Whole World Is Watching

Within Temptation

About Whole World Is Watching

For the activist chant see The whole world is watching."Whole World Is Watching" is a song by Dutch symphonic metal and rock band Within Temptation from their sixth studio album, Hydra. It was released in Poland as the third single from the album on 22 January 2014 and was scheduled to have its main release on 21 February. The song features guest vocals from Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum, with Polish rock singer Piotr Rogucki of the band Coma providing vocals on the Polish version of Hydra. The song premiered on Polish national radio on 10 January 2014, and received its first airplay in the Netherlands and Belgium on 15 January 2014. In the United Kingdom, the song had its first airplay on BBC Radio 2 on June 6 during The Ken Bruce Show. 


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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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Within Temptation

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". more »

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Written by: DANIEL GIBSON, SHARON DEN ADEL, ROBERT WESTERHOLT

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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.
Album milestone
The song is part of their sixth studio album, “Hydra,” which was released in 2014.
International Collaboration
The track features the vocals of Dave Pirner, a widely recognized American songwriter and lead vocalist of the alternative rock band Soul Asylum.
Different Versions
There 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.
Chart Success
The song made its way up to number 3 on the Polish Airplay Chart, thereby gaining some international popularity.
Genre Highlights
Similar to their other songs, Within Temptation blends gothic, heavy metal, and symphonic elements in this track, maintaining their musical identity.
Video Release
A music video for "Whole World Is Watching" was released on February 13, 2014, featuring both Within Temptation and Dave Pirner.
Inspirational Message
The song carries a strong uplifting message, aiming to inspire individuals to rise up against any adversity, as the whole world is watching their actions.
Live Performances
This song has made its way into several of Within Temptation's live shows, becoming one of their most popular live performances.
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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