A Dark Passage
Blind Guardian Lyrics


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I feel cold
Facing the darkness
The light's gone away
Deep in his castle he said
All land'll be mine
There's one thing for sure
The triumph of shadow is near
Deep in his castle they sang
We shall not rest
Until all will be thyne

All land is mine
You can be sure
Don't dare me
The mighty one screamed

Smashed down the light
I will not rest till I'm king
Valinor's empty now
Allied the elves and men
They shall be damned

Rise of fall
A dark tale ends

Just wondering how
In the darkness
They found their way
To the right place
Children of the sun
Second kindred
We call their race
Treat them kindly
Born in the east
(Are the) nightfearer
They moved westwards
Towards the sunshine
(They are) morning breath like
Short's their life
(Like) dawn passes by
When the day comes
The field was lost
(And) hope had passed away
The sun went down
Beyond the sea
Dark was the hour
But day shall come again

Smashed down the light
I will not rest till I'm king
Valinor's empty now
Allied the elves and men
They shall be damned

Clean my wounds
Wash away all fear
Let courage be mine
No one hears me crying

No song no tale
Which contains all the grief
(But)
Renowned the deeds
And the victims of defeat

Sit down on your chair
And look out for your kin
With my eyes you'll see
And with my ears you'll hear
You troubled my day
And you've questioned my strength
(But) don't mess
With the master of fate

Smashed down the light
I will not rest till I'm king
Valinor's empty now
Allied the elves and men
They shall be damned

I smashed down the light
And dared Valinor
I smashed down the light
Revenge will be mine





Slowly marching on
Still we're marching on

Overall Meaning

"A Dark Passage" by Blind Guardian is a tale of darkness, despair, and the struggle for power. The lyrics tell the story of a character who is unfathomably evil, seeking to conquer all the lands and make them his own. He declares that "The triumph of shadow is near" and that "All land'll be mine". The song then shifts to the perspective of the elves and men who oppose this villain, declaring that they will fight to stop him. However, the situation becomes more dire as the lyricist describes the "rise or fall" of this dark tale. The final stanza provides a glimmer of hope with the promise of a new day, but ends with the character's declaration that revenge will be his.


The lyrics of "A Dark Passage" present a dramatic and vivid portrayal of a battle between good and evil. The character who seeks power and control appears to be based on Sauron from J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings". The reference to Valinor, the mythical land of the elves in Tolkien's stories, supports this interpretation. The lyricist also appears to be acknowledging the role of fate in the characters' struggles. The repeated line, "Don't mess with the master of fate", emphasizes the importance of destiny in the events described.


Line by Line Meaning

I feel cold
The singer is filled with fear as they face the darkness.


Facing the darkness
The singer is confronting their fear and moving towards it.


The light's gone away
The light symbolizes hope and has disappeared, indicating that there is no hope in this battle.


Deep in his castle he said
The antagonist is powerful and confident, setting the stage for a difficult fight.


All land'll be mine
The antagonist seeks complete control and dominion.


There's one thing for sure
The antagonist is certain of their success.


The triumph of shadow is near
The forces of darkness are gaining the advantage and victory is within reach.


Deep in his castle they sang
The antagonist and their followers are united in their quest for power.


We shall not rest
The antagonist and their followers are committed to their mission and will not stop until it is accomplished.


Until all will be thyne
The antagonist desires complete control and ownership of all lands and people.


All land is mine
The antagonist has succeeded in their quest and has dominion over all lands and people.


You can be sure
The antagonist is confident in their power and control.


Don't dare me
The antagonist is warning others not to challenge their authority.


The mighty one screamed
The antagonist is powerful and seems immortal.


Smashed down the light
The antagonist has defeated hope and goodness, indicating that evil has prevailed.


I will not rest till I'm king
The antagonist is not satisfied with mere control and power, but desires the ultimate authority of a king.


Valinor's empty now
The land where the good and pure spirits live is now gone.


Allied the elves and men
The forces of good have united to fight against the antagonist.


They shall be damned
The antagonist declares that those who oppose them will be punished and destroyed.


Rise of fall
The story is about a great struggle between the forces of good and evil.


A dark tale ends
The story is over, but it ends in tragedy.


Just wondering how
The artist is pondering how something good could come from this dark situation.


In the darkness
Despite the lack of light and hope, people are still able to find their way and fight for what's right.


They found their way
The forces of good were able to navigate through the darkness and find their path.


To the right place
Despite the challenges, the forces of good ended up where they needed to be to fight back against the antagonist.


Children of the sun
Refers to a group of people who are pure and good.


Second kindred
Refers to a related group of people who share common traits and purposes.


We call their race
The artist is acknowledging that this group has a special identity and purpose.


Treat them kindly
The artist is urging others to respect and care for this group.


Born in the east
Refers to the origin of this group and their unique cultural background.


(Are the) nightfearer
This group has a healthy respect for the dark forces represented by the antagonist.


They moved westwards
This group has journeyed to a new place and faces new challenges in the fight against the antagonist.


Towards the sunshine
This group is seeking hope and light in their battle against darkness.


(They are) morning breath like
This group is fresh and pure, a symbol of hope for a new day.


Short's their life
Despite their purity and goodness, this group faces the reality of death and destruction in their fight against evil.


(Like) dawn passes by
Despite their important role, this group is transitory and fleeting like the dawn.


When the day comes
Hope remains that one day, goodness will triumph over evil and light will replace darkness.


The field was lost
Despite their best efforts, the forces of good were defeated in one particular battle.


(And) hope had passed away
This defeat led to a feeling of despair and loss of hope for the forces of good.


The sun went down
This defeat was a symbol of darkness and the end of light.


Beyond the sea
Refers to a distant and unknown place, suggesting that hope for victory may still exist somewhere far away.


Dark was the hour
This defeat was a time of despair and hopelessness for the forces of good.


But day shall come again
Despite the defeat, the hope remains that one day light and goodness will triumph over darkness and evil.


Clean my wounds
The artist has been injured in the battle and is seeking healing.


Wash away all fear
The artist is looking for a way to overcome their fear and find the courage to continue fighting.


Let courage be mine
The artist is seeking to find the inner strength to face the horror of the situation.


No one hears me crying
Despite the pain and despair, the singer is alone in their struggle.


No song no tale
The story of this fight is not one that brings joy or hope, but one that is filled with sadness and defeat.


Which contains all the grief
The story is a tragic one that encompasses all of the pain and sorrow of this battle.


(But) renowned the deeds
Despite the sadness, the story is one that celebrates the courage and strength of those who fought for goodness.


And the victims of defeat
The story also recognizes the loss and harm suffered by those who fought against evil and lost.


Sit down on your chair
The artist is urging the listener to take a moment and listen to what they have to say.


And look out for your kin
The artist is calling on the listener to watch out for their people and protect them from harm.


With my eyes you'll see
The singer offers a different perspective, giving the listener a chance to see things from a new viewpoint.


And with my ears you'll hear
The singer also offers a different way of listening, one that helps the listener to hear things they may not have noticed before.


You troubled my day
The listener has caused the artist to worry or be upset in some way.


And you've questioned my strength
The listener has doubted the artist's ability to handle difficult situations.


(But) don't mess
The artist is warning the listener not to underestimate them or the situation they are facing.


With the master of fate
The singer sees themselves as being in control of their own destiny despite the challenges they face.


Revenge will be mine
The artist is determined to make those who have caused harm to them or others pay for their actions.


Slowly marching on
The forces of good are continuing to move forward even in the face of defeat and despair.


Still we're marching on
Despite the sadness and hardship, the forces of good remain committed to their mission and will not give up until they achieve victory.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANDRE OLBRICH, HANS JUERGEN KUERSCH

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