1) Dark punk f… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands with the name Nightland:
1) Dark punk from New Orleans. They released one cassette demo called Nightland in 2015.
2) Heavy Metal / Symphonic Metal band from Italy.
Quod Vita Celat Mors Revelat
Nightland Lyrics
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But don't look for what you cannot find
What was life, now is death
What was everything, now is nothing
You're following a shadow, a fleeting thought,
A choice that you cannot make anymore
'Cause falling is the only way you can cross the sky
Search, man, search in your past
You will harvest what you have sown
The mistakes you weren't able to avoid
Are a stain that you cannot remove
Damnatus sit tuus cor in tenebris
Malum te dominat
Search, man, search deep down
To unearth the dreary abyss that deserve
The soiled essence of your ego
To preserve the world from it's atrocity
You're following a shadow, a fleeting thought,
A choice that you cannot make anymore
Don't hold on to a dream believing to fly
'Cause falling is the only way you can cross the sky
Damnatus sit tuus cor in tenebris
Malum te dominat
Damnatus sit tuus cor in tenebris
Malum te dominat
Quod vita celat, mors revelat
The lyrics of Nightland's "Quod Vita Celat Mors Revelat" urges the listener to search within themselves and confront the truth that lies within. The song suggests that we should not be afraid of diving deep into our past mistakes because they have shaped who we are today. It points out the inevitability of death and encourages us to live a life free from the selfish deeds that would taint our legacy.
The verses also seem to warn us against chasing after dreams that aren't realistic, because we might end up falling hard. The use of the phrase "cross the sky" might be interpreted as aspiring for greater heights but in actuality, we are limited by our shortcomings as human beings. The repeated line "Damnatus sit tuus cor in tenebris" which means "condemned is your heart in darkness" in Latin, suggests that one's conscience can be plagued with guilt and shame that can cast a dark cloud over their life.
The final line "Quod vita celat, mors revelat" means "what life conceals, death reveals" in Latin. This line serves as a reminder that life is fleeting, and we should make the most of the time given to us. It also implies that only in death can we truly see the legacy we leave behind and the impact we have had on others.
Line by Line Meaning
Search, man, search within your feelings
Look deep within yourself to find answers
But don't look for what you cannot find
Don't search for something that isn't there
What was life, now is death
Life becomes death in the end
What was everything, now is nothing
All things come to an end, and become nothing
You're following a shadow, a fleeting thought,
You're chasing something that isn't real or lasting
A choice that you cannot make anymore
You no longer have control over the situation
Don't hold on to a dream believing to fly
Don't hold onto unrealistic aspirations
'Cause falling is the only way you can cross the sky
Sometimes we must experience failure in order to succeed
Search, man, search in your past
Look at your past to learn from your mistakes
You will harvest what you have sown
Your actions have consequences
The mistakes you weren't able to avoid
No matter how hard we try, mistakes will be made
Are a stain that you cannot remove
Mistakes cannot be erased or undone
Damnatus sit tuus cor in tenebris
Your heart is condemned in darkness
Malum te dominat
Evil dominates you
Search, man, search deep down
Dig deeper to find the root of the problem
To unearth the dreary abyss that deserve
To uncover the dark and unpleasant parts of ourselves
The soiled essence of your ego
The negative aspects of our own self-importance
To preserve the world from it's atrocity
To prevent ourselves from causing harm to others
Damnatus sit tuus cor in tenebris
Your heart is condemned in darkness
Malum te dominat
Evil dominates you
Quod vita celat, mors revelat
What life conceals, death reveals
Contributed by Henry F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.