The Encounter
Evergrey · In Search Of Truth [2001]
Like the screams from a new born child
So innocent, so fragile, screaming, struggling, trying
Want to see what the future holds, this life in fear is no life at all
The will I had ain't strong enough
And the strength I seek ain't there
My world is dead, my future's broken
And it all stays the same
They're coming
They're coming here to stay
They're coming
They're taking me away
They're coming
They're coming here to stay
They're coming
They're taking me away
I beg for a helping hand
I'm reaching, I am searching, but no
And I pray for an ear that listens
My hope's washed away
I'm here alone
I hear them, they're coming
Quickly through the hallway
The door opens
Helpless again
The will I had ain't strong enough
The strength I seek ain't there
My world is dead, my future's broken
'Cause it all stays the same
They're coming, they're coming here to stay
They're coming, they're taking me away
They're coming only to leave me in shame
Simply leave me
The Encounter - Evergrey
Released on the 2001 album In Search Of Truth, "The Encounter" stands as a defining track in the Swedish power metal band Evergrey's discography. The song exemplifies the group's signature style, blending melodic sensibilities with the heavier, atmospheric production characteristic of their early work. It features the distinctive vocal approach of lead singer Johan Liiva, who delivers the lyrics with a tone that balances aggression with introspection, a hallmark of the band's evolution from their earlier thrash metal roots. The composition showcases the intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts typical of the genre, creating a cohesive listening experience that reflects the album's themes of existential inquiry and the search for meaning. As a staple of their catalog, the track remains a representative example of the power metal sound that secured Evergrey's reputation in the international metal scene.