Within Temptation
Album • 2011
Some may call it a curse, a life like mine, But others a blessing. It's certainly a lonely life, But a fulfilling one, at best. It's my cross to bear, ButI bear it gladly. Someone has to take a stand against evil: Why should it not be me?
Submitted by Pestilence — Apr 25, 2025
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, I’m so damn lost. Oh, I wish it was over, And I wish you were here. Still I’m hoping that somehow... ‘Cause your soul is on fire, a shot in the dark. What did they aim for when they missed your heart? I breathe underwater, it’s all in my hands, But what can I do? Don’t let it fall apart. A shot in the dark, a shot in the dark. In the blink of an eye I can see through your eyes. As I’m lying awake I’m still hearing the cries, And it hurts, hurts me so bad. And I’m wondering why I still fight in this life, ‘Cause I’ve lost all my faith in this damn bitter strife And it’s sad, it’s so damn sad. ‘Cause your soul is on fire, a shot in the dark. What did they aim for when they missed your heart? I breathe underwater, it’s all in my hands, But what can I do? Don’t let it fall apart. A shot in the dark, a shot in the dark, A shot in the dark, a shot in the dark, A shot in the dark. I feel you're fading away. I feel you're fading away. I feel you're fading away. I feel you're fading away. ‘Cause your soul is on fire, a shot in the dark. What did they aim for when they missed your heart? I breathe underwater, it’s all in my hands, But what can I do? Don’t let it fall apart. Oh, your soul is on fire, a shot in the dark. What did they aim for when they missed your heart? I breathe underwater, it’s all in my hands, But what can I do? Don’t let it fall apart. A shot in the dark, a shot in the dark, A shot in the dark, a shot in the dark, A shot in the dark.
I’ve been walking this road of desire, I’ve been begging for blood on the wall. I don’t care if I’m playing with fire, I’m aware that I’m frozen inside: I have known all along. So much more going on, no denying, But I know I’m not standing alone. You’ve been playing my mind through my wishes, You can feel that we’re haunting the truth. Don’t know why can’t hold on, always losing control. In the middle of the night I don’t understand What’s going on, it’s a world gone astray. In the middle of the night I can’t let it end, So I'll keep searching in shadows your life: It will never be in vain. In the middle of the night. No more tears, no, ‘cause nothing else matters, I’ve been closing my eyes for too long. Only vengeance will make me feel better. There’s no rest till I know that it’s done. You’ve been playing my mind through my wishes, You can feel that we’re haunting the truth. Don’t know why can’t hold on, always losing control. In the middle of the night I don’t understand What’s going on, it’s a world gone astray. In the middle of the night I can’t let it end, So I'll keep searching in shadows your life: It will never be in vain. In the middle of the night. In the middle of the night, In the middle of the night! In the middle of the night I don’t understand What’s going on, it’s a world gone astray. In the middle of the night I can’t let it end, So I'll keep searching in shadows your life: It will never be in vain. In the middle of the night.
Submitted by Nargaroth — Apr 25, 2025
I can't sleep 'cause its burning deep inside Like gasoline on a fire running wild. No more fear 'cause I'm getting closer now. So unreal, but I like it anyhow. I go faster and faster and faster and faster and faster and faster and faster. And I can't live in a fairytale of lies, And I can't hide from the feeling 'cause its right. And I go faster and faster and faster and faster for life. I can't live in a fairytale of lies. I can feel that you mesmerize my heart. I feel so free, I'm alive, I'm breaking out. I won't give in, 'cause I'm proud of all my scars And I can see I've been wasting too much time. I go faster and faster and faster and faster and faster and faster and faster. And I can't live in a fairytale of lies, And I can't hide from the feeling 'cause its right. And I go faster and faster and faster and faster for life. I can't live in a fairytale of lies. And I can't live in a fairytale of lies, And I can't hide from the feeling 'cause its right. And I go faster and faster and faster and faster for life. And I can't live in a fairytale of lies, a fairytale of lies.
Submitted by Nargaroth — Apr 25, 2025
Every word you’re saying is a lie. Run away, my dear, But every sign will say your heart is deaf. 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 the ice. Where’s the love we once had? Is it all a lie? And I still wonder Why our heaven has died. The skies are all falling. I’m breathing, but why? In silence I hold on To you and I. Closer to insanity, Buries me alive. Where’s the life we once had? It cannot be denied. Why can’t you see what we had? Let the fire burn the ice. Where’s the love we once had? Is it all a lie? And I still wonder Why our heaven has died. The skies are all falling. I’m breathing, but why? In silence I hold on To you and I. You run away, you hide away To the other side of your universe, Where you’re safe from all that hunts you down. But the world has gone where you belong, And it feels too late so you’re moving on, But can you find your way back home? And I still wonder Why our heaven has died. The skies are all falling. I’m breathing, but why? In silence I hold on To you and I. Every word you’re saying is a lie.
Submitted by Finntroll — Apr 25, 2025
Left in the darkness here on your own, Woke up a memory feeding the pain. You cannot deny it, there’s nothing to say: It’s all that you need to fire away. Oh damn, the war is coming! Oh damn, you feel you want it! Oh damn, just bring it on today! You can’t live without the fire, It’s the heat that makes you strong, ‘Cause you’re born to live and fight it all the way. You can't hide what lies inside you, It’s the only thing you know: You’ll embrace it and never walk away. Don’t walk away! Don’t walk away! Don’t walk away! Don’t walk away! Raised in this madness, you’re on your own: It made you fearless, nothing to lose. Dreams are a drug here, they get in your way: That’s what you need to fight day by day. Oh damn, the war is coming! Oh damn, you feel you want it! Oh damn, just bring it on today! You can’t live without the fire, It’s the heat that makes you strong, ‘Cause you’re born to live and fight it all the way. You can't hide what lies inside you, It’s the only thing you know: You’ll embrace it and never walk away. Don’t walk away! "You need not to fear us unless you're a dark heart, a vile one who preys on the innocent. I promise, you can't hide forever in the empty darkness, for we'll hunt you down like the animals you are and pull you in the very bowels of hell." Oh damn, the war is coming! Oh damn, you feel you want it! Oh damn, just bring it on today! You can’t live without the fire, It’s the heat that makes you strong, ‘Cause you’re born to live and fight it all the way. You can hide what lies inside you, It’s the only thing you know: You’ll embrace it and never walk away. Don’t walk away! Don’t walk away! Don’t walk away! Don’t walk away!
Submitted by BloodShrine — Apr 25, 2025
In the shadows it awakes a desire, But you know that you can't realize, And the pressure will just keep on rising: Now the heat is on. Its too late, there is no way around it, You have seen it yourself many times. In the end you will give up to fight it, Unescapable. 'Cause you're losing your mind And you're sleeping with wide-open eyes. Where is the edge of your darkest emotions? Why does it all survive? Where is the light of your deepest devotions? I pray that it's still alive. It's the rule that you live by and die for, Its the one thing you cannot deny. Even though you don't know what the price is, It is justified. So much more that you've got now to fight for, But it still doesn't change who you are. There is no fear you'll ever give in to, You're untouchable. 'Cause you're losing your mind And you're sleeping with wide-open eyes. Where is the edge of your darkest emotions? Why does it all survive? Where is the light of your deepest devotions? I pray that it's still alive. You can't stop yourself. Don't want to feel, Don't want to see what you've become. You can't walk away From who you are, Never give in. (Where is the edge?) Where is the edge of your darkest emotions? Why does it all survive? Where is the light of your deepest devotions? I pray that it's still alive.
Submitted by Lake of Tears — Apr 25, 2025
I’ve got to try, it’s not over yet. No signals of life have you left. My heart is bleeding just for you, Bleeds for only, And it hurts to know the truth. Are you looking for savior, chasing a dream? Love turned to hate. Now I’m crossing the border, sealing our fate, But I’m not afraid. Wohoh Sinéad, for the first time Life is gonna turn around. I’m telling you, you will like it, I know (I know, I know, I know, I know, I know). Wohoh Sinéad, it’s the first time: Only you can set it free. Wohoh Sinéad, come break away with me. This second chance, I know, won’t last, But it’s ok, got no regrets. And I, I feel the end near, I’m no fool, getting closer, But I’m doing what I should. I’ve been drowning in sorrow, chasing tomorrow, Running away. Now you’re crossing the borders, sealing tomorrow, But you’re not afraid. Wohoh Sinéad, for the first time Life is gonna turn around. I’m telling you, you will like it, I know (I know, I know, I know, I know, I know). Wohoh Sinéad, it’s the first time: Only you can set it free. Wohoh Sinéad, come break away with me. I’ve been drowning in sorrow, chasing tomorrow, Running away. Now you’re crossing the borders, sealing tomorrow, But you’re not afraid. Wohoh Sinéad, for the first time Life is gonna turn around. I’m telling you, you will like it. Wohoh Sinéad, for the first time Life is gonna turn around. I’m telling you, you will like it, I know, ooh! (I know, I know, I know, I know, I know) Wohoh Sinéad, it’s the first time: Only you can set it free. Wohoh Sinéad, come break away with me.
Submitted by Celtic Frost — Apr 25, 2025
My hope is on fire, My dreams are for sale. I dance on a wire But don’t want to fail her. I walk against the strain, fight for what I believe in. I run towards the end, trying not to give in. She’s lost in the darkness, fading away. I’m still around here, screaming her name. She’s haunting my dreamworld, trying to survive. My heart is frozen, I’m losing my mind. Help me, I’m buried alive! Buried alive! I’m burning the bridges And there’s no return. I’m trying to reach her, I feel that she yearns. I walk against the stream, fight for what I believe in. I run towards the end, trying not to give in. She’s lost in the darkness, fading away. I’m still around here, screaming her name. She’s haunting my dreamworld, trying to survive. My heart is frozen, I’m losing my mind. Help me, I’m buried alive! Buried alive! I’m tried to revive what’s already drowned. They think I’m a fool who can't realize Hope plays a wicked game with the mind, 'Cause I thought that love wound bind. I cannot revive what’s already drowned, She won’t come around. She’s lost in the darkness, fading away. I’m still around here, screaming her name. She’s haunting my dreamworld, trying to survive. My heart is frozen, I’m losing my mind. Help me, I’m buried alive! Buried alive!
Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Apr 25, 2025
I've been around these vicious lies too Too long to be neglecting the truth I'm getting closer and I'm fully armed. I'm about to hunt you down through The big black hole right behind you And I'm about to cut your wings away 'Cause I've been finding out Where you've broken in And I will take you out When I close you in I'm killing them all I put my soul on the line I purify sins That I committed in life I'll follow them all And I'll be bringing them down Wherever they go I'm right behind There's nowhere to go Your head on the line There is no rope You're running out of time So where will you go When I will murder your soul I'm about to do it your way I will make your world unsafe I never thought you'd get this far You don't believe what all the signs say I don't believe in judgment day But you won't be leaving here unharmed 'Cause I've been finding out Where you've broken in And I will take you out When I close you in I'm killing them all I put my soul on the line I purify sins That I committed in life I'll follow them all And I'll be bringing them down Wherever they go I'm right behind There's nowhere to go Your head on the line There is no rope You're running out of time So where will you go When I will murder your soul You can't feel the pain I scream in vain You sink away To the bottom You can't break your chains Break away from here. I'm killing them all I put my soul on the line I purify my sins That I committed in life I'll follow them all And I'll be bringing them down Wherever they go I'm right behind There's nowhere to go Your head on the line There is no rope You're running out of time So where will you go When I will murder your soul
Submitted by NecroLord — Apr 25, 2025
You'll burn this time Seeing the violence It's speeding my mind No one is saving you How can you find A heaven in this hell? Leave it behind Hearing your silence It screams our goodbye Cannot believe it's an eye for an eye Let us go to waste Angels have faith I don't want to be a part of his sin I don't want to get lost in his world I'm not playing this game When the shadows remain in the light of day On the wings of darkness he'll retaliate He'll be fallen from grace Untill the end of all his days From the ashes and hate It's a cruel demon's fate On the wings of darkness He's returned to stay There will be no escape Cause he's fallen far from grace What have you done? Is this what you wanted? What have you become? your soul's now forsaken You're walking alone From heaven into hell Now that you know Your way in this madness Your powers have grown Your chains have been broken You suffered so long You will never change. Angels have faith I don't want to be a part of his sin I don't want to get lost in his world I'm not playing this game When the shadows remain in the light of day On the wings of darkness He'll retaliate He'll be falling from grace Till the end of all his days From the ashes of hate It's a cruel demon's fate On the wings of darkness He's returned to stay There will be no escape Cause he's fallen far from grace Angels have faith I don't want to be a part of his sin I don't want to get lost in his world I'm not playing this game When the shadows remain in the light of day On the wings of darkness He'll retaliate He'll be fallen from grace UnTill the end of all his days From the ashes and hate It's a cruel demon's fate On the wings of darkness He's returned to stay There will be no escape Cause he's fallen far from grace
Submitted by Nargaroth — Apr 25, 2025
Seven seconds till the rise. Can’t believe I’m still alive And heaven was waiting for me. I thought this would be the end, But I know you’ll understand All that is keeping me here. I dream of a stairway to the skies. My angel is coming down from heaven to take me. I reach out but then you fade away. Whenever you call for me, Know that I’m only one step behind. My senses tell me I have changed, But one thing still remains: I’m torn and the hate's still aching. I slowly start to realize We won’t reunite, I still have to march on through. I dream of a stairway to the skies. My angel is coming down from heaven to take me. I reach out but then you fade away. Whenever you call for me, Know that I’m only one step behind. Is it a curse or a virtue? Have I been blinded by regret? Perdition awaits, my soul is at stake. Will I find a stairway to the skies in the end? I dream of a stairway to the skies. My angel is coming down from heaven to take me. I reach out but then you fade away. Whenever you call for me, Know that I’m only one step behind. Know that I’m only one step behind.
Submitted by Pestilence — Apr 25, 2025
I can't sleep 'cause its burning deep inside Like gasoline on a fire running wild. No more fear 'cause I'm getting closer now. So unreal, but I like it anyhow. I go faster and faster and faster and faster and faster and faster and faster. And I can't live in a fairytale of lies, And I can't hide from the feeling 'cause its right. And I go faster and faster and faster and faster for life. I can't live in a fairytale of lies. I can feel that you mesmerize my heart. I feel so free, I'm alive, I'm breaking out. I won't give in, 'cause I'm proud of all my scars And I can see I've been wasting too much time. I go faster and faster and faster and faster and faster and faster and faster. And I can't live in a fairytale of lies, And I can't hide from the feeling 'cause its right. And I go faster and faster and faster and faster for life. I can't live in a fairytale of lies. And I can't live in a fairytale of lies, And I can't hide from the feeling 'cause its right. And I go faster and faster and faster and faster for life. And I can't live in a fairytale of lies, a fairytale of lies.
Submitted by Immortal — Apr 25, 2025
I’ve got to try, it’s not over yet. No signals of life have you left. My heart is bleeding just for you, Bleeds for only, And it hurts to know the truth. Are you looking for savior, chasing a dream? Love turned to hate. Now I’m crossing the border, sealing our fate, But I’m not afraid. Wohoh Sinéad, for the first time Life is gonna turn around. I’m telling you, you will like it, I know (I know, I know, I know, I know, I know). Wohoh Sinéad, it’s the first time: Only you can set it free. Wohoh Sinéad, come break away with me. This second chance, I know, won’t last, But it’s ok, got no regrets. And I, I feel the end near, I’m no fool, getting closer, But I’m doing what I should. I’ve been drowning in sorrow, chasing tomorrow, Running away. Now you’re crossing the borders, sealing tomorrow, But you’re not afraid. Wohoh Sinéad, for the first time Life is gonna turn around. I’m telling you, you will like it, I know (I know, I know, I know, I know, I know). Wohoh Sinéad, it’s the first time: Only you can set it free. Wohoh Sinéad, come break away with me. I’ve been drowning in sorrow, chasing tomorrow, Running away. Now you’re crossing the borders, sealing tomorrow, But you’re not afraid. Wohoh Sinéad, for the first time Life is gonna turn around. I’m telling you, you will like it. Wohoh Sinéad, for the first time Life is gonna turn around. I’m telling you, you will like it, I know, ooh! (I know, I know, I know, I know, I know) Wohoh Sinéad, it’s the first time: Only you can set it free. Wohoh Sinéad, come break away with me.
Submitted by NecroLord — Apr 25, 2025
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, I’m so damn lost. Oh, I wish it was over, And I wish you were here. Still I’m hoping that somehow... ‘Cause your soul is on fire, a shot in the dark. What did they aim for when they missed your heart? I breathe underwater, it’s all in my hands, But what can I do? Don’t let it fall apart. A shot in the dark, a shot in the dark. In the blink of an eye I can see through your eyes. As I’m lying awake I’m still hearing the cries, And it hurts, hurts me so bad. And I’m wondering why I still fight in this life, ‘Cause I’ve lost all my faith in this damn bitter strife And it’s sad, it’s so damn sad. ‘Cause your soul is on fire, a shot in the dark. What did they aim for when they missed your heart? I breathe underwater, it’s all in my hands, But what can I do? Don’t let it fall apart. A shot in the dark, a shot in the dark, A shot in the dark, a shot in the dark, A shot in the dark. I feel you're fading away. I feel you're fading away. I feel you're fading away. I feel you're fading away. ‘Cause your soul is on fire, a shot in the dark. What did they aim for when they missed your heart? I breathe underwater, it’s all in my hands, But what can I do? Don’t let it fall apart. Oh, your soul is on fire, a shot in the dark. What did they aim for when they missed your heart? I breathe underwater, it’s all in my hands, But what can I do? Don’t let it fall apart. A shot in the dark, a shot in the dark, A shot in the dark, a shot in the dark, A shot in the dark.
Submitted by Nargaroth — Apr 25, 2025
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In the shadows it awakes a desire, But you know that you can't realize, And the pressure will just keep on rising: Now the heat is on. Its too late, there is no way around it, You have seen it yourself many times. In the end you will give up to fight it, Unescapable. 'Cause you're losing your mind And you're sleeping with wide-open eyes. Where is the edge of your darkest emotions? Why does it all survive? Where is the light of your deepest devotions? I pray that it's still alive. It's the rule that you live by and die for, Its the one thing you cannot deny. Even though you don't know what the price is, It is justified. So much more that you've got now to fight for, But it still doesn't change who you are. There is no fear you'll ever give in to, You're untouchable. 'Cause you're losing your mind And you're sleeping with wide-open eyes. Where is the edge of your darkest emotions? Why does it all survive? Where is the light of your deepest devotions? I pray that it's still alive. You can't stop yourself. Don't want to feel, Don't want to see what you've become. You can't walk away From who you are, Never give in. (Where is the edge?) Where is the edge of your darkest emotions? Why does it all survive? Where is the light of your deepest devotions? I pray that it's still alive.
Submitted by Immortal — Apr 25, 2025
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 Dreaming of trying the perfect romance The search of the door, to open your mind In search of the cure of mankind Help us, we're drowning So closed up inside Why does it rain, rain, rain down on utopia? Why does it have to kill the idea of who we are? Why does it rain, rain, rain down on utopia? How will the lights die down, telling us who we are? I'm searching for answers, not given for free You're hurting inside, is there life within me? You're holding my hand but you don't understand So you're taking the road all alone in the end I'm dreaming in colors, no boundaries are there I'm dreaming the dream, and I'll sing to share In search of the door, to open your mind In search of the cure of mankind Help us, we're drowning So close up inside Why does it rain, rain, rain down on utopia Why does it have to kill the idea of who we are? Why does it rain, rain, rain, down on utopia? And when the lights die down, telling us who we are Why does it rain, rain, rain down on utopia Why does it have to kill the idea of who we are? Why does it rain, rain, rain down on utopia And when the lights die down, telling us who we are Why does it rain?
Submitted by NecroGod — Apr 25, 2025
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