Hagen Fitz (Drums)
Beyond the Gates of Dusk
Gardens of Gehenna Lyrics
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i'm waiting,hidden from the light
to show you foreign lands of horror,
to be your guide into the night.
I show you realms you've never heard of,
where mountains meet a bloody sky,
where fallen angels gorge the corpse,
A world belonging to sleep,
to dreams and their inhabitants.
A world abysmal cruel and evil,
full of your curses descendants.
This world and also what's beyond
arises from your imagination,
but the forces that you dread
won't come without an invocation.
Consider well what you desire,
maybe your wishes become true
and anything you once imagined,
you'll meet again and again...
In the world belonging to sleep,
to dreams and their inhabitants.
A world abysmal cruel and evil,
full of your curses descendants.
There is an endless stairway down
to the dungeon of your mind,
and you should walk quite cautiously
if you don't know what you will find.
There are borders which you shouldn't cross,
unless you know you're strong enough,
on your journey into the void,
when you have passed the gates of dusk...
To the world abysmal cruel and evil,
full of your curses descendants.
The lyrics of "Beyond the Gates of Dusk" by Gardens of Gehenna depict a world beyond the night, deep in the darkness where the vocalist is waiting to show the listener lands of horror. The realm is characterized by mountains that meet a bloody sky, where fallen angels gorge on the corpse and the shadows linger. It is a world that belongs to dreams - abysmal, cruel, evil and full of cursed descendants. However, this world and what lies beyond are products of human imagination that are brought to life only by an invocation. The lyrics are cautionary, urging the listeners to consider their darkest desires because they might eventually become true and the world they imagined, they will meet again and again.
The lyrics of "Beyond the Gates of Dusk" by Gardens of Gehenna are typical of the heavy metal and gothic genres where artists create songs that explore themes such as darkness, death, and the occult. One interesting fact about this song is that it is part of the band's debut album "Mortem Saluta" released in 1997. Gardens of Gehenna is a Finnish band that has released six albums to date. Another interesting fact about this song is that it is popular among fans of the Gothic metal genre. The band is known for its unique style that incorporates melancholic keyboards, atmospheric soundscapes, and aggressive guitar riffs.
Line by Line Meaning
Beyond the night, deep in the darkness
I am waiting beyond the night, in the darkness
I'm waiting, hidden from the light
I am hiding and waiting, away from the light
To show you foreign lands of horror
I will take you to horrifying, unfamiliar places
To be your guide into the night
I will be your guide through the darkness
I show you realms you've never heard of
I reveal worlds that you are not familiar with
Where mountains meet a bloody sky
A place with mountains reaching a sky painted red with blood
Where fallen angels gorge the corpse
Angels that have fallen feeding on corpses
Where shadows grow...
A place where shadows thrive
A world belonging to sleep,
A world that is restricted only to sleep
To dreams and their inhabitants.
A place occupied by dreams and their beings
A world abysmal cruel and evil,
A world that is cruel, evil and bottomless
Full of your curses descendants.
A place where your wicked descendants flourish
This world and also what's beyond
This world and what lies beyond it
Arises from your imagination,
Originates from your imagination
But the forces that you dread
But the negative forces that you fear
Won't come without an invocation.
Will not appear unless you call for them
Consider well what you desire,
Think carefully about what you wish for
Maybe your wishes become true
They might eventually come true
Anything you once imagined,
Things you have pictured in your mind
You'll meet again and again...
You will encounter them repeatedly
There is an endless stairway down
An unending staircase leads down there
To the dungeon of your mind,
That dungeon that lies deep within your mind
And you should walk quite cautiously
One must tread carefully
If you don't know what you will find.
When you don't know what you are up against
There are borders which you shouldn't cross,
Some lines you should never cross
Unless you know you're strong enough,
Unless you're confident in your capability
On your journey into the void,
On your journey to the unknown
When you have passed the gates of dusk...
When you have entered the dark beyond
To the world abysmal cruel and evil,
To the world that is dreadful, cruel and evil
Full of your curses descendants.
A place that breeds your cursed descendants
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Jake Clawson
I always liked having this CD in my music collection of ages ago. Every track is great, thanks for sharing 🎼 💛 🍺