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)
Summertime Sadness
Within Temptation Lyrics
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Summertime sadness
I just wanted you to know
That baby, you the best
I got my red dress on tonight
Dancin' in the dark in the pale moonlight
Done my hair up real big, beauty queen style
Oh my God, I feel it in the air
Telephone wires above
Are sizzlin' like a snare
Honey I'm on fire, I feel it everywhere
Nothin' scares me anymore
(1, 2, 3, 4)
Kiss me hard before you go
Summertime sadness
I just wanted you to know
That baby, you the best
I got that summertime, summertime sadness
Su-su-summertime, summertime sadness
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
I'm feelin' electric tonight
Cruisin' down the coast, goin' about 99
Got my bad baby by my heavenly side
I know if I go, I'll die happy tonight
Oh my God, I feel it in the air
Telephone wires above
Are sizzlin' like a snare
Honey I'm on fire, I feel it everywhere
Nothin' scares me anymore
(1, 2, 3, 4)
Kiss me hard before you go
Summertime sadness
I just wanted you to know
That baby, you the best
I got that summertime, summertime sadness
Su-su-summertime, summertime sadness
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
Think I'll miss you forever
Like the stars miss the sun in the morning sky
Later's better than never
Even if you're gone I'm gonna drive
I got that summertime, summertime sadness
Su-su-summertime, summertime sadness
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
Kiss me hard before you go
Summertime sadness
I just wanted you to know
That baby, you the best
I got that summertime, summertime sadness
Su-su-summertime, summertime sadness
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
"Summertime Sadness" by Within Temptation is a cover of the original song by Lana Del Rey. The lyrics speak about a bittersweet end to a summer romance. The singer is in a state of intense passion and electric energy as she dances and cruises down the coast with her lover. She acknowledges the temporary nature of their connection and expresses a desire to make the most of their remaining time together. The lyrics "Kiss me hard before you go" and "I just wanted you to know that baby, you're the best" convey a sense of urgency and a desire to hold onto their intimacy, despite the inevitability of parting ways.
The second verse reflects on the transcendental feeling of being alive and embracing the moment, while acknowledging the transience of life. The singer says, "Nothin' scares me anymore" indicating a sense of freedom, liberation, and exhilaration. The chorus repeats throughout the song, highlighting the contrast between the summertime warmth and the underlying sadness of fleeting moments. The final verse conveys a sense of longing and nostalgia as the singer realizes that the "summertime sadness" will linger on beyond the end of the relationship. The lyrics "Think I'll miss you forever, like the stars miss the sun in the morning sky" reveal a deep emotional connection and suggest that the singer has a difficult time letting go.
Line by Line Meaning
Kiss me hard before you go
The singer wants a passionate goodbye kiss from their lover.
Summertime sadness
Despite the happiness of summer, the singer is saddened about their lover leaving.
I just wanted you to know
The singer wants to make sure their lover knows how important they are to them before they leave.
That baby, you the best
The artist believes their lover is the best and wants to express their affection.
I got my red dress on tonight
The artist is feeling confident and beautiful in their red dress.
Dancin' in the dark in the pale moonlight
The singer is dancing alone in the moonlight.
Done my hair up real big, beauty queen style
The singer has styled their hair like a beauty queen to feel confident and beautiful.
High heels off, I'm feelin' alive
The artist takes their heels off and feels free and alive.
Oh my God, I feel it in the air
The artist senses a strong energy and emotion around them.
Telephone wires above
The artist notices the telephone wires above them.
Are sizzlin' like a snare
The singer hears the telephone wires making a sizzle sound like a snare drum.
Honey I'm on fire, I feel it everywhere
The artist is overwhelmed with a fiery passion and emotion.
Nothin' scares me anymore
The singer feels empowered and nothing can scare them.
Kiss me hard before you go
The singer wants a passionate goodbye kiss from their lover.
I got that summertime, summertime sadness
The singer feels sad despite the happiness of summer.
Su-su-summertime, summertime sadness
The artist emphasizes the summertime and the sadness they feel.
I'm feelin' electric tonight
The artist feels a strong, exciting energy tonight.
Cruisin' down the coast, goin' about 99
The singer is driving along the coast at a high speed.
Got my bad baby by my heavenly side
The singer's lover is with them and they feel like they're in heaven.
I know if I go, I'll die happy tonight
The artist is content with the thought that if they die tonight, they'll die happy with their lover by their side.
Think I'll miss you forever
The artist believes they will always miss their lover.
Like the stars miss the sun in the morning sky
The artist misses their lover like the stars miss the sun when it's not visible in the morning sky.
Later's better than never
The singer is hopeful that they will see their lover again.
Even if you're gone I'm gonna drive
Even if their lover is gone, the artist will continue to live their life.
I got that summertime, summertime sadness
The singer continues to feel sad despite the happiness of summer.
Su-su-summertime, summertime sadness
The singer emphasizes the summertime and the sadness they feel.
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
The singer continues to feel sad despite the happiness of summer.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Rick Nowels, Elizabeth Grant
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@ninibekauri6335
ყველაზე საოცარი და დასამახსოვრებელი დღის ალტარია...
უცაბედი შეჩერება შუა გზაზე და უკანასკნელი , ყველაზე ატმოსფერული , ყველაზე ტკბილი და სიყვარულით სავსე, დამშვიდობების კოცნა !!
შემდეგ კი უზარმაზარი სისწრაფე და მელანქელიის ბოლომდე შეჯახება !
ცხოვრების ბოლომდე ერთ-ერთ ყველაზე ემოციურ და სევდიან მომენტად დამრჩება ცხოვრებაში ..
თუმცა დაგელოდები, დაგელოდები და ჩვენი მისტიკური სახლის საკეტს , ნამდვილად არ შევცვლი !
@JessB1810
stop comparing them! Sharon is a big fan of Lana and Lana loves this cover… so stop fighting abut who or which song its better!
@squishyfaceguy
Shut up bitch
@JessB1810
squishyfaceguy fuck you frustated loser!
@PaladinfffLeeroy
squishyfaceguy What did you get out of this comment?
What did you achieve?
Are you this simplistic?
Telling someone to shut up while he/she is saying to stop fighting over which song is better is a simplistic persons reaction to something they don't like.
@squishyfaceguy
Paladin Leeroy i got a good hearty laugh and a funny response from the person who posted the original comment.
@PaladinfffLeeroy
squishyfaceguy K den.
@eddsote5221
lana del rey + metal= perfection
@modus8082
It would be too good for reality. A lot her of her lyrics are too brutal for the average human to handle. If she fronted a metal band, by Odin's beard, I'd probably explode. <3 Lana
@jessickalush3305
https://youtu.be/lcYfGXsXBdQ
This one's my favorite
@deadsolarsystem6298
I wouldn't call this metal. This is closer to house music than metal, not that it's house. Just saying