Bring Me To Life didn't originally have a male part in it anyway. These are the original lyrics. Wind-Up records told them they wouldn't sign them unless they added a male singer, full-time. Evanescence said no, so they compromised on just having a male added to their first single. His lyrical parts were all written AFTERWARDS.

It's still not a phase mom

The version with the male lyrics always like a desperate conversation. This however, lacks that making it all the more desperate and sad as there is nobody calling back to her. It’s also strangely unnerving, and I dig it.

This is how Bring Me To Life was intended to be, I am so happy Amy got to perform it in a way she originally wanted to, can't wait to see her in Australia next Feb !

Somehow, this doesn’t sound as edgy to me as the WAKE ME UP version. Instead, this is is transcendental, orchestral magic. *I love it.*

God it sounds heavenly and magical but haunting at the same time 😱😨😍😍

I was originally disappointed when I heard their new album would essentially just be remakes of old tracks. But then I heard this. I am no longer disappointed. I am hyped.

I am IN LOVE with this. I think the only reason it "sounds weird" to me is because I've been listening to the other version for 15 years. This actually manages to sound more powerful even without the backup male vocals.

It's great Amy's doing what she originally intended, and what the publishers did was indeed scummy - fuck them. Her vocals are phenomenal, but my ears tell me I like the initial release with the male vocals, it created a nice contrast.

I like both versions for different reasons. For example, I think the one with the male rap is better for radio and this version is SO much better for live performance. There are lots of songs done differently for radio and live. That said, they should have released both versions on the same album.

This is so much more haunting and it's so much better than the mainstream one. Shares the feeling the lyrics wants you to understand

Shout out from 12tone in 2019.

Ngl the WAKE ME UP part was always my favorite but it’s sick that she got to make it more like the original intent

To those that are saying this isnt as good as the "original" have never heard the demo version of this song. The male vocals weren't added until later.

So great to hear what Amy’s real creation sounds like. I know for the original, Ev had major fights with the label. But, I truly believe her intended version would never have led to the fame or created opportunities, like the resulting compromise did. This version may have sold ok, but would’ve never been very popular, outside of alternative/grunge genres

I literally have tears in my eyes. This is beyond beautiful! Amy's voice can't be human. Only angels are able to sing like that!

Always love Amy's orchestral voice.

"Without a soul... " *electronic noise* that gives me chills

If only people could understand how deep this song is.. Since little, I always knew the original song was only one person talking to herself. It's like she wants to be saved but at the same time doesn't have hope to be saved. And there are probably other message in it that I can't decode.

I was never an "Amy Lee fan" or anything, I just liked a couple Evanescence songs. It's definitely weird hearing this song without the punching contrast, but it's also so satisfying to hear her round out all of her lines with room to breath. She's so talented, and the ends of the lyrics not being masked by transition really adds a new dimensions that more than makes up for it.

God, I love both versions. Like, I respect the artistic issues with the "original." I'd never push that kind of top-down "we need this to be radio friendly," crap on ANY artist. But they made something amazing despite that. And now this takes the original essence and ideal, and just realizes it to such a beautiful degree. And so now were left with two different takes on the same song, by the same band. And they almost seem to tell the story completely differently, and Express the emotions differently. And I find that beautiful. X3

Honestly, I like both versions. The first one with the male vocals are more energetic and easy to listen (probably because of the nostalgia) but this original version feels so much more emotional and somber. Two different versions of the song, same lyrics, but completely different feeling. Looking forward to the other songs on this album :)

This version made me cry literal tears. Amazing what we could have had in the beginning if it weren't for record companies trying to pet the ego of the male demographic. This was seen as "too feminine" in an era where grungy male singers were the norm, and it pisses me off that we were robbed of this gem until now. Amy Lee is awesome for getting the chance to do her version and choosing to share it with the public.

As a kid I loved the original version, but thought the rap vocals were unnecessary. If kid me heard this version, their mind would be blown.

I like both versions, to be honest. They both have a much different vibe to them.

Incoming haters with the "ITS NOT ROCK" and "IM DONE WITH EVANESCENCE" Its different but that is what her intentions were with this project. It really showcases her voice even more so than it does with the rock instruments. Much like the other projects she has done like her children's album. Amy Lee's true fans will enjoy and find the beauty in this album. The symphony behind her makes it sound really epic and majestic. I bet her tour and seeing this live would be breathtaking.

My life will be complete if Evanescence released one more album.

It sounds so much deeper and dramatic this way. Love it!

Tell the truth, I really like both versions. Sure, the "official" version is cheesy, but I like that it's cheesy. It's like victorian melodrama, angst that can crush walls! But it really was perfectly good on it's own before they had the rap vocals pushed on them. Though honestly, I wasn't really feeling it until the industrial drums kicked in.

This is so cool! It really gives me a different perspective on the song which I really like! Her voice stands out so much against the orchestra. I love it!

This is such an incredible introduction to Synthesis! Can't wait for the rest of the project to be unveiled slowly...

I'm angry at myself that I didn't find this earlier

MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD My heart... FANTASTIC

She has an extremely powerful voice!

I love how timeless this song is, and the orchestra definitely elevated it.

Very early on as I started writing, I was inspired by the original version of this song. But as I got older, it kinda became this cheesy thing that felt hollow. Years passed, and recently I've been trying to work on a particularly difficult scene. I'm mainly inspired by music, so I've been searching for the right song. So many things either have the wrong lyrics or the wrong ~feel~ for what I'm going for. In a desperate moment, I came back to this song since the lyrics are kinda close to what I wanted... and I found this... and once again my creativity is sparked and saved. Thank you for remastering this. It's amazing.

@2:50 - Chills. Man I love these Arabic strings.

I'm so used to the other version but I LOVE this one. It's nice to actually hear her voice. Her voice is amazing

Love this so much!!!! Hearing Amys backup vocals so clearly plus the band and no harsh male voice make this absolute perfection ♥️

Thank God for Amy Lee. That voice will Never be duplicated. So rich and meaningful. When she opens her mouth, I shut the hell up and listen. That voice😢💖💖💖

it's interesting to hear this version without the male vocals. her voice sounds more dramatic and the combination of electronica and orchestral blend in the background gives the song new life.

I just spent a little time reading the various comments, some focusing on the " male vocals ", some comparing this version to the original release, etc. Personally, I like both versions, for different reasons of course, depending on the mood I'm trying to ride. But as a musician myself, I tend to appreciate any musician's continuous search for improvement, or feel of their music. I have to confess that I'm never satisfied with any version of my own songs, I change them sometimes nearly everytime I play them, for the simple reason, I want to be sure that I have made it the best it could be, given the outer limits of my talent. It's called " maturing" and it's a very natural progression in the lifetime of anyone who wants to grow and evolve. Amy I think has a clear understanding of that, if you compare her songwriting, singing, performance, and musical composition you can see it, she is constantly growing and improving. In my opinion, she is headed towards musical perfection.

Hope to hear this version in Daredevil season 3! All jokes aside this sounds so good! I'm so glad to hear some Evanescence!

When I first listened to this it was on my phone and I hated it but now listening on my PC with ACTUAL speakers this is beautiful

this is so weird to hear without the male vocals, but i LOVE it! it really shows how beautiful Amy's voice is!

People complaining "I like the original better" this is the original, the male vocals were added by idiot label heads because they thought a female fronted rock song wouldn't do well.

This is magical. It's so damn ethereal. I think I'm in love.

I do like this version because it keeps the focus all on Amy's incredible, haunting vocals

I have massive goosebumps and I’m not even halfway through the song, Amy’s voice is AMAZING!!!

Goosebumps, just goosebump. 💛💛💛💛😩😍😍😍😍

"So, this is how it feels, the pain, the sorrow and you, the only one how could see it in my frosty eyes"

this is great but i can't help singing the male parts. it's just so ingrained in my brain. lmaoo

I really like the initial version of this they released, but this one most certainly gave me chills. This has a more cinematic feel to it, but it's so cool. I'm glad Amy's had the chance to remake this as she originally wanted it to be

"In the shadow of 9/11, American masculinity was in crisis and the music industry seemed keen to cash in on the resulting anxiety by assembling legions of male rap-rock malcontents. Meanwhile, singer-songwriter Amy Lee's sketches of gothic metal with classical foundations became Evanescence's 2003 debut, Fallen. But while shopping the band around for radio play, Wind-up Records head Ed Vetri was allegedly told radio stations wouldn't play "a chick and a piano." So Evanescence reluctantly agreed to add male rap vocals to its lead single, "Bring Me To Life." Paul McCoy, frontman of 12 Stones, came in to insulate chauvinistic rock listeners from Lee's operatic subjectivity. The song would peak at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earn a Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance in 2003 - yet its resulting acclaim was a double-edged sword for Lee. "I've never tried to abandon my femininity with the band," she said in a 2013 interview. "I think it's very aggressive. I embrace that femininity. But I remember having many talks with the suits about that being a negative thing." Lee would later ditch the rap and assert her own vision of the song on the 2017 album Synthesis." -Suzy Exposito Because apparently some people think this is just some shoddy remix and not what the song was originally meant to be.

I love this version. I'm so happy we finally got this.

It's like this version is so glorified, when someone like Amy has made her wings spread in full bloom.

I can't believe Evanescence invented strings

This whole album was amazing and deserves more recognition, this album has more passion than any of the music nowadays, why aren’t they popular anymore?

Is it just me, or when you listen to this version, you get what this song really means way more

This gave me chills.

They made this song better and even more beautiful

I saw her sing this in concert on the 18th and it was so gorgeous

Still makes me smile and tear up at the same time til this day. Thank you for literally saving me.

As a born again Christian I finally feel the original and true meaning of this song. I always wondered what it was about when I was a kid

Goosebumps everywhere & chills down my spine.. 🖤💜🖤

Though the Fallen version will always hold a special place in my heart and is probably my favorite, this Synthesis version is like the grand cinematic stage performance version I can easily see in some never before seen Gothic Sci-Fi epic and I am all for it. Glad you got your vision Amy, it looks and sounds beautiful. Both of them. Rock on

Holy hell why am I only now hearing this?! This is amazing!!

The first song I heard from Evanescence when I was 11. Since then I am in love with this band! Now I am 25 and still counting!

Both versions are Epic.

How can you see into my eyes like open doors? Leading you down into my core Where I've become so numb Without a soul My spirit's sleeping somewhere cold Until you find it there and lead it back home Wake me up inside (save me) Call my name and save me from the dark (wake me up) Bid my blood to run (I can't wake up) Before I come undone (save me) Save me from the nothing I've become Now that I know what I'm without You can't just leave me Breathe into me and make me real Bring (bring) me (me) to life Wake me up inside (save me) Call my name and save me from the dark (wake me up) Bid my blood to run (I can't wake up) Before I come undone (save me) Save me from the nothing I've become Bring me to life I've been living a lie There's nothing inside Bring me to life Frozen (frozen) inside without your touch Without your love, darling Only (only) you are the life among the dead All of this time, I can't believe I couldn't see Kept in the dark, but you were there in front of me I've been sleeping a thousand years, it seems Got to open my eyes to everything Without a thought, without a voice, without a soul Don't let me die here (There must be something more) bring me to life

this is way better than the other version, i'm glad that she actually was able to achieve the original vision for the song

What a fantastic song by a truly transcendent artist and woman. I get this image of a black geometric flower opening and closing its petals like the layers of her voice. Love it.

Really cool to hear how it was initially intended to sound.

Wow! This is much more powerful than the radio version

A lot of the comments focusing on the absence of the male vocalist keep calling him a rapper. He wasn’t a rapper, he was Paul McCoy, lead singer of the band 12 Stones.

This is beautiful. How have I just found this. I still miss the piano intro coz I’ve been listening to it for 20 years but I love this

this is beautiful

Trying to imagine how epic this would be live. Definitely sounds weird without the backup male vocals though, haha. I like it.

I don't care what the original was or anything, can we be left alone to appreciate music when we hear it?

I'm glad they were able to create the version they wanted to make. It's so gorgeously chilling

O-M-F-G!!!I admire Amy Lee's voice SOOOOO much!!!

Que legal, eu vi numa entrevista que eles iam fazer uma fusão entre orquestra e sintetizadores. é ótimo ver Evanescence se reinventando e não se repetindo, parabéns pra banda! A Rádio Rock 89FM me trouxe aqui haha'

Love this song this morning

Wow I'm years late and after hearing it hundreds of times I find out about the orchestral version and that it's what Amy Lee really wanted. Knowing the story behind it makes this version feel so powerful in a way. Even compared to the original, this one hits different, deeper into the soul and it's slightly painful to hear that pain in her voice. I always thought it sounded like she was singing her pain to us

This is amazing.

SONG ICON OF ROCK

Good thing I'm not just into rock music anymore, but also into electronic sounds, goth music (melodic symphonic metal), and a little bit of industrial music. So therefore, I was prepared for new Evanescence music 😊😍

this is beautiful and haunting, the beginning brought me to tears for some reason. its so well done!

This is beautiful

Old version: Pure Edgy This version: Pure Emotion :-D

Had the pleasure of finally seeing Evanescence live. Amy Lee is truly amazing.

I'm in love with this album. I'm just lieing here listening to each songs. Her voice is so enchanting so unique. 😍😍😍

Sinceramente adorei essa versão e não entendo pq tantas criticas quanto a música. O mundo que vivemos esta completamente diversificado e em constante mudança, e no mundo da música não é diferente. Não tirou a essência da banda de maneira alguma, e teve um toque maravilhoso de delicadeza na música. amei de verdade. Thank you Evanescence!! ❤

Me arrepiei de tal maneira ♡♡♡♡

I have goosebumps listening to this! It isn't my Evanescence's song but it certainly leaves an impression. It sounds like mix of classic, decay, and futuristic at the same time - just straight of an apocalyptic horror movie! LOVE IT!! You guys been rocking since I'm 10 years old (now I'm 24). DON'T EVER LEAVE YOUR GOTHIC STREAK. IT IS NEVER A PHASE!

Amy you are amazing, you are definitely the Queen.... Thanks for this version .... I really love all your songs.

I think this original version is waaay better than the version Amy was forced to make.

Que voz, bicho! ❤

Each version brings a different spin to it but I like them both. Thank you for this!

25 yrs old been loving her music for over a decade