After some demos and EP's the first full-length album 'Under The Northern Sky' was released in 2001. The album was received very well by both the press and the fans.
Released in 2003, 'Ice Upon The Night' is the album that made Immortal Souls known to both sides of the Atlantic. It was released Europe by Fear Dark records and in North America by Facedown records, where it sold nearly 5,000 copies so far. After the release Immortal Souls toured Europe twice, playing festivals and clubs in Germany, Holland, Switzerland, Belgium and Norway. And of course they also played the famous Tuska Festival in Finland.
To please the fans who didn’t get hold of their older releases, Fear Dark re-released the complete history of Immortal Souls on ‘Once Upon A Time In The North’. This special 2-CD digipack includes their complete debut-cd ‘Under The Northern Sky’, their two sold-out ep’s ‘Divine Wintertime’ and ‘The Cleansing’ and some rare demo-tracks. Together with the old material two new songs can be found on this double-album.
In 2007, Immortal Souls signed a new recording contract with Dutch label Dark Balance Records, which would handle its future releases in Europe. The band also released 'Wintereich', their third full-length album. The album is a four-part concept album and has been well-received by fans thus far.
The Prophet
Immortal Souls Lyrics
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on the carved wooden wall
I look the dark behind the window
and write the vision that I saw
In my eyes the revelation
scene of end with glance of grace
Mankind crying for salvation
Worth of all the prayers
Through the gloomy darkened night
I wandered without fear
My soul wrapped in shinning light
as His voice I could hear
Like commands given in prayer
"Write, therefore what you have seen
what is now and what will be later"
The day of reconing is near
The burden that I bare
Secrets of the prophecy
Divine messager
Reflector of doom
Judgment?s call I have heard
in the halls of secrecy
And it?s name I have shared
the knowledge of my prophecy
For all those who has wisdom
to interpret what I say
We are waiting for the Kingdom
and for their souls we must pray
The burden that I bare
Secrets of the prophecy
Divine messager
Reflector of doom
The lyrics to Immortal Souls' song "The Prophet" are insightful and thought-provoking. The song speaks to the experiences of a prophet, one who has received a divine vision and has been tasked with delivering a message to the people. The opening line "Candle casts a growing shadow on the carved wooden wall" sets the tone for the rest of the song, which takes on a dark and ominous feel as the prophet delivers a message of impending judgment.
The prophet's vision is of the end times, and he sees mankind crying out for salvation. He recognizes that they are worth all the prayers, and he feels a heavy burden to share the message he has been given. The prophet wanders through the night without fear because his soul is wrapped in shining light, and he can hear the voice of God guiding him.
The prophet is a messenger of doom, but he also offers hope. He shares the knowledge of his prophecy with those who have wisdom to interpret it, and he calls on them to pray for the souls of all people. The song ends with the prophet bearing the burden of the secrets of the prophecy, but also recognizing his role as a divine messenger.
Line by Line Meaning
Candle casts a growing shadow
The flame of the candle is causing a shadow to grow on the wall
on the carved wooden wall
The wall is made of wood and has a decorative carving
I look the dark behind the window
I am looking into the darkness outside through the window
and write the vision that I saw
I am recording the vision that I have just witnessed
In my eyes the revelation
I have a deep understanding of the vision
scene of end with glance of grace
The vision shows the end times but with a sense of beauty and mercy
Mankind crying for salvation
Humanity is in desperate need of being saved
They are worth of all the prayers
They deserve all the prayers that can be offered
Through the gloomy darkened night
During the dark and foreboding night
I wandered without fear
I roamed without being scared
My soul wrapped in shinning light
My spirit was enveloped in radiant light
as His voice I could hear
I could hear the voice of a divine being
Like commands given in prayer
The message that I received was like instructions one would receive during prayer
"Write, therefore what you have seen
I am being told to write down the details of what I have witnessed
what is now and what will be later"
This includes what is presently happening and what is yet to come
The day of reconing is near
Judgment Day is approaching
The burden that I bare
I carry the heavy responsibility of the prophecy
Secrets of the prophecy
I possess knowledge of the prophecy that is not widely known
Divine messager
I am a messenger sent by a divine power
Reflector of doom
I have been tasked with disclosing grim predictions
Judgment?s call I have heard
I have been made aware of the summons of Judgment Day
in the halls of secrecy
This knowledge has been kept confidential
And it?s name I have shared
I have communicated the prophecy and its contents
the knowledge of my prophecy
I am imparting the knowledge of what has been revealed to me
For all those who has wisdom
This message is intended for those who possess knowledge and understanding
to interpret what I say
They are expected to decipher the meaning behind my words
We are waiting for the Kingdom
We anticipate the arrival of a divine Kingdom
and for their souls we must pray
We must pray for the souls of humanity
Contributed by William V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.