Based in The Netherlands, Angels & Agony was forged in the fall of 1995 by … Read Full Bio ↴Based in The Netherlands, Angels & Agony was forged in the fall of 1995 by Reinier Kahle. Long-time friend and guitarist Erik Wierenga joined to add a little edge to the live performances, to be followed by scene DJ Marco van Belle as manager/booker and later during live shows on synthesizer and backing vocals. Fried Bruggink, musician and sound engineer, plays drum pads during live performances.

The band started playing again on October 20, 2012 @ popcentrale, Dordrecht.

Darkness
Angels & Agony Lyrics

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We knew it would end one day
Never thought it would be that soon
We could talk for days and nights
Always fear it would cross our way

We talked about how life could end
Would anything lie behind
The black door was just ajar

Then you slipped inside

It's been long ago since we talked
It seems like forever
Since you went away

You're my shadow
You're my guardian from darkness
Where ever I will go
I know you'll follow
No reluctance and no complaints

Wrapped in silence
I feel you're always near
Every step in life you'll be there
From my cradle to my grave

We knew it did end that day
Never thought it would be that soon
Still we talk for days and nights
Your light shining on my way

When you see what I've become
How I make it through the day

Nobody can comfort me
I still follow your way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Angels & Agony's song "Darkness" paint a picture of two individuals who were close, discussing the meaning of life and contemplating what lies beyond the black door of death. The song speaks of their separation and how one individual, the singer, feels lost without the other person. The second person has passed away, and although the singer cannot physically see them, they acknowledge that the other person is always with them - as a guardian from darkness. The language has a tinge of melancholy, yet reveals an unbreakable bond, where even in death, the souls remain connected.

It is notable that the song has a sense of ambiguity, it is open to interpretation by the listener. One can see it as a song about a parent or a loved one who has passed on. Others may see it as a song about the loss of one's spiritual mentor, who provided guidance and offered solace in difficult times. The lyrics could also be interpreted to be about the singer's relationship with God or an angel.

Based on the lyrics, "Darkness" is a poignant song that is both reflective and emotional. It illustrates the message that true love and friendship knows no bounds, whether in life or death.

Line by Line Meaning

We knew it would end one day
The singer was aware that their relationship or connection with someone will not last forever.

Never thought it would be that soon
They did not expect the end to come as early as it did.

We could talk for days and nights
The two individuals involved had a very close relationship and could communicate with each other for long periods of time.

Always fear it would cross our way
Despite their close relationship, they were worried that something would come between them.

We talked about how life could end
The two individuals discussed their thoughts and feelings about mortality.

Would anything lie behind
They wanted to know if there was anything after death.

The black door was just ajar
They believed that the possibility of something existing after death was ajar but uncertain.

Then you slipped inside
The other person had died, leaving the artist behind.

It's been long ago since we talked
It has been a long time since the individual passed away.

It seems like forever
The time since the individual passed away feels like an eternity to the artist.

Since you went away
The other individual has passed away and is no longer with the singer.

You're my shadow
The artist feels that the other individual is constantly with them in spirit.

You're my guardian from darkness
The other individual provides the singer with a sense of protection and guidance even after their passing.

Where ever I will go
No matter where the singer goes in life, they believe that the other individual will be with them in spirit.

I know you'll follow
The singer believes that the other individual will always be there for them, even in death.

No reluctance and no complaints
The other individual will always be there without hesitation or complaint.

Wrapped in silence
The artist feels a sense of quiet and stillness without the other individual physically present.

I feel you're always near
Despite the absence of the other individual, the singer still feels their presence and support.

Every step in life you'll be there
The singer believes that the other individual will always be there to support and guide them through life.

From my cradle to my grave
The other individual had an impact on the artist's life from the very beginning until the end.

Still we talk for days and nights
Even though the other individual has passed away, the artist still thinks and talks about them for long periods of time.

Your light shining on my way
The artist feels that the other individual provided them with guidance and wisdom, even after their passing.

When you see what I've become
The singer wonders what the other individual would think of them now, and the person they have become.

How I make it through the day
The artist still struggles with their grief and feels that the other individual is still helping them cope.

Nobody can comfort me
The singer feels that no one else can provide the same level of comfort and guidance as the other individual did.

I still follow your way
The singer still tries to live their life in accordance with the teachings and guidance of the other individual.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: GRAHAM LESLIE BIDSTRUP, RICHARD BREWSTER-JONES, JOHN CARRINGTON BREWSTER-JONES, BERNARD PATRICK NEESON

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