The beginning of the group can be dated to 1990. It arose from the ruins of punk trio Hrdinové Nové Fronty ("The Heroes of the New Front", H.N.F.). The frontman of XIII. Století, Petr Štěpán, says:
It is logically only one genre, which can grow up from punk past, without declining their music from the past.
During evolution, the membership of the group changed many times, but the original members of singer Petr Štěpán and drummer Pavel Štěpán have remained with the group throughout.
The most important part of the group's activity is the concerts, well known as "monstrosity" shows. The longevity of the gothic group is remarkeable in the Czech Republic.
During their years they have released many albums. The first was a CD Amulet with a fresh guitar sound. The second was an album with a more "pop" sound, Gotika. These two albums were released by the company Monitor. Then XIII. Století started co-operation with the company Happy Music and released through them three dark gothic albums - the energetic Nosferatu, Werewolf and Ztraceni v Karpatech.
XIII. Století became very popular in Poland and Slovakia, especially after their attendance at the Gothic Fest in Bolkow in 1999. Their popularity grew, not only in Poland but in Italy and other European countries.
The activities of Petr Štěpána are very diverse - from appearance in theatre to writing books. He is an author of The Book of Nosferatu - Vampire Bible.
Between 2001 and 2003 there was long pause in their musical output, but the band is now back again.
Transylvanian Werewolf
XIII. Století Lyrics
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Slyšte, jak nám děti noci hrají...
Už zas se touláš, svojí samotou...
A Tvoji přátelé, jen prázdná slova jsou...
Naděje padnou, nezdají se blíž...
Spasitel z Nazaretha, zlomil nad Tebou svůj kříž...
Transylvanian Werenwolf...
Transylvanian Werenwolf...
Transylvanian Werenwolf...
V tajemné zemi, černé lesy hor...
Království Karpat, byls osvobozen tmou...
Kvílení temné, hlas jako smrti stín...
Narodil se úsvit věků, v nebi zemřel Cherubin...
Vše, co jsi chtěl, svojí víru i sen...
Temná znamení zvou, času málo je, už jdou...
V uších Ti zní, touha vlkodlačí, temná znamení zvou...
A Ty víš, že má noc je čaroděj...
Má noc je čaroděj...
Volání noci, zvadlé světlo dnů...
Astrální válka, a černé aury démonů...
Hledání bratrů, ve stínu šakala...
Scitio Werewolf, Licantropea...
Transylvanian Werenwolf...
Transylvanian Werenwolf...
Transylvanian Werenwolf...
Transylvanian Werenwolf...
Vítr kouzelníka, čarodějův trůn...
Návrat živé smrti, a úsměv Satanův...
Milosrdný anděl, křídly zamává...
V pentagramu hvězda, svojí bránu otvírá...
Vše, co jsi chtěl, svojí víru i sen...
Temná znamení zvou, času málo je, už jdou...
V uších Ti zní, touha vlkodlačí, temná znamení zvou...
A Ty víš, že má noc je čaroděj...
Má noc je čaroděj...
Transylvanian Werenwolf...
Transylvanian Werenwolf...
Transylvanian Werenwolf...
Transylvanian Werenwolf...
Vše, co jsi chtěl, svojí víru i sen...
Temná znamení zvou, času málo je, už jdou...
V uších Ti zní, touha vlkodlačí, temná znamení
Vše, co jsi chtěl, svojí víru i sen...
Temná znamení zvou, času málo je, už jdou...
V uších Ti zní, touha vlkodlačí, temná znamení zvou...
A Ty víš, že má noc je čaroděj...
Má noc je čaroděj...
Transylvanian Werenwolf...
Transylvanian Werenwolf...
Transylvanian Werenwolf...
Transylvanian Werenwolf...
The XIII. Století song Transylvanian Werewolf paints a vivid picture of a solitary figure wandering through the black forests of the Carpathian Mountains. The lyrics suggest a sense of unease and desperation as the singer's hopes begin to fade and their friends offer only empty words. The mood intensifies as the werewolf theme is introduced, with haunting howls and references to dark signs and astral warfare. The chorus is a repeated chant of "Transylvanian Werewolf", further emphasizing the connection to the supernatural and otherworldly.
The lyrics also allude to elements of Christian mythology, with references to Nazareth and the Cherubin. However, these religious symbols are imbued with a sense of menace and foreboding, suggesting a world where traditional beliefs and structures have been challenged and disrupted.
Overall, the song creates a powerful atmosphere of isolation and fear, with the werewolf symbol serving as a potent metaphor for the characters' struggle against the unknown and the uncontrollable.
Line by Line Meaning
Slyšte...
Listen...
Slyšte, jak nám děti noci hrají...
Listen, how the night's children play with us...
Už zas se touláš, svojí samotou...
Again, you wander with your loneliness...
A Tvoji přátelé, jen prázdná slova jsou...
And your friends are only empty words...
Naděje padnou, nezdají se blíž...
Hope falls, it doesn't seem closer...
Spasitel z Nazaretha, zlomil nad Tebou svůj kříž...
Savior from Nazareth, broke his cross over you...
Transylvanian Werenwolf...
Transylvanian Werewolf...
V tajemné zemi, černé lesy hor...
In a mysterious land, black forest mountains...
Království Karpat, byls osvobozen tmou...
Kingdom of the Carpathians, you were liberated by darkness...
Kvílení temné, hlas jako smrti stín...
Dark howling, a voice like the shadow of death...
Narodil se úsvit věků, v nebi zemřel Cherubin...
The dawn of ages was born, in heaven Cherubin died...
Vše, co jsi chtěl, svojí víru i sen...
Everything you wanted, your faith and your dream...
Temná znamení zvou, času málo je, už jdou...
Dark signs call, time is short, they are already coming...
V uších Ti zní, touha vlkodlačí, temná znamení zvou...
In your ears, the desire of a werewolf sounds, dark signs call...
A Ty víš, že má noc je čaroděj...
And you know, my night is a sorcerer...
Má noc je čaroděj...
My night is a sorcerer...
Volání noci, zvadlé světlo dnů...
The call of the night, faded light of the days...
Astrální válka, a černé aury démonů...
Astral war, and black auras of demons...
Hledání bratrů, ve stínu šakala...
Searching for brothers, in the shadow of a jackal...
Scitio Werewolf, Licantropea...
I know werewolf, Licantropea (potential reference to a werewolf character from folklore)
Vítr kouzelníka, čarodějův trůn...
Magician's wind, the sorcerer's throne...
Návrat živé smrti, a úsměv Satanův...
The return of the living death, and Satan's smile...
Milosrdný anděl, křídly zamává...
Merciful angel, waving his wings...
V pentagramu hvězda, svojí bránu otvírá...
In the pentagram, the star opens its gate...
Vše, co jsi chtěl, svojí víru i sen...
Everything you wanted, your faith and your dream...
Temná znamení zvou, času málo je, už jdou...
Dark signs call, time is short, they are already coming...
V uších Ti zní, touha vlkodlačí, temná znamení zvou...
In your ears, the desire of a werewolf sounds, dark signs call...
A Ty víš, že má noc je čaroděj...
And you know, my night is a sorcerer...
Má noc je čaroděj...
My night is a sorcerer...
Transylvanian Werenwolf...
Transylvanian Werewolf...
Transylvanian Werenwolf...
Transylvanian Werewolf...
Transylvanian Werenwolf...
Transylvanian Werewolf...
Transylvanian Werenwolf...
Transylvanian Werewolf...
Vše, co jsi chtěl, svojí víru i sen...
Everything you wanted, your faith and your dream...
Temná znamení zvou, času málo je, už jdou...
Dark signs call, time is short, they are already coming...
V uších Ti zní, touha vlkodlačí, temná znamení zvou...
In your ears, the desire of a werewolf sounds, dark signs call...
Vše, co jsi chtěl, svojí víru i sen...
Everything you wanted, your faith and your dream...
Temná znamení zvou, času málo je, už jdou...
Dark signs call, time is short, they are already coming...
V uších Ti zní, touha vlkodlačí, temná znamení zvou...
In your ears, the desire of a werewolf sounds, dark signs call...
A Ty víš, že má noc je čaroděj...
And you know, my night is a sorcerer...
Má noc je čaroděj...
My night is a sorcerer...
Transylvanian Werenwolf...
Transylvanian Werewolf...
Transylvanian Werenwolf...
Transylvanian Werewolf...
Transylvanian Werenwolf...
Transylvanian Werewolf...
Transylvanian Werenwolf...
Transylvanian Werewolf...
Writer(s): Petr Stepan
Contributed by Kaylee T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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ENGLISH LYRICS
So for all you non Czech/Slovak/Polish speakers, here are the lyrics translated.
I've tried to translate them as accurate as possible. Enjoy.
Hear
Hear how the children of the night sing
You wander again, through your loneliness
And your friends are just an empty words
Savior of Nazareth, broke his cross above you
Transylvanian Werewolf
Transylvanian Werewolf
Transylvanian Werewolf
Transylvanian Werewolf
In the mysterious land, black hill woods
Kingdom of Carpatia, you've been freed by the darkness
Dark screeching, voice like the shadow of death
The dawn of time was born, Cherub died in the Heaven
Everything you've wanted, your faith and dream
Dark omens are inviting, time is running out, they are coming
And in your ears you hear werewolf's craving, dark omens are inviting
And you know, that my night is the warlock
My night is the warlock
The night's call, faded daylight
Astral war and dark auras of demons
Searching for the brothers, in the jackal's shadow
Scitio Werewolf, Licantropea
Transylvanian Werewolf
Transylvanian Werewolf
Transylvanian Werewolf
Transylvanian Werewolf
Warlock's wind, sorcerer's throne
Return of the living death, Satan's grin
Merciful angel blows his wings
In the pentagram, star opens it's gate
Everything you've wanted, your faith and dream
Dark omens are inviting, time is running out, they are coming
And in your ears you hear werewolf's craving, dark omens are inviting
And you know, that my night is the warlock
My night is the warlock
Transylvanian Werewolf
Transylvanian Werewolf
Transylvanian Werewolf
Transylvanian Werewolf
Savior of Nazareth, broke his cross above you
Everything you've wanted, your faith and dream
Dark omens are inviting, time is running out, they are coming
And in your ears you hear werewolf's craving, dark omens are inviting
And you know, that my night is the warlock
My night is the warlock
Everything you've wanted, your faith and dream
Dark omens are inviting, time is running out, they are coming
And in your ears you hear werewolf's craving, dark omens are inviting
And you know, that my night is the warlock
My night is the warlock
Transylvanian Werewolf
Transylvanian Werewolf
Transylvanian Werewolf
Transylvanian Werewolf
Saevil
Zawsze uwielbiałem ten kawałek! Może XIII Stoleti zakoncertuje jakoś w Krakowie, byłoby super!
Margaret Anomie
Прекрасная песня ..
piotrek chwojko
Taką czeską muzykę ..to uwielbiam..czysta Słowianszczyzna...🙂...hmmm Tomek Beksiński to był Gość!!! On mi to odkrył..Spoczywaj w pokoju ..brachu..hmmm..
Jellycrusher
To jest ponadczasowe, słucham tej grupy od ponad 20 lat...
Lena Wagnerova
Ahoj už je mi tu víc než dvacet pět,ale chtěla bych být taková krásná jak mi tenkrát bylo tak teď si to můžu pripomenout
bwhimmel
Świetny band!
Mariusz Golczynski
Genialne!
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ENGLISH LYRICS
So for all you non Czech/Slovak/Polish speakers, here are the lyrics translated.
I've tried to translate them as accurate as possible. Enjoy.
Hear
Hear how the children of the night sing
You wander again, through your loneliness
And your friends are just an empty words
Savior of Nazareth, broke his cross above you
Transylvanian Werewolf
Transylvanian Werewolf
Transylvanian Werewolf
Transylvanian Werewolf
In the mysterious land, black hill woods
Kingdom of Carpatia, you've been freed by the darkness
Dark screeching, voice like the shadow of death
The dawn of time was born, Cherub died in the Heaven
Everything you've wanted, your faith and dream
Dark omens are inviting, time is running out, they are coming
And in your ears you hear werewolf's craving, dark omens are inviting
And you know, that my night is the warlock
My night is the warlock
The night's call, faded daylight
Astral war and dark auras of demons
Searching for the brothers, in the jackal's shadow
Scitio Werewolf, Licantropea
Transylvanian Werewolf
Transylvanian Werewolf
Transylvanian Werewolf
Transylvanian Werewolf
Warlock's wind, sorcerer's throne
Return of the living death, Satan's grin
Merciful angel blows his wings
In the pentagram, star opens it's gate
Everything you've wanted, your faith and dream
Dark omens are inviting, time is running out, they are coming
And in your ears you hear werewolf's craving, dark omens are inviting
And you know, that my night is the warlock
My night is the warlock
Transylvanian Werewolf
Transylvanian Werewolf
Transylvanian Werewolf
Transylvanian Werewolf
Savior of Nazareth, broke his cross above you
Everything you've wanted, your faith and dream
Dark omens are inviting, time is running out, they are coming
And in your ears you hear werewolf's craving, dark omens are inviting
And you know, that my night is the warlock
My night is the warlock
Everything you've wanted, your faith and dream
Dark omens are inviting, time is running out, they are coming
And in your ears you hear werewolf's craving, dark omens are inviting
And you know, that my night is the warlock
My night is the warlock
Transylvanian Werewolf
Transylvanian Werewolf
Transylvanian Werewolf
Transylvanian Werewolf
Sasza
I am Pole, good translation mate!! 👌🏻
Marek Jiříček
Dokonalý. Tahle píseň mně fakt uhranula.