The song re-appeared as a shortened remix on the band's The Dance (EP). The single version can also be found as a bonus track on the German (2003) and UK (2004) re-releases of the album Mother Earth, while the classical version can be found on the special digipak version of the album.
Like the other songs from the album Enter, Restless isn't performed regularly by the band. A regular live performance can be found on the DVD and Bonus CD of Mother Earth Tour. A live performance in a special acoustic setting with cello at their gig at the Beursgebouw in Eindhoven (NL) was released on DVD with Black Symphony (2008) and on CD as a B-side for the band's new single "Utopia" (2009).
Restless
Within Temptation Lyrics
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As she opened the door
A cold wind blows
It puts a chill into her heart
You have taken away the trust
You're the ghost haunting through her heart
Past and present are one in her head
Take my hand as I wonder through
All my life I gave to you
Take my hand as I wonder through
All my love I gave to you
You have taken away the trust
You're the ghost haunting through her heart
Take my hand as I wonder through
All my life I gave to you
Take my hand as I wonder through
All my love I gave to you
The lyrics of Within Temptation's "Restless" are about a woman who is struggling with a broken relationship that has left her feeling cold and empty. The song begins with her opening the door to a cold wind that puts a chill into her heart. This not only refers to the physical coldness of the wind, but also the emotional coldness she feels towards her partner. She then sings about how her trust has been taken away by this person, who is now like a ghost haunting her heart. The ghost is a metaphor for the memories and emotions that she cannot let go of, even though they continue to haunt her.
The chorus of the song repeats the lines "Take my hand as I wonder through, All my life I gave to you, Take my hand as I wonder through, All my love I gave to you." This shows the woman's desire to hold on to the past and the love she had for her partner, even though they have hurt her. She is pleading with this person to take her hand and help her move forward, even though she knows it's not possible.
Overall, "Restless" is a powerful song that deals with themes of heartbreak and emotional pain. Within Temptation's lyrics are emotive and poetic, painting a picture of a woman struggling to come to terms with a broken relationship. The song's haunting melody and powerful vocals only add to the emotional impact of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
She embraced with a smile
She welcomed him happily
As she opened the door
She let him into her life
A cold wind blows
She feels a sense of foreboding
It puts a chill into her heart
She feels uneasy about something
You have taken away the trust
You betrayed her trust
You're the ghost haunting through her heart
You left a lasting emotional impact on her
Past and present are one in her head
Memories of you pain her
Take my hand as I wonder through
Come with me as we explore
All my life I gave to you
All her efforts were for you
All my love I gave to you
She loved you unconditionally
Take my hand as I wonder through
Come with me as we explore
All my love I gave to you
She loved you unconditionally
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARTIJN WESTERHOLT, ROBERT WESTERHOLT, SHARON J. DEN ADEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@markrussell3414
What a fantastic video and brilliant song 🎵 from within temptation Sharon den Adel + WITHIN TEMPTATION ARE LEGENDS IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS 🎶 🎵 WHAT A BEAUTIFUL VOICE AND FANTASTIC LYRICS 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
@matteodelgrosso1956
Never heard a voce like this before, not only in this song, but in all her songs...thank you very much, Sharon. You are my drug!!
@ghuul
There is no other voice like that. Sharon is absolutely unique.
@rolfredeker1350
I love that voice too, but I also love Floor Jansen's voice in the same way
@anna-lenajohannesen8833
@Ghuul åå0å
@rico6311
Agree , lots of good voices in the genre but Sharon is very unique
@frostlagtemane6923
Think the same thoughts...
Their music is very kind, but this song looks like have inner pain...
It is very interesting what made sad such angel as Adel...
@froyalmeida4326
This was the first song I heard from this band many years ago and I said Awesome!!
@1963nmp
I LOVE THIS. Makes me emotional 😢. Perfect voice. This, Mother Earth and Sinead are perfect songs
@nathantorresstanevil6958
Faster