However, in 2003 Tomas Hultqvist and Niklas Tengblad, two of the original members reunited and began to work on some of Hultqvists songs of which 3 appeared on the 2003 - For Just Another Night - single. It featured Thomas Vikström on splendid vocals and gained good recognition both in Sweden and abroad. The single got air time on Swedish national radio + stations in Germany and Italy.
Inspired by the success D.I. quickly resettled in the studio and began to work on what would become the - Beyond The Shadows - album, containing original songs from the 80s and 90s. The recording took over a year to finish but finally saw its release in late 2005. Once again it featured Thomas Vikström on vocals, and original members Tomas Hultqvist and Niklas Tengblad on guitars + Pontus Egberg on bass and Jonas Östman on drums. Original D.I. 80s B-player Ola Jansson also joined in on 3 tracks. Finally, Fredrik Folkare put a finishing touch on the recording with an awesome mix + adding keyboards on two songs.
Since then the boys have been promoting the album, giving interviews and sent the album to magazines and radio stations all over the world. The recognition has been great. Germany and Japan have proven to be D.I.s strongest markets. Although no gigs has been announced yet the interest for the band is increasing by the hour, so if things continue to go in the right direction it’s only a matter of time.
In the present hour, the news is that after releasing a music video in autumn 2006 of - NIGHT KNIGHT -, D.I. is finally working on new songs. Exactly where and when the recording of a 2nd album will take place is a little bit uncertain at the moment, but the ambition is to start up the recording process in early 2007.
Warrior
Dark Illusion Lyrics
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With a mission to complete
He was in possession of extreme power
That he'd use on everyone he'd meet
He came when you least expected him
He brought terror to the world
You could expect no mercy
He was cursed by the Gods
He had to fight 'til he died
But finally he beat the odds
And then he was free, free to rise
Nobody knew where he came from
No one knew his destiny
The story was told through the centuries
A piece of tragic history
He came when you least expected him
He brought terror to the world
You could expect no mercy
As he swung his sword
The lyrics of "Warrior" by Dark Illusion describe the arrival of a mysterious warrior with a mission to complete. He possesses extreme power and shows no mercy as he swings his sword, terrorizing the world. The warrior is cursed by the Gods and is forced to fight until he dies. His story is told throughout the centuries, becoming a piece of tragic history. However, he eventually beats the odds and is free to rise.
The lyrics depict an archetypical story of a hero, closely related to mythical and fantasy genres. The warrior's arrival is unexpected, representing the unpredictability of life's challenges. His extreme power and lack of mercy create a portrait of a fierce and determined fighter. The curse that he carries adds to the tragedy of the narrative, creating an aura of inevitability and unsurpassed challenge. Nonetheless, the hero's eventful journey leads to his eventual triumph, signifying hope and inspiration.
Line by Line Meaning
From nowhere came a warrior
A powerful warrior appeared out of nowhere with a purpose
With a mission to complete
The warrior had a task to finish
He was in possession of extreme power
The warrior had immense strength and ability
That he'd use on everyone he'd meet
The warrior was set to use his power against anyone he crossed paths with
He came when you least expected him
The warrior appeared at unexpected times
He brought terror to the world
The warrior's presence brought fear and panic to those around him
You could expect no mercy
The warrior showed no mercy towards his enemies
As he swung his sword
The warrior wielded a sword in battle
He was cursed by the Gods
The warrior had a curse placed upon him by the divine
He had to fight 'til he died
The warrior was bound to fight until his death
But finally he beat the odds
The warrior was able to overcome his adversities
And then he was free, free to rise
After his victory, the warrior was liberated to ascend higher
Nobody knew where he came from
The origin of the warrior was unknown
No one knew his destiny
The fate of the warrior was a mystery to all
The story was told through the centuries
The tales of the warrior were passed down from generation to generation
A piece of tragic history
The story of the warrior was a sorrowful part of history
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Stanislav Jirásek
this is masterpiece! this band should be more famous
DooMmetal
Simplesmente perfeita!
DooMmetal
Excelente musica!
The1WhoKnowsTheTruth
Great stuff here, especially the guitars. Some songs on this album have a goofy vibe but all in all its essential stuff as I find myself going back to it alot, get it if you can find it.
Everton
Porra que banda massa cheguei aqui pela temática da capa, porra mas o som é foda de mais já faz parte da minha play list !
missheavymetal1
Great song! Love it
kishanna09
I call this sound: metal fantasy. I like so much!
miguel mikus
MUY BUENA BANDA EPICA. ME HACE RECORDAR A URIAH HEEP !!!!
EXCELENTE !!!!!
José Ivan Lopes Santos
faz viajar nas lembranças
RubyMoon778
I love the album cover as well as the music. What a nice discovery thanks to the suggestion bar :)