one day I'll be stronger
A hopeful belief in becoming resilient.
And you better watch out
Warning others not to take advantage of the vulnerability.
I will overcome, your violence their silence
I will confront both your aggression and their lack of support.
Although it can't be undone
Even if the damage has already been done.
I will overcome, knowing that I'm not the only one
I will move on, realizing that there are others who have experienced similar trauma.
I will overcome, it's the only way to carry on
I will conquer my fears to keep going.
Where are the saviors?
Where are the people who pledged to rescue me?
Afraid of the toll
Fearing the long-term effect of helping me.
Sorry, do my nine inch nails
Apologies, but does the inconvenient reality hurt?
Slash your soul
Inflicting deep emotional wounds.
Such heroes
The very heroes who have disregarded my pain.
Throwing stones
Attacking and condemning the person who is trying to move on.
Straight at the one
Directly at me.
Who is standing alone
Left isolated and unsupported.
Twisting and turning
The same, repetitive cycle of suffering and pain.
It's always the same
Nothing changes, no matter how hard one tries.
Truth is never honest
The reality is often sugar-coated or concealed.
When you're to blame
When you're the one held responsible.
Pushing and pulling
Fighting and competing for control.
Never give in, one day I wish
However, I will persevere, hoping that one day it all will be worth it.
You'll see you're not so beautiful within
The true colors of the antagonist will eventually come to light.
Run and run
Fleeing from the situation.
I will overcome, their violence your silence
Despite their brutality and your passivity.
Run and run
The repetition of fleeing.
Although it can't be undone
Even if the damage cannot be undone.
I will overcome, knowing that I'm not the only one
I will try again, understanding that there are others going through similar circumstances.
I will overcome, it's the only way to carry on
The only option is to move forward, no matter how tough it may be.
I will overcome
A statement of determination to rise above the situation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARTINUS J. E. MARTIJN SPIERENBURG, ROBERT WESTERHOLT, SHARON J. DEN ADEL
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