Sometimes Beautiful, Sometimes Insane - Within Temptation lyrics (page 1 of 2)
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from the album "Enter"
RESTLESS
She embraced with a smile as she opened the door, a cold wind blows, it puts a chill into her heart.
You have taken away the trust, you're the ghost haunting through her heart.
Past and present are one in her head, you're the ghost haunting through her heart.
Take my hand as I wonder through, all my life I gave to you.
ENTER
Welcome to my home.
The gates of time have opened, now its chains are broken, an ancient force unleashed again.
As I enter the portal, I feel the enchantment, it takes me away, away from here.
Come near me, enter my private chambers.
I want to feel the warmth on my face, light in darkness, lift me up from here.
Give me your wings to flee from my ivory tower.
As I enter the portal, I feel the enchantment, the stars above are lying at my feet.
PEARLS OF LIGHT
After the cold darkness in the heart of the forest, where birds are singing for the newborn sun.
In the womb of the leaves, on the branches of the trees, lies the treasure in the morning, the pearls of light.
Carried away by the truculence of my world, I got lost in the search for enlightment,
The blue rain covered my roots and I forgot where I came from.
DEEP WITHIN
Is there a place deep within, a place where you hide your darkest sins?
There's a strange kind of ambience, it's surrounding you, as a songstress you lure me towards the truth.
Candles die down as you leave the room, in my heart you leave no gloom.
As you lure me, I know the truth, you're a leprechaun, I see you through.
GATEKEEPER
The shadows of the night are unleashed again, where their greed begins the end is near.
A morbid hunger for blood lies in their cold black eyes, they've come to take our lives away.
One by one they died, a massacre that took all night.
They had no chance, it was no fight, you can't kill what's killed before, they died.
With shadows on his tail, he stepped through the portal, locked the door, and ate the key.
With his life they took their way to freedom, and he became the final keeper of the key.
GRACE
Cold are the bones of dying soldiers, longing for home, their little paradise, I don't feel redemption on their side.
Fallen from grace, help me rise again, fallen from grace, help me through.
Feel these hands, the pressure, the cold, tremble.
Hear these words, feel the wounds, I'll never help you through.
Cold are dying souls, I feel resentment, they feel betrayed, they hate the cold, I don't feel redemption on their side.
CANDLES
Take away these hands of darkness reaching for my soul.
Now the cold wind blows out my candles, feeling only fear without any hope.
A thousand dark moons, a thousand winters long, a million fallen stars, the candle burns in the womb.
We tried not to forget they live through us, slowly they die away at every candle's end.
from the EP "The Dance"
THE DANCE
Someone is dancing on my grave, 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.
Nevil, whatever you have done, these tears will fade.
Nevil, wherever you have gone, please have faith.
ANOTHER DAY
I know you're going away, I take my love into another day.
In my thoughts you're with me, I fell in love with your ways.
I know you're going away, leads my heart into a daze.
I know you're going away, leaves a void in my heart and soul.
Wherever you are, whatever you do, I feel the walls surrounding you.
Wherever you are, whatever you do, I know you're independent but I am trying to get through to you.
Wherever you are, don't you know, it all depends on you.
I know you're going away, lead my heart into a daze.
I know you're going away, leave a void in my heart and soul.
THE OTHER HALF (OF ME)
Over the hills lies a new beginning, over the hills, there is a way, I know it.
(You can't bring all the gloom, you glorify the future, the journey ends in death.)
Your heart is frayed and so empty, living in a different world than me, you are giving up so easily.
You are the other half of me.
Over the hills.
(We are drifting apart, cause we've got a different wish at heart; when I go down, it's you who'll bleed.)
Chilled to the marrow cause you don't want to go, the amulet guides us to the other side, I'm not scared to die as long as I'm with you.
You are the other half of me.
Over the hills lies a new beginning, over the hills, there is a way, I know it.
from the album "Mother Earth"
MOTHER EARTH
Birds and butterflies, rivers and mountains she creates, but you'll never know the next move she'll make.
You can try but it is useless to ask why, cannot control her, she goes her own way.
She rules until the end of time, she gives and she takes, she rules until the end of time, she goes her way.
With every breath and all the choices that we make, we're only passing through on her way.
I find my strength believing that their soul lives on, until the end of time I'll carry them with me.
She rules until the end of time, she gives and she takes, she rules until the end of time, she goes her way.
Once you will know my dear, you don't have to fear; a new beginning always starts at the end.
Once you will know my dear, you don't have to fear; until the end of time, she goes her way.
ICE QUEEN
When leaves have fallen and skies turn to grey, the night keeps on closing in on the day.
A nightingale sings his song of farewell, you better hide for her freezing hell.
On cold wings she's coming, you better keep moving, for warmth you'll be longing.
Come on, just feel it, don't you see it, you better believe.
When she embraces your heart turns to stone, she comes at night when you're all alone,
And when she whispers your blood shall run cold, you better hide before she finds you.
Whenever she is raging she takes all life away, haven't you seen the ruins of our world?
She covers the earth with a breathtaking cloak, the sun awakes and melts it away,
The world now opens its eyes and sees the dawning of a new day.
OUR FAREWELL
In my hand a legacy of memories, I can hear you say my name.
I can almost see your smile, feel the warmth of your embrace.
There is nothing but silence now around the one I loved, is this our farewell?
Sweet darling, you worry too much, my child, see the sadness in your eyes.
You are not alone in life, although you might think that you are.
Never thought this day would come so soon, we had no time to say goodbye.
How can the world just carry on, I feel so lost when you're not at my side.
But there is nothing but silence now around the one I loved, is this our farewell?
Sweet darling, you worry too much, my child, see the sadness in your eyes.
You are not alone in life, although you might think that you are.
So sorry your world is tumbling down, I will watch you through these nights.
Rest your head and go to sleep, cause my child, this not our farewell.
CAGED
These are the darkest clouds that have surrounded me, now I find myself alone, caught in a cage.
There's no flower I can find in here, not withering, not pale to me.
Everyone with a friendly face seems to hide some secret inside.
He told me he loved me while he laughed in my face, he just led me astray.
He took my virtue, I feel so cold inside, sorrow has frozen my mind.
My heart is covered with thoughts entangled, how could it ever have felt so real?
Is there a place more lonely than I feel within?
Could I have seen, could I have known? I just took it as the truth.
Everyone with a friendly face seems to hide some secret inside.
He told me he loved me while he laughed in my face, he just led me astray.
He took my virtue, I feel so cold inside, sorrow has frozen my mind.
Always there to remind me, it keeps me from believing that someone might be there who frees me and never ever leaves me.
THE PROMISE
On behalf of her love, she no longer sleeps.
Life had no longer meaning, nothing to make her stay, she sold her soul away.
I held you tight to me, you slipped away; you promised to return to me, and I believed.
After the night he died I wept my tears until they dried, but the pain stayed the same, I didn't want him to die all in vain.
I made a promise to revenge his soul in time, I'll make them bleed down at my feet.
I held you tight to me, you slipped away; you promised to return to me, and I believed.
Sometimes I wonder, could I have known about their true intentions?
As the pain stayed the same, I'm going to haunt them down all the way.
I made a promise to revenge his soul in time, one by one they were surprised.
NEVER-ENDING STORY
Armies have conquered and fallen in the end, kingdoms have risen then buried by sand.
The earth is our mother, she gives and she takes, she puts us to sleep, in her light we'll awake.
We'll all be forgotten, there's no endless fame, but everything we do, it's never in vain.
We're part of a story, part of a tale, we're all on this journey, no one's to stay.
Wherever it's going, what is the way?
Forests and deserts, rivers, blue seas, mountains and valleys, nothing here stays.
While we think we witness, we're part of the scene, this never-ending story, where will it lead to?
The earth is our mother, she gives and she takes, but she's also a part of the tale.
We're part of a story, part of a tale, we're all on this journey, no one's to stay.
Where is it going, what is the way?
We're part of a story, part of a tale, sometimes beautiful, sometimes insane, no one remembers how it began.
DECEIVER OF FOOLS
He feeds on fear, he feeds on pain, he rules again; with growing hate, he will gain their faith again.
No light in the darkness is too small to see, there's always a sparkle of hope if you just believe.
He told the tale so many times about the dream not meant to be, in a world of the free he plays with your mind.
As faith for the future faded fast, he grows strong with their displeasure, it sets him free.
Deceiver of hearts, deceiver of fools, he rules with fear; deceiver of hearts, deceiver of fools, he rules again.
He feeds on fear, poisons the truth to gain their faith, to lead the way to a world of decay, he rules your heart.
He will sell your soul to the grave, without a hesitation to make, he belongs to the dark.
Deceiver of hearts, deceiver of fools, he rules with fear; deceiver of hearts, deceiver of fools, he rules again.
Please awake and see the truth, he can only be if you believe what he tells you.
Remember who you are, what you stand for, there will always be a way.
Deceiver of hearts, deceiver of fools, he rules with fear; deceiver of hearts, deceiver of fools, he rules again.
In my heart there is a place, in my heart there is a trace of a small fire burning.
A sheltering ray shines through this night, although it's small it's bright, but darkness is lurking.
He will sell your soul to bitterness and cold, fear him.
Deceiver of hearts, deceiver of fools, he rules with fear; deceiver of hearts, deceiver of fools, shall he rule again?
DARK WINGS
Why was I one of the chosen ones? Until the fight I could not see
The magic and the strength of my power, it was beyond my wildest dreams.
Dark wings, they are descending, see shadows gathering around.
One by one they are falling every time they try to strike us down.
Don't you die on me, you haven't made your peace, live life, breathe.
As they took your soul away, the night turned into the day.
Blinded by your rays of life, gave us the strength we needed.
IN PERFECT HARMONY
In a world so far away, at the end of a closing day,
A little child was born and raised, deep in the forest on a hidden place, mother never saw his face.
Ancient spirits of the forest made him king of elves and trees, he was the only human being who lived in harmony, in perfect harmony.
The woods protected, fulfilled his needs; fruit by birds, honey by bees.
He found shelter under the trees, he grew up in their company, they became his family.
Ancient spirits of the forest made him king of elves and trees, he was the only human being who lived in harmony, in perfect harmony.
A thousand seasons, they passed him by; so many times have said goodbye,
And when the spirits called out his name, to join forever, forever to stay, a forest spirit he became.
from the album "The Silent Force"
SEE WHO I AM
Is it true what they say, are we too blind to find a way, fear of the unknown cloud our hearts today.
Come into my world, see through my eyes, try to understand, don't want to lose what we have.
We've been dreaming, but who can deny it's the best way of living between the truth and the lies?
See who I am, break through the surface, reach for my hand, let's show them that we can
Free our mind and find a way, the world is in our hands, this is not the end.
Fear is withering the soul at the point of no return, we must be the change we wish to see.
I'll come into your world, see through your eyes, I'll try to understand before we lose what we have.
We just can't stop believing because we have to try, we can rise above their truth and their lies.
See who I am, break through the surface, reach for my hand, let's show them that we can
Free our mind and find a way, the world is in our hands, this is not the end.
I hear their silence preaching my blame, will our strength remain if their power reigns?
JILLIAN (I'D GIVE MY HEART)
I've been dreaming for so long, to find a meaning, to understand
The secret of life, why am I here to try again?
Will I always, will you always see the truth when it stares you in the face?
Will I ever, will I never free myself breaking these chains?
I'd give my heart, give my soul, I'd turn it back, it's my fault; your destiny is forlorn, have to live til it's undone.
Give my heart, give my soul, I'd turn it back and then at last I'll be on my way.
I've been living for so long, many seasons passed me by.
I've seen kingdoms through ages rise and fall, I've seen it all.
I've seen the horror, I've seen the wonders happening just in front of my eyes.
Will I ever, will I never free myself by making it right?
I'd give my heart, give my soul, I'd turn it back, it's my fault; your destiny is forlorn, have to live til it's undone.
Give my heart, give my soul, I'd turn it back and then at last I'll be on my way.
Jillian, our dream ended long ago, all our stories and all our glory I held so dear.
We won't be together forever and ever, no more tears, I'll always be here til the end.
STAND MY GROUND
I can see when you stay low nothing happens, does it feel right?
Late at night, things I thought I put behind me haunt my mind.
I just know there's no escape now once it set its eyes on you, but I won't run, have to stare it in the eye.
Stand my ground, I won't give in, no more denying, I've got to face it.
Won't close my eyes and hide the truth inside, if I don't make it, someone else will, stand my ground.
It's all around, getting stronger, coming closer into my world.
I can feel that it's time for me to face it, can I take it?
Though this might just be the ending of the life I held so dear, but I won't run, there's no turning back from here.
All I know for sure is I'm trying, I will always stand my ground.
Stand my ground, I won't give in, I won't give up, no more denying, I've got to face it.
Won't close my eyes and hide the truth inside, if I don't make it, someone else will, stand my ground.
PALE
The world seems not the same, though I know nothing has changed.
It's all my state of mind, I can't leave it all behind, have to stand up to be stronger.
Have to try to break free from the thoughts in my mind, use the time that I have, I can't say goodbye, have to make it right.
Have to fight, cause I know in the end it's worthwhile, that the pain that I feel slowly fades away, it will be alright.
I know, should realise, time is precious, it is worthwhile.
Despite how I feel inside, have to trust it'll be alright, have to stand up to be stronger.
Have to try to break free from the thoughts in my mind, use the time that I have, I can't say goodbye, have to make it right.
Have to fight, cause I know in the end it's worthwhile, that the pain that I feel slowly fades away, it will be alright.
This night is too long, have no strength to go on, no more pain, I'm floating away.
Through the mist, see the face of an angel, calls my name, I remember you're the reason I have to stay.
FORSAKEN
Now the day has come, we are forsaken this time.
We lived our lives in our paradise, as gods we shaped the world around.
No borderlines we'd stay behind, though balance is something fragile.
Well, we thought we were gaining, we turned back the time, it still slips away.
Our time has run out, our future has died, there's no more escape.
Now the day has come, we are forsaken, there's no time any more.
Life will pass us by, we are forsaken, we're the last of our kind.
The sacrifice was much too high, our greed just made us all go blind.
We tried to hide what we feared inside, today is the end of tomorrow.
As the sea started rising the land that we'd conquered just washed away.
Although we all have tried to turn back the time, it was all in vain.
Now the day has come, we are forsaken, there's no time any more.
Life will pass us by, we are forsaken, only ruins stay behind.
ANGELS
Sparkling angel, I believed you were my saviour in my time of need.
Blinded by faith, I couldn't hear all the whispers, the warnings so clear.
I see the angels, I'll lead them to your door, there's no escape now, no mercy no more,
No remorse cause I still remember the smile when you tore me apart.
You took my heart, deceived me right from the start, you showed me dreams, I wished they'd turn into real.
You broke the promise and made me realise it was all just a lie.
Sparkling angel, I couldn't see your dark intentions, your feelings for me.
Fallen angel, tell me why, what is the reason, the thorn in your eye?
I see the angels, I'll lead them to your door, there's no escape now, no mercy no more,
No remorse cause I still remember the smile when you tore me apart.
You took my heart, deceived me right from the start, you showed me dreams, I wished they'd turn into real.
You broke the promise and made me realise it was all just a lie.
Could have been forever, now we have reached the end.
This world may have failed you, it doesn't give you reason why, you could have chosen a different path in our life.
MEMORIES
In this world you tried not leaving me alone behind.
There's no other way, I'll pray to the gods, let him stay.
The memories ease the pain inside, now I know why.
All of my memories keep you near, in silent moments imagine you here.
All of my memories keep you near, the silent whispers, silent tears.
Made me promise I'd try to find my way back in this life, I hope there is a way to give me a sign you're okay.
Reminds me again it's worth it all, so I can go home.
All of my memories keep you near, in silent moments imagine you here.
All of my memories keep you near, the silent whispers, silent tears.
Together in all these memories I see your smile.
All the memories I hold dear, darling you know I'll love you til the end of time.
AQUARIUS
I hear your whispers break the silence and it calms me down.
Your taste on my lips, your salty kisses.
They say I'm seeking out the danger, that one day you won't let me go. (I'll drown, you'll take me down.)
I need you, Aquarius, enchanted I will have to stay; I feel you, Aquarius, cause you, the sea, set me free.
You call to me, Aquarius. (You call to me, you set me free.)
I relinquish to your powers, from your grasp I just can't hide.
I missed the danger I had to conquer, you made me feel alive.
They say I have to be aware that one day you won't let me go. (I'll drown, you'll take me down.)
I need you, Aquarius, enchanted I will have to stay; I feel you, Aquarius, cause you, the sea, set me free, you call to me, Aquarius.
I long for you, Aquarius, I need to be with you again; I fear you, Aquarius, my destiny til the end.
IT'S THE FEAR
It waits for the day I will let it out, to give it a reason, to give it its might.
I fear who I am becoming, I feel that I'm losing the struggle within.
I can no longer restrain it, my strength it is fading, I have to give in.
(It's the fear) Fear of the dark, it's growing inside of me that one day will come to life.
(Have to save) Save my beloved, there is no escaping cause my fate is horror and doom.
Hold down your head now, just let me pass by, don't feed my fear if you don't want it out.
I fear who I am becoming, I feel that I'm losing all beauty within.
I can no longer restrain it, my strength it is fading, I have to give in.
(It's the fear) Fear of the dark, it's growing inside of me that one day will come to life.
(Have to save) Save my beloved, there is no escaping cause my fate is horror and doom.
Long ago it came to me, and ever since that day, infected with its rage, but it ends today.
SOMEWHERE
Lost in the darkness, hoping for a sign, instead there's only silence, can't you hear my screams?
Never stop hoping, need to know where you are, but one thing's for sure, you're always in my heart.
I'll find you somewhere, I'll keep on trying until my dying day.
I just need to know, whatever has happened, the truth will free my soul.
Lost in the darkness, try to find your way home, I want to embrace you and never let you go.
Almost hope you're in heaven so no one can hurt your soul, living in agony cause I just do not know where you are.
I'll find you somewhere, I'll keep on trying until my dying day.
I just need to know, whatever has happened, the truth will free my soul.
Wherever you are, I won't stop searching; whatever it takes, I need to know.
DESTROYED
I did my best to please you, but my best was never good enough, somehow you're only able to see all I am not.
Do you ever look behind, aren't you afraid of the pieces you'll find? I have failed you, but you have failed me too.
It's so easy to destroy and condemn the ones you do not understand, do you ever wonder if it's justified?
It's so easy to destroy and condemn the ones you do not understand, in your life why didn't you ever try?
I close my eyes as I walk the thin line between love and hate for the person with the same blood in his veins.
You show no regrets about all the things you did or said, I have failed you, but believe me, you've failed me too.
It's so easy to destroy and condemn the ones you do not understand, do you ever wonder if it's justified?
It's so easy to destroy and condemn the ones you do not understand, in your life why didn't you ever try?
JANE DOE
Why you just won't leave my mind? Was this the only way? I couldn't let you stay.
Run away, hide away the secrets in your mind; sacrificed just her life for a higher love.
No matter how many stones you put inside, she always keeps on floating in your mind.
With every turn of your head you see her face again until the end, over and over again.
Why you just won't leave my mind? Was this the only way? I couldn't let you stay.
Told the truth, she laughed at you, something snapped inside; she had to go or they would know all you tried to hide.
The sins of your life are now catching up with you; you can't stay ahead, there's nothing you can do.
With every turn of your head you see her face again until the end, over and over again.
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