According to Ash, Nargaroth was formed in 1989, but due to contradictory statements of Ash, this date is disputed, as well as the release of the seven track instrumental demo Orke in 1991. It is supposed that this demo was actually released in 1999. The demo Herbstleyd, which Ash claims to be released in 1993, was probably not released before this date. Nargaroth’s first album Herbstleyd was released by No Colours Records in 1999, followed in 2000 by Amarok, which is not an album but a re-release of old recordings, as well as the controversial demo Fuck Off Nowadays Black Metal, (released as a demo resulting to disputes over production values). This demo is said to be limited to 333 tapes and 100 LPs, but more units were probably released.
In 2001, No Colours Records released Black Metal ist Krieg, considered Ash’s dedication to black metal. It was followed in 2002 by Rasluka Part II. The third album Geliebte des Regens was released in 2003. 2004 saw release of live album Crushing Some Belgian Scum, Rasluka Part I, and Prosatanica Shooting Angels. The next album Semper Fidelis was released by No Colours Records in 2007. The sixth album was released in 2009 named Jahreszeiten by No Colours Records limited to 1000 copies.
...und ich sah Sonn' nimmer heben
Nargaroth Lyrics
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Ruh ich sanft mein Leben aus.
An schmalen Wolken brennt ein Feuer,
Das zeugt vom sterbend Sonnenhaus.
Ich blick' ins Land, seh's rot wie Feuer,
Das die geh'nde Sonne malt.
Seh' Vgel ziehn ob das Gemuer
Und lausch dem Lied, das leis' erschallt.
Ihr traurig Lied die Nachtigall.
Im trumen wag' ich, tauche ein,
In ihr Gesang von meinem Fall.
Die Nachtigall schreit im Gest,
Ihr traurig Lied nun in die Nacht.
Es mich nicht mehr erschaudern lsst,
Da meine Seel' nie mehr erwacht.
[English translation:]
[And I Never Saw The Sun Rise]
At stony remnants of old ruins
I gently make peace with my life
It narrow clouds a fire's burning
A sign from the dying sun's realm
I look at the land, looking red like fire
That's painted by the dying sun
I see birds fly over the old ruins
And I listen to the song which silently rings out
It calls in leafless trees alone
A so sad song of the nightingale
I dare to dream, fall into it
Into her singing of my downfall
The nightingale screams from the leafless trees
Her song into the night now
It doesn't touch me any more
Because my soul never wakes up again
Nargaroth's song "...und ich sah Sonn' nimmer heben" is a melancholic piece about the end of one's life. The singer finds solace in nature and its beauty even as he faces his inevitable demise. The lyrics are filled with vivid descriptions of a dying sun, red lands, and birds flying above. The nightingale's song is a metaphor for hope, but as the song progresses, it becomes clear that there is no hope for the singer as his soul never wakes up again.
The lyrics delve deep into themes of death, despair, and the cycle of life. The singer's acceptance of his fate is a poignant reminder that all living things must eventually meet their end. The song's use of natural imagery is also notable, as it highlights the beauty of the world even in the face of death.
The song's title, "...und ich sah Sonn' nimmer heben," translates to "and I never saw the sun rise." This title sets the tone for the song and informs the listener that the singer is at the end of his journey. The use of German in the lyrics adds to the song's somber and contemplative mood.
Line by Line Meaning
At stony remnants of old ruins
The singer is finding peace in their life at an ancient ruin
I gently make peace with my life
The singer is finding solace in their surroundings and coming to terms with their life
It narrow clouds a fire's burning
The sky is filled with thin clouds that reflect the dying sun's light
A sign from the dying sun's realm
The artist sees the sky as a sign of the sun's impending death
I look at the land, looking red like fire
The land is bathed in the red light of the setting sun
That's painted by the dying sun
The setting sun is painting the landscape red
I see birds fly over the old ruins
The singer sees birds flying over the old ruins
And I listen to the song which silently rings out
The artist hears the quiet song that exists in their surroundings
It calls in leafless trees alone
The song calls out from the barren trees
A so sad song of the nightingale
The song is a sad nightingale's song
I dare to dream, fall into it
The singer loses themselves in the song
Into her singing of my downfall
The song is seen as a foretelling of the artist's demise
The nightingale screams from the leafless trees
The nightingale's song becomes a scream that echoes through the barren trees
Her song into the night now
The nightingale's song continues on even as the night grows darker
It doesn't touch me any more
The singer is numb to the world around them and no longer affected by the song
Because my soul never wakes up again
The artist feels like they have lost a part of themselves and can never recover it
Contributed by Gianna Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
khalid Tolba
Beautiful black metal riffs. The artwork is also magnificent.
Marc Hoyland
I just can't say enough as to how much I think this band is great... Every release is amazing.. Same with Judas Iscariot also.... Then they came together in Torrent and yet again showed me that they are the best.......... Hail Nargaroth forever!!!!! Hail true Black Metal forever!!!!!
999klondike
Ambient Black Metal. Yeah. This is the best era of Nargaroth
Oakenbull
Great Album Artwork
9Mystic8
Ein Meisterwerk.
Filippo Chiamenti
what can I say? It's pure dark feeling... Coldness full of emotions... Desire and Tears... M A S T E R P I E C E
Franz Prialé
Hermosa Canción!! lml
Skjøld
Meisterlich. Kalt. Kraftgebend.
Danke dafür.
lMike Pastor. K
This guy is a hit or miss artist. But when he's on this is some great shit
Rakaigrisch
Geniales Album, ganz klar...