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LINE-UP:
Juraj Thal Grežďo - vocals, keyboards (1994-2004), vocals (2021-current)
Peter Bartakovič - bass (1990-2009), guitar (2021-current)
Petronela Hederová - vocals (1998-2002), (2021-current)
Juraj Čakajda - vocals (2007), guitar (2022-current)
Peter Dvorák - keyboards (2021-current)
Marek Okša - bass (2022-current)
Juraj Bajzík - drums (2022-current)
Juraj Schlosser - guitar (1990-2004), (2021)
Peter Schlosser - drums (1990-2003), (2021)
Michal Zaťko - guitar (2001-2006)
Jozef Lukáč - drums (2004-2009)
Peter Novotný - guitar (2005-2009)
Discography:
"Black Raven" demo (1991) as Bastard
"Best Art" demo (1993) as Bastard
"Behind The Door Of Sorrow" demo (1994) as Fatal Infection
"Towards The Obscure Slumberland" MC album (1996) Hallelujjah Productions
"Dominion Unfound" demo (1996)
"Tales Of The Woods... Thus Was Written" CD (1998) Mighty Music
"Four Elements Mysterium" CD (2000) Mighty Music
"Tunes Of Despondency" CD (2002) Mighty Music
"Hellium" CD (2004) Krv Records/Forensick Music
"Dying On The Scorched Plains" CD (2021) Uprising! Records/Targer Music
"Towards The Obscure Slumberland" CD (2022 re-edition) Pařát Productions
"Towards The Obscure Slumberland" LP (2023) Pařát Productions
"Cryopreservation" CD (2024) Pařát Productions
Confined
Thalarion Lyrics
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The desperate archer
Stained the bow with a legacy for future
Just several moments before his bloody end
The arrow hit its aim after the centuries
And it was my heart
As the candle in the keen autumnal wind
Side by side with his slavic brothers
His soul still lives in mine
His memories are part of mine
That deed lit the restless flame in my inside
Confined in presence I suddenly became it
Me, Niit'Ranian, created from the ashes of the hero
I rise as legendary phoenix to honour
And protect the rare heritage of the slavs
His soul still lives in mine
His memories are part of mine
The time exists no more for him
Who is marked with a touch of infinity
Created from ashes I rise as phoenix
To honour and protect the heritage of the slavs
Till the last breath... to the death
The song "Confined" by Thalarion is a tribute to a fallen hero who gave his life fighting for his people. The lyrics describe a warrior, marked with a touch of infinity, who stained his bow with a legacy for future generations. The archer knew he was going to die and his desperate attempt to defeat his enemies before death's embrace is memorable. The arrow he shot hit the writer's heart, leaving a lasting impression in the singer's mind. In his last moments, the hero's candle went out, ending his life at an inexorable battle alongside his brothers in arms who undoubtedly admired him.
The lyricist professes that the soul of this fallen hero still lives on in his mind, and his memory will always be part of him. The act of bravery this hero exhibited lit a flame inside the writer's heart, sparking a deep desire to carry on the hero's legacy. The singer, Niit’ Ranian, a legendary phoenix, rises from the ashes of the hero to honor and protect the rare heritage of the Slavic people. The writer pays tribute to this fallen hero with a vow to preserve the Slavic legacy until his last breath.
The song's theme centers around bravery, sacrifice, and leaving a lasting legacy. It speaks to the idea of living for something bigger and dedicating oneself to a cause. The songwriter creates a powerful story that will connect with anyone who has experienced loss or death.
Line by Line Meaning
Marked with a touch of infinity
Referring to the hero as someone who has been destined for greatness.
The desperate archer
The hero who is willing to take risks in order to achieve greatness.
Stained the bow with a legacy for future
The hero has left behind a legacy for future generations through his actions.
Just several moments before his bloody end
The hero's life was cut short, despite his potential for greatness.
The arrow hit its aim after the centuries
Even after centuries have passed, the impact of the hero's actions is still felt.
And it was my heart
The singer personally feels the impact of the hero's actions.
As the candle in the keen autumnal wind
The hero's light went out suddenly and tragically, much like a candle being extinguished in the wind.
Hero's life went out at inexorable battle
The hero died in a battle that was inevitable and could not be avoided.
Side by side with his slavic brothers
The hero died fighting alongside others who shared his heritage and background.
His soul still lives in mine
The artist feels a deep connection to the hero, and carries a part of him within themselves.
His memories are part of mine
The singer remembers the hero and his actions and carries those memories with them.
That deed lit the restless flame in my inside
The hero's actions have inspired the artist and ignited a passion within them.
Confined in presence I suddenly became it
The singer feels confined in their current situation, but is still inspired to follow in the hero's footsteps.
Me, Niit'Ranian, created from the ashes of the hero
The singer identifies themselves as the product of the hero's actions, and honors their legacy by continuing their work.
I rise as legendary phoenix to honour
The singer is inspired to rise up and achieve greatness, much like the hero did.
And protect the rare heritage of the slavs
The artist is motivated to protect the heritage and culture of their people, just as the hero fought for his.
The time exists no more for him
The hero is no longer alive to experience the passage of time.
Created from ashes I rise as phoenix
The singer sees themselves as a product of the hero's legacy, and is motivated to rise up and achieve greatness.
To honour and protect the heritage of the slavs
The singer is motivated to protect their cultural heritage, just like the hero did.
Till the last breath... to the death
The artist is wholly committed to upholding the hero's legacy and protecting their cultural heritage, even until death.
Contributed by Zoe S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.