According to Within Temptation vocalist Sharon den Adel, "the lyrics of 'The hand of Sorrow' were inspired by Robin Hobb's 'The Farseer Trilogy'. It is the tale of FitzChivalry Farseer. The thing which inspired us was the feeling of being torn between your own dreams and higher goals in life and the sacrifices those goals take to achieve them. What also runs through this story are moral questions like 'is violence appropriate, just when it can prevent more violence." OMG
Nage Drake I agree with your views, and intentions. When questioned about virtue those intrepid demigods, suggested that only our intentions were needed to be known. That no vernacular was needed beyond the "Pearly Gates" I challenged them an their rite. Calling them "Motherfuckers"! Lmao! They didn't respond...
While I understand the song is based off the trilogy series by Robin Hobbs, I can't help but let this song take my imagination into a world medieval war, love affairs, and the pain that come with ruling an entire nation.
''Please forgive me for the sorrow, for leaving you in fear, for the dreams we had to silence, that's all they'll ever be... Still, I'll be the hand that serves you, though you will not see that it is me.'' Words cannot describe how I feel about that, simply amazing.
That is what makes this song so perfect. Whether you think of the book trilogy or think of your own story, this song bring raw emotions that almost bring the story to life within your mind
Lots of comments say the video doesn't have anything to do with the song, but it does. Fitz is a warrior who sacrificed so much to the people in power who didn't think twice about what they asked of him. This song honors him. It is sad and beautiful. But it makes me wonder if anyone can actually have the ability to put the world on a better course. Is it not true that every action has an equal and opposite reaction? There are an infinite number of possibilities and what is good for one may be bad for another... Damn this White Profit philosophizing.
Well, Fitz's actions did pretty much save the world. If it weren't for him, Kettle's Skill would have still been bound, and she wouldn't have been able to help Verity to finish the dragon. So yeah, Fitz saved the world.
Specifically: According to Within Temptation vocalist Sharon den Adel, "the lyrics of 'The hand of Sorrow' were inspired by Robin Hobb's 'The Farseer Trilogy'. It is the tale of FitzChivalry Farseer. The thing which inspired us was the feeling of being torn between your own dreams and higher goals in life and the sacrifices those goals take to achieve them. What also runs through this story are moral questions like 'is violence appropriate, just when it can prevent more violence."
At 3:21 until 3:51 i have to admit, a tear appeared on my face, and not only because of beautiful sharon voice, but of lyrics, so beautiful and pure !!
This video makes one think, “is war justified?” But at the same time some wars like WW2 (shown above) make you realize that war needed to happen to prevent evil and tyranny from taking over the world.
I listened to this through a really tough time in my life. Then now I read the lyrics, and it turns out that it fit that predicament almost perfectly. Wow.
E tão bonita a voz de fundo que acompanha a voz da Sharon Den Adel no primeiro e terceiro verso do.refrão. Esta musica tem uma harmonia perfeita de Voz, instrumental, orquestra e letra. Within Temptation: banda muito elegante e talentosa. Uma banda com talento musical com essa é extremamente raro de se achar.
This song was practically made for Itachi Uchiha. "He's torn between his honor and the true love of his life"- Itachi was torn between his family or more specifically Sasuke, the true love of his life and the loyalty towards his village. "Will all our sins be justified"- Asks the question if the Uchihas will be forgiven for their planned Coup de ta if Itachi brings down the curtain on them. "Please forgive me for the sorrow" and the softer parts- This is to Sasuke. Itachi asks for his little brother to forgive him for all the sorrow he caused Sasuke, and that he will be unable to show him his true face, the face of the kind older brother he dearly loved.
respect!! I hope you can come home everytime. And I hope you can talk about the things you've seen in your life! My friend can't, and he blames himself for some jobs he had to do. It's painfull to see him suffer, while he protected people at war. Really, I have much respect for you guys and women!
Once upon a time, in a great kingdom far to the east, there lived a peasant man who loved a woman of quality. He served this woman for many years, and the woman realized that she felt the same for this man. When a terrible war came upon the kingdom, the man was forced to join the military. The woman begged her father to give him permission to marry her, to which her father stated that if the man returned alive from the war, then they would be allowed to marry. Years passed, and after many battles in which he was grievously wounded, he did in fact return home, to the woman's joy. However, the woman's father insisted that his wounds were so severe, it was impossible to tell if he was the same man. Thus, the man was denied the very thing he fought so hard to return to.
This video is exceptionally well made. One of my favorite songs so well put into images. The lyrics are totally captured at 2. :54. "Was it worth the ones we loved and had to leave behind". So deep. The video is finished of with some beautiful pictures of Sharon, a singing beauty queen.
i love this song. i have won dozens of dota match listening to this song , all of them were comeback. now when im all grown up and dont have time to listen to this song anymore, this kinda make me sad.
+Exiled Patriot Read Assassin's Apprentice trilogy. It was the novel series this song was inspired by, written in tribute to, and is about. A lot of the climaxes are pretty similar to Dota matches, as well. In one particularly righteous scene, MC discovers two cunts are draining the lifeforce from someone very special to him. In a blood rage, he murders two and chases a third one into the main hall of the castle and almost cuts his head off in front of countless noblemen. Needless to say, it didn't go too well for him.
Your soul is beautiful! It has to be to make this video tribute....WT is my fav band in the world...you have both honored them and our angels fighting continually for our freedom and for justice and democracy in our world. All my prayers are with you!!!
I like the vid but I came here for fiiiiitz No disrespect to any soldiers out there. You guys have all my respect. But this song was literally for fitz and stuffs
Tyson Patterson I know right! I had the same mindfuck around two years ago, lmao. Am now reading the first book of Fitz and the Fool, and it brought me back here
my little brother... he keeps getting so scared for me every time i get called back out into active duty when i come home. i keep telling him to not worry, and promised that i'd always come back. i have so far, but it's not so easy. i may be cheerful around him, but just like said in this song: "so much has been sacrificed." i've lost alot of friends, and yet, i can remember them when i hear this song.
Questa canzone mi ricorda te, sappi che nn ti dimenticherò mai.... Grazie di tutto e sappi che tutt ora nn sto ancora bene anche se ho scelto ma ti penso ancora ..... Già so che nn leggerai mai questo messaggio. ........
This song reminds me of the Night Angel Trilogy. The lyrics fit Kylar Stern to a tee, torn between his loyalty to King Logan Gyre and the love of his life, Elene
Her voice is not human that's a voice straight from heaven 😇😇😇
He's torn between his honor and the true love of his life.
He prayed for both but was denied.
Oh fuck yeah....
According to Within Temptation vocalist Sharon den Adel, "the lyrics of 'The hand of Sorrow' were inspired by Robin Hobb's 'The Farseer Trilogy'. It is the tale of FitzChivalry Farseer. The thing which inspired us was the feeling of being torn between your own dreams and higher goals in life and the sacrifices those goals take to achieve them. What also runs through this story are moral questions like 'is violence appropriate, just when it can prevent more violence."
OMG
Omg yessss
with all his sacrifice it makes the latest book so sad
Ian Krohn
Fitz is Sacrifice. "King Fitz" - Chade Fallstar -Fools Fate
Nage Drake The song captures him so well, I'm honestly surprised.
Nage Drake I agree with your views, and intentions. When questioned about virtue those intrepid demigods, suggested that only our intentions were needed to be known. That no vernacular was needed beyond the "Pearly Gates" I challenged them an their rite. Calling them "Motherfuckers"! Lmao! They didn't respond...
While I understand the song is based off the trilogy series by Robin Hobbs, I can't help but let this song take my imagination into a world medieval war, love affairs, and the pain that come with ruling an entire nation.
damn
ive believed it was about a real war for all these years
And here I am, back... after 9 years... I was there, Gandalf, 3000 years ago...
"Please forgive me for the sorrow
for leaving you in fear
for the dreams we had to silence"
My favourite lines
One of the most beautiful songs I've ever seen.
I found out about the saga thanks to this song and I loved the books, of course. Oh, Fitz! He really deserved a song like this
Me too! A few years ago I went to look for the first thrilogy the same day I discovered this song💜
Some of Within Temptation's songs are so beautiful that they make me cry. Especially ones with higher notes.
''Please forgive me for the sorrow, for leaving you in fear, for the dreams we had to silence, that's all they'll ever be... Still, I'll be the hand that serves you, though you will not see that it is me.'' Words cannot describe how I feel about that, simply amazing.
That is what makes this song so perfect. Whether you think of the book trilogy or think of your own story, this song bring raw emotions that almost bring the story to life within your mind
exactly mission accomplished
Also it is related to true feelings when coming to manipulation of men in war and/or more....
Let be honest guys, there's no such a song that tell a story nowadays, this is what separates good song in my opinion
I love songs like this that go really well with medieval fantasy settings
Teh song is based on a fantasy Novel. Look for the Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb. The books are worthy of this song.
more to it than you will know ..
These are some of the best lyrics WT has written.
coffeefrog cough* Danish writer
Yes :D
This song deserves more views than just the million or so it has.
Dang the meaning of this song is deep. So deep than Adele cant roll in it
prachtig toch als jij het ook prachtig vindt geef een blauw duimpje omhoog
the meaning has to do with illuminati, DNA changing programs, and the slaves who are Ignorend
eh lol? It is from a fictional novel :=p. Is the book like that ? Cool ~
..... No? It's about Fitz from Robin Hobb's books. Specifically, it's about The Royal Assassin, I believe.
Patrick is on to something though it is about war too.
Non ho parole dalla bellezza di esibizione,canto,musica di questa band, sono straordinari....💗💗💗💗💗
Шарон лучшая в мире! Чудо!!!
Lots of comments say the video doesn't have anything to do with the song, but it does. Fitz is a warrior who sacrificed so much to the people in power who didn't think twice about what they asked of him. This song honors him. It is sad and beautiful. But it makes me wonder if anyone can actually have the ability to put the world on a better course. Is it not true that every action has an equal and opposite reaction? There are an infinite number of possibilities and what is good for one may be bad for another... Damn this White Profit philosophizing.
Well, Fitz's actions did pretty much save the world. If it weren't for him, Kettle's Skill would have still been bound, and she wouldn't have been able to help Verity to finish the dragon. So yeah, Fitz saved the world.
This song got me hooked on Within Temptation, I just love it!
Ahh! me too! This was the first song I ever heard by them, and I was hooked as well :)
same
Specifically:
According to Within Temptation vocalist Sharon den Adel, "the lyrics of 'The hand of Sorrow' were inspired by Robin Hobb's 'The Farseer Trilogy'. It is the tale of FitzChivalry Farseer. The thing which inspired us was the feeling of being torn between your own dreams and higher goals in life and the sacrifices those goals take to achieve them. What also runs through this story are moral questions like 'is violence appropriate, just when it can prevent more violence."
At 3:21 until 3:51 i have to admit, a tear appeared on my face, and not only because of beautiful sharon voice, but of lyrics, so beautiful and pure !!
This video makes one think, “is war justified?” But at the same time some wars like WW2 (shown above) make you realize that war needed to happen to prevent evil and tyranny from taking over the world.
Miguel Jimenez exactly that's what I said
fun fact: half of those views are from me
Fitz (Farseer / Tawny Man trilogies by Robin Hobb) was confirmed by Sharon on stage during their theatrical tour a while back (concert in Enschede).
pls forgive me for the sorrow for leaving you in fear...never bin moved by lyrics like this song,ty
Probably one of the best lyrics videos I've seen on UA-cam for a very long time. Be very proud of yourself, this is a work of art. Extremely enjoyable
I listened to this through a really tough time in my life. Then now I read the lyrics, and it turns out that it fit that predicament almost perfectly. Wow.
This is the first song I heard by these guys. Instantly hooked. Love the singers voice.
check Ice Queen bro its epic
I love this song, specially when I read Starwars, Anakin's story =)
I love this song too........especially when I Play FF7..............
Don`t usually listen to this kind of thing, But this is really good Lol
+mystery 216 It's Gothic rock, one of the most amazing and catchiest music genres.
But I usually listens it..............
+SuperThunderBolt2™ SYMPHONIC METAL
I always love seeing comments like this. Glad you're enjoying!
Lol
My father fought a war in Guinea Bissau back in 72/74. Years later he was still tormented by that war. Not easy to deal with it 😢😢😢
Her voice is amazing!>3
FitzChivalry!
This is deep. It almost made me cry.
heavenly father please show mercy on these souls
I had this song stuck in my head while running a marathon in 2013. It was great!
E tão bonita a voz de fundo que acompanha a voz da Sharon Den Adel no primeiro e terceiro verso do.refrão. Esta musica tem uma harmonia perfeita de Voz, instrumental, orquestra e letra. Within Temptation: banda muito elegante e talentosa. Uma banda com talento musical com essa é extremamente raro de se achar.
Eu sinto tanta falta dessa fase deles...
This is the most beautiful lyrics video I've ever seen... This song awesome and beautiful...!
chosen as all-time favorite Within Temptation song.
Nice work.
This song was practically made for Itachi Uchiha.
"He's torn between his honor and the true love of his life"- Itachi was torn between his family or more specifically Sasuke, the true love of his life and the loyalty towards his village.
"Will all our sins be justified"- Asks the question if the Uchihas will be forgiven for their planned Coup de ta if Itachi brings down the curtain on them.
"Please forgive me for the sorrow" and the softer parts- This is to Sasuke. Itachi asks for his little brother to forgive him for all the sorrow he caused Sasuke, and that he will be unable to show him his true face, the face of the kind older brother he dearly loved.
It was written about fitzchivalry farseer though
I was reading the last book in the Inheritance Cycle before I cam here, andI just now realized how well this song fits Murtagh's character....
Omg i have been scrolling through the comments waiting for someone to say this!
OMG EXACTLY I didn't even think about that it really does fit Murtagh's character
This is my favorite song my WT....the orchestra mix is mind blowingly fantastic!! Such a phenomenal dynamic!!!!
The bridge brings me goosebumps :)
Adoro a vossa banda, as vossas músicas espero ter o gosto de vos ver actuar um dia em Portugal bjnh Fã Carla
Oh Fitz.
+Dexter Adams apparently it's actually based on him. Robin said so
@@goldenjak117 yeah we know
I can't tell if you did it by accident or not, but "Oh, Fitz" is a quote Kettricken said in Assassin's Quest. Brilliant.
Reminds me,how my heroes fighted for my indipendence day,,, love always from Indonesia
3:21 heavenly
absolutely... unbelievable
Wolverine this song would suit well. The horrors he has seen and the things he has had to do. Not to mention the loves he has lost.
True wolverine life was full of sorrow losing his friends and two lovers if you saw the x men and wolverine fox movies or read comics
Or Anakin Skywalker
I can't think of anything I've heard from this group that I haven't liked. Unique performances, every one.
This song never fails to make my cry. Every. Single. Time.
respect!! I hope you can come home everytime. And I hope you can talk about the things you've seen in your life! My friend can't, and he blames himself for some jobs he had to do. It's painfull to see him suffer, while he protected people at war.
Really, I have much respect for you guys and women!
Within Temptation + reading Harry Potter =
aq sangat suka lagu ini
so deep i cry from this song
Awesome hand of zorro very good from within temptation
Once upon a time, in a great kingdom far to the east, there lived a peasant man who loved a woman of quality. He served this woman for many years, and the woman realized that she felt the same for this man. When a terrible war came upon the kingdom, the man was forced to join the military. The woman begged her father to give him permission to marry her, to which her father stated that if the man returned alive from the war, then they would be allowed to marry. Years passed, and after many battles in which he was grievously wounded, he did in fact return home, to the woman's joy. However, the woman's father insisted that his wounds were so severe, it was impossible to tell if he was the same man. Thus, the man was denied the very thing he fought so hard to return to.
doesn't matter. the beauty of a song lik this, is that you can see on it whatever you want.
great song beautiful woman.
I love it so much this song... Forever ...
3:35 oh my god >>>>> those vocals
Symphony + metal = Within f***ing awesome Temptation !!!
hey, with my little bro to take care of, as well as my sisters, i've got a reason to come home, and i thank you for the respect.
This video is exceptionally well made. One of my favorite songs so well put into images. The lyrics are totally captured at 2.
:54. "Was it worth the ones we loved and had to leave behind". So deep. The video is finished of with some beautiful pictures of Sharon, a singing beauty queen.
Oh my god your right it is like snapes life story I didn't realise until you pointed that out cool
FIIIIIIIIITZ !
a great honor to all our soldiers.
3:20
Fitz & Verity to Molly & Kettricken.
movie title?
The characters from the books this song is based on; Robin Hobb's Farseer series.
Jay Ray Fitz and Molly! 💔
2 years in and now reading the Tawny Man Trilogy.
Still poor Fitz...
Sei meravigliosamente brava ,
awesome song tbh
i love this song.
i have won dozens of dota match listening to this song , all of them were comeback.
now when im all grown up and dont have time to listen to this song anymore, this kinda make me sad.
+Exiled Patriot Read Assassin's Apprentice trilogy. It was the novel series this song was inspired by, written in tribute to, and is about. A lot of the climaxes are pretty similar to Dota matches, as well. In one particularly righteous scene, MC discovers two cunts are draining the lifeforce from someone very special to him. In a blood rage, he murders two and chases a third one into the main hall of the castle and almost cuts his head off in front of countless noblemen. Needless to say, it didn't go too well for him.
+BenjiQ575 i did. 6 months ago.
People commonly mistake this song to be about soldiers, but it is actually based on a book..
Yes, yes given the "death of the author." I believe in this beautiful sentiment you expressed here.
Your soul is beautiful! It has to be to make this video tribute....WT is my fav band in the world...you have both honored them and our angels fighting continually for our freedom and for justice and democracy in our world. All my prayers are with you!!!
ty
I like the vid but I came here for fiiiiitz
No disrespect to any soldiers out there. You guys have all my respect. But this song was literally for fitz and stuffs
This song is so amazing, best album too!
Amo esa canción
Hand of sorrow love you forever
I can't believe I didn't see that this was about Fitz!
Tyson Patterson Fitz?
Cyrus Bain The main character of Robin Hobb's Farseer trilogy :)
Tyson Patterson I know right! I had the same mindfuck around two years ago, lmao. Am now reading the first book of Fitz and the Fool, and it brought me back here
I can't wait for the next Fool's Assassin book, should be excellent. ^^
+Tyson Patterson There's another one coming out? OH MY GOD, YES.
Wonderful presentations! Keep reaching for the stars. I am enjoying the visual impact in relation to the music. Outstanding!
Assassins Apprentice, Royal Assassin, and Assassins Quest make up the Farseer Trilogy. Awesome books, all of them!
song makes me cry... im sorry jesus... i love you!
My poor son FitzChivalry...
This video........ just wow. Thank you.
моя боевая песня...Одна из них. Я с этой песней в сердце первую сессию сдавал...
my little brother... he keeps getting so scared for me every time i get called back out into active duty when i come home. i keep telling him to not worry, and promised that i'd always come back. i have so far, but it's not so easy. i may be cheerful around him, but just like said in this song: "so much has been sacrificed." i've lost alot of friends, and yet, i can remember them when i hear this song.
Who is listening in2019
НЕ ПИЗДИ И В 2020 ВСЕ ЕЩЕ КРУТАЯ ГРУППА ШЕРОН КАЙФ ДЕВЧЕНКА СЕКСИ
Questa canzone mi ricorda te, sappi che nn ti dimenticherò mai.... Grazie di tutto e sappi che tutt ora nn sto ancora bene anche se ho scelto ma ti penso ancora ..... Già so che nn leggerai mai questo messaggio. ........
if u don't cry then u are truly lost
Good song and many beautiful things there, but the world is never so simple as these kind of "nice songs" try to prove.
The Farseer trilogy:)x
I love poems like that...
This song reminds me of the Night Angel Trilogy. The lyrics fit Kylar Stern to a tee, torn between his loyalty to King Logan Gyre and the love of his life, Elene
I will be the hand that saves you..ty for making me cry for you will not be
Full adrenaline this song!
Always be amazing on sept 2023 sharon den Adel in within Temptation,
Truely beautiful and powerful song :') sadly the story for far too many people ...war is so heinous and horrible
2020! still power!!!
Low-key sounds like She is My Sin by Nightwish. It has the same chord progression and the verses have similar tunes.