Whole World Is Watching
Within Temptation
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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. You build your walls then break them away 'cause that is what it takes. You saved yourself. You found who you are. That never goes away. 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. Yeah, the whole world is watching you when you rise. 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.
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Written by: DANIEL GIBSON, SHARON DEN ADEL, ROBERT WESTERHOLT
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Whole World Is Watching" is a song created by the Dutch symphonic metal band, Within Temptation.
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Album milestoneThe song is part of their sixth studio album, “Hydra,” which was released in 2014.
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International CollaborationThe track features the vocals of Dave Pirner, a widely recognized American songwriter and lead vocalist of the alternative rock band Soul Asylum.
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Different VersionsThere are two versions of the song. The international version features Dave Pirner while on the Polish version, the song is sung by Piotr Rogucki, the vocalist of the Polish rock band Coma.
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Chart SuccessThe song made its way up to number 3 on the Polish Airplay Chart, thereby gaining some international popularity.
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Genre HighlightsSimilar to their other songs, Within Temptation blends gothic, heavy metal, and symphonic elements in this track, maintaining their musical identity.
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Video ReleaseA music video for "Whole World Is Watching" was released on February 13, 2014, featuring both Within Temptation and Dave Pirner.
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Inspirational MessageThe song carries a strong uplifting message, aiming to inspire individuals to rise up against any adversity, as the whole world is watching their actions.
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Live PerformancesThis song has made its way into several of Within Temptation's live shows, becoming one of their most popular live performances.
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Album Success"Hydra", the album on which "Whole World Is Watching" appears, secured the No. 16 position on the Billboard 200, and the song greatly contributed to the album’s success.
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