Dargaard is a neoclassical darkwave band from Mistelbach, Austria. Typicall… Read Full Bio ↴Dargaard is a neoclassical darkwave band from Mistelbach, Austria. Typically in dark and somber moods, the music of Dargaard presents medieval and folk-like melodies, often orchestrated through the use of various instrument patches from keyboards.

The group was founded in 1997 by Tharen (Abigor, Amestigon, ex-Heidenreich, Dominion III, Graumahd) as an opportunity to step away from his usual genre (black metal) and experiment with a different approach to express attitudes and feelings. With Elisabeth Toriser (ex-Abigor, ex-Antichrisis, Dominion III, Soulhunt, Graumahd), who took over the vocal responsibilties in 1998, Dargaard was able to successfully complete the recording of their debut album, "Eternity Rites", released by Napalm Records under the Draenor Productions banner in October 1998.

In August 1999 the duo returned in the studio to record a second full-length. "In nomine aeternitatis" was released in March 2000 and remains within Dargaard's signature style and promise to prove once again their undeniable skill in creating superior melodies and atmosphere. June 2001 welcomed Dargaard's third recording effort, "The Dissolution of Eternity". This album has been described as having reached a milestone in innovative darkwave.

Dargaard's latest full length release, "Rise and Fall", was released in March 2004 and was featured in various magazines as album of the month. It offers a magical sound experience characterized by impressive compositions. Atmospheric, enigmatic darkwave melodies embedded in bombastic choirs and orchestral arrangements are transformed into impressive works of art by the bewitching voice of Elizabeth Toriser.

Official website: http://dargaard.at/mainpage.htm

Seelenlos
Dargaard Lyrics

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Blind eyes that see more
as what is hidden in your face
blind eyes see the skull
behind your skin.
It feels you're growing
older with every second.
It sees your decay in every minute.
A soulless corpse with wings of death.

A desolated mind without fears.

This is it what this entity belongs to -
not a linear existence

Overall Meaning

Dargaard's song "Seelenlos" (meaning "soulless" or "empty soul" in German) is a haunting depiction of a being that is slowly losing its life force and soul. The song speaks of "blind eyes" that see beyond a person's physical appearance, into their inner self. The eyes can see the skull behind the skin, suggesting that the entity is undergoing a process of decay, perhaps even death.

The being is depicted as a "soulless corpse with wings of death," devoid of any fears or emotions. It suggests that this entity is in a state of limbo, neither alive nor dead, but merely existing in a space beyond human comprehension. The lyrics paint a bleak picture of an entity devoid of any meaningful existence, living a non-linear life that is marked by decay and degeneration.

Overall, the song speaks to the ephemeral nature of existence and the ultimate futility of life. It implores listeners to reflect on their own lives and the inevitability of their own decay, reminding them that in the grand scheme of things, our existence is temporary and ultimately insignificant.

Line by Line Meaning

Blind eyes that see more
Despite being blind, the intuition in the eyes can perceive more than just mere physical sight.

as what is hidden in your face
The hidden emotions behind a face can be observed by those with perceptive eyes.

blind eyes see the skull
Blind eyes also have the ability to see beyond the superficial appearance and reveal what lies underneath.

behind your skin.
The skin may conceal a lot of truth beneath it.

It feels you're growing
The sense of inevitability and decay can be felt by observing the aging process.

older with every second.
Time's unrelenting march adds to the sense of growing older.

It sees your decay in every minute.
As time passes, the physical and mental deterioration of the self becomes more evident.

A soulless corpse with wings of death.
The entity in question is lifeless and doomed, with death as its only release.

A desolated mind without fears.
The mind too is empty, with no fear or hope to buoy its thoughts.

This is it what this entity belongs to -
All of this - the decay, the emptiness, the inevitability- defines the entity in question.

not a linear existence
The existence of this entity is not defined by time's linear progression but rather by the timeless, cyclical nature of decay and death.

Contributed by Isabella H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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