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.
Herbstleyd
Nargaroth Lyrics
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Fahles Laub die Träne küßt,
sie fiel durch totes Fleysch.
Schmerz gebar die Todessehnsucht,
der Zerfall im Herbst.
Keine Welle schlägt das Wasser,
still geküßt vom Mondenscheyn.
Rote Tränen sich vermischen,
Angst die Liebe hieß, ein Dolch
Aus Haß, nun in mei'm Herz tief schläft.
Angst kreiert das Leyd, der Einsamkeit,
die den Zerfall begehrt.
Leyd sei mein Begehr,
und tief im Herbst sey mir der Tod beschehrt.
The lyrics of "Herbstleyd" by Nargaroth describe the autumn season and its impact on human emotions. The first few lines depict the falling leaves and their association with tears. The imagery of tears falling through dead flesh signifies the transient nature of life and how everything eventually decays and perishes. The pain caused by this realization leads to a desire for death, with the decaying surroundings serving as a reminder of one's own mortality. The calm waters undisturbed by waves symbolize the stillness of life, while the red tears mixing with dead leaves show the profound sadness and pain one feels during this stage of life.
The next section describes the twisted nature of love, which has turned into fear and hatred. The singer's heart is filled with anxiety and disillusionment, leading to a desire for the end – the ultimate release from this misery. The word "Leyd" means suffering or pain, and the singer's wish is for it to be their desire, meaning they are accepting the inevitability of their pain and suffering. They long for death to come in the autumn season when everything is dying, and nature is in a state of decay.
Overall, "Herbstleyd" is a melancholy ode to the inevitability of death and the pain of existence during the autumn season. The lyrics use vivid imagery to evoke a somber mood, describing the natural decay of the environment as a metaphor for human emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Herbstleyd, Herbstleyd.
Autumn suffering, autumn suffering.
Fahles Laub die Träne küßt,
Pale leaves kissed by tears.
sie fiel durch totes Fleysch.
They fell through dead flesh.
Schmerz gebar die Todessehnsucht,
Pain gave birth to the longing for death.
der Zerfall im Herbst.
The decay in autumn.
Keine Welle schlägt das Wasser,
No wave beats the water,
still geküßt vom Mondenscheyn.
still kissed by moonlight.
Rote Tränen sich vermischen,
Red tears are mixing,
mit dem toten Laub.
with the dead leaves.
Angst die Liebe hieß, ein Dolch
Fear was called love, a dagger
Aus Haß, nun in mei'm Herz tief schläft.
From hatred, now sleeping deeply in my heart.
Angst kreiert das Leyd, der Einsamkeit
Fear creates the suffering of loneliness
die den Zerfall begehrt.
which desires decay.
Leyd sei mein Begehr,
Suffering be my desire,
und tief im Herbst sey mir der Tod beschehrt.
and deep in autumn let death befall me.
Contributed by Xavier I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lordwarship
It been 2 years and I haven't listen to nargaroth, i adore this song!
ERNEST DARKHELL
EXCELENTE CANCION DE ESTA GRAN BANDA
max payne
это -эталон блэк металл.композиция делиться на несколько частей-агрессивное вступление,потом меланхолично-медитативная часть, концовка понемногу раскачивается и вы можете даже вволю потрясти башкой
Ayşe Nur
Heavenly black metal \m/
gillore secula
Superb from beginning to end, salute to them.
Justine Patton
Imagine walking the woods and just hearing that scream out of nowhere.
ilter Ayturan
Tek kelime ile muhteşem.
A'go
Öyledir
Renan Andrade
THIS INTRO IS PERFECT!!!!
shel
scared me lmao