Ancient Damned
Theatres Des Vampires Lyrics


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Cold wind in the castle,in the unholy walls
Nocturnal sacrifice of virgins raped from the lord of darkness

Four candles around your bier,hot blood on your mouth:drink with me this blood and you'll
live forever!

From your tower,you see your dominion,your immense forest,your immense power
Where the wolves awaiting for the night
Terror of Transylvania,prince of darkness!

Your servants are ready for your last conquest
All virgins for you





Shadows of the dead,spirits of ancient vapmires
The evil has risen from the eternal tree

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Theatres Des Vampires's song "Ancient Damned" depict a scene of horror and destruction wrought by the Prince of Darkness himself. The haunting melody sets the tone for the cold and foreboding atmosphere, with the verses drawing vivid imagery of a castle filled with the sounds of sacrificial rituals and the screams of virgins being taken by dark forces. The use of words like "unholy" and "terror" only further cement the idea of a world that has been corrupted by evil.


The lines "Four candles around your bier, hot blood on your mouth: drink with me this blood and you'll live forever!" is a haunting call to those who seek immortality through darkness. The imagery of blood being the elixir of life is a common trope in vampire folklore, and it is used here to portray a sense of seduction and danger. The song continues with descriptions of the Prince of Darkness, his servants, and his immense power over the forest and its inhabitants, alluding to the sense of terror he inspires.


Line by Line Meaning

Cold wind in the castle, in the unholy walls
The chilly breeze blows through the castle that's surrounded by unholy walls


Nocturnal sacrifice of virgins raped from the lord of darkness
Virgins are offered as a sacrifice to the lord of darkness during the darkness of the night


Four candles around your bier, hot blood on your mouth: drink with me this blood and you'll live forever!
As the four candles burn around you, you drink hot blood from the mouth and it is promised that you will live forever


From your tower, you see your dominion, your immense forest, your immense power
From the top of your tower, you can see your kingdom, your vast forest, as well as your immense power


Where the wolves awaiting for the night Terror of Transylvania, prince of darkness!
The wolves are anxiously waiting for the darkness of the night as the prince of darkness, the terror of Transylvania, lurks around


Your servants are ready for your last conquest All virgins for you
Your faithful servants are prepared to assist you with your latest mission to conquer, and all the virgins are yours for the taking


Shadows of the dead, spirits of ancient vampires The evil has risen from the eternal tree
The spirits of long-dead vampires and their shadows have returned from the eternal tree, signifying the rise of evil




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xLordOfTheWolvesx

Great old TDV song.

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