Blind Guardian is a part of the German heavy metal scene that emerged in the mid-1980s. The band was formed in 1984 as Lucifer's Heritage by Kürsch (then also bassist), Olbrich, other guitarist Markus Dörk, and drummer Thomas Stauch. Dörk and Stauch both left the following year and were replaced by Christof Theißen and Hans-Peter Frey, respectively, who left as well before the end of the year. In 1987, Siepen joined, and Stauch returned; under this lineup, which lasted 18 years (the longest in the band's history), the band changed their name to Blind Guardian and released their first album, Battalions of Fear, in 1988. They have since released ten more studio albums, including an orchestral album that was released under the name Blind Guardian Twilight Orchestra.
Over the releases, Blind Guardian established themselves as a notably successful band and as pioneers of the power metal movement. In 1996, Kürsch stopped acting as the band's bassist to focus on vocals. Various session members replaced him, mainly Oliver Holzwarth. However, in 2005, Stauch left the band, disapproving of Blind Guardian's transition into a more complex progressive sound with a heavy use of backing vocals, and was replaced by Ehmke.
Most of Blind Guardian's albums were well received by fans and critics alike: Somewhere Far Beyond (1992), Imaginations from the Other Side (1995), and Nightfall in Middle-Earth (1998), are especially seen as influential works. The music is mostly composed by Kürsch and Olbrich together, and the lyrics, written by Kürsch, are mostly inspired by the fiction of fantasy authors such as J. R. R. Tolkien, Michael Moorcock, Stephen King, George R. R. Martin, and Robert Jordan, as well as traditional legends and epics. Over the years, a theme has developed which personifies the band members as traveling storytellers, leading fans to refer to the band affectionately as "The Bards." Blind Guardian has been referred to in one article as one of power metal "big four" bands, along with Helloween, Sabaton, and DragonForce.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blind_Guardian
Discography
Battalions of Fear (1988)
Follow the Blind (1989)
Tales from the Twilight World (1990)
Somewhere Far Beyond (1992)
Imaginations from the Other Side (1995)
Nightfall in Middle-Earth (1998)
A Night at the Opera (2002)
A Twist in the Myth (2006)
At the Edge of Time (2010)
Beyond the Red Mirror (2015)
Legacy of the Dark Lands (2019)
The God Machine (2022)
The Curse Of Feanor
Blind Guardian Lyrics
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Dark realms I went through
I arrived
My vision's so clear
In anger and pain
I left deep wounds behind
But I arrived
Truth might be changed by victory
Beyond the void but deep within me
A swamp of filth exists
A lake it was of crystal beauty
But Arda's spring went by
I've heard the warning
Well curse my name
I'll keep on laughing
No regret
No regret
Don't fear the eyes of the dark lord
Morgoth I cried
All hope is gone but I swear revenge
Hear my oath
I will take part in your damned fate
I will always remember their cries
Like a shadow which covers the light
I will always remember the time
But it's past
I cannot turn back the time
(I) don't look back
There's still smoke near the shore
But I arrived
Revenge be mine
I will take part in your damned fate
Morgoth I cried
It's my oath
So don't fear the eyes
Of the dark lord
Soon you will be free
Set your spirit free
"Suddenly I realized
The prophecies
I've never believed in
My deeds were wrong
I've stained the land
And slain my kin
(Burning Soul)
There's no release from my sins
It hurts
THE CURSE OF FËANOR RUNS LONG
Time and only time will tell us
Tell: was I right or wrong?
When anger breaks through
I'll leave mercy behind"
I will take part in your damned fate
Morgoth I cried
It's my oath
So don't fear the eyes
Of the dark lord
I will always remember their cries
Like a shadow they'll cover my life
But I'll also remember mine
(And) after all I'm still alive
The lyrics to 'The Curse of Feanor' by Blind Guardian tell the story of Feanor's oath and curse from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion. Taken the long way and through dark realms, Feanor arrives at his destination with a clear vision of his ultimate goal- revenge against Morgoth. Despite the deep wounds left behind in his wake and the realization of his own wrongdoing and sins, Feanor swears revenge on Morgoth and takes part in his damned fate.
However, as the song progresses, the lyrics allude to Feanor's regrets and his inability to turn back time, as he acknowledges the pain and suffering he has caused. He also remembers the cries of those who suffered because of his ambition and thirst for vengeance. In the end, while Feanor is still alive, the shadows of his past deeds continue to cover his life, and only time will tell whether he was right or wrong.
Overall, Blind Guardian's 'The Curse of Feanor' captures the tragic and conflicted character of Feanor, who begins his journey seeking justice and revenge but ultimately is consumed by his own desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Taken the long way
I took a long and difficult journey to get here.
Dark realms I went through
I went through dark and dangerous places.
I arrived
I finally reached my destination.
My vision's so clear
I can see everything very clearly now.
In anger and pain
I experienced great anger and pain along the way.
I left deep wounds behind
I hurt others along the way and left lasting damage.
But I arrived
Nevertheless, I made it to where I wanted to go.
Truth might be changed by victory
Winning can distort the truth and make people believe falsehoods.
Beyond the void but deep within me
I have a dark and empty place inside me.
A swamp of filth exists
There is a disgusting and unpleasant part of me.
A lake it was of crystal beauty
I used to be pure and beautiful, like a crystal-clear lake.
But Arda's spring went by
But that purity is gone now.
I've heard the warning
Someone warned me about what I was doing.
Well curse my name
Even though I was warned, I still did something terrible.
I'll keep on laughing
I don't regret what I did and I'll keep doing it.
No regret
I don't feel bad about what I did and I won't change anything.
Don't fear the eyes of the dark lord
Don't be afraid of evil or those who represent evil.
Morgoth I cried
I called out Morgoth's name, who represents evil.
All hope is gone but I swear revenge
Things seem hopeless, but I will still seek revenge.
Hear my oath
I am making a solemn promise.
I will take part in your damned fate
I will be involved in your downfall.
I will always remember their cries
I will never forget the pain that I caused others.
Like a shadow which covers the light
The memory of what I've done will always overshadow my life.
I will always remember the time
I will always remember what happened and what I did.
But it's past
But I can't change what happened.
(I) cannot turn back the time
I can't undo what has been done.
Don't look back
I shouldn't dwell on the past.
There's still smoke near the shore
There are still signs of destruction and chaos nearby.
Revenge be mine
I am determined to take revenge.
Soon you will be free
Soon, I will no longer be tormented by my curse.
Set your spirit free
I need to free myself from the darkness inside me.
"Suddenly I realized
The prophecies
I've never believed in
My deeds were wrong
I've stained the land
And slain my kin
(Burning Soul)
There's no release from my sins
It hurts
THE CURSE OF FËANOR RUNS LONG
Time and only time will tell us
Tell: was I right or wrong?
When anger breaks through
I'll leave mercy behind"
I suddenly realized that the prophecies were true, and that my actions caused harm and destruction. I have no hope for redemption, and the curse inside me is strong. Only time will determine if my choices were right or wrong, and when my anger returns, I will be ruthless.
After all I'm still alive
Despite everything, I'm still alive.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDRE OLBRICH, HANS JUERGEN KUERSCH, MARCUS SIEPEN, THOMAS STAUCH
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