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.
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The Infinite
Dargaard Lyrics
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As I stand upon
This chaotic crossroad of hate...
How many ways
Are there to roam
On this dark and damned
Road of fate...
To find where the souls
Of demons remain...
But it takes only one second
Of despair
And of doubt until at last,
Your soul they will gain...
Inherit these lands,
These things,
These dreams that are yours,
Forever to adore
For there is no life,
In the depths of chaos,
My son for you to explore.
There are many ways my son,
To find where the souls
Of demons remain...
But it takes only one second
Of despair and of doubt
Until at last,
Your soul they will gain...
Inherit these lands,
These things,
These dreams that are yours,
Forever to adore
For there is no life,
In the depths of chaos,
My son for you to explore.
The lyrics of Dargaard's song "The Infinite" are a reflection of the internal struggle of a person who is standing at a crossroad of hate and confusion, trying to find the right path towards their destiny. The opening lines of the song expresses the turmoil of the person who is unsure of which way to take. The imagery of a chaotic crossroad symbolizes the confusion and disorder in the singer's mind. The lyrics then explore the various paths one might take in life, but warns that they must be cautious of the path they choose because once you give in to despair and doubt, you risk losing your soul to the demons that lurk in the depths of chaos.
The lyrics suggest that there are many ways to find where the souls of demons remain. The mention of demons implies that the singer is experiencing an internal battle with their own demons. The song advises that it only takes one second of despair and doubt for the demons within to consume one's soul, so one must be decisive and avoid giving in to negative emotions. The lyrics imply that the singer must inherit their lands, things, and dreams to find the right path forward, and to avoid a life of chaos and confusion.
Line by Line Meaning
Which way is the right path
Amidst a tumultuous crossroads of hatred, confusion surrounds the decision of which path to take to find direction.
As I stand upon
In this moment of indecision, I find myself uncertain and hesitant.
This chaotic crossroad of hate...
The intersection at which I find myself is fueled by animosity and rage, shrouding my vision and confusing my direction.
How many ways
There are myriad paths to follow to discover where demons have left their mark.
Are there to roam
With so many possible options, I struggle to know which to take.
On this dark and damned
The paths that lie ahead are plagued by darkness and doom.
Road of fate...
The fate that awaits me is uncertain and foreboding.
There are many ways my son,
There are numerous routes to take, each with their own set of risks and rewards.
To find where the souls
Many paths lead to the remnants of demons' existence.
Of demons remain...
These paths may lead to where demons have been, leaving behind traces of their influence.
But it takes only one second
However, a single moment of despair and plagued by doubt can lead to catastrophic results.
Of despair
A feeling of hopelessness and anguish that clouds one's judgement.
And of doubt until at last,
If one remains in a state of doubt, uncertainty will eventually lead to ruin.
Your soul they will gain...
The demons will take advantage of your weakened state and steal your soul.
Inherit these lands,
Choose a path and take ownership of the land through which you travel.
These things,
In addition to the land, the possessions and experiences along the way are now yours to keep.
These dreams that are yours,
Take control of your aspirations and strive towards your goals.
Forever to adore
These dreams will continue to bring joy and meaning to your life for all time.
For there is no life,
The path to chaos is a futile one, offering nothing worthwhile in the end.
In the depths of chaos,
An existence consumed by disorder and tumultuousness is not a life worth exploring.
My son for you to explore.
As my child, I wish you to seek out a purposeful and fulfilled life, not one of chaos and despair.
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Beth Horton
The music of Dargaard soothes my troubled soul. Love, love love. Thank you Dargaard.
M.j. Starr
Dargaard is truly in a class all of there own. Each track that they bring forward, rains a powerful depth of emotion. This is a band that the world needs to be enlightened to. All Hail Dargaard !!
Grimloch Volek
Truly inspiring and as a musician who is completely blown away by the way such a masterpiece of this level hasn't been unveiled to a much more broader audience
ethos79
Dargaard is the best thing ever happened to humanity..
Roberto
Mirifical sound. I really love it !!
Patricia Moccia
This song is unbelievable
-Ravaged kid-
This music is therapy for my soul.
Grimloch Volek
Nema
Diva ESCMolitva
I love it. And am happy to hear Tharen in this one. Welcome back. Its my therapy. Once he was my great crush, then islam came (no i didnt convert to islam, thats not what i mean). And nice to come back to an old friend.
Florian Langer
Das ist schon seit Jahren mein Lieblinges Lied......... KAMI