Conceptually, Heretoir deals with melancholy, nostalgia, isolation and self-reflection. The music is meant to be a soundtrack for discovering one’s deepest thoughts, fears and the soul that rests in each one of us.
The band’s beginnings were rooted in pure acoustic music but Heretoir quickly evolved into a combination of aggressive elements of black metal and the beauty, melancholy and reverie of post-rock and shoegaze. In its broadness the music conveys the daily myriad of feelings and impressions that our multifaceted world confronts us with.
After having worked with the Chinese label Pest Productions for over one year, Heretoir signed a 3-album-record deal with the German label Northern Silence Productions in April 2010.
Since May 2010, Nathanael (Thränenkind, Bonjour Tristesse, Agrypnie live bass) has also become an inherent part of Heretoir, doing bass and backing vocals.
Current line-up
Eklatanz (David Conrad) — all instruments (2006–2017), vocals (2006–present), guitars (2017–present)Nathanael — bass, vocals (backing) (2013–present)Maximilian Forst — guitars (2015–present)Nils Groth — drums (2017–present)Belial — drums (2015–2016)
Major releases
Existenz (demo EP, 2008, independent).Existenz. (EP, 2009, Pest Productions)Heretoir (LP, 2011, Northern Silence Productions)The Circle (LP, 2017, Northern Silence Productions)
Fatigué
Heretoir Lyrics
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that I have to walk myself.
Rain falling from my lips,
the most cleanest of all.
Dissany,
esperance in isolation.
something that is gone.
Her,
dressed in black.
A warmth
surrounding me
when I saw her eyes
sparkling.
The lyrics of Heretoir's song Fatigue are open to interpretation and can be seen as a reflection of the singer's emotional state. The lyric "A path in a dim light that I have to walk myself" can be interpreted as the singer feeling alone and struggling to find their way through life. The rain falling from their lips represents a release of emotion, and the idea of the rain being the most "cleanest of all" can suggest that this release of emotion is cleansing for the singer.
The lyrics "Dissany, esperance in isolation" can be translated to "discord, hope in isolation," hinting at a sense of struggle and loneliness. The mention of "cold hands clutching at something that is gone" could refer to holding onto something that is no longer there - perhaps a feeling or relationship. The final lines "Her, dressed in black. A warmth surrounding me when I saw her eyes sparkling" may suggest that the singer has found solace in another person - someone who brings them comfort even in times of darkness.
Overall, the lyrics of Fatigue convey a sense of emotional turmoil and a desire for hope and connection amidst struggle and isolation.
Line by Line Meaning
A path in a dim light
that I have to walk myself.
My journey ahead is unclear and filled with darkness, with no one to accompany me.
Rain falling from my lips,
the most cleanest of all.
My tears are pure and cleansing, a symbol of my emotional release.
Dissany,
esperance in isolation.
Hope and despair coexist within me as I isolate myself from the world.
Cold hands clutching at
something that is gone.
I hold on tightly to something that was once mine, but is now lost forever.
Her,
dressed in black.
The object of my desire is clad in darkness, a mystery to my longing soul.
A warmth
surrounding me
when I saw her eyes
sparkling.
Despite the coldness of my surroundings and the darkness that envelopes me, the sight of her bright, sparkling eyes warms my heart and soul.
Contributed by Colin D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Zeugma-P
I have a lot of memories attached to this album, and every time I listen to it, I remember the friends I had and how they made me happy
Nightspiritgaze
A path in a dim light that I have to walk myself. Rain falling from my lips, the most cleanest of all. Dissany, esperance in isolation. Cold hands clutching at something that is gone. Her, dressed in black. A warmth surrounding me when I saw her eyes sparkling.
Ghada Hamdi
I love when music is so good it give me goosebumps!
thegeekest
want his track to be played at my funeral.
Darkness Return
saludos desde argentina...me encanta heretoir....
Julián Zapata C.
No puedo creer que ya haya pasado tanto tiempo.
Sythaz
This is true art.
CorporateNothing
@nsG0 This song is available on their 2011 album Heretoir, however, it was also released on the Pest Productions split, "Depression and Hatred of 3 Years."
MetalTilldeth1
sounds closer to depressive black metal like hypothermia
Adi Hermann
It reminds me of how beautiful life is my friend. That Life should always be balanced. HAIL! \,,/