The Vision Bleak is a gothic metal band from Germany formed in 2000, consis… Read Full Bio ↴The Vision Bleak is a gothic metal band from Germany formed in 2000, consisting of former Empyrium member Ulf Theodor Schwadorf and former Nox Mortis member Allen B. Konstanz.

Dame Pandora of Dark Sanctuary did guest vocals on the album The Deathship Has a New Captain.

Horror of Antarctica
The Vision Bleak Lyrics

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Within the shadow of the arctic mounts of ice,
night had veiled the pole and darkness filled the sky.
The air was so cold - cutting our skin,
Freezing voices called us and the
winter winds did sing:

"Tekeli-li, Tekeli-li" through the night
What ghoulish creatures brought'em forth?

What sphere had opened wide?

"Tekeli-li, Tekeli-li" sounding through the air

Where it did lead us to,
no mortal man should dare.
Right before our eyes of monolithic size,
one labyrinth of cities - draped in moonlight - did arise

"Tekeli-li, Tekeli-li" through the night
Leading to the icy ruins
a long forbidden site

"Tekeli-li, Tekeli-li" through the night
Build by horror creatures
from beyond our spheres of light

"Tekeli-li, Tekeli-li" through the night
Leading to the icy ruins
a long forbidden site

"Tekeli-li, Tekeli-li" through the night

Build by horror creatures
from beyond our spheres of light

Overall Meaning

The song "Horror of Antarctica" by The Vision Bleak takes the listener on a journey towards the darkest corners of the earth. The lyrics describe the experience of a group of explorers who set out to reach the North Pole. As they approach the arctic mounts of ice, a sense of foreboding descends upon them. Night has veiled the pole and darkness has filled the sky. The biting cold of the air freezes their voices, but they can hear strange sounds in the distance. The haunting chant of "Tekeli-li" echoes through the night, and the explorers wonder what ghoulish creatures have brought it forth and what otherworldly sphere has been opened wide.

As they move forward, the group encounters a monolithic sight before them. A labyrinth of cities emerges from the darkness, draped in moonlight. The sheer size of this surreal world leaves the explorers in awe. The haunting call of "Tekeli-li" continues to sound through the air, leading them to the forbidden ruins built by creatures from beyond our spheres of light- horror creatures.

The lyrics to this song convey a sense of darkness, foreboding, and otherworldly horror. The mysterious chant of "Tekeli-li," the freezing winds, and the haunting ruins create a vivid image of an unearthly, terrifying landscape. The eerie combination of lyrics, vocals and music create a chilling atmosphere that leaves a lasting impression on the listener.

Line by Line Meaning

Within the shadow of the arctic mounts of ice,
The setting is in the Arctic region where it is covered in huge mountains of ice.

night had veiled the pole and darkness filled the sky.
It was nighttime and the pole was obscured by the darkness that filled the sky.

The air was so cold - cutting our skin,
The air was freezing and it felt like it was cutting through their skin.

Freezing voices called us and the
There were voices that sounded like they were freezing, calling out to them in the cold.

winter winds did sing:
The sound of the winter winds was like a song in the background.

"Tekeli-li, Tekeli-li" through the night
A haunting chant carrying the sound of 'Tekeli-li, Tekeli-li' could be heard throughout the night.

What ghoulish creatures brought'em forth?
They wondered about the creatures that could have summoned such a chant.

What sphere had opened wide?
They were also wondering about the sphere that could have opened and unleashed the chant.

"Tekeli-li, Tekeli-li" sounding through the air
The chant continued to sound through the air, adding to the eerie ambiance of the night.

Where it did lead us to,
They started to follow the chant to see where it would lead them.

no mortal man should dare.
What they found was so daunting that they thought it was a place that no mortal could ever dare to go.

Right before our eyes of monolithic size,
They saw a sight that was so big and imposing that it was hard to miss.

one labyrinth of cities - draped in moonlight - did arise
What they saw was like a maze of cities that seemed to have arisen out of nowhere and was bathed in the glow of moonlight.

"Tekeli-li, Tekeli-li" through the night
The chant continued to reverberate through the dark Arctic night.

Leading to the icy ruins
They realized that the chant was leading them towards the ruins that lay buried in the ice.

a long forbidden site
The ruins were a place that was off-limits and forbidden to enter.

"Tekeli-li, Tekeli-li" through the night
The chant was still being heard clearly through the wintry night with the same haunting sound as before.

Build by horror creatures
They surmised that the ruins were built by creatures that could inspire horror and fear in people.

from beyond our spheres of light
They believed that the creatures who built these ruins were from beyond the realms of light that could be comprehended by man.

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