Maxe Raith - Guitars, Backing Vocals
Tobias Herz… Read Full Bio ↴Ben Richter - Vocals
Maxe Raith - Guitars, Backing Vocals
Tobias Herzfeld - Fiddle
Pit "The Cyberpiper" Vinandy - Digi-Pipes, Whistles and Flutes
Simon Rippin - Schlagzeug
Daniel Lechner – Bass
Founded in early 2001 by Ben Richter, Thanateros released its debut album “The First Rite” by September of 2001. After the CD-release Thanateros toured successfully with In Extremo and played lots of concerts and festival-shows.
In 2003 the second album “Circle of Life” was released, on which Thanateros found its own unique style by combining modern rock/metal-music with traditional Celtic-folk, using original instruments like the Fiddle, Uilleann Pipes, Bodhran and Whistle.
In April of 2003 Thanateros made its first successful headliner tour throughout Germany and Austria followed by lots of festival-shows with acts like „Subway to Sally“, „Letzte Instanz“, „Tanzwut“ and „L’ame Immortelle“.
In 2005 Thanateros released its first single “Dirty Old Town” and its third CD “Into the Otherworld” on which the union of modern metal and Celtic folk reached a new level.
After numerous concerts, a successful tour with “Umbra et Imago” and another one with “NFD” (ex-Fields of the Nephilim) Thanateros took a break. During this extended timeout, lasting more than two years the line-up was completely changed and new songs were written.
Then between March and May 2008 Thanateros entered the RedHouseStudio to produce fourth CD entitled “Liber Lux”. The release of the CD is planned for the beginning of April 2009 and will be followed by concerts and festival-shows.
Last Goodbye
Thanateros Lyrics
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A sweet dream has passed away
Time has slipped right through our hands
There are worlds now between us
And now I've left
I've left these earthly shores
And I feel no more fear
But my heart sighs for you
In my heart you will remain
And my heart cries for you
For it's the last goodbye
Mag mells coast stands out against the sky
A world has turned to its end
Tears have left a crust of salt
There are oceans between us
And now I've left
I've left these earthly shores
And I feel no more pain
There's no more pain
But my heart sighs for you
In my heart you will remain
And my heart cries for you
For it's the last goodbye
No last goodbye
[German translation]
Im fernen grau schwindet die küste
Ein süßer traum ist vorüber
Die zeit ist uns zwischen den händen zerronnen
Und welten liegen nun zwischen uns
Und jetzt bin ich gegangen
Habe diese irdischen gestade verlassen
Und ich fühle keine furcht mehr
Es gibt keine furcht mehr
Aber mein herz seufzt nach dir
In meinem herzen wirst du verbleiben
Und mein herz weint um dich
Denn es ist das letzte lebewohl
Mag mells* küste zeichnet sich ab gegen den himmel
Eine welt ist an ihr ende gelangt
Die tränen haben eine kruste aus salz hinterlassen
Ozeane liegen nun zwischen uns
Und jetzt bin ich gegangen
Habe diese irdischen gestade verlassen
Und ich fühle keinen schmerz mehr
Es gibt keinen schmerz mehr
Aber mein herz seufzt nach dir
In meinem herzen wirst du verbleiben
Und mein herz weint um dich
Denn es ist das letzte lebewohl
Kein letztes lebewohl
The song "Last Goodbye" by Thanateros talks about two individuals who were in love and shared a precious bond. However, time and distance have separated them. The opening lyrics describe how the coastline has faded into the distant grey, indicating a sense of melancholy and longing. Time has slipped through their hands, and worlds now lie between them. While the person has left the earthly shores and now feels no more fear and pain, their heart still cries out for the loved one. The Mag mells coast stands out against the sky, and the tears have left a crust of salt behind, signifying the sorrow and pain of separation.
The chorus of the song beautifully depicts the emotions of the person who has left their loved ones behind. They feel a deep sigh of their heart for their beloved, and they will always remain in their heart. The person's heart cries for their loved one because it is the last goodbye, and they might never see each other again.
The song's lyrics are poetic and evocative, and the melancholic music complements the themes of separation and longing. The song captures the human emotions of love, loss, and longing, and the lyrics are relatable to anyone who has gone through such emotions. It is a beautiful composition that will touch your heart and soul.
Line by Line Meaning
The shoreline fades in the distant grey
The view of the coast is slowly disappearing in the far-away mist
A sweet dream has passed away
A beautiful memory or hope has come to an end
Time has slipped right through our hands
We have lost precious moments and opportunities
There are worlds now between us
Our distance - whether emotional or physical - is immense
And now I've left
The artist has departed or moved on
I've left these earthly shores
The singer has departed from this physical world
And I feel no more fear
The singer has reached a state of peace or transcendence
There's no more fear
Fear no longer exists for the artist
But my heart sighs for you
The artist still longs or yearns for someone
In my heart you will remain
The memory or presence of someone will stay forever in the artist's heart
And my heart cries for you
The singer is deeply emotional and saddened by the separation
For it's the last goodbye
This farewell is final and significant
Mag mells coast stands out against the sky
The mythical coast of Mag Mell is visible against the sky
A world has turned to its end
A significant era or chapter in life is coming to a close
Tears have left a crust of salt
The pain of the separation has hardened and left a mark
There are oceans between us
Our distance - whether emotional or physical - is vast and insurmountable
And now I've left
The artist has departed or moved on
I've left these earthly shores
The singer has departed from this physical world
And I feel no more pain
The singer has reached a state of peace or transcendence
There's no more pain
Pain no longer exists for the artist
But my heart sighs for you
The artist still longs or yearns for someone
In my heart you will remain
The memory or presence of someone will stay forever in the artist's heart
And my heart cries for you
The singer is deeply emotional and saddened by the separation
For it's the last goodbye
This farewell is final and significant
Kein letztes lebewohl
No last goodbye
Contributed by Penelope L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.