Top 10 Best Songs of Within Temptation

The breakthrough that started it all. Who would have thought a metal song about a snowstorm would take over the charts?nnThe melody is catchy, the guitars are heavy, and Sharon sings her heart out. It's energetic, bombastic, and utterly unique. It put symphonic metal on the map in the Netherlands. A timeless song that still holds up perfectly.

A song that sounds like a race car. The tempo is high and the guitars roar. It's inspired by Formula 1 and the film The Unforgiving.nnThe chorus is extremely catchy and pop-oriented, but the foundation remains rock. Sharon sings powerfully and fiercely. An energetic song that gets your adrenaline pumping.

The song that confirmed their breakthrough. An ode to nature, with flutes, choirs, and a bewitching rhythm. It sounds like a ritual in an ancient forest.nnThe atmosphere is mystical and powerful. "She rules until the end of time." The song builds to an incredible climax. Live, this is always the moment the whole crowd claps along. A unique song in Dutch pop history.

A deeply sad but beautiful song. It's about longing for the past and people who are no longer there.nnThe music is slow and stately, with lots of orchestration. Sharon's voice is at its most beautiful: pure and full of emotion. It's a song that touches many people in a sensitive spot.

A powerballad of international class. The song became known through the series The Vampire Diaries. The atmosphere is melancholic and romantic.nnSharon sings about doubt in love. The melody is captivating and grand. It shows Within Temptation can also write perfect pop songs without losing their identity.

The ultimate fighting song. Written as a response to criticism, but it became an anthem for everyone who stands up for themselves.nn"I will stand my ground." The music builds from a quiet verse to an explosive chorus. It's powerful, motivating, and full of confidence. A song that gives you strength when you're having a hard time.

A fairytale beginning that turns into a powerful rock song. The music video in the desert is iconic.nnSharon sings with a heavenly voice about betrayal and revenge. "You took my heart and deceived me." The combination of beautiful singing and hard guitars works perfectly. A fan favorite that's always played live.

The opening of the album The Heart of Everything. It starts with an ominous intro and then explodes into an epic metal spectacle.nnThe drums are bombastic and the choir is grand. The song was written for a video game and you can hear it: it's cinematic and adventurous. It conjures images of dark forests and epic battles.

A beautiful, emotional ballad. Often a quiet moment during concerts, where Sharon sings the duet with Anneke van Giersbergen (live).nnThe lyrics are about being lost and hoping to find each other again. The melody is ethereal and dreamy. It shows the soft, vulnerable side of the band. A song to dream away to.

A duet that sounds like a fight between lovers. The raw voice of Keith Caputo forms a perfect contrast with Sharon's high singing.nnThe riffs are heavy and driving. "I've been waiting for someone like you." The tension and chemistry are electric. It's one of their most successful rock songs, full of drama and action.