Evanescence - Understanding Lyrics (Evanescence EP)

[@briannagravely9349]

"erased from our memories, but the imprint is always there." Pretty much explains why I'd listen to this without realizing until now, ten years later, that I had been a victim of sexual assault as a child and that's why I had depression.

[@sleepwalker300]

You're not alone

[@DruidsCalling]

Brianna Gravely this song reminds me of columbine

[@ktimewarpk]

I'm so sorry

[@joannaev8602]

Hope you're doing better now ❤

[@candykoock836]

Brianna Gravely xo

[@MrTuxedoCat1]

It starts off sounding like a therapist speaking to a child, to a mother scolding the child, to a father comforting the child, back to the therapist, to the child praying.

[@robothestrange]

That makes zero sense lol

[@exerine5696]

Evanescence has so many sad songs that makes me empty from my mind, like a medicine. It feels like someone is telling me the words and thoughts what i can't tell. I love them, still after 12 years (for me)

[@waynefilkins8394]

18 years here and still listening to the old stuff. Can't stand the last 2 or 3 albums though. I love this old raw Amy / Ben / David stuff

[@MrArrtur]

I feel exactly the same way

[@wingzero3018]

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[@wingzero3018]

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[@carpediemearth]

@@waynefilkins8394 😂 Who? Evanescence was Amy and Ben. This song is from Amy and Ben's 1998 EP titled Evanescence.

[@yuseick]

I wish Amy sings this song again. With her more mature voice, this amazing song will be more amazing. It gives me chills every time.

[@bighand1530]

Same.

[@gianthand8130]

Yes

[@StillGamingTM]

@@gianthand8130 Roger

[@moswaggy]

She pretty much has already kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXmacpqqZtafjsk It’s from 2007, but by then, her voice has still matured.

[@codythinks4749]

🙌

[@TotaMuslimah]

You hold the answers deep within your own mind. Consciously, you've forgotten it. That's the way the human mind works. Whenever something is too unpleasant, to shameful for us to entertain, we reject it. We erase it from our memories. But the imprint is always there.

[@millyv8787]

that part always gives me chills. love this song

[@pickinyacotton1609]

Same thing with history in general until we "re search" it 😎

[@tawanahickey9234]

Highest level and see how it

[@princesssparkle3037]

"nothing is ever really forgotten"

[@hakimzermane]

@@princesssparkle3037 i love the end

[@louisa4676]

the imprint is always there. nothing is ever really forgotten... :

[@MrRoyality87]

Amy’s voice is so soothing

[@bighand1530]

Yeah

[@b.entranceperium]

Totally underrated.

[@hakimzermane]

yes unfortuately 🙄🔥🤘💖🖤

[@tawanahickey9234]

Hi

[@tawanahickey9234]

Hi😊😁😴💤😴💤😊😴😁💤😁♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@safemoonflatearther8892]

The light that flows inside of you burns inside of me. She is so deep.

[@millyv8787]

💜 yess

[@aleksandarpocanic9513]

Rarest quality in human beings-TRUE UNDERSTANDING

[@CypairaTheSkeleton]

the ending gave me the goose bumps because of this: ''Because I'll Die If You Do''

[@BubblyBrunette84]

I love this song. It's weird i have Origin it skips like crazy becuz I've had since they first came out. A lot of their songs got me thru depression and my self harming I did back then. And still listening to it now is flooding my memory of that dark time I went thru.

[@tessmarie2933]

Evanescence's music is very therapeutic for me personally. Along with Iron Maiden, A7X, Papa Roach, Shinedown and In This Moment. Funny how music can help us through the darkest stuff when no one else can. I'm glad you stopped self harming. Wishing all the best for you!

[@chriscastillo1628]

The dark,is always with me,am single

[@carpediemearth]

This is from Amy and Ben's 1998 EP Evanescence, not Origin.

[@BubblyBrunette84]

@@carpediemearth oh it may have been. But on my origin copy this song is on it

[@carpediemearth]

@@BubblyBrunette84 You have a fake copy then. Fraudsters fabricated a bunch of different versions of that CD to sell it, some adding extra songs, others changing the album cover art slightly.

[@Stoober_]

Duuuuude. The real early Evanescence stuff was awesome

[@bighand1530]

Yes

[@StillGamingTM]

@@bighand1530 Very

[@darkestdeath8035]

I've never cried over a song before...

[@moswaggy]

Jay Frogg Same

[@millyv8787]

Something about this song idk what it is but it’s so sad but beautiful too

[@aleksandarpocanic4659]

We have saying in my country that if something is REALLY sad, it says 'that is that stone would drop a tear'.I feel that with this song a mountains would release rivers without any rain.

[@hakimzermane]

me too frankly

[@astridlove2327]

I have cried from so many of her songs, she really knows how to reach someone deep inside themselves. I think anyone can find a way to relate to what she writes. That’s what makes her stuff so genius.

[@hakimzermane]

This song is a masterpiece

[@brettconnolly6289]

I was afraid to listen to this song again, because every line seems to reflect what I am going through right now. I clicked on the song Exodus instead, but my cursor hovered over something or other a little too long (not sure what happened) and next thing I know Understanding is playing and not Exodus (or any other song). Not only that, this is the first song I have been able to listen to in a week (software issues). I was afraid to listen to this song again, but I kind of had to and I'm really glad I did.

[@anceru5801]

one of the best songs they made. thank you evanescence

[@allydove1473]

This song is so DEEP!

[@deev4146]

No words can describe this and do it justice, many memories flood my brain right now. I absolutely adore her, this is forever timeless. She will forever have the most beautifully expressed, poetic words.

[@indefinicy]

This brings back some serious teenage sadness/angst

[@codythinks4749]

Unbelievable song for a first ever ep 😍

[@memekaay]

I literally don't remember nothing about my life. Is tough because even if I study hard I never remember nothing, I don't remember what caused my depression, I don't remember how I am.

[@EvilSapphireR]

Meme kay you're exactly how i am. One thing I wish the most in life is to figure out and remember the memories that shaped me how I am today. I don't have a lot of people to consult, I don't have an intimate relationship with my parents, I have broad recollections of events that happened in my life because most of the people around me know about them, I wish I could remember what my reactions to them were though, because that is what leads to the adult personality we develop later.

[@shescreamsinfear8273]

The lyrics in this song are so deep. I love it ♥

[@jackraptorjawn]

Omg I'm just going through this Playlist, so many memories I was obsessed back in the day.

[@younesmezaghcha]

Can't stop listening to this song :(

[@DemetraTz]

The scariest song of them..

[@456cookielove]

That's exactly what I thought

[@FairyCRat]

I'd say third only to Even in Death and (dammit) Ascension of the Spirit.

[@razersharp123456]

This song described it all..

[@nobodyshome4633]

Beautiful... just beautiful... - This is truly a masterpiece, and hard to believe it’s among the first songs they made for the EP. It is so beyond brilliant and speaks to me in a way that I can’t describe... one of the greatest musical compositions and lyrics I have ever heard. I’ll cherish this forever. Thank you so much for uploading these along the years. Xx

[@michaelvs.scorpio7676]

I AGREE!! I also think the same is true for Metallica. I think Metallica's absolute BEST songs were from their FIRST few albums!! I'm not 100% sure, but I think that change occured after they lost one of their band members (Cliff Burton?) in a (bus wreck?)

[@chriscastillo1628]

Am,shur, Your pretty

[@chriscastillo1628]

@@michaelvs.scorpio7676

[@chriscastillo1628]

What do you think about me?

[@danielodonnell123]

That breakdown though

[@rezone1542]

This is such a beautiful song

[@mandacitron]

MEU DEUS amo essa. As melhores músicas são as mais desconhecidas

[@marcelowaka3780]

realmente. Evanescence EP - 1998 ♥ quanto mais antiga MELHOR!!

[@RCS_inkleberg]

Happy 20th to their first EP!

[@some1whoknows512]

understanding so speaks to me, if I could put my feelings down this song is how . from my bleeding heart I'm so sorry I failed her.

[@brattybanshee]

At 4:40 is when it really hit me😍😭😍😭😍😭

[@millyv8787]

Yessss

[@amandaferreira4800]

I just love the pre-fallen era

[@ayse2399]

Her voice is so touchy and angelic in this song.

[@bighand1530]

Yes

[@codythinks4749]

All these years later and this is still my favourite evanescence song 🙌

[@pysiquealteria682]

2019 always evanescence...😊🖐️

[@millyv8787]

2020! Always evanescence

[@pysiquealteria682]

@@millyv8787 wow....😍🤘🤘🤘evanescence never die...💞

[@millyv8787]

pysique alteria ❤️🙌🏼

[@pysiquealteria682]

@@millyv8787 💝💘to 🤘🤘🤘

[@WilonaMinaWalker]

I was 14 when I first listened to Amy, god I love her so much. Her voice to the lyrics of her songs, the music, the sadness where I relate to after all these years, I'm so happy I found out about her. I am 28 now and I will never stop loving and supporting her. 💕❤✨🥰

[@rebelliouswitch1991]

I was 12 and now going on 31.

[@AmandaZanolini]

Beautifully haunting

[@Looneytune3]

Nothing is really forgotten....

[@CrimsonCrypt]

I love this song so much.

[@witch8970]

hi

[@mariadelosangelesmiquilena48]

5:45 this moment is amazing,!! She sounds like she is pleading in despair😢

[@markthomaidis9622]

👍👍👍

[@ericpadilla2454]

I remember downloading these unreleased songs back on Kazaa in 2004. My ex wife was a huge Evanescence fan. About the only good thing she gave me in life 😂

[@dreamer4everurs]

I try to forget how those I loved passed away. I can’t forget what I saw. Even if I try to erase it, it will never fade. It’s just hidden in the dark.

[@ericthomasanderson5025]

I will love to hear this on Spotify

[@gianthand8130]

Same.

[@millyv8787]

Me too

[@trfan18]

2:07 to 2:17 is my favorite part

[@KajsaBernhardina]

Masterpiece

[@12345678927164]

Her mother’s memory just won’t fade away, Sosu.

[@RuruFIN]

Amy has the most beautiful voice ever.

[@Sera-Astraea]

I will always feel this song with all my soul.. I will always love

[@Moonlight-xk9yl]

Amylee voice was so young and cute here. Now her voice stronger and darker than.

[@bighand1530]

True

[@mircat631]

I think i found my new favorite song

[@redkakarot1667]

Leaving my mark as I've listened to this version of the song's album

[@blackcircles3833]

God please don't hate me. Please forgive me. I'm suffered enough. I cannot handle anymore. Please have mercy on me. I'm sorry.

[@aza4624]

depression hits so hard it got me back here lol

[@edeedeeward]

I just remembered this song after two years, I had to find it

[@bighand1530]

Only found it this year.

[@lacrymosa_blue5076]

Tienes las respuestas muy profundo en tu propia mente. Conscientemente, lo has olvidado. Ese es el modo en el que funciona la mente humana. Cuando algo es demasiado desagradable, demasiado vergonzoso para sobrellevarlo, lo rechazamos. Lo borramos de nuestros recuerdos. Pero la respuesta siempre está ahí. (No puedes borrarlo todo) (No puedes hacer que se vaya) (No puedes esperar que se vaya) (No puedes llorarlo hasta que se vaya) El dolor que te agarra El miedo que te ata Libera la vida que hay en mí En nuestra mutua verguenza idolatramos Para cegarnos ante la verdad que encuentra un camino por quienes somos Por favor no temas Cuando la oscuridad desaparezca el amanecer romperá el silencio gritando en nuestros corazones Mi amor por tí aún crece Esto lo hago por tí Antes de intentar luchar contra la verdad por una última vez Se supone que debemos intentar ser auténticos Y me siento sola, no estamos juntos. Eso es auténtico. No puedes borrarlo todo No puedes hacer que se vaya No puedes esperar que se vaya No puedes llorarlo hasta que se vaya Tumbada junto a tí Escuchándote respirar La vida que fluye dentro de tí Arde dentro de mí Espera y háblame del amor sin una palabra Dime que aguantarás esto y moriré por tí No me hagas irme dime que estarás conmigo Porque sé que no puedo aguantarlo todo sola Tu no estás sola, cielo. Nunca... nunca. No puedes luchar hasta que todo se vaya No puedes esperar que todo se vaya No puedes gritar hasta que todo se vaya Simplemente no desaparecerá, no No puedes borrarlo todo No puedes hacer que se vaya No puedes llorarlo hasta que se vaya No puedes arañarlo hasta que se vaya (No puedes luchar hasta que se vaya) (No puedes esperar que se vaya) No puedes gritar hasta que se vaya Oh, que se vaya Oh, que se vaya "Pero la respuesta siempre está ahí. Nunca se olvida nada de verdad." Dios, simplemente no me odies Porque moriré si lo haces Porque moriré si lo haces Porque moriré si lo haces Porque moriré si lo haces Porque moriré si lo haces.

[@УшастенькийЭльф]

Thanks to my aunt, whoever you are, I've been listening to Vasya for more than 10 years, but somehow I haven't translated the texts themselves. as it turned out not in vain - they are almost the same as oya felt them thanks to your translation damn how I returned 10 years ago listening and reading translations ...

[@marial8371]

Absolutely loveeeeee this song

[@Ӆ2Ӆ]

I've lost so many people in my life, to betrayal, lies, and to death... I'm just so used to loss it does nothing to me anymore or at least that's what I try to tell myself

[@dylanx886]

it's okay to feel the feelings that you feel. Numbness is a normal response to trauma - but try to let yourself experience the breadth of your emotion, dive in headfirst, maybe with a counselor or someone that you trust, or even just a journal. It can be hard to imagine, but there will always be another dawn. You can love yourself, you can break the cycle of pain. If you break the rule that "hurt people will hurt people," you will just be one more beautiful light in the darkness. I believe in your strength!

[@michellevillaruel7511]

I think I now understand her song. Now that I've studied it countless of time just to get it. Though I am still unsure of it. Can someone please enlighten me with their own understanding of the song? I am really curious of what is behind it.

[@kerryherring563]

+Michelle Villaruel This song is almost exactly the same as 95% of their other songs, it is just telling the story in a slightly different way. All of these songs are about dealing with pain of some sort. The way it is dealt with is either demonic or possibly split personality. Think Gollum/Smeagle from Lord of the Rings. Just like the spoken words at the beginning say, when the pain becomes too much it gets pushed away, or rather the personality that is suffering hides (imaginarium) and the "other" comes forward. All of the songs tell this story. There are several key words to watch for to help know when this is happening. Truth/Lie, Waking/Sleeping or Dreaming, Breathing/Drowning, Light/Dark, Living/Dying. There are several other devices they use repeatedly to tell the story i.e. water in all its forms represents the pain. Look for the repeated words in their lyrics and unlock the story.

[@michellevillaruel7511]

Sgt Killakins Kerry Herring Thanks for your explanations guys. I get it now. ^_^

[@AllySugi]

Hey, looks like you're "understanding" it now... get it? Heh... lol

[@danielodonnell123]

Michelle Villaruel her sister died when she was young

[@ASadPigeon]

Michelle Villaruel Its about how no matter how hard you try, sometimes you can never forget traumatic experiences in your life.

[@Emmettandstuff]

Beautiful wording.

[@diegomartinez8998]

A true masterpiece!!

[@thebroskis6364]

Wish this was released. Along with each of the other unreleased songs.

[@mari11anna]

at last, this song with hq and finely done. thank u for this. (:

[@patriciabarbosauc1756]

Amo esa cancion por que me ayuda a entender mi corazon con ese grupo que tanto amo

[@jymyants9579]

Fantastic compositions. Great.. I like it so much.

[@AchirdTheWi2ard]

Nothing is even really forgotten

[@gilanthonyabanes6461]

Nostalgic 🎧

[@SarahAkiraFerriera]

Because I'll die if you do. ♥

[@JorgeRahuviano]

I love that song so much !

[@toughbreak92]

It felt like that too, but I always got the feeling that she was trying to cope with like a rape or something and her therapist(in the beginning) was helping her, but her boyfriend couldn't deal with it. You know? That's just what I always get from this song:)

[@ThatUnusualNationalist]

I also perceive this song to be about dealing with the trauma after sexual assault/abuse.

[@nir5919]

I’m almost crying to listen to this song It’s amazing🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@Dox7781]

Her lyrics is what I'm going threw nothing matters no more YOU JUST CANT WISH IT ALL AWAY I'm done fighting we just gotta let go let it be done that's my destiny.... My humanity is lost the little hope I had left it's just gone I tried and tried my luv for u all is their always been real .

[@wisemage0]

Thank you, Nancie.

[@geraldcm5183]

Understanding. ❤ more of this...

[@jbird4]

2022. Still love this song.

[@KararAlbaag-sz8gn]

Good song i love it

[@bighand1530]

Same here.

[@TrueBeliever04]

I like Stephanie Pierce voice here.

[@bighand1530]

Same.

[@yasmineyassou6233]

thank you for this

[@satinekryze469]

Man this is so nostalgic now

[@stormbuuny1516]

Heartbreaks really hurt😭

[@Annabella_Assassins]

Popped into my head this morning while listening to some lofi. Grateful for this gem of a song.

[@bighand1530]

I hear ya.

[@PauloRicardoEv]

nice work

[@paulorogeriobarbosa3003]

2023 here , more ?

[@bighand1530]

Yes

[@AchirdTheWi2ard]

Evanescente are my refuge

[@alexisangell154]

2024 ❤

[@tonidesouza5521]

2024

[@paulorogeriobarbosa3003]

@@tonidesouza5521 hete again

[@cratosatreus5334]

Nostalgia 😢😢

[@bighand1530]

Yup

[@lorihuth182]

this song sounds like that last scene in fnaf 6 where all the animatronics are finally being set free in the fire, with their dad and AAHHHHH IM CRYING SO HARD!!!

[@irontoolgoddess]

I love the progressive musical cursive tilde, in between the verses. I am also sure someone has already mentioned the lack of "of" at 3:12, between "inside .. you".

[@andrew57448]

This was in another tab and I thought that the first part was an ad -___-

[@decemberdarling6058]

💖 I will listen to this song during my last moments on earth as I slowly fade into nothingness.💖

[@damaged7851]

OMG I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dorcusbowlin3751]

Love this !!!!

[@gianthand8130]

Same

[@marcusteblano6376]

I think this version is far superior to the one on Sound Asleep. Not sure why they redid it.

[@MrTuxedoCat1]

yeah, that makes sense I guess. I just love the song so much:)

[@imperfectmyst]

Im In an emotional Wreack

[@millyv8787]

Lol me too

[@Nahid1347]

Beautiful...❤️💫

[@ronikaramello4748]

Beautiful song, EVANESCENCE the besta of the World

[@leon29190]

My new fav song

[@getwellsoonbye]

2024?:)

[@umgamerpobreeretro4101]

one of the queens of Gothic Metal

[@gianthand8130]

Yeah