Utopia

Chris Jones, Within Temptation

About Utopia

"Utopia" is the first single from the Dutch symphonic metal and rock band Within Temptation's live album An Acoustic Night at the Theatre. The song features guest vocals from Chris Jones, a British singer. The single was released on 23 October 2009.


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Burning desire to live and roam free
It shines in the dark and it grows within me
You're holding my hand but you don't understand
So where I am going you won't be in the end

I'm dreaming in colors of getting the chance
I'm dreaming of china the perfect romance
The search of the door to open your mind
The search of the cure of mankind

Help us, we're drowning
So closed up inside

Why does it rain, rain, rain down on utopia?
Why does it have to kill the ideal of who we are?
Why does it rain, rain, rain down on utopia?
How will the lights die down, telling us who we are?

I'm searching for answers not given for free
They live inside as they lie within me
You hold my hand but you don't understand
Taking the road all alone in the end
I'm dreaming in colors, no boundaries again
Dreaming the dream we all seem to share

The search of the door to open your mind
The search of the cure of mankind

Help us, we're drowning
So closed up inside

Why does it rain, rain, rain down on utopia?
Why does it have to kill the ideal of who we are?
Why does it rain, rain, rain down on utopia?
How will the lights die down, telling us who we are?

Why does it rain, rain, rain down on utopia?
Why does it have to kill the ideal of who we are?
Why does it rain, rain, rain down on utopia?
How will the lights die down, telling us who we are?
Why does it rain?

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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 Bjorn Gibson, Sharon Den Andel

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20 facts about this song

Song Category
• "Utopia" is a ballad by the Dutch symphonic metal band Within Temptation.
Release Information
• The single was released on October 23, 2009.
Guest Artist
• Utopia features guest vocals from British singer-songwriter Chris Jones.
Chart Performance
• "Utopia" debuted at position 52 on the Dutch Top Singles Chart but later climbed to the 40th spot.
Album Origins
• The song initially appeared on the band's "An Acoustic Night at the Theatre" album, which was released in 2009.
Song Inspiration
• "Utopia" is a song about lost love and the longing for a perfect world that no longer exists.
Music Video
• The music video for "Utopia" features both Sharon den Adel, the lead vocalist of Within Temptation, and Chris Jones.
Song Composition
• As a band known for symphonic metal, Within Temptation kept to this theme in Utopia, melding hard-hitting guitar riffs with a beautiful orchestral backing.
Live Performances
• "Utopia" has often been included in the band's setlist during their live performances since its release.
Fanbase Reaction
• "Utopia" quickly became a fan favorite and is considered one of Within Temptation's most memorable ballads.
Band Origin
"Within Temptation" is a Dutch symphonic metal/rock band founded in 1996 by vocalist Sharon den Adel and guitarist Robert Westerholt.
Song Release
Their song "Utopia" was released on October 23, 2009.
Featured Artist
"Utopia" includes a guest performance by British vocalist Chris Jones.
Song Message
The song "Utopia" contains a powerful message about searching for a perfect place or a 'Utopia.'
Album Information
"Utopia" is a non-album single by Within Temptation, but the song also appears in the band's EP "An Acoustic Night at the Theatre," which was released later in 2009.
Chart Performance
Although not as successful in the international market, "Utopia" reached the top 10 in the Dutch Top 40 radio chart.
Song Popularity
As of 2021, "Utopia" is one of Within Temptation's most popular songs on Spotify.
Music Video
The official music video for "Utopia" was directed by Oscar Verpoort.
Lyrics Sensibility
The lyrics, written by Sharon den Adel and Robert Westerholt, speak of disillusionment and the struggle of finding happiness in a seemingly perfect place, underpinning the utopian theme with a melancholic undertone.
Live Performances
"Utopia" was performed live for the first time on September 30, 2009, in a concert at the Beursgebouw Eindhoven, The Netherlands.

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