The Reckoning

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General Information

Written by: Sharon den Adel, Robert Westerholt and Daniel Gibson

The Reckoning is a song by Within Temptation that was released as the first single from their seventh studio album Resist, on September 14, 2018, and features guest vocals from Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach.

Amy Lee joined the band on stage to duet on this song at the Worlds Collide Tour in Düsseldorf, Germany on November 25, 2022. Their duet at the Amsterdam concert was released as a single on March 24, 2024, as part of their live album Worlds Collide Tour - Live in Amsterdam.

Versions

Live versions:

The Reckoning (feat. Amy Lee) [Live]

• Performing period: November 25 - December 8, 2022
• Example: Mitsubishi Electric Halle, Düsseldorf, Germany (November 25, 2024)
• Recording date: November 30, 2022
• Length: 5:22

Lyrics

As cold as stone, they march in darkness
Enslaving the young and killing their fathers
But soon they'll know the path they've chosen
Has carved their faith in stone

In blood and tears, a thousand times
We rise against, we'll always hold the line of reckoning

Red tears run down like a river
Don't close your eyes, it won't disappear
No fear you wanna end the pain
Don't let go, don't back down, hold the line, we'll bring the reckoning

In blood and tears, a thousand times
We rise against, we'll always hold the line of reckoning

We're all alone, walking in twilight
The night has been long, and so many have fallen
Feel no remorse, light will be breaking
Our freedom is worth it all

In blood and tears, a thousand times
We rise against, we'll always hold the line of reckoning

Red tears run down like a river
Don't close your eyes, it won't disappear
No fear you wanna end the pain
Don't let go, don't back down, hold the line, we'll bring the reckoning

I see your face, find peace of mind
Between the madness and the sadness and the fire burning
The end of war, the great divine
We'll see the day of reckoning

In blood and tears, a thousand times
We rise against, we'll always hold the line
In blood and tears, a thousand times
We'll rise against, we'll always hold the line

We'll bring the reckoning
In blood and tears, a thousand times
We rise against, we'll always hold the line of reckoning

Video

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