Late one night while clicking through videos on YouTube looking for something interesting, I came across a Dutch band named Within Temptation. Fronted by a beautiful woman with a powerful voice, I had to listen to more. Their sound changed with different albums and I really liked when they went a bit harder The Unforgiving. Sharon’s voice became stronger and the band had a more polished sound. It was easy to put a tune on and let the beat drive.
As much as I liked the songs Faster, Sinéad and Shot in the Dark, it wasn’t until the Hydra videos started to be released that one captured me. Recently the video for Whole World is Watching was released. This one captured my mind and heart. This one spoke to me. What a great message this song has.
You live your life. You go day by day like nothing can go wrong.
The scars are made, they’re changing the game. You learn to play it hard.
And I know you wish for more, and I know you try.
And now you realize, you know the time is right.
The whole world is watching when you rise.
The whole world is beating for you right now.
Your whole life is flashing ‘fore your eyes.
It’s all in this moment that changes all.
What are you waiting for?
What are you fighting for?
‘Cause time’s always slipping away.
The whole world is watching.
The whole world is watching you when you rise.
Whole World Is Watching reminds that it is not enough to know yourself. You want more. You hesitate. Time is lost. Change does not happen unless you take action. Hardship and setbacks are opportunities to pause, reflect, re-energize and start again.
Your sacrifice comes through your mind, but nothing is wasted. You made it now.
You rise again, breaking out. Each step you’ve taken, you’ve paid the price.
The whole world is watching.
The whole world is watching.
Yeah, the whole world is watching you when you rise.
What are you waiting for?
What are you fighting for?
‘Cause time’s always slipping away.
The whole world is watching.
Yeah, the whole world is watching you when you rise.
So, it is your turn. The world is watching what will you do with your chance? What will you make of the skills and talents you possess? Time does not wait. Time marches forward.
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Having one version of the song is not enough. Sharon den Adel sang Whole World Is Watching with Piotr Rogucki and Dave Pirner. Both of these men offer depth and harmony to Sharon’s voice. The videos are more or less the same with Piotr green screened in over Dave. Here they are. Watch and vote your favorite.
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