Freternia is a heavy/power metal band from Borås, Sweden.

1998 Start… Read Full Bio ↴Freternia is a heavy/power metal band from Borås, Sweden.

1998 Started with four members, with this formation we recorded the promo CD "The Blood Of Mortals". 1999 A second promo "Somewhere In Nowhere" was recorded with two new members. A deal was made with Loud'N'Proud records and the debutalbum "Warchants & Fairytales" was recorded at StudioMega, Sweden. 2000 "W&F" is released. 2001 LNP got financial difficulties and we decided to search for a new label. "Promo 2001" was recorded. 2002 A new deal was made with Arise Records (Spain) and "A Nightmare Story" (Studio Underground) was released. 2003 Three new members and an upcoming recording of a third release. But as you may know this never happened. 2011 Working with material for another promo.

At the moment they have no intentions in ever record any more songs.

The Dark Side
Freternia Lyrics

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[Music: Wappling/Freternia]
[Lyrics: Wappling]

I can see her now the smile upon her face
The shadows disappear as if they fear for their lives

You must follow me now - I will guide you on your way
I will follow your steps - Wherever you may go

Underneath a clouded sky we fly I'm so alive
Then I hear their voices once again they sing to me

Please don't go don't follow her voice
Inside your mind dwells the treasure you seek, that only you can reach

We get nearer but where are we really going?
The emptiness covers my sight
I can feel it the darkness slowly growing
The prescence of evil around

She's so beautiful her innocence and pride
As I stare into her darkblue eyes I'm slowly dying

She's a demon in disguise - Let the mirror tell you why
Do not enter the gate - The mirror speaks the truth

Underneath a clouded sky we fly I'm so alive
Then I hear their voices once again they sing to me

Please don't go don't follow her voice
Inside your mind dwells the treasure you seek, that only you can reach

I can see it now the grin upon his face
The shadows closing up there's no way out I'm gonna die

You must follow me now - I will guide you on your way
Do not enter the gate - The mirror speaks the truth

Underneath a clouded sky we fly I'm so alive
Then I hear their voices once again they sing to me

Welcome
This is where chaos begins
This is the Dark Side
One step and the madness reveals

Please don't go don't follow her voice
Inside your mind dwells the treasure you seek, that only you can reach

Please don't go don't follow her voice
Inside your mind dwells the treasure you seek, that only you can reach

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Freternia's "The Dark Side" describe the singer's encounter with a mysterious, charismatic woman who leads him on a journey through darkness and temptation. At first, the singer is enamored with the woman, admiring her beauty and feeling alive as they travel together. However, voices warn him not to follow her and to seek the treasure within himself. As they continue, the darkness grows and it becomes clear that the woman is actually a demon in disguise. The singer finds himself trapped and the music takes a darker turn as he realizes he is about to die. The song ends with a foreboding message about the Dark Side - a realm of chaos and madness.

One interesting interpretation of this song is that it could be a warning about the dangers of blindly following someone or something that seems too good to be true. The singer is initially drawn in by the woman's beauty and charisma, but ultimately discovers that she is evil and has led him to his own destruction. The voices warning him to turn back could be interpreted as his own conscience, trying to guide him towards making the right choices.

Another interesting aspect of the lyrics is the repeated emphasis on the importance of seeking treasure within oneself. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for finding one's own strength and identity rather than relying on external forces. It also ties in with the theme of temptation and the danger of giving in to outside influences.

Overall, "The Dark Side" is a complex and thought-provoking song that combines elements of fantasy, horror, and cautionary tale.

Line by Line Meaning

I can see her now the smile upon her face
The singer sees a woman with a smile on her face

The shadows disappear as if they fear for their lives
The shadows disappear as though they were afraid

You must follow me now - I will guide you on your way
The woman tells the singer to follow her and she will guide him

I will follow your steps - Wherever you may go
The artist promises to follow the woman wherever she goes

Underneath a clouded sky we fly I'm so alive
The artist and the woman are flying beneath a cloudy sky and the artist feels alive

Then I hear their voices once again they sing to me
The singer hears voices singing to him again

Please don't go don't follow her voice
The voices tell the singer not to follow the woman's voice

Inside your mind dwells the treasure you seek, that only you can reach
The voices tell the artist that he has the treasure he seeks inside his mind and only he can reach it

We get nearer but where are we really going?
The artist wonders where they are really going as they get closer

The emptiness covers my sight
The artist's sight is covered by emptiness

I can feel it the darkness slowly growing
The singer feels the darkness growing slowly

The prescence of evil around
The artist feels the presence of evil around

She's so beautiful her innocence and pride
The woman is beautiful, innocent, and proud

As I stare into her darkblue eyes I'm slowly dying
The singer feels like he is slowly dying as he stares into the woman's dark blue eyes

She's a demon in disguise - Let the mirror tell you why
The woman is actually a demon in disguise and the mirror can reveal the truth

Do not enter the gate - The mirror speaks the truth
The mirror warns the artist not to enter the gate because it speaks the truth

I can see it now the grin upon his face
The artist sees a man with a grin on his face

The shadows closing up there's no way out I'm gonna die
The shadows are closing in and the singer feels like there is no way out and he is going to die

Welcome
The singer is being welcomed

This is where chaos begins
The place where the artist is has chaos beginning

This is the Dark Side
The place where the artist is is known as the Dark Side

One step and the madness reveals
One step will reveal the madness

Inside your mind dwells the treasure you seek, that only you can reach
The voices tell the singer that he has the treasure he seeks inside his mind and only he can reach it

Please don't go don't follow her voice
The voices tell the artist not to follow the woman's voice

Inside your mind dwells the treasure you seek, that only you can reach
The voices tell the singer that he has the treasure he seeks inside his mind and only he can reach it

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