A first demo containing three songs was released in the middle of 2015, shortly followed by Terra Atlantica’s first appearance on stage at the Baltic Hell Open Air festival. After having gathered enough material, the recordings for the debut album began. While these were taking more time than expected, the band played several shows with local representatives of the scene like Stormwarrior, Shadowbane or Aeternitas.
In 2016, Nick left the band and was finally replaced by Karim taking over the bass guitar. At the end of the year, the album was finished and the quest for a label for the release began, being completed in may 2017 with the signing of a contract with Gegentrend Records. In the summer, the first music video to the song “Atlantica” was released, shortly followed by the debut album A City Once Divine.
For the second album Age of Steam, the band signed with Pride & Joy Music. It was mostly composed by Tristan and Nico, while the rest of the line-up was renewed: Julian and Freddie are now playing bass and guitar.
in 2021, after a successful crowdfunding campaign, the band is working on their third album.
Descendants
Terra Atlantica Lyrics
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the seven hundred forty sixth year of the world
Poseidon did sire his son, Atlas.
Granting him divine privilege to rule Atlantis
I've been sent by the Gods
to command the mortal nation of this land
and I receive from the Seas
Blessed with infinite wealth
we have come to seek eternal legacy
and to extend our realm
across the ocean
Send out the battle fleet
for devastation, blood and greed
Their mortal blood will boil
to dominate all foreign soil
Reigning forth with elemental force
reaching far beyond all human laws
Those who tamed the raging nature's force
were descendants of the ancient gods
Stormwinds that rage in the night
the lightning that strikes from the sky
Fire is burning your pride
and all be devoured by the tide
Send out the battle fleet
for devastation, blood and greed
Their mortal blood will boil
to dominate all foreign soil
Reigning forth with elemental force
reaching far beyond our human laws
Those who tamed the raging nature's force
were descendants of the ancient gods
The song "Descendants" by Terra Atlantica is a narrative of the legendary city Atlantis and its rulers, the descendants of the ancient gods. In the beginning, the lyrics introduce Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, who fathered his son, Atlas, to rule the city of Atlantis. Atlas was granted divine privilege to govern the city, and thus, he became the monarch of the mythical city.
The second verse talks about a force that has been sent by the gods to command the mortals of the land, and it is blessed with infinite wealth. They seek eternal legacy, and their goal is to extend their realm across the ocean. The third verse introduces the battle fleet, which is sent out for devastation, blood, and greed. The mortal blood will boil, and they will dominate all foreign soil. They reign forth with elemental force, reaching far beyond human laws.
In the chorus, the song describes the consequences of their actions. The storm winds, the lightning, and the fire will burn their pride, and they will be devoured by the tide. The ending lines of the chorus repeat those of the third verse. The song reiterates the message that those who have tamed the raging nature's force are descendants of the ancient gods.
Line by Line Meaning
In the dawn of the continental genesis,
At the beginning of the continent's existence,
the seven hundred forty sixth year of the world
746 years after the start of the world,
Poseidon did sire his son, Atlas.
Poseidon became the father of his son, Atlas,
Granting him divine privilege to rule Atlantis
Giving him special permission to be the ruler of Atlantis
I've been sent by the Gods
The Gods sent me,
to command the mortal nation of this land
To be in charge of the people on this land who are not gods,
and I receive from the Seas
I got something from the ocean,
an ancient native force
An old power that belongs to this place.
Blessed with infinite wealth
Very lucky to have a lot of valuable things,
we have come to seek eternal legacy
We came to find a way to be remembered forever,
and to extend our realm
To make our own territory larger,
across the ocean
Over the sea,
Send out the battle fleet
Tell the group of warships to leave,
for devastation, blood and greed
For destroying everything, shedding blood, and being selfish,
Their mortal blood will boil
The human soldiers will become very angry,
to dominate all foreign soil
To take control of land that does not belong to them,
Reigning forth with elemental force
Ruling with the power of nature,
reaching far beyond all human laws
Going further than what humans can control,
Those who tamed the raging nature's force
People who managed to control the angry power of nature,
were descendants of the ancient gods
Were related to the old gods.
Stormwinds that rage in the night
Strong winds that are very wild during nighttime,
the lightning that strikes from the sky
The electric bolts that come down from the clouds,
Fire is burning your pride
Your ego is being destroyed by fire,
and all be devoured by the tide
Everything will be destroyed by the ocean.
Contributed by Arianna S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.