1) Inner Fear is an extreme gothic metal / symphonic black metal band formed in 1997 in Brno, Czech Republic. Members include Anghlelina (vocals), Khopec (guitars), Paraghus (bass), Marthus aka Martin Škaroupka (drums).
Released four full-length albums, "Akhu" (2000), "Thanalogy" (2002), "Symbiotry" (2003) and "First Born Fear" (2012).
2) Inner Fear was a heavy metal band from Santiago, Chile, active between 1999 and 2003.
3) Inner Fear was a thrash metal band from Werne, Germany, active between 1992 and 1999.
4) Inner Fear was a thrash metal band from Athens, Greece, formed in 1990.
5) Inner Fear was a death metal band from Bruchterveld, Netherlands, formed in 1993.
6) Inner Fear was a thrash metal band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, active between 1990 and 1992.
7) Inner Fear is a nu metal band from Wichita Falls, Texas, United States.
Imprisoned in forgotten donjon
Inner Fear Lyrics
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when these long nights
seem to be so eternal
I made a sorrowful harp ring
Only a chink in the walls
those embrace me in a circle
brought a ray of moonlight
Unceasing steps I hear
want to make me insane
to bring on fear inside
my tortured illusions
Sounds of horns
heard so close
from opposite hills
the ancient elvenhymns
I'm imprisoned in the highest tower
where all the bats sleep
Imprisoned in the forgotten donjon
drained from sad anguish
The lyrics of Inner Fear's song Imprisoned in Forgotten Donjon convey a feeling of isolation, despair, and fear. The singer is alone in an unknown land where the nights seem to last forever. They try to find solace in their sorrowful harp, but it cannot lighten their long and difficult journey. They are trapped in a circular embrace by an unknown entity, which offers them some comfort by allowing a moonbeam through the chink in the walls. However, the sound of unceasing steps and horns from opposite hills disrupts their peace and fills their mind with fear.
The singer is imprisoned in the highest tower where the bats sleep, and they are drained of all their strength and hope. The sad anguish that consumes them is palpable in the mournful melody of the song. The donjon, a term used for a medieval castle dungeon, represents the singer's mental and emotional imprisonment. The rats and bats symbolize the filth and decay of their surroundings. The ancient elvenhymns heard from afar represent a glimmer of hope and a connection to a distant past.
The overall theme of the song seems to be the struggle to survive in the face of overwhelming odds, be they emotional or physical. The singer tries to make their harp ring to ward off their fears and pains, but the unceasing motion of time and the approaching sound of horns make them feel powerless and trapped. The song conveys a sense of hopelessness and despair, which is only enhanced by the mournful melody.
Line by Line Meaning
Alone in the unknown land
Feeling isolated and isolated in an unfamiliar environment
when these long nights seem to be so eternal
The night seems to go on forever, intensifying the feeling of isolation
I made a sorrowful harp ring
Attempting to express inner pain and loneliness through music
Only a chink in the walls those embrace me in a circle brought a ray of moonlight to ripel herds of rats
A small hole in the walls provided a glimpse of the outside world, providing some relief from the dreary environment and pests
Unceasing steps I hear want to make me insane to bring on fear inside my tortured illusions
Hearing repetitive noises and feeling like one's mind is playing tricks, leading to increased fear and anxiety
Sounds of horns heard so close from opposite hills the ancient elvenhymns
Disturbing noises and unfamiliar music add to the unsettling atmosphere
I'm imprisoned in the highest tower where all the bats sleep
Being trapped in the tallest tower with no escape, surrounded by nocturnal animals
Imprisoned in the forgotten donjon drained from sad anguish
Feeling hopeless and overwhelmed by sadness while trapped in a forgotten, dark place
Contributed by Elizabeth H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.