Dark Moor began the recording sessions for their second album, The Hall of the Olden Dreams, in August 2000 at New Sin Studios with producer Luigi Stefanini. During these recording sessions, the band recorded their cover of "Halloween", which was included on the CD The Keepers of Jericho part I - A Tribute to Helloween (Arise Records).
Their E.P. The Fall of Melnibone was released in June 2001. This E.P was a limited edition; 1500 copies were released and only for the Spanish market.
Dark Moor began the recording of their third album, The Gates of Oblivion, in Autumn 2001 at New Sin Studios. Dark Moor signed with the major label JVC for the Asian release. The band played 18 gigs at festivals such as Rock Machina, Viña Rock and Nit De Reis. After the first part of the tour, keyboardist Roberto Peña left the band and they were forced to finish the tour with a guest musician.
In August 2003 Dark Moor recorded four new exclusive acoustic tracks along with a string quartet, to be included in Between Light and Darkness, which was released in April 2003. Due to differing points of view regarding the musical direction for the next Dark Moor album, vocalist Elisa Martin, guitarist Albert Maroto and drummer Jorge Sáez decided to leave Dark Moor to start a new band.
The two remaining members of the band decided to start a search for new members. After the auditions, they accepted vocalist Alfred Romero, guitarist Jose Garrido, and drummer Andy C.
In August 2003, the band started recording their fourth album, Dark Moor, at New Sin Studios in Italy. Following a month of recording sessions, the album was mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studios.
On 23 November 2006, the band announced the departure of their drummer on their official website, due to "incompatibility with his other musical projects." He would go on to play drums for Saratoga. His replacement, Roberto Cappa, was previously in the Spanish metal band Anima Sola.
In January 2009, their seventh album Autumnal was released.
The band made an announcement on their website, dated 4 June 2010, that their eighth album was in the works. It featured Berenice Musa as a guest vocalist. The album is titled Ancestral Romance and it was released in November 2010.
On 18 June 2013 the band released their ninth album Ars Musica, with the Japanese limited version including a bonus CD with five bonus tracks. They toured Mexico and Asia the same year, as well as few dates in Europe in 2014 to support the new album.
Dark Moor started recording their 10th studio album, Project X, on 27 July 2015 and released it in Europe on 6 November 2015 on Scarlet Records.
On 21 July 2018, Enrik Garcia, guitarist and founder of the band, announced via Facebook that their next album would be called Origins and that, after the parenthesis they did with ufology themes on Project X, they would return to their habitual themes; Origins will be about the celtic world, also adding celtic instruments on their new songs. This album has been released on 12 December 2018.
The Second
Dark Moor Lyrics
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When sun does not decease
Glory to my king
Greatest is our land
Honour and glory to my good king
King of both the land and sea
We wish may god save my king
For ever I will the prince
From Uruguay to Philippines
But my sigh of remorse
Just prays god for peace and force
Tears in my eyes never convince
But more defy with weight of sins
To reply to my pain
With more punish once again
But the pride
To decide
My people's fate
Makes me fight
For their right
At any rate
Because Spain is my kingdom
Like a golden dream of greatness
Our olden land will sing
Songs of the glory
Songs of our king
O, Philip the Second
By our lord enthroned
With all power
I can't fall power
It's the hour
Death is around
(The Prince is dead laying in his bed)
Is this, Lord, my reward
(Mourning and pain the king's insane)
My places will be Escorial
Built, in place esoterical
The earth and heaven will be one
Forgetting the loss of my son
(Magia, sueños, son sus dueños, sombras, gritos en sus ritos)
In my nightmares, I see a black dog
Keeper of the hell's door
Coming our from fog
Whispers of the dream of Solomon
(Rojas llamas, negras damas, duelo eterno, cielo, infierno)
The horoscopes foretell
Hanna be my Queen
And from our love spell
An heir's been foreseen
Never dies
The spirit of sacrifice
Of my king who gives
His life so that his dream lives
For his land
He makes what can't understand
No one useless him
God and him
The lyrics to Dark Moor's song The Second seem to be written from the perspective of King Philip II of Spain. The song starts with the singer proclaiming his loyalty to his king, whom he refers to as the "King of both the land and sea." The singer is proud of his land and is ready to fight for the people he represents. However, as the song progresses, the singer seems to be struggling with a sense of remorse and pain. He talks about tears in his eyes and the weight of sins that he carries.
The second half of the song becomes more introspective, with King Philip II reflecting on his life and legacy. He talks about a black dog that appears in his nightmares and the loss of his son. He also mentions "Magia, sueños, son sus dueños, sombras, gritos en sus ritos" which means "Magic, dreams, they are their owners, shadows, screams in their rites." The song ends with a line about the king's spirit of sacrifice and how he gives his life so that his dream of a better Spain can live on.
Overall, the lyrics to The Second capture the tensions and complexities of King Philip II's rule, as well as the challenges of leadership and legacy.
Line by Line Meaning
The empire beyond the seas
This line is describing the kingdom beyond the seas, indicating an empire in another land.
When sun does not decease
This line is referring to a time when the sun never sets on this kingdom.
Glory to my king
This line emphasizes the greatness of the king and his kingdom.
Greatest is our land
This line is expressing pride in the size and power of the kingdom.
Honour and glory to my good king
This line is paying tribute to the heroic ruler of the kingdom.
King of both the land and sea
This line is honoring the ruler who has command over all elements of the kingdom, including its navy.
We wish may god save my king
This line invokes a prayer that God will protect and keep the king safe.
For ever I will the prince
This line is a declaration of loyalty to the prince, indicating commitment to his rule.
From Uruguay to Philippines
This line indicates the extent of the kingdom's influence across different parts of the world.
But my sigh of remorse
This line represents the regret felt by the artist.
Just prays god for peace and force
This line is suggesting that the singer relies on God for the power and peace to continue.
Tears in my eyes never convince
This line is an acknowledgement that tears do not change the reality of the situation.
But more defy with weight of sins
This line is reflective of the challenging situation the singer finds themselves in, weighed down by their wrongdoings.
To reply to my pain
This line is a plea or request to someone to respond to the singer's pain.
With more punish once again
This line is saying that punishment may be given again as a result of previous mistakes.
But the pride
This line is referring to the artist's sense of pride in another's actions.
To decide
This line refers to the artist's decision-making power, indicating leadership and responsibility.
My people's fate
This line is demonstrating the influence and responsibility the singer has over the fate of their people.
Makes me fight
This line shows that the singer is willing to fight for their people's rights.
For their right
This line is describing the artist's intention to fight for the rights of their people.
At any rate
This line is emphasizing the artist's determination to fight for their people no matter the cost.
Because Spain is my kingdom
This line is an expression of pride in the artist's country or state of origin.
Like a golden dream of greatness
This line is describing the kingdom as a dream-like place of great splendor and richness.
Our olden land will sing
This line is hinting at the kingdom's advancement throughout the ages, revealing how proud they are of their heritage.
Songs of the glory
This line is suggesting that songs about the kingdom's greatness will be sung.
Songs of our king
This line is suggesting that songs about the king's greatness will be sung.
O, Philip the Second
This line is specifically addressing Philipp the Second, the king of the time, telling him this song is for him.
By our lord enthroned
This line is acknowledging the divine connection the king has to the throne or power he possesses.
With all power
This line is emphasizing the ruler's immense power and control over their kingdom.
I can't fall power
This line suggests that despite the ruler's power, they cannot escape or change the reality of their situation.
It's the hour
This line is marking a significant time or event about to happen.
Death is around
This line is foreshadowing an event of death in the near future.
(The Prince is dead laying in his bed)
This line is revealing that the prince has died in his bed.
Is this, Lord, my reward
This line is an expression of the artist's dissatisfaction and questioning their reward.
(Mourning and pain the king's insane)
This line reveals the king's condition of being insane as a result of mourning.
My places will be Escorial
This line is suggesting that the artist's places or homes will be found in Escorial, hinting at relocation.
Built, in place esoterical
This line suggests that the Speker's place or home is in a mysterious or exclusive place.
The earth and heaven will be one
This line is a vision of the end times, where the physical and non-physical worlds will become one.
Forgetting the loss of my son
This line is describing the singer's intention to forget the loss of their son, suggesting a desire for partial amnesia.
(Magia, sueños, son sus dueños, sombras, gritos en sus ritos)
This line is represented by a range of objects, suggesting a dark and surreal scenario.
In my nightmares, I see a black dog
This line is describing a recurring dream wherein the artist sees a black dog.
Keeper of the hell's door
This line is describing the black dog in the nightmarish dream as a gatekeeper of Hell.
Coming our from fog
This line is showing the black dog emerging from fog, signifying the discovery of something ominous.
Whispers of the dream of Solomon
This line references the biblical King Solomon and is suggesting a connection to a mysterious and powerful element of the supernatural world.
(Rojas llamas, negras damas, duelo eterno, cielo, infierno)
This line is represented by a range of objects, suggesting a dark and surreal scenario.
The horoscopes foretell
This line is a statement about astrology that indicates the prediction of future events based on the positions of celestial bodies.
Hanna be my Queen
This line is suggesting that the singer will marry Queen Hanna who may later inherit the throne.
And from our love spell
This line is suggesting that love between the artist and Queen Hanna has become significant, even magically powerful.
An heir's been foreseen
This line is foreseeing the birth of children between the singer and Queen Hanna and the accession of a new line of power in the future.
Never dies
This line suggests the timeless nature of the spirit of sacrifice.
The spirit of sacrifice
This line represents the spirit of the rulers who have given up their lives for the greater good of their people.
Of my king who gives
This line is paying tribute to the current king's dedication to his duties and people, showing how he is willing to give his life for the good of his constituents.
His life so that his dream lives
This line is representing the ruler's willingness to die for the future of his dreams.
For his land
This line is expressing the ruler's commitment to his country and constituents.
He makes what can't understand
This line is demonstrating the complex nature of the ruler's actions in the interest of forging ahead with a better future for his people.
No one useless him
This line is emphasizing the ruler's indispensability, as their contributions are deemed irreplaceable.
God and him
This line is saying that the king is a divine representative charged with creating a new society and landscape in partnership with God.
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The empire beyond the seas
When sun does not decease
Glory to my king
The empire beyond the seas
When sun does not decease
Glory to my king
Greatest is our land
Honour and glory to my good king
King of both the land and sea
We wish may god save my king
For ever I will be the prince
From Uruguay to Philippines
But my sigh of remorse
Just prays god for peace and force
Tears in my eyes never convince
But more defy with weight of sins
To reply to my pain
With more punish once again
But the pride to decide my people's fate
Makes me fight for their right at any rate
Because Spain is my kingdom
Like a golden dream of greatness
Our olden land will sing
Songs of the glory
Songs of our king
O, Philip the Second
By our lord enthroned
With all power
I can't fall lower
It's the hour
Death is around
(The Prince is dead laying in his bed)
Is this, Lord, my reward
(Mourning and pain the king's insane)
My places will be Escorial
Built, in place esoterical
The earth and heaven will be one
Forgetting the loss of my son
In my nightmares, I see a black dog
Keeper of the hell's door
Coming our from fog
Whispers of the dream of Solomon
The horoscopes foretell
Hanna be my Queen
And from our love spell
An heir's been foreseen
But the pride to decide my people's fate
Makes me fight for their right at any rate
Because Spain is my kingdom
Like a golden dream of greatness
Our olden land will sing
Songs of the glory
Songs of our king
O, Philip the Second
By our lord enthroned
Never dies
The spirit of sacrifice
Of my king who gives
His life so that his dream lives
For his land
He makes what can't understand
No one useless him
God and him
The empire beyond the seas
When sun does not decease
Glory to my king
The empire beyond the seas
When sun does not decease
Glory to my king
The empire beyond the seas
When sun does not decease
Glory to my king
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