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.
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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)
Theatre of Pain
Blind Guardian Lyrics
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And all round him
Destructed for what
They all knew what it meant
But they couldn't change it
Lord they had gone too far
Leave them alone
What is left behind
On a desert we called earth
When the last whale went away
Did they ever see the tears
Don't fear Your last step
From the theatre of pain
And the children will love Your singing
From the sea
The sea is calling
Now we've to leave it
The sea was clear
On the day I was stranded
Answers I'd known
To keep this all alive
But I can't change it
Forever
Now I'm gone
And it seems that life had never existed
So we left the dark and cold
All I left behind are my tears
Don't fear Your last step
From the theatre of pain
And the children will love Your singing
From the sea
The sea is calling
I hear them calling
The song "Theatre of Pain" by Blind Guardian is about the destruction of nature and the consequences that follow. The opening lines talk about a giant being lost and everything around him being destroyed. The reference to the giant could represent nature or the earth, and the destruction could represent the actions of humanity. The line "they all knew what it meant but they couldn't change it" is a reflection of the fact that although people have the knowledge of the harm they are causing, they are unable to stop and reverse it. The line "Lord they had gone too far" is the realization that the damage caused cannot be undone.
The chorus of the song talks about the inevitable end that awaits everything. The last step refers to death, and the theatre of pain indicates that the end might not be a peaceful one. The line "and the children will love your singing from the sea" suggests that the end might not be entirely negative. The sea is often associated with birth and renewal, and the children loving the singing could represent the idea that things will be born again even after being destroyed.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the destruction of the earth and the devastating consequences it can have. It talks about how even with knowledge and awareness, people continue to destroy the earth, and the end result would be inevitable destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
The giant's lost
The hero or savior of the people is gone or has failed.
And all round him Destructed for what
In the absence of the giant, everything has fallen apart or been destroyed, and for what reason?
They all knew what it meant
Everyone understands the gravity and significance of the situation.
But they couldn't change it
Despite their understanding, they were powerless to change the situation.
Lord they had gone too far
The people went too far in their actions or inaction and now must face the consequences.
Leave them alone
Let them deal with the aftermath and learn from their mistakes.
What is left behind On a desert we called earth
After all that has happened, there is nothing left but a barren wasteland.
When the last whale went away
The last symbol of hope or goodness has disappeared or died out.
Did they ever see the tears
Did anyone truly appreciate or understand the significance of what was lost?
Don't fear Your last step From the theatre of pain
Don't be afraid of death or the end of suffering.
And the children will love Your singing From the sea
Your legacy or memory will live on through the children who will remember your deeds and heroism.
The sea is calling Now we've to leave it
The call of death or the afterlife is beckoning, and it's time to accept it and move on.
The sea was clear On the day I was stranded
In a moment of clarity, the singer understands their fate and the hopelessness of their situation.
Answers I'd known To keep this all alive
The singer had the knowledge or ability to prevent the situation from falling apart, but it was too little, too late.
But I can't change it Forever
Despite their regrets or desire to change things, the past cannot be undone or changed.
Now I'm gone And it seems that life had never existed
With the artist's passing, their life feels insignificant or meaningless.
So we left the dark and cold All I left behind are my tears
In death, the artist has left behind a legacy of sadness or grief and nothing else.
I hear them calling
The singer is being beckoned by death or the afterlife.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HANS JUERGEN KUERSCH, ANDRE OLBRICH
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