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)
The Dance
Within Temptation Lyrics
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Sending shivers down my spine
I hear a laugh, it awoke my soul
The wind takes the leaves
Where he wants them to go
His tunes enchant our world
Our thoughts and leave us frozen
In this heart of mine, it's you I find
Take my hand
I'll take you to the promised land
You're the one
I hear a laugh, it awoke my soul
The wind takes the leaves
Where he wants them to go
His tunes enchant our world
Our thoughts and leave us frozen
In this heart of mine, it's you I find
Take my hand
I'll take you to the promised land
You're the one
Nevil, whatever you have done
These tears will fade
Nevil, wherever you have gone
Please have faith
The opening line of Within Temptation's song The Dance, "Someone is dancing on my grave", is a metaphor for a powerful entity that is controlling and manipulating the world. The grave symbolizes the singer's past or previous self that has been taken over by this entity. The second line, "sending shivers down my spine", emphasizes the fear and unease that the singer feels towards this force. The third and fourth lines, "I hear a laugh, it awoke my soul / The wind takes the leaves where he wants them to go", suggest that this entity is not only powerful, but also enjoys playing with and manipulating people's emotions. The fifth and sixth lines, "His tunes enchant our world / Our thoughts and leave us frozen", further reinforce the idea that this entity is able to control and influence people's thoughts and actions.
The following section of the song, "In this heart of mine, it's you I find / Take my hand / I'll take you to the promised land / You're the one", can be interpreted in a few different ways. It could be seen as the singer seeking refuge and protection from this entity, or as the singer addressing someone they care about and asking for that person's support in standing up against this entity. Either way, it adds an emotional and personal element to the song.
The final lines of the song, "Nevil, whatever you have done / These tears will fade / Nevil, wherever you have gone / Please have faith", are a reference to a person named Nevil. The meaning behind these lines is unclear, but it could be interpreted as the singer consoling or reaching out to someone who is going through a difficult time.
Line by Line Meaning
Someone is dancing on my grave
There is someone who is rejoicing at my demise and it makes me feel uneasy.
Sending shivers down my spine
The thought of someone dancing on my grave is unsettling and gives me chills.
I hear a laugh, it awoke my soul
The sound of someone laughing has jolted me out of my thoughts and feelings.
The wind takes the leaves
The wind is moving the scattered leaves around, as if they were dancing.
Where he wants them to go
The wind seems to be following the will of the person who is dancing on my grave.
His tunes enchant our world
The music or rhythm of the person who is dancing is having a magical effect on us.
Our thoughts and leave us frozen
The effect of the music is leaving us spellbound and unable to think or react.
In this heart of mine, it's you I find
Despite the unsettling situation, my thoughts keep returning to you.
Take my hand
Please connect with me and bring me some peace or comfort.
I'll take you to the promised land
I will lead you to a place where everything is better and more peaceful.
You're the one
You are the one who brings me comfort and happiness in this difficult situation.
Nevil, whatever you have done
Nevil, no matter what you have done, it will not matter in the end.
These tears will fade
The pain and sadness will eventually disappear and become a memory.
Nevil, wherever you have gone
Nevil, wherever you are, I hope you find peace and happiness.
Please have faith
Please believe that everything will eventually work out for the best.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT WESTERHOLT, SHARON J. DEN ADEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
leandro konstansky
dentro da tentação - a dança(com letra)
within temptation - the dance(with lyrics)
Alguém está dançando no meu túmulo
Someone is dancing on my grave
Enviando arrepios na minha espinha
Sending shivers down my spine
Eu ouço uma risada, ela acordou minha alma
I hear a laugh, it awoke my soul
O vento leva as folhas
The wind takes the leaves
Onde ele quer que eles vão
Where he wants them to go
Suas músicas encantam nosso mundo
His tunes enchant our world
Nossos pensamentos e nos deixam congelados
Our thoughts and leave us frozen
Neste meu coração, é você que eu acho
In this heart of mine, it's you I find
Pegue minha mão
Take my hand
Eu vou te levar para a terra prometida
I'll take you to the promised land
Você é o único
You're the one
Eu ouço uma risada, ela acordou minha alma
I hear a laugh, it awoke my soul
O vento leva as folhas
The wind takes the leaves
Onde ele quer que eles vão
Where he wants them to go
Suas músicas encantam nosso mundo
His tunes enchant our world
Nossos pensamentos e nos deixam congelados
Our thoughts and leave us frozen
Neste meu coração, é você que eu acho
In this heart of mine, it's you I find
Pegue minha mão
Take my hand
Eu vou te levar para a terra prometida
I'll take you to the promised land
Você é o único
You're the one
Nevil, o que você fez
Nevil, whatever you have done
Essas lágrimas vão desaparecer
These tears will fade
Nevil, onde quer que você tenha ido
Nevil, wherever you have gone
Por favor tenha fé
Please have faith
perseu the myth
Someone is dancing
On my grave.
Sending shivers
Down my spine.
I hear a laugh,
It awoke my soul.
The wind takes the leafs
Where he wants them to go.
His tunes enchant our world,
Our thoughts and leave us frozen.
In this heart of mine
It's you i'll find.
Take my hand,
I'll take you to the promised land.
You're the one.
I hear a laugh,
It awoke my soul.
The wind takes the leafs
Where he wants them to go.
His tunes enchant our world,
Our thoughts and leave us frozen.
In this heart of mine
It's you i'll find.
Take my hand,
I'll take you to the promised land.
You're the one.
Nevil, whatever you have done,
These tears will fade.
Nevil, whatever you have done,
Please, have faith.
snajamh
Wow this is awsome and better than their new stuff (not that its bad or anything) but the darkness of these songs is just awsome, this can be easily called top class true goth metal I miss Within Temptation's gothic style
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Essa era a melhor fase do within temptation
SeventyGTX
Their live version of this song on the Mother Earth tour is probably my favorite song on Youtube. She finishes it with her vocals instead of guitars like the studio version. She is so passionate, haunting and mesmerizing. Can't believe I have only heard of this band the past six months or so. They have very little following here in the US, same as many incredible European goth/symponic metal bands. So sad they didn't keep this sound.
Matheus Marks
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Boris Pol
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AutumnH covers
This is the best album WT ever... The most mystical I love
The muscular Mandem
this song is different in a way i cant explain.
it is just pressuring your soul, the best way i can say it
HailAndKill
@Elizabeta Lāce wtf are you talking about? You dont know that feeling. Are you emo?
Elizabeta Lāce
Like someone is literally dancing on my grave
HailAndKill
same feeling