In 1998, the band wanted to increase its strength by adding new members: another keyboards player, Hylgaryss, a percussionnist/bassist, Sombre Cÿr and a violinist, Eliane joined Dark Sanctuary. Together, they recorded the first album, "Royaume mélancolique" and made their first concert in September 1998 near Paris.
In November 1999, they signed with Wounded Love Records and after the second violinist Marguerite joined, they recorded their second album, "De lumière et d'obscurité", which was released in November 2000. But, right after their recording sessions, Marquise Ermia left the band to carry on her studies, and a new singer, Dame Pandora, thus joined Dark Sanctuary.
Their third album, "L'être las - L'envers du miroir" was recorded in March 2002 and released at the beginning of 2003, few months after the release of a two-track single. This album, which has had a huge success in France and Germany, definitely established Dark Sanctuary as one of the greatest bands in this musical style.
After few concerts in France, the band returned to Germany in order to record its 4th album, "Les mémoires blessées". This album was released in early 2004 and confirmed Dark Sanctuary's own style while providing a deeper maturity, as well as new musical horizons.
The same year, the band was on tour in Europe, including a memorable date at the Wave Gothik Treffen, in the majestic Leipzig's theatre.
Then the year 2005 began with a major event, their first compilation, "Thoughts: 9 Years in the Sanctuary" was released on the US label Projekt; it summarizes no less than 9 years of career.
The other event of the beginning of this year is Dark Sanctuary's appearance in the tribute to Dead Can Dance, "Summoning of the Muse: A Tribute to Dead Can Dance", also released on Projekt.
In July 2005 Dark Sanctuary went back to Germany to record their fifth opus at the E-Klangschmiede Studio. Consequently, their new album "Exaudi vocem meam, Part I" is scheduled for November 2005.
The year 2006 promises to be rich too as the sequel of this opus, "Exaudi vocem meam, Part II", as well as concerts are announced.
As of 2009, they will be on an indefinite hiatus. They have finished recording, and shall be releasing, a collaborative effort with Victoria Francés titled "Dark Sanctuary".
Official site: http://www.dark-sanctuary.com
Rêve Mortuaire
Dark Sanctuary Lyrics
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Dors, dors, petit ange, et rêve de la mort,
Dors, dors, petit ange, demain tu seras mort,
Dors, dors, petit ange, demain tu ne vivras pas,
Dors, dors, petit ange, demain je serai là,
Dors, dors, petit ange, dors et rêve de moi.
[Mortuary Dream]
[Music by Arkdae, Lyrics by Hylgaryss]
Sleep, sleep, little angel, and dream of Death
Sleep, sleep, little angel, tomorrow shall you be dead
Sleep, sleep, little angel, tomorrow shan't you live anymore
Sleep, sleep, little angel, tomorrow shall I be there
Sleep, sleep, little angel, sleep and dream of me.
[Translated from french by Pandora]
The lyrics to Dark Sanctuary's song Rêve Mortuaire, which translates to Mortuary Dream, speak of a peaceful sleep that leads to a journey towards death. The repeated chorus, "Dors, dors, petit ange" which means "Sleep, sleep, little angel" and the phrase "et rêve de la mort" which means "and dream of Death" highlights the theme of death and the restful nature of the sleep that brings it. The lyrics paint a haunting picture of the inevitability of death and its peaceful embrace. The last line "dors et rêve de moi" which means "sleep and dream of me" adds a layer of emotion to the song where the singer seems to be soothing the little angel to sleep with the promise of being present at the end of their journey.
Overall, the lyrics to Rêve Mortuaire capture the somber emotions that come with facing the reality of death. The song portrays death as a peaceful journey and embraces the inevitability of it.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleep, sleep, little angel, and dream of Death
Close your eyes and fall into a slumber, dear one, and let your mind wander to the thought of Death
Sleep, sleep, little angel, tomorrow shall you be dead
Slumber on, sweet child, for tomorrow you shall awaken in Death's embrace
Sleep, sleep, little angel, tomorrow shan't you live anymore
Rest in peace, dear one, for tomorrow you shall no longer be among the living
Sleep, sleep, little angel, tomorrow shall I be there
Slumber well, innocent child, for tomorrow I shall join you in the realm of the dead
Sleep, sleep, little angel, sleep and dream of me.
Close your eyes and drift off, cherubic one, and let your thoughts be consumed by visions of me
Contributed by Jordan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sadinibrahim
Da is Bushido ein geniales Sample gelungen, wenn ich mir das so anhöre, hier geht allein das Intro viel zu lange xD überhaupt viel zu lang gezogen & langatmig alles xD die haben sich eh nur eingekackt weil er mit den Beats Platin ging...
Mr. Nice Van Troll
Ich glaube ich habe soeben ein Sample gefunden... Nice!
deadrabbit30
this song is so cute and so sad :')
Jaytee1o4
Outstanding piece
3DGameDev
good reason to learn french
Zwen Movie Production
Ich will segeln den ich interessiere mich für Jachtsport :D
aufklärer mit verstand
Eko schreibt die Texte weil ich nix kann yo!
Cano
ich komm in nem bmw, du kommst in nem kack ford :D
Tayfun Y
🔥🔥🔥
lpg10
Eko hat gut geschrieben auf diesem Beat