Caverna Obscura
Dargaard Lyrics


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Silva vetus stabat nulla violata
Securi et specus in media virgis
Ac vimine densus
Effigiens humilem lapidum
Compagibus arcum uberibus
Fecundus aquis, ubi conditus
Antro martius anguis erat
Cristis praesiginis et auro
Igne micant oculi,
Corpus timet omne
Venenis, tres vibrant linguae,
Triblici stant
Ordine pentes quem postquam
Tyria lucum de gente profecti
Infausto tetigere
Gradu demissaque
In undas urna declit sonitum,
Longo caput extulit
Antro caeruleus serpens
Horrendaque sibilia misit.
Effluxere urnae manibus,
Et attonitus subitus
Tremor occupat artus,
Ille volubilibus aquamosos
Nexibus orbes torquet
Et immensos saltu
Sinuatur in arcus ac media
Plus parte leves
Crectus in auras
Descipit omne
Nemus tontaque est
Corpore quanto,
Si totum spectes, geminas
Qui separat arctos
Nec mora phoenicas,
Sive ipse timor
Prohibebat utrumque, occupat.
Hos morsu,
Longis complexibus illos,
Hos necat adflatu




Funesti tabe venemi,
Sanguisque reliquit corpus.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dargaard’s song “Caverna Obscura” describe a mysterious and ancient forest, untouched by human interference. The forest is represented as a cave with many vines and lush greenery, with a dense and intricate archway structure built from humble stones. The cavern is abundant with water, where a deadly serpent once lay concealed. The serpent’s eyes glittered with fire and its entire body was feared for its venomous abilities. Its three tongues also added to its terror. A group of travelers from Tyria come across the cave and reach its depths. However, upon touching the waters of the cave, a low rumbling sound is heard and suddenly, the serpent emerges, emitting a terrifying hiss and slithers towards them. The travelers are paralyzed with fear and although they try to flee, the serpent overpowers them and kills them with its deadly and poisonous breath. The travelers’ bodies lie in the cave, now lifeless, while the serpent slithers away back to its hiding place.


The song gives off an eerie and mysterious tone, taking the listener into an unknown realm and the lyrics describe a haunting story of travelers meeting a gruesome end. The lyrics also convey the sense of mortality and the inevitability of death.


Line by Line Meaning

Silva vetus stabat nulla violata
An ancient forest stood untouched without any violation


Securi et specus in media virgis
A cave in the midst of bushes and reeds


Ac vimine densus
And thick with twigs


Effigiens humilem lapidum
Forming humble rocks


Compagibus arcum uberibus
The whole enclosure was lush with the growth of the earth, forming arcs


Fecundus aquis, ubi conditus
Fertile, watered and buried much inside


Antro martius anguis erat
Inside the cave was a fierce snake, akin to the god Mars


Cristis praesiginis et auro
Marked with gold and shimmering like a crystal


Igne micant oculi
Its eyes sparkling with fire


Corpus timet omne
Everyone fears its body


Venenis, tres vibrant linguae, Triblici stant
With venom, three tongues fire with furious intent


Ordine pentes quem postquam
The dense woods, following order


Tyria lucum de gente profecti
A group of Tyrians venture into the forest


Infausto tetigere Gradu demissaque
And upon reaching the cave entrance, take a step downwards


In undas urna declit sonitum
Their urn falls into the water, making a sound


Longo caput extulit
The snake raises its head


Antro caeruleus serpens
A blue, serpentine monster from the cave


Horrendaque sibilia misit
Let out a terrifying hiss


Effluxere urnae manibus
From their hands the urns spill and scatter


Et attonitus subitus Tremor occupat artus
Suddenly, an alarming tremor runs through their bodies


Ille volubilibus aquamosos Nexibus orbes torquet
The snake coils and torments the watery orbs


Et immensos saltu Sinuatur in arcus ac media Plus parte leves Crectus in auras
It leaps and coils in great arcs, jumping into light and shadows


Descipit omne Nemus tontaque est Corpore quanto
It shakes the whole forest and every creature trembles


Si totum spectes, geminas Qui separat arctos
If looked at entirely, it appears as two charging bears


Nec mora phoenicas
It attacks without hesitation


Sive ipse timor Prohibebat utrumque, occupat
Whether fear prevented them or not, it attacks anyway


Hos morsu, Longis complexibus illos, Hos necat adflatu
It kills some with its deadly bite and others with its poisonous breath


Funesti tabe venemi, Sanguisque reliquit corpus
The venom infects their bodies, leaving only blood as a reminder




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Kresnich

Esta banda siempre guardara un lugar especial en mis gustos musicales pues apesar del tiempo se mantiene en su enfoque musical es formidable y ala vez muy exquisita sus melodias son unicas gracias por compartir este tema saludos

Kesha Che

Pure beauty.

insidethefall78

I love Dargaard, very emotional and sad but inspiring all the same

Daniel Ivanov

I love this, one of my new favorite groups!

Juddu

reminds me of final fantasy, beautiful and brings memories fromt the back of ur mind and brings a tear to your eye. incredible. grande grande <3

Дмитрий Синицын

Отличный коллектив! Нравится больше, чем Arcana

Subterranean Promotions

this is amazing atmosphere

CrownedSerpent

I can't stop listening to it!

UkiWoDao

Absolutely amazing.

Christophe MARTINEAU

I totally agree with what you said my dear friend ! It's full of light ! Thanks a lot for sharing !

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