Therion was initially a death metal band, however starting with 1995’s Lepaca Kliffoth, Therion began to gradually incorporate symphonic elements into their metal music. The band has seen many changes in line-up and style throughout its history with Christofer Johnsson being the only constant member.
Beginning as a death metal band, they later turned to combining orchestral elements with their metal music, employing heavy use of choirs and classical musicians, not only as additions to but also as integral parts of the composition. The band is one of the first both commercial and audience successful heavy metal with fully live orchestra featured. It is also one of the bands which originated, popularized and highly influenced the symphonic metal genre.
Therion takes its lyrical themes from various mythologies, occult and magical teachings, and ancient traditions and writings. The majority of the lyrics are written by Thomas Karlsson, head and founder of the magical order Dragon Rouge, of which Johnsson is a member. The band’s name originates from the Greek word therion (θηρίον), which means beast, in reference to the “beast” of the Christian Book of Revelation, as well as to the Celtic Frost album To Mega Therion.
Black Fairy
Therion Lyrics
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My dearest mistress of the night.
The memories of your magificence,
Caress my mind and my heart.
Black Fairy
Dark Fairy
Through deepest desires awaiting your emerge.
The pictures in my mind will call upon your presence,
Connects my mind to the qlipha of Lilith.
Black Fairy
Dark Fairy
Pale is your face in the mist of the dark,
My dearest mistress of the night.
The memories of your magificence,
Caress my mind and my heart.
The lyrics of Therion's song "Black Fairy" are a haunting tribute to a mysterious and alluring figure. The opening lines describe the singer's beloved as "pale...in the mist of the dark," invoking an ethereal, otherworldly image of the woman. She is referred to as both "my dearest mistress of the night" and "black fairy" or "dark fairy," emphasizing her connection to darkness, magic, and mystery. The singer's memories of her "magnificence" are vivid enough to "caress" their mind and heart, suggesting a deep and profound connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Pale is your face in the mist of the dark,
Your face appears pale amidst the darkness,
My dearest mistress of the night.
You are the beloved mistress of the night.
The memories of your magnificence,
You are unforgettable and magnificent.
Caresses my mind and my heart.
Memories of you bring comfort to my mind and heart.
Black fairy
You are a fairy, of the darkest kind.
Dark fairy
You are a fairy, of a dark and mystical nature.
Break through and met up at the border of eclipse,
Break through the borders and meet me at the eclipse.
Through deepest desires awaiting your emerge.
I eagerly await your emergence, fulfilling deep desires.
The pictures in my mind will call upon your presence,
Mental images of you will bring forth your presence.
Connects my mind to the glyph of Lilith.
Your presence connects my mind to the symbol of Lilith.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHRISTOFER JAN JOHNSSON
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