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.
This Is My Way
Dark Moor Lyrics
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This is my world—better a “soon” than the best “after”
Living my way
Living my world in contradiction
This is my way—a smiling child playing in rapture
This is my world—honesty and right always in capture
Living my way
The gladness, the sadness
Are both my life
They're the same—comedy and melodrame
O, my life!
O, my body and soul
Walk by the beach, run through the streets
Only trying to reach my innocence as it fleets
At leisure stroll
This is my way—fire in the heart and in my imagination
This is my world—needed of art and of a brilliant inspiration
Living my way
Living my world in contradiction
The gladness, the sadness
Are both my life
They're the same—comedy and melodrame
O, my life!
O, my body and soul
Walk by the beach, run through the streets
Only trying to reach my innocence as it fleets
At leisure stroll
O, my life!
O, my body and soul
Walk by the beach, run through the streets
Only trying to reach my innocence as it fleets
At leisure stroll
In "This Is My Way," Dark Moor showcases their unique way of living and viewing the world, embracing contradictions and the complexities of life. The first stanza highlights the duality of their approach, with a "bitter hint" paired with "true laughter," and a desire for the present ("soon") rather than an uncertain future. The second stanza continues this theme, with a child's joyful playfulness juxtaposed with a commitment to honesty and doing what's right at all times. The chorus ties it all together, expressing that both happiness and sadness are integral to their existence, with both comedy and melodrama playing a role.
The remaining lyrics further explore the idea of contradictory elements creating a cohesive whole. The singer wants to reconnect with their innocence, which they acknowledge is fleeting, but at the same time they're taking a leisurely stroll, not rushing to catch it. They embrace the "fire" in their heart and the importance of art and inspiration in their life, even though those elements may seem at odds with one another.
Overall, "This Is My Way" is a celebration of embracing contradictions and living life in a unique, authentic way, even if it doesn't always make logical sense to others. It's a reminder to appreciate both the highs and lows of life, and to find joy in the journey rather than just focusing on the destination.
Line by Line Meaning
This is my way—a bitter hint in a true laughter
My way of living is characterized by a mixture of bitterness and humor, where the laughter is genuine but hints at the struggles and difficulties I face.
This is my world—better a “soon” than the best “after”
In my world, I prefer to act soon rather than waiting for the best possible outcome, because waiting may cause me to miss that opportunity altogether.
Living my way
I am living my life according to my own principles and beliefs.
Living my world in contradiction
Despite contradictions and challenges in my life, I continue to live my way and create my own world.
This is my way—a smiling child playing in rapture
My way of living is full of joy and childlike enthusiasm, where I find pleasure in simple things and am captivated by life's wonders.
This is my world—honesty and right always in capture
In my world, truth and justice are always held captive, and I struggle to maintain my values in the face of adversity.
The gladness, the sadness
Are both my life
They're the same—comedy and melodrame
Both happiness and sadness are a part of my life, and I see them as two sides of the same coin, often turning into dramatic or comedic situations.
O, my life!
O, my body and soul
Walk by the beach, run through the streets
Only trying to reach my innocence as it fleets
At leisure stroll
I am constantly searching for my lost innocence and the purity of my soul, taking walks by the beach or running through the streets in pursuit of that elusive goal.
This is my way—fire in the heart and in my imagination
My way of living is fueled by passion, creativity, and imagination, where fire burns in my heart and in my mind.
This is my world—needed of art and of a brilliant inspiration
In my world, art and inspiration are essential and much needed to keep my spirit and my soul alive and kicking.
Contributed by Eva A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.