Reaction to Epica Design Your Universe

[@sabina1118]

Here's the lyrics!! 😍 We're blind and eager Avarice will set us back to blank Those who wager all will have to name a reason (If you can't let go) You will end up empty handed (If you can't control) You'll live your life in vain Who decides about my time to come? Who is able to break through the circle of life and doom? Don't look back Keep on track to break the curse Take the chance Design your universe We can't undo what we have done So show us now what we've become Confront us with our viciousness And our weakness We can't evade our destiny So show responsibility For we all surely have a sense Of our consciousness To take for taking's sake Will leave a path of loss and strain And endless breaking of faith can warrant acts of treason (If you can't let go) You will end up empty handed (If you can't control) You'll live your life in vain Who decides about what's true or false? Who is able to sift through the treasures from the flukes? Don't look back Keep on track to break the curse Take the chance Design your universe We can't undo what we have done So show us now what we've become Confront us with our viciousness And our weakness We can't evade our destiny So show responsibility For we all surely have a sense Of our consciousness The time has come We have to see That total wisdom is in reach The time has come to colour in the lines We must identify the signs So many people are full of hate While love and light are in their reach So many people will harm themselves But life can be so beautiful So many people will idolise While their own success is in their reach Don't forget you're able to Design your own universe Find your balance Sink into rumination Ipsum te reperies Potire mundorum Potire omnis mundi We can't undo what we have done So show us now what we've become Confront us with our viciousness And our weakness We can't evade our destiny So show responsibility For we all surely have a sense Of our consciousness Can't undo Show us now Confront us We're the weakness Can't evade Show us how We have our sense

[@sealaryn]

Here's another absolutely stunning example of Symphonic Metal at its finest!

[@sabina1118]

Oh yes 🥳❤️

[@oxigenarian9763]

Symphonic Metal is SO underated....

[@jaapblaauw3735]

Great reaction! Yes Simone is out of this world! Her voice is so crystal clear even in her incredible high register you can actually still hear the words she is singing. This whole Retrospect show , Epica's tenth anniversary, is a marker in symphonic metal!

[@Syp74]

Thank u so much for doing this amazing song, glad that you liked it...this whole concert was fricking good and now they are releasing more and more from their virtual show..if u get a change you should watch it and enjoy it! We want more Epica 🤣😎🤘

[@sabina1118]

My great pleasure 🥰❤️

[@jorgebrito8807]

This is an amazing song from talented and great musicians, Epica is one of the best symphonic metal bands ever. 🤟🏻

[@henningschwertfeger8128]

Thank you so much for your reaction. I love this song so much and your face hearing this song is enlightening. Its a little bit of "the beauty and the beast" musically

[@damianvc31]

Simone's voice is mesmerizing in this song. Can you believe this was at the end of a 3-hour concert she did pregnant? Massive respect. The whole band and orchestra are great as well of course BTW this was also the following song after Sancta Terra I suggest to continue with songs from this show, won't be disappointed Chasing the Dragon for instance

[@Woody_Hart]

The very best, I love it. Every time I hear that orchestral bass drum (one of the largest made) it just rattles my soul.

[@DIRK-PITT]

Sabina. you are a special person who really has so much love for Nigthwisch. I often see you 'preferably with your dear friend there' together you are a fantastic ambassador for Floor Janssen and Nigthwisch. please continue like this TOGETHER YOU ARE A NICE COMBINATION WHICH I LIKE TO LISTEN TO AND ENJOY YOU TOGETHER 'AND YOUR FACES FULL OF WONDER AND HAPPINESS EXPERIENCES YOU CANNAL 'beautiful to see. HOPE YOU WILL HER AGAIN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE INvitation to see and LISTEN Nigthwisch together again. for us fans of Nigthwisch it is a pleasure to see you and listen to your comments. have fun and good luck. make it a super cannal 2 powerwomans .all love for you 'go on together🥰🥰💖💓💗

[@cyberdan42]

Probably my favourite song by this band, which is saying something given their amazing library of tracks, this song embodies symphonic metal, this is the stunning outcome of meshing this incredible array of instruments, vocals and sounds into a single unified whole which is exponentially greater than the individual, already incredible, parts.

[@rolsen1304]

Finally one of my favourite reactors reacts to my favourite band! Your a soulful person, Epica will fit like a glove! They are spiritual, they have songs that are like white magic rituals. Lyrics are deep, often have concepts from both spiritual and occult traditions as well as just common sense and folk wisdom. The kind of band the world needs in 2021. Regarding the growling, Mark often says some hard truths, then Simone will soften the blow. It's like a masculine and a feminine take on the same message. Recommendation: Kingdom of Heaven part 1, the live one with lyrics from Mexico.

[@watchtheskies]

Hi Sabina, regarding the lyrics, this is a common theme throughout all of their music, the majority of their songs are about Freedom, Liberty and living your best life, I love this band

[@MountainMetal]

Marxo-Mao-Alinskypath-control-freak-socialist types must not like them much. Just sayin'.

[@aknight216]

Curious about your use of the word liberty there. What do you see as the liberty they speak about in their lyrics?

[@Carrinthe]

One of my favourite Epica songs, I love just everything about it. I've always been impressed with the lyrics of their songs, even when they were very young they had substance.

[@parrotheadlasvegas]

This song along with Reverence (Living in the Heart), Storm the Sorrow, and a few of their other tracks have been part of what's gotten me through some seriously dark times. If you don't mind likely crying your eyes out, go listen to the album version (I don't know of many really good quality live recordings) of both Tides of Time and Feint. My dearest friend from high school passed away in her sleep at 40 years old a couple of years ago and those two helped immensely even if they still make me cry every single time. Thanks for a great video and have a fabulous weekend!

[@ARetiredPirate]

This one is one of the best ever... Def top 10

[@gnosisdivina]

every time that I heard this song, I feel diferents things inside my body and my mind, the power of this song is life for my soul.

[@alicolak6102]

Sabina love your reaction and your eyes are amazing..thanks,🤘

[@sabina1118]

Thank you!!

[@justitia257]

Beautiful reaction. Grazie Sabina

[@chrishuijboom]

Well... come and see them live at their 20th anniversary show in 013 Tilburg next September. It seems like a doable drive from Denmark :) You will enjoy it. You watched a vid from their 10th anniversary.. the full concert was amazing. You're welcome to join on their next milestone.. When you do, PM me when you need some tips to get around in Holland :)

[@erwinamesz7642]

Another Dutch masterpiece!!! Love it!

[@sabina1118]

It is, right!? 😍 I love it too!!

[@wannabedane4046]

Nightwish and Epica - my favourite bands - Epica's lyrics are deep and meaningful, please keep on digging, you won't regret it, and we won't either...

[@dave-bk6vt]

I shared a similar comment to Henning, so glad to see I am not alone I discovered Epica in early COVID lockdown, and the "We can't evade our destiny" and "show responsibility" lines hit hard at that time Thanks for the reaction, if you want more Epica growling go for Consign to Oblivion (Live Zenith) or more heartfelt Rivers (visualiser) from the new album or Tides of Time (tissues may be required for that)

[@haraldschuster3067]

The one thing you can't replicate with a recording is that Timpani drum going off live. Most of the sound is directed downward but, hey, you FEEL those if you're close enough.

[@rolsen1304]

I feel it just looking at him hitting it on my smartphone haha

[@erwinamesz7642]

Thank you Sabina, thank you so much

[@sabina1118]

My great pleasure ❤️🤗

[@erwinamesz7642]

@@sabina1118 😘

[@zenszufi]

Dear Sabina I have seen a great reaction from you again thank you very much,it would be great if the next one is Consign to Oblivion they would have a song

[@theglanconer6463]

Yes. Such poetry. :) Wicked ! Lovely reaction !

[@MY1BLACKCAT]

i still think this is one of the absolute best examples of symphonic metal and how great it can be

[@chesaak]

If you get infected by the happiness and Joy Sabina brings with These reactions i deside Lets DESIGN OUR SABINA UNIVEEEERSE. And in this universe we are all happy all day and just live a fantastic life.

[@TimoArula]

One Word.... EPIC !!! Nuff said !!! 🤘😎🤘.

[@Censeo]

Their music and lyrics never disappoint. Lyrics are often so insightful on any subject they choose to do

[@jeyangel888]

7:08 "See in live" I never seen them but I have seen Within Temptation in Live and... yes it's amazing!!! You seem to be a Metaller like me... I appreciate you even more!

[@heidispurgeon6628]

Do Epica's Skeleton Key and Kingdom of Heaven 3 from their Omega Alive show

[@michalira284]

Os olhos dela até brilham, amo ver e sentir essa sensação. ❤️ Brazil. 🖐🏼

[@frankramakers]

A great reaction. Keep the good work.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

This was a 3.5 hour concert, while she was pregnant, and it was phenomenal. Always a party with Epicaaa 🤘😎🤘

[@rogerioalvarenga749]

Eu acompanho ÉPICA há algum tempo. E SIMONE SIMONS tem evoluído muito num vocal LIRICO INCRÍVEL!!!

[@MarcelCox1]

Hi Sabina, I’m sure you will also like “Chasing the Dragon” from the same concert. It is almost (but not quite) a ballad. As the song moves forward, it allows Simone to go through her different registers and really allows her to shine. It is not as bombastic as “Design your Universe”, but it is very beautiful kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqmQd6Z-drZ7ppo In case you don’t know the expression “chasing the dragon”, you will find the explanation here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chasing_the_dragon

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

Based on the movie "From hell" which is her favorite. It just builds and builds:-) love it

[@DiamondHeartMatrix]

Oh wow, I haven't listened to this one in a long time! A lot of their newer material is written from the quantum perspective of the universe. Their albums "The Holographic Principle" and "The Quantum Enigma" are perfect examples of that. My personal favorite song of theirs is from THP and it's called "Beyond The Matrix". It embodies a lot of my own personal beliefs about life and the universe. 💜🙏✨

[@mercyhouba]

great reaction like always and love you too, have you seen wagakki band -homura/akatsuki no ito (traditional japanese music with metal), im sure you will like it

[@astral7080]

There is no superlatives left for this, they are avatars..... Beats the shit out of the whole musicworld

[@Dann66123]

Thank you....

[@sabina1118]

🤗

[@Dann66123]

8 album epic songs...🤭

[@teejaychiu1053]

Its givd goosebumps

[@papa6036]

Great reaction als always...I recomment Epica - The Essence Of Silence (OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO)...Nice the blond hair

[@timhutchinson8485]

I noticed that you compared Simone’s voice to a “Disney” voice, so if you want to hear her actually do a Disney song, she has done a cover of “part of your world” from The Little Mermaid.

[@sabina1118]

I love it!! Thanks!!!

[@watchtheskies]

@@sabina1118 Hi Sabina, here is the link to this video Part of your World - The Little Mermaid (Cover by Simone Simons) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5LYZ6F_ZZl6b80

[@sewthuis9659]

simone lives in germany with her kid listen to the simone and floor had its on floors channel

[@nickdranias695]

Greatest song Epica ever recorded.

[@jannielsen1510]

Total fedt nummer!

[@MountainMetal]

Personal Responsibility! \m/

[@argantyr5154]

Simone, have done a Halloween song "this is Halloween" it reminds me of "Nightmare before christmas" and you just get in a good mood from it.

[@claudiunica8661]

If you love the combination of orchestra and heavy music you should definetely check Dimmu Borgir - Gateways (live from Forces of the Northern Night). This is a masterpiece.

[@raulmarinroca]

Is classical of Epica hear a read lyrics in latin part

[@lucasmacedosud]

Nice!!

[@leandroxds6108]

nightwish and epica are best band of metal symphonic

[@myracrystalhalilion9790]

Epica

[@rolsen1304]

Epica is at the top in pure musicality imo, Nightwish beats them at emotions. Overall Epica is my favorite band, with Nightwish a very very close second.

[@jc4566]

Hey, you should definitely check out Epica new video The Skeleton Key live show and official video, awesome thanks ❤️

[@elianelinodegouveaeufrasio8934]

❤️

[@tellopes]

7:33 this is not exactly a new element. It's adapted from the album's intro, Samadhi (Prelude). Here's the official link, it's a short listen, if you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH6tfnSeorqtbtE. Love your videos, btw!

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

Actually the 'secret' of their cd intros is that it gives hints of what is to come :-)

[@Galantus1964]

Hi Sabina.. i havnt been through all your content here , BUt plz if you havent already react to Post Modern Jukebox ft Morgan James cover of Aerosmith's Dream on , all about that Bass or their Maroon 5 cover of Maps or of Hoziers Take me to Church and last but not least the cover of The Beatles " "Dear Prudence" with Morgan and Haley..... Tro mig... du vil blive så glad over den mængde af talent

[@Journeyman09]

How to request without Phatreon?

[@javimebagsa7787]

I Love this song... React to "Sing to me" of Delain feat. Marco Hietala

[@neybranquinho]

You is very beautiful! The big kiss for you!!!

[@markschattefor6997]

Oppe Ruiver. Only a very small amount of people wil understand it.

[@erickvermeulen9734]

great performance, and an orchestra as well - pity I am not a fan of the growling, I guess I am too much old school fan of yes, genesis, and other prog rock.Therefor I prefer to listen to Nightwish.

[@bobgamble8204]

I've never found epica to be a band I can sit and listen too. Not really sure why, obviously super talented but I find them at times a little disjointed. I wish I enjoyed them more but I absolutely can appreciate their talent

[@bobgamble8204]

Oh and the male growl - absolutely hate it, maybe that's one of the reasons I can't take to them. A fair few heavier bands do it, more extreme than this its true but I don't find it at all musical, Jinjer I know is popular but likewise can't listen to it at all, it doesn't sit well with my ears

[@kajakvisser]

Epica is amazing, but there are more great Dutch metalbands. You should definitly check out "Dear Mother" With their debut album "Bulletproof". They are a new dutch metalband formed by ex-Delain guitarist Merel Bechtold and ex-Delain drummer Joey de Boer. They teamed up with David "Pear" Hruska as their vocalist. Its realy worthwhile! I recently found them and bought the album right away, they're incredible! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYamiGWZlq1jpM0

[@sewthuis9659]

anyways if u want lots lots of s come

[@sleeepwalk]

I love Epica and Simone... But I love Simone singing "This human equation" from Ayreon... Even more...

[@sewthuis9659]

wanna marry me netherlands