Chapter I - Tales Of Ithiria
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Quando coeli movendi sunt et terra
Dum veneris judicare saeculum per ignem
My son, now listen what I say:
Keep in mind what you have learned
Wrap your fingers ,round your sword
Maybe you will not return
Thousands that we once have been
Only a few are still here
I've to give this sacrifice...
... oh, the autumn brought us fear!
My life, my blood, my tears, my pain
I'm the guardener of thee
Through an axestrike I have lost
The ability to see
Now my child, your time hath come
Mercy - not, with those you'll harm
Wrap your fingers 'round your sword...
( And the ones we love will fall
Like autumn leaves
On these endless fields )
... as the horn sounds the alarm!
Und als der Sturm begann
Als Fleisch auf Eisen traf
Hell wie er Glocken Klang
Die Schreie derer, deren Glück versagt
Mit Wunden übersät
Der Eichenhain ihm Schutze bot
Wie die Legende sagt
War dies des Vaters sich'rer Tod
Now, that all silcence was disturbed
The ground, as red as autumn leafs
Father Frost, the last they feel
On these mighty, endless fields
Quando coeli movendi sunt et terra
Dum veneris judicare saeculum per ignem
Hush hush, my child
Mother death is your bride
If you listen her song you will follow
So better beware
Let your senses take care
Your innocent mind will be hallowed
A step in the dark
(Meserere Dominus)
A secret to hide
(Rex tremendae majestatis)
A legend to tell
(Libera eas)
Drowned in the waters of time
(Miserere Dominus)
A secret to hide
He holds
Wisdom of ancient times
A parchment with numbers and rhymes
Fear speaks the spell to survive
The circle of druids - alive!
They all gathered in the night
Within the torches light
As their slumber did awake
So I did wish a thousand times
Mother Death would come to me
In her arms I will entwine
And I'm rising up to thee
Now my child, my time hath come
Mercy - not with those I'll harm
I wrap my fingers round my sword...
... as their horn sounds the alarm!
Now the winter begins
On this endless fields
Chapter I - Tales Of Ithiria
Haggard's 'Chapter I - Tales Of Ithiria' stands as a pivotal song in the artist's expansive discography, reflecting the band's signature blend of post-rock and atmospheric electronic textures. Released during a period of intense creative output, the track exemplifies Haggard's ability to construct immersive soundscapes that prioritize emotional resonance over traditional song structures. The recording captures the group's evolution, showcasing a mature approach to layering organic instrumentation with synthesized elements to create a haunting, cinematic quality. As part of their broader body of work, this piece contributes to the narrative arc of their music, often exploring themes of isolation and introspection through its dynamic shifts and evolving sonic palette.