Cellar Darling - 'Challenge' [Official Lyric Video]

"Challenge", the very first single of Cellar Darling!
Released on September 2016 along with the bonus track "Fire, Wind & Earth".

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We are incredibly excited to share the very first Cellar Darling song with you! Along with ‘Challenge’, we have also released another song from the same writing and recording sessions: ‘Fire, Wind & Earth’ is a bonus track we couldn’t keep from you any longer!

‘Challenge’ is about an inner struggle, a battle you are fighting against yourself and the world. It is you, screaming at yourself in the mirror and getting high on new-found strength. It is failing, overcoming and achieving. The bipolar dance that is life.

We have fallen. We have screamed. We have battled. We found strength. We will overcome.

The lyric video features the talented actress Fabienne Fellmann (who is also featured on the cover artwork). It is based on an idea by Anna Murphy, directed by Anna Murphy & Cellar Darling, with videography and editing by Merlin Sutter and generous post production help by Michel Frutig at Maybaum Film.

Both songs were recorded and produced by Cellar Darling and Marco Jencarelli & Anna Murphy Soundfarm studios, mixed by Tommy Vetterli at Newsound studios, and mastered by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street studios. All strings are recorded by the one and only Shir-Ran Yinon, and the artwork features photography by Merlin Sutter.

**** Lyrics: ****

The time is nigh
I follow 
all the echoes reciting to me 
I'll read the sky 
and follow 
the footsteps my enemies left for me

This is the sound, this is the sound, this is the sound hear me shout it out loud

Challenge me to the death 
with my feet stuck to the ground 
How can we cherish our inner demons 
without shouting it, letting it, fighting it out 

Challenge me 'til the early dawn 
with my hands tied at the back 
I know I'll bring you down 
to your knees at last 
Crying mercy, mercy, have mercy on me 

I can't deny you're hollow 
and I can't wait to bring you down 
Delights my eyes
your sorrow 
And feeds my old ever so vengeful heart 

This is the sound, this is the sound, this is the sound of you hitting the ground
This is the sound, shout it out loud, shout it, shout it, shout it out loud

[ionwulf]

I saw them live last week as opening act for Lacuna Coil in Diest and was immediately hooked. The music is so honest and powerfull yet creative and original. These are Real people playing real music! I bought the cd at the show and can’t turn it off. Show support to this band...they deserve it!

[GoDzT]

Had it on repeat when i discovered it on spotify

[alejandropedraza]

Anna your voice sounds so much mature than before. You guys are doing a really nice job, congratulations!

[isaacwells]

Anna, you’re seriously my favorite vocalist, and my biggest celebrity crush.

[TheForlornBat]

Saw the band name 'Cellar Darling' and was like, "Anna that you?" So happy to know that it is her!

[feliger]

to be honest at the beginning I don't like this song to much but now I just can't stop listening Cellar Darling, Anna, Ivo and Merlin I wish you the best and hope to see you again here in México. Please keep doing your unique music lml

[SoumoBose]

Hello from India. Always been a die hard fan of Eluveitie and Ivo's badass guitar playing. Anna, Ivo and Merlin, I would have to say you guys were their backbone. But anyways loved your new song. Will always keep a lookout for your new band. Wish you great success for your future. And try to include more guitar solos in your song if possible something which was lacking in Eluvietie.

[timweisensel]

Sweet! The future is surely bright and I look forward to the evolution of the music. IMHO, it's not poppy at all. Crank it up and soak in the guitar work, hammering percussion and the lovely voice.

[ACosmicCastaway]

That's the Cellar, Darling.
Merlin, Anna, Ivo: you have a special in our hearts.
Gotta ship this till the end of time.

"Wir wollen dich, dein herzlisches Ich, dein ungeschüztes Selbst"

[AlinaLesnik]

This is the first song I use to hear after I woke up ;-) Love it! Keep going and I am looking forward to hear your upcoming album!

[Linlin-smoc]

There are two thing that I love from Switzerland: The nature and Anna Murphy.

[Skohati]

I really love your voice, Anna!
I'm a little sad about the separation from Eluveitie, but I love the songs you do, guys, it's a pleasure.

A little fan from uruguay again !

[OceanMage]

You got yourselves a die hard fan from México, please keep with the awesome music

[demonicsage]

I seriously feel as if this song was written for me. I was raised to be a fighter, so that's just my attitude towards everything, everything is a fight. I'm still young (19), so i know what i'm dealing with now does not compare to whats to come in the future, but i still struggle a great deal with my mental health and just life in general. Listening to this seems to recharge my spirit and it helps me get through the day. Thank you Anna, Ivo, & Merlin.

[darkangelever]

I have goosebumps everytime I hear this song. I can't get tired of it, it's just hypnotic.

[GridDownSurvival]

I first heard this song by way of Melissa Bonny's acoustic cover.. now i get to hear the original.. love it!

[SCESG]

Please tour the US! You have a lot of fans here and many more to come after one listen. Raw talent from each of you. Thx you for reviving my passion for music! :)

Can't wait to see you guys live sometime. Cheers from New York!

[Mango_the_Man]

Great song! Anna, please, don't stop making music! Cheers from Brazil.

[LPWTHYOU]

Immer schön wenn man hochwertige Lyric Videos zu sehen bekommt zu einem guten Song!

[akizame]

Una voz digna de destacar entre unas de las mejores voces femenina !! Anna Murphy Me encantas!!!! Mucho éxito !!!