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Call Me When You're Sober

2006-08-02T21:34:56Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

The official first single off of [[Evanescence]]'s ''The Open Door''. The song goes for radio on August 7th, 2006. 
 
The song has been described as a "a bluesy arrangement of strings and organ" that "sounds more Fiona Apple than new metal". [http://www.smnnews.com/index.php?subaction=showcomments&id=1150497965&archive=&start_from=&ucat=& Source] 
 
* Listen to the radio teaser mms://media.mad.gr/stream/evanescence/teaser.wma
* [http://us.video.aol.com/audio.full.adp?pmmsid=1682702 Listen on-line via AOL Music]
* [http://myspace.com/evanescence Listen on-line via MySpace.com]

== Lyrics ==

Don't cry to me 
If you loved me 
You would be here with me 
You want me 
Come find me 
Make up your mind 
 
Should I let you fall 
Lose it all 
So maybe you can remember yourself 
Can't keep believing 
We're only deceiving ourselves 
And I'm sick of the lie 
And you're too late 
 
Don't cry to me 
If you loved me 
You would be here with me 
You want me 
Come find me 
Make up your mind 
 
Couldn't take the blame 
Sick with shame 
Must be exhausting to lose your own game 
Selfishly hated 
No wonder you're jaded 
You can't play the victim this time 
And you're too late 
 
Don't cry to me 
If you loved me 
You would be here with me 
You want me 
Come find me 
Make up your mind 
 
You never call me when you're sober 
You only want it cause it's over 
It's over 
 
How could I have burned paradise 
How could I - you were never mine! 
 
So don't cry to me 
If you loved me 
You would be here with me 
Don't lie to me 
Just get your things 
I've made up your mind 
 
== Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music ==

Call Me When You're Sober

2006-08-02T21:33:21Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

The official first single off of [[Evanescence]]'s ''The Open Door''. The song goes for radio on August 7th, 2006. 
 
The song has been described as a "a bluesy arrangement of strings and organ" that "sounds more Fiona Apple than new metal". [http://www.smnnews.com/index.php?subaction=showcomments&id=1150497965&archive=&start_from=&ucat=& Source] 
 
* Listen to the radio teaser mms://media.mad.gr/stream/evanescence/teaser.wma
* [http://hpdiagonalley.free.fr//Eva/Evanescence_Extrait_20060724_Europe_2.mp3 Listen to a ''very brief'' clip in this French radio interview.]

== Lyrics ==

Don't cry to me 
If you loved me 
You would be here with me 
You want me 
Come find me 
Make up your mind 
 
Should I let you fall 
Lose it all 
So maybe you can remember yourself 
Can't keep believing 
We're only deceiving ourselves 
And I'm sick of the lie 
And you're too late 
 
Don't cry to me 
If you loved me 
You would be here with me 
You want me 
Come find me 
Make up your mind 
 
Couldn't take the blame 
Sick with shame 
Must be exhausting to lose your own game 
Selfishly hated 
No wonder you're jaded 
You can't play the victim this time 
And you're too late 
 
Don't cry to me 
If you loved me 
You would be here with me 
You want me 
Come find me 
Make up your mind 
 
You never call me when you're sober 
You only want it cause it's over 
It's over 
 
How could I have burned paradise 
How could I - you were never mine! 
 
So don't cry to me 
If you loved me 
You would be here with me 
Don't lie to me 
Just get your things 
I've made up your mind 
 
== Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music ==

Your Star

2006-07-19T00:22:06Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''The Open Door:''' Track 11 

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The Only One

2006-07-19T00:21:10Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''The Open Door:''' Track 10 

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Lose Control

2006-07-19T00:20:41Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''The Open Door:''' Track 9 

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Like You

2006-07-19T00:15:42Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''The Open Door:''' Track 8 

== Lyrics ==

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Snow White Queen

2006-07-19T00:14:12Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''The Open Door:''' Track 6 

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Good Enough

2006-07-19T00:10:30Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''The Open Door:''' Track 13 
 
Described as "a string-and-choir-infused closer distinguished as the band's first truly (almost) contented song" by [http://evanescence.com Evanescence.com]. 

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Cloud Nine

2006-07-19T00:09:06Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''The Open Door:''' Track 5 

== Lyrics ==

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Sweet Sacrifice

2006-07-19T00:07:48Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''The Open Door:''' Track 1 
 
Described as a song about "a post-relationship catharsis that head-dives from an otherworldly intro into a hard-driving thrash of hard rock guitars and soaring rock vocals" by [http://evanescence.com Evanescence.com]. 

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Weight of the World

2006-07-19T00:06:47Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''The Open Door:''' Track 3 
 
Described as a song about Amy's "plea for perspective from the expectation of young fans" by [http://evanescence.com Evanescence.com]. 

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Lithium

2006-07-19T00:05:58Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''The Open Door:''' Track 4 
 
Described as a track "which embraces feeling over numbness".

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Weight of the World

2006-07-19T00:04:30Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''The Open Door:''' Track 3 
 
Described as a song about Amy's "plea for perspective from the expectation of young fans". 

== Lyrics ==

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Main Page

2006-07-19T00:02:55Z

Brittany:

__NOTOC__
== # ==
[[12 Stones]]

[[50 Cent]]

== A ==

[[After Midnight]]

[[Christina Aguilera|Aguilera, Christina]]

[[All That I'm Living For]]

[[Alone]]

[[Anything For You]]

[[Anywhere]]

[[Anywhere But Home]]

[[Appearances]]

[[Ascension of the Spirit]]

[[Awards]]

[[Away From Me]]

== B ==

[[Terry Balsamo|Balsamo, Terry]]

[[Before The Dawn]]

[[Big Dismal]]

[[Big Wig Enterprises]]

[[Bleed]]

[[William Boyd|Boyd Esquire III, William James]]

[[Breathe]]

[[Breathe No More]]

[[Bring Me To Life]]

[[Broken]]

== C ==

[[Call Me When You're Sober]]

[[Catherine]]

[[The Cartoon Network Song]]

[[Chad Chapen|Chapen, Chad]]

[[Childish Intentions]]

[[The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe]]

[[Cloud Nine]]

[[Cold]]

[[Live in Cologne|Cologne, Live in]]

[[Covers]]

== D ==

[[David Hodges]]

Demise (See [[Eternal]])

[[Francisco DiCosmo|DiCosmo, Francisco]]

[[Discography]]

[[The Dolphins Cry|Dolphins Cry, The]]

== E ==

[[Efanar]]

[[The End Has Come|End Has Come, The]]

[[Equipment]]

[[Eternal]]

[[Evanescence]]

[[Evanescence EP]]

[[EvBoard.com]]

[[Even In Death]]

[[Everybody's Fool]]

[[Exodus]]

== F ==

[[Fake]]

[[Fall Into You]]

[[Fallen]]

[[Farther Away]]

[[Field of Innocence]]

[[Fight the Power]]

[[Bruce Fitzhugh|Fitzhugh, Bruce]]

[[Forever Gone, Forever You]]

[[Forgive Me]]

[[Dave Fortman|Fortman, Dave]]

[[Fourth of July]]

[[Josh Freese|Freese, Josh]]

== G ==

[[Give Unto Me]]

[[Going Under]]

[[Good Enough]]

[[Goodnight]]

[[Rocky Gray|Gray, Rocky]]

== H ==

[[Haunted]]

[[Heart Shaped Box]]

[[Hello]]

[[David Hodges|Hodges, David]]

[[the honest thief|honest thief, the]]

== I ==

[[Imaginary]]

== J ==

[[Juanita’s Restaurant]]

[[Jason Jones|Jones, Jason]]

== K ==

[[Kidz Bop Kidz, The]]

[[Killsystem]]

[[KLEC-FM]]

== L ==

[[Lacrymosa]]

[[Lacuna Coil]]

[[Last Song I'm Wasting On You, The]]

[[John LeCompt|LeCompt, John]]

[[Jimmy LeCompt|LeCompt, Jimmy]]

[[Amy Lynn Lee|Lee, Amy Lynn]]

[[Lies]]

[[Like You]]

[[Linkin Park]]

[[Listen To The Rain]]

[[Lithium]]

[[Little Rock, Arkansas]]

[[Living Sacrifice]]

[[Lose Control]]

[[Lucky Father Brown]]

== M ==

[[The Making of Fallen|Making of Fallen, The]]

[[Malice in Wonderland Dress]]

[[Pete Matthews|Matthews, Pete]]

[[Maximum Evanescence]]

McCoy, Paul (See [[12 Stones]])

[[Memphis, Tennessee]]

[[Millenium Choir, The]]

[[Mindrage]]

[[Missing]]

[[Moody, Ben Jr.]]

[[Morning Madhouse at the Edge Interview, The]]

[[Shaun Morgan|Morgan, Shaun]]

[[Mourningside]]

[[My Immortal]]

[[My Last Breath]]

My Tourniquet (See [[Tourniquet]])

[[Mystary]]

== N ==

[[Nightwish]]

[[Non-Evanescence songs]]

[[Not For Your Ears]]

== O ==

O-Board (See [[Official Evanescence Board, The]])

[[October]]

[[Official Evanescence Board, The]]

[[Only Human, Only God]]

[[The Only One]]

[[Open Door, The]]

[[Origin (album)]]

[[Origin]] (song)

[[Orestes]]

[[Outlaw, Matt]]

== P ==

[[Performances]]

[[Pierce, Stephanie]]

[[Pinch Harmonic, The]]

[[Priest, The]]

[[Princess Corpse Dress, The]]

[[Punisher Soundtrack, The]]

== R ==

[[Resident Evil 2 Soundtrack, The]]

== S ==

Seether (See [[Broken]])

[[Self Esteem]]

[[Sex Type Thing]]

[[Shamy]]

[[Snow White]]

[[Snow White Queen]]

[[Spears, Britney]]

[[So Close]]

[[Solitude]]

[[Songs]]

[[Soul Embraced]]

[[Sound Asleep]]

[[Stolzl, Philip]]

Stricken (See [[Childish Intentions]])

[[Support Bands]]

[[Surrender]]

[[Swart, Josh]]

[[Sweet Sacrifice]]

[[Syd]]

== T ==

[[Taking Over Me]]

[[Tait, Michael]]

[[The End]]

[[Thoughtless]]

[[ToB (The Other Ben; Tacos or Burritos)]]

[[Tourniquet]]

[[Trading Yesterday]]

[[Tributes]]

== U ==

[[Unauthorized]]

[[Understanding]]

[[Underworld]]

[[Used, The]]

== V ==

[[Van Helsing]]

[[The Visitors]]

== W ==

[[Weight of the World]]

[[Where Will You Go]]

[[Wind-up Records]]

[[Within Temptation]]

[[Whisper]]

== Y ==

[[You]]

[[Your Star]]

== Z ==

[[Zero]]

Sweet Sacrifice

2006-07-19T00:02:18Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''The Open Door:''' Track 1 

== Lyrics ==

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All That I'm Living For

2006-07-19T00:01:23Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''The Open Door:''' Track 12 

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Lacrymosa

2006-07-19T00:00:43Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''The Open Door:''' Track 7 
 
A 30 second clip of this song along with The Open Door trailer can be found [http://music.aol.com/artist/evanescence/554863/main here].

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Call Me When You're Sober

2006-07-18T23:58:37Z

Brittany:

Call Me When You're Sober

2006-07-18T23:58:10Z

Brittany:

Fallen CD

2006-07-18T23:46:40Z

Brittany:

[[Image:FallenCD.jpg]]

Released March 4, 2003 on CD 
Released by Wind-Up Records

Track Listing: 
1) [[Going Under]] 
2) [[Bring Me To Life]] 
3) [[Everybody's Fool]] 
4) [[My Immortal]] 
5) [[Haunted]] 
6) [[Tourniquet]] 
7) [[Imaginary]] 
8) [[Taking Over Me]] 
9) [[Hello]] 
10) [[My Last Breath]] 
11) [[Whisper]]

Notes: 
Written by B. Moody/A. Lee/D. Hodges, Published by Zombies Ate My Publishing (BMI) and Dwight Frye Music, Inc (BMI). The song "Tourniquet" on the cd is actually a cover of the song "My Tourniquet" written by the band Soul Embraced. Fallen has gone 5x Platinum.

Anywhere

2006-07-18T23:32:48Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==
'''Origin:''' Track 8 
''Lyrics by: A. Lee, B. Moody, D. Hodges'' 
 
Ben Moody is credited to have written the song for Origin. Many Evboarders believe that it would make a great wedding song. David Hodges sings backup vocals. In an Evboard interview, Moody called this among one of the least favorite songs he had ever written. The story and the Claire Danes/Leonardo DiCaprio movie version of Romeo and Juliet is often regarded to be an inspiration for this song. There is an outtake of David Hodges singing the chorus horridly. If you are lucky enough to own an original copy of Origin, the Anywhere outtake is not after Origin ends, but before Origin begins. The only way to get to the bonus "0" track is to rewind the CD from the 30 second Origin intro that starts the album.

== Lyrics ==

Dear my love, haven’t you wanted to be with me 
And dear my love, haven’t you longed to be free? 
I can’t keep pretending that I don’t even know you 
And at sweet night you are my own 
Take my hand 
 
[CHORUS:] 
We're leaving here tonight 
There's no need to tell anyone 
They'd only hold us down 
So by the morning light 
We'll be half way to anywhere 
Where love is more than just your name 
 
I have dreamt of a place for you and I 
No one knows who we are there 
All I want is to give my life only to you 
I've dreamt so long I cannot dream anymore 
Let's run away, I'll take you there 
 
We're leaving here tonight 
There's no need to tell anyone 
They'd only hold us down 
So by the morning light 
We'll be half way to anywhere 
Where no one needs a reason 
 
Forget this life 
Come with me 
Don't look back you're safe now 
Unlock your heart 
Drop your guard 
No one's left to stop you 
 
Forget this life 
Come with me 
Don't look back you're safe now 
Unlock your heart 
Drop your guard 
No one's left to stop you now 
 
[Chorus] 
 
 
== Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music ==

Anywhere

2006-07-18T23:32:31Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==
'''Origin:''' Track 8 
''Lyrics by: A. Lee, B. Moody, D. Hodges''
 
Ben Moody is credited to have written the song for Origin. Many Evboarders believe that it would make a great wedding song. David Hodges sings backup vocals. In an Evboard interview, Moody called this among one of the least favorite songs he had ever written. The story and the Claire Danes/Leonardo DiCaprio movie version of Romeo and Juliet is often regarded to be an inspiration for this song. There is an outtake of David Hodges singing the chorus horridly. If you are lucky enough to own an original copy of Origin, the Anywhere outtake is not after Origin ends, but before Origin begins. The only way to get to the bonus "0" track is to rewind the CD from the 30 second Origin intro that starts the album.

== Lyrics ==

Dear my love, haven’t you wanted to be with me 
And dear my love, haven’t you longed to be free? 
I can’t keep pretending that I don’t even know you 
And at sweet night you are my own 
Take my hand 
 
[CHORUS:] 
We're leaving here tonight 
There's no need to tell anyone 
They'd only hold us down 
So by the morning light 
We'll be half way to anywhere 
Where love is more than just your name 
 
I have dreamt of a place for you and I 
No one knows who we are there 
All I want is to give my life only to you 
I've dreamt so long I cannot dream anymore 
Let's run away, I'll take you there 
 
We're leaving here tonight 
There's no need to tell anyone 
They'd only hold us down 
So by the morning light 
We'll be half way to anywhere 
Where no one needs a reason 
 
Forget this life 
Come with me 
Don't look back you're safe now 
Unlock your heart 
Drop your guard 
No one's left to stop you 
 
Forget this life 
Come with me 
Don't look back you're safe now 
Unlock your heart 
Drop your guard 
No one's left to stop you now 
 
[Chorus] 
 
 
== Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music ==

Whisper

2006-07-18T23:21:42Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''Whisper/Sound Asleep EP:''' Track 2 
'''Origin:''' Track 2 
'''Fallen:''' Track 11 
'''Anywhere But Home:''' Track 13 
''Written by: A. Lee and B. Moody'' 
 
Originally recorded on the Whisper EP in 1998. 
 
'''There are currently 5 versions of the song:''' 

- Whisper/Sound Asleep EP-Track #1 
- Origin-Track #2 
- Fallen-Track #11 
- 2 demo versions 
 
A demo version of the song contains sound clips from the Romeo and Juliet soundtrack. "O Verona" and "Juliet's Requiem" are the clips. 
 
“Servatis a periculum, servatis a maleficum”-Rough translation means “Save us from danger, save us from evil.” 
 
According to many sources the line is grammatically incorrect, but Amy Lee maintains that she’s a hell of a Thai chef. 
 
== Lyrics ==

'''Whisper''' 
 
Catch me as I fall 
Say you're here and it's all over now 
Speaking to the atmosphere 
No one's here and I fall into myself 
This truth drive me 
Into madness 
I know I can stop the pain 
If I will it all away 
 
[CHORUS:] 
Don't turn away 
(Don't give in to the pain) 
Don't try to hide 
(Though they're screaming your name) 
Don't close your eyes 
(God knows what lies behind them) 
Don't turn out the light 
(Never sleep never die) 
 
I'm frightened by what I see 
But somehow I know 
That there's much more to come 
Immobilized by my fear 
And soon to be 
Blinded by tears 
I can stop the pain 
If I will it all away 
 
[Chorus] 
 
Fallen angels at my feet 
Whispered voices at my ear 
Death before my eyes 
Lying next to me I fear 
She beckons me 
Shall I give in 
Upon my end shall I begin 
Forsaking all I've fallen for 
I rise to meet my end 
 
[Chorus] 
 
*********************************** 
 
'''Whisper - Demo version 2002'''
''This version begins with strings and one burst of noise before the vocals in the intro sample.'' 
 
''[Intro sample: O Verona / Juliet's Requiem'' 
 
Catch me as I fall 
Say you're here and it's all over now 
Speaking to the atmosphere 
No one's here and I fall into myself 
 
This truth drives me into madness 
I know I can stop the pain 
If I will it all away 
 
Don't turn away 
Don't give in to the pain 
Don't try to hide 
Though they're screaming your name 
Don't close your eyes 
God knows what lies behind them 
Don't turn out the light 
Never sleep never die 
 
I'm frightened by what I see 
But somehow I know 
That there's much more to come 
Immobilized by my fear 
And soon to be 
Blinded by tears 
 
I can stop the pain 
If I will it all away 
 
Don't turn away 
Don't give in to the pain 
Don't try to hide 
Though they're screaming your name 
Don't close your eyes 
God knows what lies behind them 
Don't turn out the light 
Never sleep never die 
 
Fallen angels at my feet 
Whispered voices at my ear 
Death before my eyes 
Lying next to me I fear 
She beckons me shall I give in 
Upon my end shall I begin 
Forsaking all I've fallen for 
I rise to meet the end 
 
Don't turn away 
Don't give in to the pain 
Don't try to hide 
Though they're screaming your name 
Don't close your eyes 
God knows what lies behind them 
Don't turn out the light 
Never sleep never die 
 
== Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music ==

Where Will You Go?

2006-07-18T23:17:29Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''Evanescence EP:''' Track 1 
'''Origin:''' Track 5 
''Written by: A. Lee and B. Moody'' 
 
David Hodges sings backup vocals on the Origin version. 

== Lyrics ==

'''Where Will You Go - Origin Version''' 
 
You’re too important for anyone 
There’s something wrong with everything you see ** 
But I, I know who you really are 
You’re the one who cries when you’re alone 
 
[CHORUS:] 
But where will you go 
With no one left to save you from yourself 
You can’t escape 
You can’t escape 
 
You think that I can’t see right through your eyes 
Scared to death to face reality 
No one seems to hear your hidden cries 
You’re left to face yourself alone 
 
[Chorus] 
 
I realize you’re afraid 
But you can’t abandon everyone 
You can’t escape 
You don’t want to escape 
 
I’m so sick of speaking words that no one understands 
Is it clear enough that you can’t live your whole life all alone 
I can hear you in a whisper 
But you can’t even hear me screaming 
 
[Chorus] 
 
I realize you’re afraid 
But you can’t reject the whole world 
You can’t escape 
You won’t escape 
You can’t escape 
You don’t want to escape 
 
********************************** 
 
Where Will You Go - Evanescence EP version 
''This version starts with and organ/synth and gradually entering drum beat.'' 
 
You're too important for anyone 
There's something wrong with everything you see 
But I - I know who you really are 
You're the one who cries when you're alone 
 
Where will you go 
With no one left to save you from yourself 
You can't escape 
You don't want to escape 
 
However did you manage to push away 
From every living thing you've come across 
So afraid that anyone will hate you 
You pretend you hate them first 
 
Where will you go 
With no one left to save you from yourself 
You can't escape the truth 
I realize you're afraid 
But you can't refrain from everything 
You can't escape 
You can't escape 
 
I'm so sick of speaking words that no one understands 
Is it clear enough that you can't live your whole life all alone? 
I can hear you when you whisper, but you can't even hear me screaming 
 
And where will you go 
With no one left to save you from yourself 
You can't escape the truth 
I realize you're afraid 
But you can't reject the whole world 
You can't escape 
You won't escape 
You can't escape 
You don't want to escape 

 
* We've received at east two different reports that the line "You’re too important for anyone/there’s something wrong with everything you see" should read "You’re too important for anyone/you play the role of all you long to be". The lyrics above reflect [http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/2775/originlinerexcerpt3lv.jpg the printed liner notes of Origin]. 

== Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music ==

Where Will You Go?

2006-07-18T23:17:14Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''Evanescence EP:''' Track 1 
'''Origin:''' Track 5 
''Written by: A. Lee and B. Moody'' 
 
David Hodges sings backup vocals on the Origin version. 

== Lyrics ==

'''Where Will You Go - Origin Version''' 
 
You’re too important for anyone 
There’s something wrong with everything you see ** 
But I, I know who you really are 
You’re the one who cries when you’re alone 
 
[CHORUS:] 
But where will you go 
With no one left to save you from yourself 
You can’t escape 
You can’t escape 
 
You think that I can’t see right through your eyes 
Scared to death to face reality 
No one seems to hear your hidden cries 
You’re left to face yourself alone 
 
[Chorus] 
 
I realize you’re afraid 
But you can’t abandon everyone 
You can’t escape 
You don’t want to escape 
 
I’m so sick of speaking words that no one understands 
Is it clear enough that you can’t live your whole life all alone 
I can hear you in a whisper 
But you can’t even hear me screaming 
 
[Chorus] 
 
I realize you’re afraid 
But you can’t reject the whole world 
You can’t escape 
You won’t escape 
You can’t escape 
You don’t want to escape 
 
********************************** 
 
Where Will You Go - Evanescence EP version 
''This version starts with and organ/synth and gradually entering drum beat.'' 
 
You're too important for anyone 
There's something wrong with everything you see 
But I - I know who you really are 
You're the one who cries when you're alone 
 
Where will you go 
With no one left to save you from yourself 
You can't escape 
You don't want to escape 
 
However did you manage to push away 
From every living thing you've come across 
So afraid that anyone will hate you 
You pretend you hate them first 
 
Where will you go 
With no one left to save you from yourself 
You can't escape the truth 
I realize you're afraid 
But you can't refrain from everything 
You can't escape 
You can't escape 
 
I'm so sick of speaking words that no one understands 
Is it clear enough that you can't live your whole life all alone? 
I can hear you when you whisper, but you can't even hear me screaming 
 
And where will you go 
With no one left to save you from yourself 
You can't escape the truth 
I realize you're afraid 
But you can't reject the whole world 
You can't escape 
You won't escape 
You can't escape 
You don't want to escape 

''Lyrics by: A. Lee, B. Moody, D. Hodges'' 
* We've received at east two different reports that the line "You’re too important for anyone/there’s something wrong with everything you see" should read "You’re too important for anyone/you play the role of all you long to be". The lyrics above reflect [http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/2775/originlinerexcerpt3lv.jpg the printed liner notes of Origin]. 

== Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music ==

Understanding

2006-07-18T23:07:35Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''Evanescence EP:''' Track 6 
'''Whisper/Sound Asleep EP:''' tracks 3 & 5 
''Written by: A. Lee and B. Moody'' 
 
The first song ever written by Ben Moody and credited as the second song ever written by Evanescence. The audio clips in the song come from the movies My World Dies Screaming, otherwise known as Terror in the Haunted House (1958) and When a Man Loves A Woman (1994). Ben Moody often refers to it as a “Cheesy 7-minute Goth anthem”. 
 
== Lyrics ==

'''Understanding - Evanescence EP version''' 
''Items in italics are spoken quotes from 'My World Dies Screaming' (1958, aka 'Terror in the Haunted House') except the line "We're supposed to try... that is real" and "Please don't hate me.. because I'll die if you do" which are from 'When A Man Loves A Woman', (1994, starring Meg Ryan and Andy Garcia).'' 
 
''You hold the answer deep within your own mind. Consciously you've forgotten it. That's the way the human mind works. Whenever something is too unpleasant, too shameful for us to entertain we reject it, we erase it from our memory, but the imprint is always there.'' 
 
Oooh.. 
We wash it all away, we wish it all away, we hope it all away, can't cry it all away. 
 
The pain that grips you 
The fear that binds you 
Releases life in me 
In our mutual shame we hide our eyes 
To blind them from the truth that finds a way for who we are 
 
Please don't be afraid 
When the darkness fades away 
The dawn will break the silence screaming at our hearts 
My love for you still grows 
This I do for you 
Before I try to fight the truth my final time 
 
We're supposed to try and be real and when you feel alone, you are not together, and that is real. 
 
Can't wash it all away 
Can't wish it all away 
Can't cry it all away 
Can't scratch it all away 
 
Lying beside you 
Listening to you breathe 
The light that flows inside of you burns inside of me 
Hold and speak to me 
Of love without a sound 
Tell me you will live through this and I will die for you 
Cast me not away 
Say you'll be with me 
For I know I cannot bear it all alone 
 
You're not alone, honey, Never. Never. 
 
Can't fight it all away 
Can't hope it all away 
Can't scream it all away 
It just won't fade away, no... 
 
Oooh.. can't wash it all away 
Can't wish it all away, yeah, yeah yeah. 
Can't throw it all away 
Can't scratch it all away, yeah.... 
 
Can't fight it all away 
Can't hope it all away 
Can't scream it all away 
Move it all away 
Move it all away 
 
But the imprint is always there, nothing is ever really forgotten 
 
Please don't hate me 
Because I'll die if you do 
Because I'll die if you do 
Because I'll die if you do 
Because I'll die if you do 
Because I'll die if you do 
 
****************************************** 
 
'''Understanding - Sound Asleep EP Version''' 
''This version starts and predominates with a highly-reverbed guitar.'' 
 
You hold the answer <- Ben 
 
The pain that grips you 
The fear that binds you 
Releases life in me 
In our mutual shame we hide our eyes 
To blind them from the truth that finds a way for who we are 
 
Please don't be afraid 
When the darkness fades away 
The dawn will break the silence screaming at our hearts 
My love for you still grows 
And this I do for you 
Before I try to fight the truth my final time 
 
Can't wash it all away 
Can't wish it all away 
Can't cry it all away 
Can't scratch it all away 
 
Lying beside you 
Listening to you breathe 
The light that flows inside of you burns inside of me 
Hold and speak to me 
Of love without a sound 
Tell me you will live through this and I will die for you 
Cast me not away 
Say you'll be with me 
For I know I cannot bear it all alone 
 
Can't fight it all away 
Can't hope it all away 
Can't scream it all away 
It just won't fade away 
 
I tried so hard 
 

== Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music ==

Tourniquet

2006-07-18T22:55:18Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''Fallen:''' Track 6 
'''Anywhere But Home:''' Track 11 
''Written by: A. Lee, B. Moody, D. Hodges, and R. Gray'' 
 
Originally recorded as a demo and revamped as track #6 on Fallen. Rocky Gray is credited with writing the song and the rest of the band revamped it for Fallen. The original was called “My Tourniquet” when Rocky was in the band Soul Embraced. The original was a track on an album called “For the Incomplete”. Amy screams “I long to die”. That line comes from the Danes/DiCaprio version of Romeo and Juliet. 
 
This track was originally by Soul Embraced and was reworked by Evanescence. The quote "I long to die" is a sample by Claire Danes from Romeo & Juliet. On Fallen this track is titled 'Tourniquet' but on 2002 Demos it's called 'My Tourniquet'. 
 
== Lyrics ==

I tried to kill the pain 
But only brought more so much more 
I lay dying 
And I'm pouring crimson regret and betrayal 
 
I'm dying dying 
Praying praying 
Bleeding bleeding 
And screaming 
Am I too lost to be saved? 
Am I too lost? 
 
My God, my tourniquet 
Return to me salvation 
My God, my tourniquet 
Return to me salvation 
 
Do you remember me? 
Lost for so long 
Will you be on the other side? 
Will you forget me? 
 
I'm dying dying 
Praying praying 
Bleeding bleeding 
And screaming 
Am I too lost to be saved? 
Am I too lost? 
 
My God, my tourniquet 
Return to me salvation 
My God, my tourniquet 
Return to me salvation 
 
[I long to die..] 
 
My God, my tourniquet 
Return to me salvation 
My God, my tourniquet 
Return to me salvation 
 
My wounds cry for the grave 
My soul cries for deliverance 
Will I be denied? 
Christ - tourniquet - my suicide 
 
== Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music ==

The End

2006-07-18T22:45:32Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''Evanescence EP:''' Track 7 
''Written by: A. Lee and B. Moody'' 
 
Instrumental with ethereal vocals 
 
== Lyrics ==

''None''

== Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music ==

Taking Over Me

2006-07-18T22:43:52Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''Fallen:''' Track 8 
'''Anywhere But Home:''' Track 3 
''Written by: B. Moody, A. Lee, D. Hodges, and J. LeCompt'' 
 
John LeCompt is credited with writing this song. Originally recorded for the 2001-2002 demos. 
 
== Lyrics ==

You don't remember me but I remember you 
I lie awake and try so hard not to think of you 
But who can decide what they dream? 
And dream I do 
 
I believe in you 
I'll give up everything just to find you 
I have to be with you to live to breathe 
You're taking over me 
 
Have you forgotten all I know and all we had? 
You saw me mourning my love for you and touched my hand 
I knew you loved me then 
 
I believe in you 
I'll give up everything just to find you 
I have to be with you to live to breathe 
You're taking over me 
 
I look in the mirror and see your face 
If I look deep enough 
So many things inside that are just like you are taking over 
 
I believe in you 
I'll give up everything just to find you 
I have to be with you to live to breathe 
You're taking over me 
 
I believe in you 
I'll give up everything just to find you 
I have to be with you to live to breathe 
You're taking over me 
You're taking over me 
 
== Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music ==

Surrender

2006-07-18T22:40:08Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

Little is known about the song. Recorded for the 2001-2002 demos.

== Lyrics ==

Is this real enough for you? 
You were so confused 
Now that you've decided to stay 
We'll remain together 
 
You can't abandon me 
You belong to me 
 
Breathe in and take my life in you 
No longer myself only you 
There's no escaping me my love 
Surrender 
 
Darling there's no sense in running 
You know I will find you 
Everything is perfect now 
We can live forever 
 
You can't abandon me 
You belong to me 
 
Breathe in and take my life in you 
No longer myself only you 
There's no escaping me my love 
Surrender 
 
Hands up slowly 
Give in to me 
 
Breathe in and take my life in you 
No longer myself only you 
There's no escaping me my love 
Surrender 
Surrender 
Surrender 
Surrender 
 
== Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music ==

Solitude

2006-07-18T22:34:07Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''Evanescence EP:''' Track 2 
''Written by: A. Lee and B. Moody'' 
 
Credited as the first Evanescence song ever written. Amy Lee is credited to have written the song. Released on the Evanescence EP in 1998. Will Boyd is credited with bass, backup vocals and guitar on this work. This is the first in a series of four piano ballads that Amy and Ben created in a friendly writing competition. 
 
== Lyrics ==

2.. 3.. 4 <-- Teh Ben 
 
How many times have you told me you love her? 
As many times as I wanted to tell you the truth 
How long have I stood here, beside you? 
I lived through you; you looked through me 
 
Ooo, solitude 
Still with me is only you 
Ooo, solitude 
I can't stay away from you 
 
How many times have I done this to myself? 
How long will it take before I see? 
When will this hole in my heart be mended? 
Who now is left alone but me? 
 
Ooo, solitude 
Forever me and forever you 
Ooo, solitude 
Only you, only true 

Everyone leaves me stranded 
Forgotten, abandoned, left behind 
I can't stay here another night 
 
Your secret admirer 
Who could it be? 
 
Ooo.. 
Can't you see all along it was me? 
How can you be so blind as to see right through me? 
 
Solitude 
Still with me is only you 
Ooo, solitude 
I can't stay away from you 
 
Ooo, solitude 
Forever me and forever you 
Ooo, solitude 
Only you, only true 
 
== Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music ==

So Close

2006-07-18T22:32:19Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''Evanescence EP:''' Track 5 
''Written by: W. Boyd, B. Moody, and M. Outlaw'' 
 
Seldom referred to as The Last Day. Joint effort written by Will Boyd, Matt Outlaw and Ben Moody. Track #5 on the Evanescence EP. Matt Outlaw performed on the drums for this song. 
 
== Lyrics ==

I've spent so much time throwing rocks at your window 
That I never even knocked on the front door 
 
Ooh... 
Ooh... 
Ooh... 
 
I walk by statues never even made one chip 
But if I could leave a mark on the monument of the heart 
I just might lay myself down for a little more than I had the last day 
The last day 
The last day 
Oooh.. 
 
Wait a time to spare these lies we tell ourselves 
These days have come and gone 
But this time is sweeter than honey 
 
== Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music ==

William Boyd

2006-07-18T22:30:21Z

Brittany:

The bass guitarist of Evanescence. Became full time member in June 2003. Known for writing a part of October and So Close. Spent stints with local Little Rock punk bands such as the Visitors and Lucky Father Brown. Also happens to be a champion beer bottle opener. 
 
Will left Evanescence officially in late June of 2006. Amy had this to say about his departure: 
 
''Hey everybody. We just had a killer couple of weeks filled with press, photos, and an incredible video shoot that I know youre gonna love. Things are going great and I'm really getting excited for the new album. Unfortunately, I have some sad news. A few weeks ago, Will decided to leave the band. He said that he just cant go through with another huge tour right now, and wants to stay a little closer to his family instead. Tour is hard- you kind of have to sacrifice your life for it, so we can all understand. We love Will very much and wish him nothing but happiness in everything he does. We've been playing music together since I was in jr. high. I miss him already! I love you guys, don't worry about the band- nothing has changed in the schedule and were all excited to get out there and play again. See you soon! 
love 
amy''

Origin (song)

2006-07-17T20:56:15Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''Origin:''' Track 1 
Instrumental
 
== Lyrics ==

''I'm sure it's getting darker'' 
''Don't make a sound'' 
''Don't make a sound'' 
 
You hold the answer deep within your own mind 
Death in it's most hideous form 
 
== Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music ==

Origin (song)

2006-07-17T20:52:05Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''Origin:''' Track 1 
Instrumental
 
== Lyrics ==

''None''

== Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music ==

October

2006-07-17T20:50:56Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''Evanescence EP:''' Outtake 
''Written by: A. Lee and B. Moody'' 
 
One of Evanescence’s earliest recordings. Amy Lee, Ben Moody, and Will Boyd are credited with writing the song. Recorded in 1997-1998. Unreleased. 
 
== Lyrics ==

I can't run anymore, 
I fall before you, 
Here I am, 
I have nothing left, 
Though I've tried to forget, 
You're all that I am, 
Take me home, 
I'm through fighting it, 
Broken, 
Lifeless, 
I give up, 
You're my only strength, 
Without you, 
I can't go on, 
Anymore, 
Ever again. 
 
My only hope, 
(All the times I've tried) 
My only peace, 
(To walk away from you) 
My only joy, 
My only strength, 
(I fall into your abounding grace) 
My only power, 
My only life, 
(And love is where I am) 
My only love. 
 
I can't run anymore, 
I give myself to you, 
I'm sorry, 
I'm sorry, 
In all my bitterness, 
I ignored, 
All that's real and true, 
All I need is you, 
When night falls on me, 
I'll not close my eyes, 
I'm too alive, 
And you're too strong, 
I can't lie anymore, 
I fall down before you, 
I'm sorry, 
I'm sorry. 
 
My only hope, 
(All the times I've tried) 
My only peace, 
(To walk away from you) 
My only joy, 
My only strength, 
(I fall into your abounding grace) 
My only power, 
My only life, 
(And love is where I am) 
My only love. 
 
Constantly ignoring, 
The pain consuming me, 
But this time it's cut too deep, 
I'll never stray again. 
 
My only hope, 
(All the times I've tried) 
My only peace, 
(To walk away from you) 
My only joy, 
My only strength, 
(I fall into your abounding grace) 
My only power, 
My only life, 
(And love is where I am) 
My only love, 
My only hope, 
(All the times I've tried) 
My only peace, 
(To walk away from you) 
My only joy, 
My only strength, 
(I fall into your abounding grace) 
My only power, 
My only life, 
(And love is where I am) 
My only love. 
 

== Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music ==

My Last Breath

2006-07-17T20:48:27Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''Mystary EP:''' Track 1 
'''Fallen:''' Track 10 
'''Anywhere But Home:''' Track 6 
''Written by: A. Lee, B. Moody, and D. Hodges'' 
 
Originally recorded for the 2001-2002 demos. 
 

== Lyrics ==

Hold on to me love 
You know I can't stay long 
All I wanted to say was I love you and I'm not afraid 
Can you hear me? 
Can you feel me in your arms? 
 
Holding my last breath 
Safe inside myself 
Are all my thoughts of you 
Sweet raptured light it ends here tonight 
 
I'll miss the winter 
A world of fragile things 
Look for me in the white forest 
Hiding in a hollow tree (come find me) 
I know you hear me 
I can taste it in your tears 
 
Holding my last breath 
Safe inside myself 
Are all my thoughts of you? 
Sweet raptured light it ends here tonight 
 
Closing your eyes to disappear 
You pray your dreams will leave you here 
But still you wake and know the truth 
No one's there 
 
Say goodnight 
Don't be afraid 
Calling me calling me as you fade to black 
 
== Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music ==

My Immortal

2006-07-17T20:45:36Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''Evanescence EP:''' Outtake 
'''Origin:''' Track 4 
'''Mystary EP:''' Track 2 
'''Fallen:''' Track 4 
'''Anywhere But Home:''' Track 9 
''Written by: A. Lee and B. Moody'' 
 
One of the most popular songs ever recorded by the band. This song lasts the entire span of Evanescence’s recording history. It is credited as the 4th song ever written for Evanescence. Ben Moody wrote the original in full when he was 15 years old. It is the second song that he wrote for the band (Understanding is credited as his first). In the later versions of the song, Amy Lee is credited to have written the bridge and the coinciding piano part to the song. There are seven different recorded versions of the song. The Fallen version of the song has strings by composer Graeme Revell. 
 
- The original version was a piano/vocal. 
- The Origin one is similar to the Fallen version. The Origin version has no strings and features a louder backup vocal by David Hodges. Track #4 
- The Mystary version is similar to the Band version because the string arrangement was made by Beck Hanson’s father, David Campbell (also known for making the string arrangement to Linkin Park’s “Breaking the Habit”). 
- An acoustic version appears on the Bring Me to Life DVD single. 
- Two versions of the band version were recorded for radio play in late September 2003. One with Campbell’s string arrangement and one without strings through the first 2 verses. 
 
The song has many different interpretations. Ben wrote a short story before writing the lyrics to the song. The song according to Ben is about a spirit staying with you after its death and haunting you until you actually wish that the spirit were gone because it won't leave you alone. Ben dedicated the song along with the Fallen album to his grandfather. The song peaked at #2 on the pop chart just behind Britney Spears’ Toxic, and was #1 on the Hot Adult Contemporary chart for 3 weeks. 
 
The video was directed by David Mouldy and was filmed in Barcelona, Spain. The video touches upon the theme of solitude and loneliness. The video was filmed 2 weeks before Ben Moody walked away. 
 
The band version of My Immortal is Ben Moody's last recording with Evanescence before his departure in October of 2003. 
 
Commercial release: December 8, 2003/December 30, 2003 
 
This song has been nominated for Best Pop Vocal Performance by Duo or Group for the 47th Annual Grammy Awards. 
 
== Lyrics ==

'''My Immortal - Fallen, Origin, & Band Version'''

I'm so tired of being here 
Suppressed by all my childish fears 
And if you have to leave 
I wish that you would just leave 
'Cause your presence still lingers here 
And it won't leave me alone 
 
These wounds won't seem to heal 
This pain is just too real 
There's just too much that time cannot erase 
 
[CHORUS:] 
When you cried I'd wipe away all of your tears 
When you'd scream I'd fight away all of your fears 
I held your hand through all of these years 
But you still have 
All of me 
 
You used to captivate me 
By your resonating light 
Now I'm bound by the life you left behind 
Your face it haunts 
My once pleasant dreams 
Your voice it chased away 
All the sanity in me 
 
These wounds won't seem to heal 
This pain is just too real 
There's just too much that time cannot erase- 
 
[Chorus] 
 
I've tried so hard to tell myself that you're gone 
But though you're still with me 
I've been alone all along 
 
[Chorus] 
 
********************************************* 
 
'''My Immortal - Piano - Vocal (Original) Version''' 
 
I'm so tired of being here 
Suppressed by all my childish fears 
I would give the very breath from my chest 
To give you all the things that my mind couldn't bear 
And if you have to leave 
I wish that you would just leave 
'Cause your presence still lingers here 
And it won't leave me alone 
 
These wounds won't seem to heal 
This pain is just too real 
There's just too much that time cannot erase 
 
When you cried I'd wipe away all of your tears 
When you'd scream I'd fight away all of your fears 
I held your hand through all of these years 
But you still have 
All of me 
 
You used to captivate me by your resonating light 
Now I'm bound by the life you left behind 
Your face it haunts 
My once pleasant dreams 
Your voice it chased away 
All the sanity in me 
 
These wounds won't seem to heal 
This pain is just too real 
There's just too much that time cannot erase 
 
When you cried I'd wipe away all of your tears 
When you'd scream I'd fight away all of your fears 
I held your hand through all of these years 
But you still have 
All of me 
 
I'd love to walk away and pull myself out of the rain 
But I can't leave without you 
I'd love to live without the constant fear and endless doubt 
But I can't live without you 
When you cried I'd wipe away all of your tears 
When you'd scream I'd fight away all of your fears 
I held your hand through all of these years 
But you still have 
All of me 
 
== Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music ==

Missing

2006-07-17T20:40:34Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''Fallen:''' Outtake 
'''Anywhere But Home:''' Track 14 
''Written by: A. Lee, B. Moody, and D. Hodges'' 
 
Recorded during the 2001-2002 demos and revamped as a B-side of the Bring Me to Life commercial single. 
 
According to exodusevanescence.com, here is the explanation behind the layers of vocals in Missing: 
 
Throughout the verses there is a looped background vocal of Amy whispering "can you stop the fire? please.. please.. please.." and "you can't stop the fire" on the LEFT audio channel plus "can you stand to fight her" and "you won't say the words" on the RIGHT audio channel. 
 
Bonus track on Anywhere But Home. Has been internationally released as a radio single. 
 
== Lyrics ==

'''Missing - Fallen Outtake''' 
 
''(Can you stop the fire? Please.. please.. please - you can’t stop the fire)'' 
''(Can you stand to fight her - you won’t say the words)'' 
 
Please, please forgive me 
but I won't be home again 
Maybe someday you'll look up 
and barely conscious you'll say to no one 
isn't something missing? 
 
You won't cry for my absence, I know 
you forgot me long ago 
Am I that unimportant? 
Am I so insignificant? 
Isn't something missing? 
Isn't someone missing me? 
 
Even though I'm the sacrifice 
you won't try for me, not now 
though I die to know you love me 
I'm all alone 
Isn't someone missing me? 
 
''(Can you stop the fire? Please.. please.. please - you can’t stop the fire)'' 
''(Can you stand to fight her - you won’t say the words)'' 
 
Please, please forgive me 
but I won't be home again 
I know what you do to yourself 
I breathe deep and cry out 
Isn't something missing? 
Isn't someone missing me? 
 
Even though I'm the sacrifice 
you won't try for me, not now 
though I die to know you love me 
I'm all alone 
Isn't someone missing me? 
 
And if I bleed, I'll bleed 
knowing you don't care 
and if I sleep just to dream of you 
and wake without you there 
isn't something missing? 
isn't something... 

Even though I'm the sacrifice 
you won't try for me not now 
though I died to know you love me 
I'm all alone 
Isn't something missing? 
Isn't someone missing me? 
 
''(Can you stop the fire? Please.. please.. please - you can’t stop the fire)'' 
''(Can you stand to fight her - you won’t say the words)'' 
 
******************************************** 
 
'''Missing - Demo version''' 
''Throughout the verses there is a looped background vocal of Amy whispering "can you stop the fire? please.. please.. please.." and "you can't stop the fire" on the LEFT audio channel plus "can you stand to fight her" and "you won't say the words" on the RIGHT audio channel.'' 
 
Please, please forgive me 
But I won't be home again 
Maybe someday you'll look up 
And barely conscious you'll say to no one 
Isn't something missing? 
 
You want to cry for my absence I know 
You forgot me long ago 
Am I that unimportant? 
Am I so insignificant? 
Isn't someone missing me? 
 
Even though I'm the sacrifice 
You wont try for me not now 
Though I'd die to know you love me 
I'm all alone 
Isn't someone missing me? 

Please, please forgive me 
But I won't be home again 
I know what you do to yourself 
I breathe deep and cry out 
Isn't something missing? 

Even though I'm the sacrifice 
You wont try for me not now 
Though I'd die to know you love me 
I'm all alone 
 
== Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music ==

Lies

2006-07-17T20:31:07Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''Origin:''' Track 9 
''Lyrics by: A. Lee, B. Moody'' 
 
1. One of Evanescence’s trademark songs. Bruce Fitzhugh of Living Sacrifice provided the male vocals on the Origin version and Stephanie Pierce provided the female backup vocals in the beginning of the Origin version. Later remade with Amy and David’s vocals. 
 
2. The names of the consumer products (pizza, soda, doll and perfume) in the Everybody's Fool video. 
 
== Lyrics ==

'''Lies''' 
 
Bound at every limb by my shackles of fear 
Sealed with lies through so many tears 
Lost from within, pursuing the end 
I fight for the chance to be lied to again 
 
You will never be strong enough 
You will never be good enough 
You were never conceived in love 
You will not rise above 
 
[CHORUS:] 
They'll never see 
I'll never be 
I'll struggle on and on to feed this hunger 
Burning deep inside of me 
 
But through my tears breaks a blinding light 
Birthing a dawn to this endless night 
Arms outstretched, awaiting me 
An open embrace upon a bleeding tree 
 
Rest in me and I'll comfort you 
I have lived and I died for you 
Abide in me and I vow to you 
I will never forsake you 
 
[Chorus] 
[Chorus] 
 
**************************************** 
 
'''Lies (Remake/Remix)''' 
 
(Bind) Bind my limbs with fear (fear) 
Choke me with tears (tears) 
Won't die for you 
 
(you) You've been here before (before) 
And come back for more (more) 
Not this time 
 
You will never be strong enough 
You will never be good enough 
You were never conceived in love 
You'll not rise above 
 
Somebody tell me what made us all believe you 
I should have known all along it was all a lie 
I should have know it was all a lie 
 
Now I know the truth 
I'm through fearing you 
And I am free 
 
You will never be strong enough 
You will never be good enough 
You were never conceived in love 
You will not rise above 
 
Somebody tell me what made us all believe you 
I should have known all along it was all a lie 
I should have know it was all a lie 
 
Somebody tell me what made us all believe you 
I should have known all along it was all a lie 
 
Somebody tell me what made us all believe you 
(I should have known) 
I should have known it was all a lie 
I should have known it was all a lie 
 

== Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music ==

Listen to the Rain

2006-07-17T20:28:28Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''Origin:''' Outtake 
 
Written by Amy Lee and performed by her high school choir when she was a senior. It should be noted that Amy Lee was the choir president. 
 
== Lyrics ==

Listen listen 
Listen listen 
Listen listen 
Listen listen 
Listen (listen) listen (listen) 
Listen (listen) listen (listen) 
Listen (listen) listen (listen) 
Listen listen 
 
Listen to each drop of rain (listen listen) 
Aaah 
Whispering secrets in rain (listen listen) 
Aaah 
Frantically searching for someone to hear 
That story be more than it hides 
Please don't let go 
Can't we stay for a while? 
It's just to hard to say goodbye 
Listen to the rain 
 
Aa...ah 
Listen listen listen listen listen listen to the rain 
Weeping 
Oo...ooh oooh ooh oo...ooh 
Oo...ooh oooh oh oh 
 
Listen (listen) listen (listen) 
Listen (listen) listen 
 
I stand alone in the storm (listen listen) 
Suddenly sweet words take hold 
(Listen listen) 
Hurry they stay for you haven't much time 
Open your eyes to the love around you 
You may feel you're alone 
But I'm here still with you 
You can do what you dream 
Just remember to listen to the rain 
 
Oo...ooh oh oh oh oh 
Ooh ooh oh oh oooh 
Listen 
 
== Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music ==

Imaginary

2006-07-17T20:26:27Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''Evanescence EP:''' Track 3 
'''Origin:''' Track 3 
'''Mystary EP:''' Track 5 
'''Fallen:''' Track 7 
'''Anywhere But Home:''' Track 12 
''Written by: A. Lee and B. Moody'' 
 
This song lasts about the entire span of Evanescence’s recording history. 
 
Originally released on the original Evanescence EP in 1998, the song has evolved through 6 different versions:
 
- The original is the one found on the Evanescence EP. Track #3 
- The next appearance was the Origin recording. Track #3 
- An acoustic version bootlegged by a local (dev on the Evboard) from the band’s January 13th Fallen party later released on the Internet. 
- Fallen version. Track #7 
- The 2 demo versions. 
 
Amy Lee wrote the song and it apparently refers to her old room. The song is interpreted as finding a place to escape personal troubles and the outside world. 
 
The song had actually been released as an airplay single in Spain. The song debuted and peaked at #17 on the charts. The video was a clip from Live in Cologne (See Cologne, Live in) 
 
== Lyrics ==

'''Imaginary - Origin version''' 
 
Swallowed up in the sound of my screaming 
Cannot cease for the fear 
Of silent nights 
Oh how I long for the deep sleep dreaming 
The goddess of imaginary light 
 
[CHORUS:] 
In my field of paper flowers 
And candy clouds of lullaby 
I lie inside myself for hours 
And watch my purple sky fly over me 
 
I linger in the doorway 
Of alarm clock screaming monsters 
Calling my name 
Let me stay 
Where the wind will whisper to me 
Where the raindrops as they're falling tell a story 
 
[Chorus] 
 
If you need to leave the world you live in 
Lay your head down and stay a while 
Though you may not remember dreaming 
Something waits for you to breathe again 
 
[Chorus] 
 
*********************************** 
 
'''Imaginary - Evanescence EP Version''' 
''This version starts with acoustic guitar only. It is slower tempo than other versions.''

Swallowed up in the sound of my screaming 
Cannot cease for the fear of silent nights 
Oh how I long for the deep sleep dreaming 
The goddess of imaginary light 
 
In my field of paper flowers 
And candy cloulds of lullabies 
I lie inside myself for hours 
And watch my purple sky fly over me/ 
 
I linger in the doorway 
Of alarm clocks screaming monsters 
Calling my name 
Let me stay 
Where the wind will whisper to me 
Where the raindrops as they're falling tell a story 
 
If you need to leave the world you live in 
Lay your head down and stay a while flowers 
Though you may not remember dreaming 
Something waits for you to breathe again flowers 
 
************************************ 
 
'''Imaginary (Monsters) - Demo version 2002''' 
''This version starts with the full band.'' 
 
Paper flowers 
Paper flowers 
 
I linger in the doorway 
Of alarm clock screaming monsters calling my name 
Let me stay 
Where the wind will whisper to me 
Where the raindrops as they're falling tell a story 
 
In my field of paper flowers 
And candy clouds of lullaby flowers 
I lie inside myself for hours 
And watch my purple sky fly over me flowers 
 
Don't say I'm out of touch 
With this rampant chaos - your reality 
I know well what lies beyond my sleeping refuge 
The nightmare I built my own world to escape 
 
In my field of paper flowers 
And candy clouds of lullaby flowers 
I lie inside myself for hours 
And watch my purple sky fly over me flowers 
 
You can lead the world you live in to suicide 
You may not remember 
But something waits for you to breathe again 
 
In my field of paper flowers 
And candy clouds of lullaby flowers 
I lie inside myself for hours 
And watch my purple sky fly over me flowers 
 

== Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music ==

Hello

2006-07-13T05:54:34Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''Fallen:''' Track 9 
''Written by: A. Lee, B. Moody, and D. Hodges'' 
 
Developed during the 2001-2002 demos and later released as track #9 on Fallen. The most personal song ever written by Amy Lee as it was written for Bonnie Lee, Amy’s deceased sister. Bonnie Lee died in 1987 at the age of 3 from an undisclosed illness. Amy Lee was 6 at the time. This is the only Fallen song that has never been performed live to date. 
 
== Lyrics ==

Playground school bell rings - again 
Rain clouds come to play again 
 
Has no one told you she's not breathing? 
Hello, I'm your mind 
Giving you someone to talk to 
Hello 
 
If I smile and don't - believe 
Soon I know I'll wake from this dream 
 
Don't try to fix me I'm not broken 
Hello, I'm the lie 
Living for you so you can hide 
Don't cry 
 
Suddenly I know I'm not sleeping 
Hello, I'm still here 
All that's left of yesterday 
 
== Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music ==

Haunted

2006-07-13T05:51:36Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''Fallen:''' Track 5 
'''Anywhere But Home:''' Track 1 
''Written by: A. Lee, B. Moody, and D. Hodges'' 
 
Developed during the 2001-2002 demo sessions and later released as track #5 on Fallen. 

[http://www.evboard.com/showthread.php?p=43068 Ben Moody’s Story about Haunted is a post on Evboard] and reads (slightly edited): 
 
''A little girl around 8 or 9 in a little white Easter dress is walking down a neighborhood street bouncing a little red ball. As she approaches an obviously deserted large house with a sinister demeanor, her attention moves from the ball to the house. Not paying attention to her bouncing, the ball hits the curb and ricochets toward the house. As she chases the little red ball toward the house, the ball picks up unnatural momentum and bounces right into the huge gaping front door. The little girl pauses for a moment, looks up at the house, which now appears to be staring down at her, and cautiously enters the house in search of her little red ball. as she slowly walks into the atrium, she surveys the decaying mess that once was obviously a beautiful mansion. She becomes mesmerized by the exquisite detail of every inch of the banister winding up the seemingly endless staircase in front of her. Suddenly her thoughts are broken by a horrifying commotion. She whips around to run out the front door, but finds only a blank wall where the door once stood. Frightened, she runs down the first hallway she sees, trying desperately to find a way out, but with every turn the world behind her changes, bending to the will of the house, so that even finding a path back to the atrium where she began becomes impossible. Terrified, the little girl sinks into a corner, puts her head in her hands, and weeps.'' 
 
''10 years later....'' 
 
''The little girl wakes up in a panic, now a young woman. Dirty, scarred. She's now clothed in black pants, work boots, and a black wife beater. Her skin is pale and dirty. Sun has not graced her flesh in over a decade. She wakes to find a meal placed on a dirty silver tray before her, just enough to sustain life, just like every morning before. Placed there by a figure she can only see in passing, around a corner, walking through a door.... a figure that has become her only friend, and her only hate. Her entire existence has become nothing but to hunt and destroy this shadow that keeps her here. As she hunts him relentlessly day after day, she becomes lost in the dichotomy of her being. This thing that keeps her here, this person that repeatedly rapes her mind and watches her when she sleeps, has become her only friend. For is this person left, she would cease to exist. For she live only to kill him. But lives only FOR him. Every day the house changes around her, so that every day she wakes in a foreign land. The only constant... is him. She hears his heart beating, she smells him, she can only think of finding him, but he is also the only thing she knows of love.'' 

== Lyrics ==

'''Haunted - Fallen and 2002 Demos Version''' 
 
Long lost words whisper slowly to me 
Still can't find what keeps me here 
When all this time I've been so hollow inside 
 
I know you're still there 
 
Watching me, wanting me 
I can feel you pull me down 
Fearing you, loving you 
I won't let you pull me down 
 
Hunting you I can smell you - alive 
Your heart pounding in my head 
 
Watching me, wanting me 
I can feel you pull me down 
Saving me, raping me 
Watching me 
 
Watching me, wanting me 
I can feel you pull me down 
Fearing you, loving you 
I won't let you pull me down 
 
************************************ 
 
'''Haunted - 2001 Demo Version (original)''' 
 
Long lost words whisper slowly to me 
still can't find what keeps me here 
when all this time I've been so hollow inside 
I know you're still there 
 
Watching me, wanting me 
I can feel you pull me down 
fearing you, loving you 
I know I’ll find you somehow 
 
Hunting you I can smell you - alive 
your heart pounding in my head 
 
Calling me, killing me 
I won’t let you pull me down 
saving me, raping me 
watching me 
 
Watching me, wanting me 
I can feel you pull me down 
fearing you, loving you 
I won't let you pull me down 
 
== Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music ==

Haunted

2006-07-13T05:50:44Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''Fallen:''' Track 5 
'''Anywhere But Home:''' Track 1 
''Written by: A. Lee, B. Moody, and D. Hodges'' 
 
Developed during the 2001-2002 demo sessions and later released as track #5 on Fallen. 

[http://www.evboard.com/showthread.php?p=43068 Ben Moody’s Story about Haunted is a post on Evboard] and reads (slightly edited): 
 
''A little girl around 8 or 9 in a little white Easter dress is walking down a neighborhood street bouncing a little red ball. As she approaches an obviously deserted large house with a sinister demeanor, her attention moves from the ball to the house. Not paying attention to her bouncing, the ball hits the curb and ricochets toward the house. As she chases the little red ball toward the house, the ball picks up unnatural momentum and bounces right into the huge gaping front door. The little girl pauses for a moment, looks up at the house, which now appears to be staring down at her, and cautiously enters the house in search of her little red ball. as she slowly walks into the atrium, she surveys the decaying mess that once was obviously a beautiful mansion. She becomes mesmerized by the exquisite detail of every inch of the banister winding up the seemingly endless staircase in front of her. Suddenly her thoughts are broken by a horrifying commotion. She whips around to run out the front door, but finds only a blank wall where the door once stood. Frightened, she runs down the first hallway she sees, trying desperately to find a way out, but with every turn the world behind her changes, bending to the will of the house, so that even finding a path back to the atrium where she began becomes impossible. Terrified, the little girl sinks into a corner, puts her head in her hands, and weeps. 
 
10 years later.... 
 
The little girl wakes up in a panic, now a young woman. Dirty, scarred. She's now clothed in black pants, work boots, and a black wife beater. Her skin is pale and dirty. Sun has not graced her flesh in over a decade. She wakes to find a meal placed on a dirty silver tray before her, just enough to sustain life, just like every morning before. Placed there by a figure she can only see in passing, around a corner, walking through a door.... a figure that has become her only friend, and her only hate. Her entire existence has become nothing but to hunt and destroy this shadow that keeps her here. As she hunts him relentlessly day after day, she becomes lost in the dichotomy of her being. This thing that keeps her here, this person that repeatedly rapes her mind and watches her when she sleeps, has become her only friend. For is this person left, she would cease to exist. For she live only to kill him. But lives only FOR him. Every day the house changes around her, so that every day she wakes in a foreign land. The only constant... is him. She hears his heart beating, she smells him, she can only think of finding him, but he is also the only thing she knows of love.'' 

== Lyrics ==

'''Haunted - Fallen and 2002 Demos Version''' 
 
Long lost words whisper slowly to me 
Still can't find what keeps me here 
When all this time I've been so hollow inside 
 
I know you're still there 
 
Watching me, wanting me 
I can feel you pull me down 
Fearing you, loving you 
I won't let you pull me down 
 
Hunting you I can smell you - alive 
Your heart pounding in my head 
 
Watching me, wanting me 
I can feel you pull me down 
Saving me, raping me 
Watching me 
 
Watching me, wanting me 
I can feel you pull me down 
Fearing you, loving you 
I won't let you pull me down 
 
************************************ 
 
'''Haunted - 2001 Demo Version (original)''' 
 
Long lost words whisper slowly to me 
still can't find what keeps me here 
when all this time I've been so hollow inside 
I know you're still there 
 
Watching me, wanting me 
I can feel you pull me down 
fearing you, loving you 
I know I’ll find you somehow 
 
Hunting you I can smell you - alive 
your heart pounding in my head 
 
Calling me, killing me 
I won’t let you pull me down 
saving me, raping me 
watching me 
 
Watching me, wanting me 
I can feel you pull me down 
fearing you, loving you 
I won't let you pull me down 
 
== Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music ==

Goodnight

2006-07-13T05:45:45Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

This unreleased and rare track was written and performed for a local charity. 

== Lyrics ==

Goodnight, sleep tight 
No more tears 
In the morning I'll be here 
And when we say goodnight, 
Dry your eyes- 
Because we said goodnight, 
And not goodbye 
We said goodnight 
And not goodbye 
 
== Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music ==

Going Under

2006-07-13T05:44:33Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''Fallen:''' Track 1 
'''Anywhere But Home:''' Track 2 
''Written by: A. Lee, B. Moody, and D. Hodges'' 
 
Amy Lee wrote the song about a previous emotionally and physically damaging relationship. The song was the last song written for Fallen and was originally plugged as the first single had Bring Me to Life not been put onto the Daredevil soundtrack. It became the second single. 
 
The video is a live-performance/action video and was directed by Philip Stolzl. The video was filmed in Berlin, Germany, but most of it was filmed in Los Angeles, California in May of 2003. It follows the band performing at what can be assumed as a concert in which they’re the headliners, Amy swimming and singing underwater, and Ben being questioned relentlessly by the media (The media’s constant questions about the band’s religious affiliation inspired that part in the video). Evil Dead, one of Ben’s favorite movies inspires the use of the zombies in the video. 
 
''Commercial Release: September 9, 2003/September 15, 2003'' 
 
== Lyrics ==

Now I will tell you what I've done for you 
50 thousand tears I've cried 
Screaming deceiving and bleeding for you 
And you still won't hear me 
Don't want your hand this time I'll save myself 
Maybe I'll wake up for once 
Not tormented daily defeated by you 
Just when I thought I'd reached the bottom 
I'm dying again 
 
I'm going under 
Drowning in you 
I'm falling forever 
I've got to break through 
I'm going under 
 
Blurring and stirring the truth and the lies 
So I don't know what's real and what's not 
Always confusing the thoughts in my head 
So I can't trust myself anymore 
I'm dying again 
 
I'm going under 
Drowning in you 
I'm falling forever 
I've got to break through 
 
So go on and scream 
Scream at me I'm so far away 
I won't be broken again 
I've got to breathe - I can't keep going under 
 
== Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music ==

Give Unto Me

2006-07-13T05:41:25Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''Evanescence EP:''' Outtake 
'''Whisper/Sound Asleep EP:''' Track 1 
''Written by: A. Lee and B. Moody'' 
 
Credited as the 3rd song ever written for Evanescence, Give Unto Me was written by Amy Lee. It was originally a piano instrumental released on the Whisper/Sound Asleep EP in 1998. Amy also played the piano in this song. 
 
== Lyrics ==

I've been watching you from a distance 
The distance sees through your disguise 
All I want from you is your hurting 
I want to heal you 
I want to save you from the dark 
 
Give unto me your troubles 
I'll endure your suffering 
Place onto me your burden 
I'll drink your deadly poison 
 
Why should I care if they hurt you 
Somehow it matters more to me 
Than if I were hurting myself 
Save you (save you) 
I'll save you 
 
Give unto me your troubles 
I'll endure your suffering 
Place onto me your burden 
I'll drink your deadly poison 
 
Fear not the flame of my love's candle 
Let it be the sun in your world of darkness 
Give unto me all that frightens you 
I'll have your nightmares for you 
If you sleep soundly 
 
Give unto me your troubles 
I'll endure your suffering 
Place onto me your burden 
I'll drink your deadly poison 
 
Fear not the flame of my love's candle 
Let it be the sun in your world of darkness 
Give unto me all that frightens you 
I'll have your nightmares for you 
If you sleep soundly 
 
Fear not the flame of my love's candle 
Let it be the sun in your world of darkness 
 
== Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music ==

Forgive Me

2006-07-13T05:38:53Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

'''Whisper/Sound Asleep EP:''' Track 4 
''Written by: A. Lee and B. Moody'' 

== Lyrics ==

Can you forgive me again 
I don't know what I said 
But I didn't mean to hurt you 
 
I heard the words come out 
I felt that I would die 
It hurt so much to hurt you 
 
Then you look at me 
You're not shouting anymore 
You're silently broken 
 
I'd give anything now 
To kill those words for you 
Each time I say something I regret I cry I don't want to lose you 
But somehow I know that you will never leave me - yeah 
 
'Cause you were made for me 
Somehow I'll make you see 
How happy you make me, oohh 
 
I can't live this life 
Without you by my side 
I need you to survive 
 
So stay with me 
You look in my eyes and I'm screaming inside that I'm sorry 
 
And you forgive me again 
You're my one true friend 
And I never meant to hurt you 
 
== Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music ==

Forever Gone, Forever You

2006-07-13T05:34:55Z

Brittany:

== General Information ==

John LeCompt is credited to have written this song. According to LeCompt, the original name of the song was C Sharp, the guitar tuning of the song. Originally, it was meant to be on Fallen, but never made the cut. An alternate look at the song describes John LeCompt’s secret addiction to Eggo waffles. 

== Lyrics ==

I wanted you to be with me 
For so long I don't even know why now 
But now that I've given up on you 
Defiantly you see me 
 
Walking away I see the pain 
You put me through 
Lost in your game to change the same 
Forever gone, forever you 
 
There's something very wrong about this 
I think you knew all along somehow 
You'll only take me to change my mind
And leave me broken and defeated 
 
So far away I see the truth 
I see through you 
Now that I know the way you play 
I don't want to 
 
Walking away I see the pain 
You put me through 
Lost in your game to change the same 
Forever gone, forever you 
 
== Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music ==