They have kept a mostly consistent line-up. Anders Jivarp has played drums since joining the band shortly after its formation, with Anders Fridén and Martin Henriksson. Rhythm guitarist Mikael Stanne switched to vocals after Anders Fridén's departure. When his predecessor Fredrik Johansson left in 1998, bassist Martin Henriksson took up guitar duties and Michael Nicklasson came in on bass shortly before the recording of Haven. They also added "electronics" man Martin Brändström at this time. Michael Niklasson left the band on 23rd of August, 2008 and was briefly replaced by former Soilwork member Daniel Antonsson, who left in 2013 shortly before the recording of Construct. On 31st of March, 2016 it was announced on the band's Facebook page that Martin Henriksson had left the band.
The band name is often misspelt as "Dark Tranquility", which is the U.S. spelling of the word.
Guitarist Niklas Sundin is also known for his graphic design album artwork. Dark Tranquillity's official site can be accessed [url=http://[officialsite]darktranquillity.com/]here.
The Pitiless
Dark Tranquillity Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Right here!
We stand alone!
Against pitiless indifference
We stand alone!
Forever confounded
To get without context
When into denial
Give in to ignorance
When the world responds in kind
Put an end to the search
And nullify the sense of life
Alone in silence!
Yes I am frightened and so are you
Against pitiless indifference
We stand alone!
Against the ever coming night!
So we step back
To reveal a new perspective
When the allure of our gift is worn off
Not the least be curios
When giants steps away
No going back
Our time is running out
Alone in silence!
Yes I am frightened and so are you
Against pitiless indifference
We stand alone!
Must we resort
To the end of our inquiry
For this to make sense?
This to make sense!
Right here!
Right now!
We stand alone!
Give up or recount them
The days of your life
The truth was of essence
When time was alive
There is no incentive to
Give in to the absurd
Reality and comfort
Live forever to oppose
Forever opposed!
Alone in silence!
Yes I am frightened and so are you
Against pitiless indifference
We stand alone!
The lyrics to "The Pitiless" by Dark Tranquillity convey a sense of inner turmoil and desperation as the singer faces the harsh reality of the world around them. The song speaks of standing alone against the "pitiless indifference" of the world, where ignorance and denial rule, and the search for meaning and purpose seems futile. The burning margins possibly represent a point of no return, where the realization that one's time is running out dawns upon them.
The singer is frightened and alone in their thoughts, but they refuse to succumb to the absurdity of the situation. Instead, they choose to step back and look at their predicament from a new perspective. They question whether they must resort to the end of their inquiry to find meaning in their lives, dragging out the truth even when it is uncomfortable. For the singer, the fight against reality and comfort opposes what is at stake in the world.
Overall, "The Pitiless" presents a bleak yet powerful message about standing up against indifference, especially as we face uncertain times in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Right now!
At this very moment
Right here!
In this particular place
We stand alone!
We are on our own in this situation
Against pitiless indifference
Opposing a lack of concern or empathy
We stand alone!
We are still on our own
Forever confounded
Perpetually puzzled or confused
By the burning margins
At the limits of what is known or understood
To get without context
Trying to comprehend something without surrounding information
When into denial
Choosing to refuse or disbelieve what is true
Give in to ignorance
Succumbing to a lack of knowledge or information
When the world responds in kind
When the environment mirrors one's state of mind
Put an end to the search
Stop attempting to find answers or clarity
And nullify the sense of life
Eradicate meaning and purpose from existence
Alone in silence!
In solitude and quietness
Yes I am frightened and so are you
Admitting fear and uncertainty
Against the ever coming night!
Fighting against the inevitability of darkness and demise
So we step back
Taking a break or reevaluating the situation
To reveal a new perspective
Gaining a fresh outlook on things
When the allure of our gift is worn off
When the attractiveness or appeal of what we have to offer fades away
Not the least be curios
Being fully interested and engaged
When giants steps away
When significant opportunities or entities disappear
No going back
There is no turning back or undoing past actions
Our time is running out
The time we have left is limited
Must we resort
Do we have to resort
To the end of our inquiry
To the conclusion of our investigation
For this to make sense?
Is this necessary to understand the situation?
This to make sense!
To bring clarity to the situation
Give up or recount them
Abandon or retell one's experiences
The days of your life
The entirety of one's existence
The truth was of essence
Truth was of utmost importance
When time was alive
In the past, when life was more meaningful and significant
There is no incentive to
There is no motivation or reason to
Give in to the absurd
Succumb to the illogical or ridiculous
Reality and comfort
What is true and what is pleasing
Live forever to oppose
Exist indefinitely in opposition
Forever opposed!
Perpetually in conflict or deviation
Alone in silence!
In solitude and quietness
Yes I am frightened and so are you
Admitting fear and uncertainty
Against pitiless indifference
Opposing a lack of concern or empathy
We stand alone!
We are still on our own
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mikael Bengt Stanne, Martin Brandstrom, Anders Jivarp, Niklas Bo Sundin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Hossam Moaness
Lyrics:
Right now!
Right here!
We stand alone!
Against pitiless indifference
We stand alone!
Forever confounded
By the burning margins
To get without context
When into denial give in to ignorance
When the world responds in kind
Put an end to the search
And nullify the sense of life
Alone in silence!
Yes I am frightened and so are you
Against pitiless indifference
We stand alone!
Against the ever coming night!
So we stand back
To reveal a new perspective
When the allure of our gift is worn off
Not the least be curios
When giant steps away
No going back
Alone in silence!
Yes I am frightened and so are you
Against pitiless indifference
We stand alone!
Must we resort
To the end of our inquiry
For this to make sense?
This to make sense!
Right here!
Right now!
We stand alone!
Give up or recount them
The days of your life
When truth was of essence
When time was alive
There is no incentive to
Give in to the absurd
Reality and comfort
Live forever to oppose
Forever opposed!
Alone in silence!
Yes I am frightened and so are you
Against pitiless indifference
We stand alone!
Lord Abi
Right now!
Right here!
We stand alone!
Against pitiless indifference
We stand alone!
Forever confounded
By the burning margins
To get without context
When into denial give into ignorance
And the world responds in kind
Put an end to the search
And nullify this sense of life
Alone in silence!
Yes I am frightened and so are you
Against pitiless indifference
We stand alone!
Against the ever coming night!
So we stand back
To reveal a new perspective
Not to leave victorious
When giant steps are made
No turning back
Our time is running out
Alone in silence!
Yes I am frightened and so are you
Against pitiless indifference
We stand alone!
Must we resort
To the end of our inquiry
For this to make sense?
This to make sense!
Right here!
Right now!
We stand alone!
Give up or recount them
The days of your life
When truth was of essence
When time was alive
There is now incentive to
Give into the absurd
Reality and comfort
Live forever to oppose
Forever opposed!
Alone in silence!
Yes I am frightened and so are you
Against pitiless indifference
We stand alone!
Hossam Moaness
Lyrics:
Right now!
Right here!
We stand alone!
Against pitiless indifference
We stand alone!
Forever confounded
By the burning margins
To get without context
When into denial give in to ignorance
When the world responds in kind
Put an end to the search
And nullify the sense of life
Alone in silence!
Yes I am frightened and so are you
Against pitiless indifference
We stand alone!
Against the ever coming night!
So we stand back
To reveal a new perspective
When the allure of our gift is worn off
Not the least be curios
When giant steps away
No going back
Alone in silence!
Yes I am frightened and so are you
Against pitiless indifference
We stand alone!
Must we resort
To the end of our inquiry
For this to make sense?
This to make sense!
Right here!
Right now!
We stand alone!
Give up or recount them
The days of your life
When truth was of essence
When time was alive
There is no incentive to
Give in to the absurd
Reality and comfort
Live forever to oppose
Forever opposed!
Alone in silence!
Yes I am frightened and so are you
Against pitiless indifference
We stand alone!
Lord Abi
DT never disappoints! I love this new song and especially the lyrics! I get goosebumps from the chorus.. it's so beautiful. 0.0 Hail DT forever!
Renato Alberico
thanks pal!
Lord Abi
Right now!
Right here!
We stand alone!
Against pitiless indifference
We stand alone!
Forever confounded
By the burning margins
To get without context
When into denial give into ignorance
And the world responds in kind
Put an end to the search
And nullify this sense of life
Alone in silence!
Yes I am frightened and so are you
Against pitiless indifference
We stand alone!
Against the ever coming night!
So we stand back
To reveal a new perspective
Not to leave victorious
When giant steps are made
No turning back
Our time is running out
Alone in silence!
Yes I am frightened and so are you
Against pitiless indifference
We stand alone!
Must we resort
To the end of our inquiry
For this to make sense?
This to make sense!
Right here!
Right now!
We stand alone!
Give up or recount them
The days of your life
When truth was of essence
When time was alive
There is now incentive to
Give into the absurd
Reality and comfort
Live forever to oppose
Forever opposed!
Alone in silence!
Yes I am frightened and so are you
Against pitiless indifference
We stand alone!
Renato Alberico
Hey! As you were talking about the lyrics,could you please leave it as a comment?I don't understand it 100% So if you could do me that favor I would apreciate it(sorry for my shitty English)
volimNestea
These guys always deliver. Unlike some other bands I can think of...
Serjuh
@volimNestea then you ain't missing out \m/
volimNestea
Serjuh Bruh Been a fan for a while 😁
Serjuh
Check out The Black Dahlia Murder if you havent already.
They always deliver the sickest riffs and solos for headbangin
Bernard Janssens
Had exactly the same, 2 times hyped for their act, 2 times dissapointed.