Darkthrone has been a duo of Fenriz and Nocturno Culto since guitarist Zephyrous left the band in 1993. They have sought to remain outside the music mainstream. From 2006, their music strayed from the traditional black metal style and incorporated more elements of traditional heavy metal, punk, and speed metal, while more recent albums have also included doom metal.
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Studio albums
Soulside Journey (1990)
A Blaze in the Northern Sky (1991)
Under a Funeral Moon (1993)
Transilvanian Hunger (1994)
Panzerfaust (1995)
Goatlord (1996)
Total Death (1996)
Ravishing Grimness (1999)
Plaguewielder (2001)
Hate Them (2003)
Sardonic Wrath (2004)
The Cult Is Alive (2006)
F.O.A.D. (2007)
Dark Thrones and Black Flags (2008)
Circle the Wagons (2010)
The Underground Resistance (2013)
Arctic Thunder (2016)
Old Star (2019)
Eternal Hails...... (2021)
Astral Fortress (2022)
The Hardship of the Scots
Darkthrone Lyrics
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And follow a dream
No politics here
Just self esteem
A heart warms up
To where you feel home
No bastard rule of religion
You get nothing for nothing
And souls do not exist(?)
There is a concept of doom
Nature abhors a vacuum
the hardship of the scots
Uh!
The lyrics to "The Hardship of the Scots" by Darkthrone portrays the idea of self-determination and the rejection of external rules and control. The first verse brings the idea of owning a home and following a dream, which is not influenced by politics but rather a sense of self-worth. The second verse refers to feeling a sense of belonging and connectedness to the land, free from religious dogma and the imposition of artificial structures.
The lyrics suggest a rejection of fatalism, the concept that destiny is predetermined and beyond one's control. Instead, the song indicates a belief in free will and the ability to control one's own fate. The idea that "souls do not exist" seems to suggest a rejection of religious concepts in favor of a more secular or nature-based spirituality. The reference to "the concept of doom" may imply a belief in an ultimate reckoning or accountability for one's actions, rather than divine judgment.
Overall, the song seems to align with the themes of self-determination and personal autonomy that are frequently associated with the black metal genre. The lyrics suggest a rejection of external control, whether it be from political or religious authorities, in favor of a more primal and instinctual mode of being.
Line by Line Meaning
You buy your home
Purchasing a home is a personal investment
And follow a dream
Pursuing personal passions and ambitions
No politics here
Politics play no role in this individual's life choices
Just self esteem
Their sense of self-worth is attributed to their personal accomplishments
A heart warms up
Emotional attachment develops
To where you feel home
Comfort and a sense of belonging
No bastard rule of religion
Not subjected to any strict religious jurisdiction
Soil surrounds the stone
The land is a key aspect of personal identity
You get nothing for nothing
Rewards come with effort and hard work
And souls do not exist(?)
Skeptical approach towards metaphysical beliefs
There is a concept of doom
Acknowledgment of life's fragility
Nature abhors a vacuum
Change is inevitable
the hardship of the scots
The struggles and challenges faced by the Scottish people
Uh!
An exclamation of emphasis or excitement
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Written by: Gylve Fenris Nagell
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Lyrics:
You buy your home
And follow a dream
No politics here
Just self esteem
A heart warms up
To where you feel home
No bastard rule of religion
Soil surrounds the stone
You get nothing for nothing
And souls do not exist
There is a concept of doom
Nature abhors a vacuum
The hardship of the Scots
Uh!
You buy your home
And follow a dream
No politics here
Just self esteem
Just self esteem
A heart warms up
To where you feel home
No bastard rule of religion
Soil surrounds the stone
@ericpreston2705
52 years old and just getting into this band wish it didn't take so long. Great stuff
@raulgonzalez-lp2fi
Better late than never.
@doughsnakes
I'm 60 and feel the same
@driftinHank29
47. Started listening to them a couple months ago. Amazing band.
@Metalhead-zb9mz
That is aweasome there really great band and many more out there but never too late hear some metal.
@fmorin71234
Heard Phillip Anselmo mention them back in the day and haven't stopped listening since. Darkthrone isn't any genre it's Darkthrone! They really are the best. Cheers
@TheRichEDagger
Beautiful song... from start to finish, a fantastic sonic journey
@letitbeknown8126
I speak for all Darkthrone fans when i say: Thank You Darkthrone!!! You keep making them, we'll keep listening to them!!!
@jeanmarc9480
Spirits of compositions and simplicity of nothern life. Living with nothern's roots and music.
@donaldcady3839
Hails and horns. Doom throne. Trippin on the artwork. Gonna preorder today.