Within Temptation are a Dutch symphonic metal band founded in 1996 by vocalist Sharon den Adel and guitarist Robert Westerholt. Their music is described as symphonic metal, although their earlier material, such as Enter, was gothic metal. In an interview, den Adel said they fell into a symphonic rock genre with various influences. In a later interview with 3VOOR12, Sharon stated that “we consider ourselves more a symphonic rock band … we are in my opinion no gothic band”.
After the release of their first album Enter, 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 the album Mother Earth, which reached No. 2 on the Dutch charts. Since then, the band won the Conamus Exportprijs four years in a row. Their next albums The Silent Force and The Heart of Everything debuted at No. 1 on the Dutch charts. In 2008, they released a live DVD and CD, Black Symphony, recorded with the…
Within Temptation – Faster Lyrics I can’t see, cause it’s burning deep inside. Like gasoline, a fire running wild. No more fear, cause I’m getting closer now. So unreal, but I like it anyhow. [PRE-CHORUS:] I go faster and faster and faster and faster and faster and faster and faster. [CHORUS:] I can’t live in…
Within Temptation – Shot In The Dark I’ve been left out alone like a damn criminal I’ve been praying for help cause I can’t take it all I’m not done, It’s not over. Now I’m fighting this war since the day of the fall And I’m desperately holding on to it all But I’m lost…
Within Temptation – Fire And Ice Lyrics Every word you’re saying is a lie Run away my dear But every sign will say your heart is dead Bury all the memories Cover them with dirt Where’s the love we once had Our destiny’s unsure Why can’t you see what we had Let the fire burn…
Within Temptation – Utopia Lyrics The burning desire To live and roam free It shines in the dark And it grows within me You’re holding my hand but you don’t understand So where I am going, you wont be in the end I’m dreaming in colors Of getting the chance Of dreaming of trying the…
Within Temptation – Sinéad Lyrics I’ve gotta try It’s not over yet No signals of love Have you left My heart is bleeding just for you Bleeds for only you And it hurts to know the truth Are you looking for saviours Chasing a dream Love turned to hate Now I’m crossing the border See…