Nightfall
Blind Guardian Lyrics

No sign of life did flicker
The situation was hopeless and everything was perished.

In floods of tears she cried
She cried inconsolably due to losing hope after seeing everything getting destroyed.

"All hope's lost it can't be undone They're wasted and gone"
It was all over, and there was no way to reverse or recover the losses.

"Save me your speeches I know (They blinded us all) What you want You will take it away from me Take it and I know for sure The light she once brought in Is gone forevermore"
The artist is cynical towards the promises and speeches of others. He/she is aware of the deceit and treachery of people who are willing to take away what is dear to the artist. The light that once brought hope and joy has vanished forever.

Like sorrowful seaguls they sang
The song's tone was mournful, and it was reminiscent of sorrowful seabirds' cries.

"(We're) lost in the deep shades The misty cloud brought (A wailing when beauty was gone Come take a look at the sky) Monstrous it covered the shore Fearful into the unknown"
The darkness and mist obscured everything, and the beauty of life was replaced with wailing and dread. The monstrous cloud enveloped everything, and people were afraid of the unknown.

Quietly it crept in new horror Insanity reigned And spilled the first blood When the old king was slain
New horror arrived silently, causing insanity and leading to the killing of the old king.

Nightfall Quietly crept in and changed us all Nightfall Quietly crept in and changed us all Nightfall Immortal land lies down in agony
Nightfall brought profound changes that affected everyone, causing unbearable agony and suffering.

"How long shall we Mourn in the dark the bliss and the beauty Will not return Say farewell to sadness and grief Though long and hard the road may be"
The artist expresses frustration at being stuck in darkness and mourning, but the situation is irreversible. The artist encourages others to say goodbye to sadness and grief, even though it will be a long and hard road ahead.

But even in silence I heard the words "An oath we shall swear By the name of the one Until the world's end It can't be broken"
Even in silence, the artist could hear the words of the oath, which was a promise that could never be broken.

The doom of the Noldor drew near The words of a banished king "I swear revenge" Filled with anger aflamed our hearts Full of hate full of pride We screamed for revenge
The Noldor's fate was sealed, and a banished king swore revenge, which fueled the people's anger, hate, and pride. They also screamed for revenge.

Vala he is that's what you said Then your oath's been sworn in vain (But) freely you came and You freely shall depart (So) never trust the northern winds Never turn your back on friends
The artist reminds someone of their mistake in trusting someone who could not keep his oath. Since he came and departed freely, he cannot be trusted, and one should never turn their back on friends.

"Oh I'm heir of the high lord!" "You better don't trust him" The enemy of mine Isn't he of your kind and Finally you may follow me Farewell He said
Someone declares their lineage to the high lord, but someone warns them not to trust him. The singer offers to lead someone since their enemy is not one of their kind, and they say their goodbyes.

Back to where it all began
The song ends with a line suggesting that everything goes back to where it all began.