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)
Silver Moonlight
Within Temptation Lyrics
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Can't move on, the fear is tying you down
Open your eyes, it's all right
I'm hellhound in this life
Keep fighting this endless war
It's always been like this, I don't know why
Enslave ment of your mind
Going down, I won't bow, no
Screaming at the walls of fire
They're closing in on me
I hunger for the vertigo, the silver moonlight
It's where I wanna be
Screaming at the walls of fire
But I'm still running free
In the silver moonlight I can breathe
These days are only now
Breathing in the coldest lies
I think that's only what you have in mind
Holding on to the best of you
I hit the pavement
Going down, I won't bow, down
Screaming at the walls of fire
They're closing in on me
I hunger for the vertigo, the silver moonlight
It's where I wanna be
Screaming at the walls of fire
But I'm still running free
In the silver moonlight I can breathe
I'm impatient, but it's colors that I need
Too many shades of grey, I cannot breathe
The dreams I have ain't tainted, I need you to believe
The only way to make them real
Screaming at the walls of fire
They're closing in on me
I hunger for the vertigo, the silver moonlight
It's where I wanna be
Screaming at the walls of fire
But I'm still running free
In the silver moonlight I can breathe
Turn around, open your eyes
Can't move on, the fear is tying you down
Open your eyes, it's all right
The lyrics of the song "Silver Moonlight" by Within Temptation seem to talk about overcoming fear and reaching out for what one dreams of despite the odds. The opening lines of the song ask the person to turn around and open their eyes. This could mean to face their fears and the problems that are holding them back. The fear mentioned in the lyrics is tying the person down, making it impossible for them to move on. However, the singer assures the person that everything is alright, indicating the possibility of a better situation if they can overcome their fears.
The singer then talks about being a "hellhound," implying that they have been fighting an endless war without knowing why. The fear that the person is facing is so strong that it is holding the singer down too. However, rather than giving into the fear, the singer is determined to keep fighting and not bow down. The chorus of the song talks about screaming at the walls of fire, with the walls of fire seeming to represent the obstacles that the singer is facing. The silver moonlight is a symbol of hope, a place where the singer is free and can breathe.
The second verse seems to talk about the present moment, where the person is holding onto the best of themselves despite everything they are facing. The singer is also not giving up, hitting the pavement and refusing to bow down. The bridge talks about how the singer is impatient, but they need colors in their life rather than shades of gray. They have dreams that are not tainted, and they need the person to believe in them. The chorus repeats, this time with a greater sense of conviction.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn around, open your eyes
Look at what's happening around you, acknowledge the situation.
Can't move on, the fear is tying you down
Fear is preventing you from moving forward and making progress.
Open your eyes, it's all right
Accept the reality of the situation and find a way to deal with it.
I'm hellhound in this life
Life can be difficult and challenging to deal with.
Keep fighting this endless war
Continuously put in the effort to overcome obstacles and challenges.
It's always been like this, I don't know why
The difficulties in life are ever-present and seem to have no clear reason behind them.
Enslave ment of your mind
Mental barriers and fears can control and restrict one's actions and decisions.
Your fear it ties me down
Your fears and anxiety are affecting me as well.
Going down, I won't bow, no
Although the situation may be difficult, I won't give up or give in.
Screaming at the walls of fire
Frustration and anger towards the obstacles in life.
They're closing in on me
The challenges and obstacles are becoming more difficult to overcome.
I hunger for the vertigo, the silver moonlight
I crave excitement, adventure, and a break from the struggles of life.
It's where I wanna be
I long for a place where I can escape from the challenges of life.
But I'm still running free
Despite the struggles, I'm still pushing forward and not giving up.
In the silver moonlight I can breathe
In the escape from the struggles of life, I can finally relax and find some peace.
These days are only now
The present moment is all we have and we should make the most of it.
Breathing in the coldest lies
Accepting lies or falsehoods as the truth can be suffocating and draining.
I think that's only what you have in mind
Being aware of someone's intentions and not being fooled by them.
Holding on to the best of you
Trying to keep a hold of the positive qualities and characteristics that define you.
I hit the pavement
Falling down but getting back up and continuing to move forward.
I'm impatient, but it's colors that I need
Craving variety and diversity in life.
Too many shades of grey, I cannot breathe
Life can feel dull and suffocating when there is no variety or excitement.
The dreams I have ain't tainted, I need you to believe
Having faith in oneself and one's aspirations, and needing others to support and believe in them as well.
The only way to make them real
Only by putting in the effort and taking action can dreams become a reality.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: MARTINUS J. E. MARTIJN SPIERENBURG, ROBERT WESTERHOLT, SHARON DEN ADEL
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