Spellwork
Austra Lyrics
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Feeding on bones or anything grown
I command post and nobody shows
In mornings I rest here
In evenings I work here
My debt isn't spent 'til the rest of me's left
All I adore
You must be the call
The evil at night
Speaking words of grace
While spellwork delights
Feel my desire, it burns like a fire
Feel my desire, it burns like a fire
I work alone saving my soul
If yesterday hurts, tomorrow is worse
Send me a sign, for my body's aligned
I'm ready to waste all my limbs and my face
My pores are wide open
And bleed for your potion
Spellwork and lies
You must be the call
The evil at night
Speaking words of grace
While spellwork delights
Feel my desire, it burns like a fire
Feel my desire, it burns like a fire
You must be the call
The evil at night
Speaking words of grace
While spellwork delights
Feel my desire, it burns like a fire
Feel my desire, it burns like a fire
The lyrics of Austra's song "Spellwork" delve into the themes of love, desire, and magic. The repetition of "Habit alone, when separate I moan" suggests that the singer has become dependent on a particular habit or behavior in order to feel pleasure. The imagery of "Feeding on bones or anything grown" further emphasizes the idea of consuming and taking in everything around them. The singer also says that they command post and nobody shows, indicating a sense of loneliness and isolation.
The lines "In mornings I rest here, In evenings I work here" convey a feeling of routine, as if the singer is stuck in a pattern of behavior that they can't break free from. The repetition of "Feel my desire, it burns like a fire" emphasizes the intensity of the singer's need and passion. The mention of "spellwork" suggests that the singer is attempting to use magic or ritual to achieve their desires. However, there is a sense of sadness and desperation in the line "My debt isn't spent 'til the rest of me's left", indicating that the singer is willing to sacrifice everything, including themselves, in the pursuit of love and happiness.
Overall, the lyrics of "Spellwork" paint a picture of a person who is caught in a cycle of desire, loneliness, and desperation, using magic and ritual as a means of escape.
Line by Line Meaning
Habit alone, when separate I moan
When I am alone with my habits, I feel sorrowful
Feeding on bones or anything grown
I consume anything, whether it is meat or vegetarian
I command post and nobody shows
I am in control, but no one obeys me
In mornings I rest here
In the mornings, I relax at this place
In evenings I work here
In the evenings, I work at this place
My debt isn't spent 'til the rest of me's left
My debt cannot be paid off until I am no longer alive
All I adore
Everything I love
You must be the call
You have to be the one who calls me
The evil at night
The wickedness that occurs during the night
Speaking words of grace
Uttering words that are full of charm
While spellwork delights
Engaging in spellwork brings pleasure
Feel my desire, it burns like a fire
Sense my intense longing, it is as intense as a flame
I work alone saving my soul
I work alone to save my soul from damnation
If yesterday hurts, tomorrow is worse
If yesterday caused pain, the future may bring even greater suffering
Send me a sign, for my body's aligned
Give me a signal, for my body is in tune
I'm ready to waste all my limbs and my face
I am prepared to sacrifice everything, even my own body, for this cause
My pores are wide open
My pores are dilated, indicating high arousal
And bleed for your potion
And flow for your concoction
Spellwork and lies
Engaging in magic and deceiving others
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: Kaitlin Stelmanis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Habit alone, when separate I moan
Feeding on bones or anything grown
I command post and nobody shows
In mornings I rest here, in evenings I work here
My debt isn't spent till the rest of me's left
All I adore
You must be the call, the evil at night
Speaking words of grace while spellwork delights
Feel my desire, it burns like a fire
Feel my desire, it burns like a fire
I work alone saving my soul
If yesterday hurts, tomorrow is worse
Send me a sign for my body's aligned
I'm ready to waste all my limbs and my face
My pores are wide open and bleed for your potion
Spellwork and lies
You must be the call, the evil at night
Speaking words of grace while spellwork delights
Feel my desire, it burns like a fire
Feel my desire, it
Alex Benz
lyrics:
Habit alone, when separate I moan.
Feeding on bones or anything grown.
I command post and nobody shows
In mornings I rest here,
In evenings I work here,
My debt isn't spent till the rest of me's left.
All I adore...
You must be the call
The evil at night
Speaking words of grace
While spellwork delights.
Feel my desire, it burns like a fire.
Feel my desire, it burns like a fire.
I work alone saving my soul
If yesterday hurts, tomorrow is worse.
Send me a sign, for my body's aligned.
I'm ready to waste all my limbs and my face
My pores are wide open
And bleed for your potion,
Spellwork and lies!
You must be the call
The evil at night
Speaking words of grace
While spellwork delights.
Feel my desire, it burns like a fire.
Feel my desire, it burns like a fire.
You must be the call
The evil at night
Speaking words of grace
While spellwork delights.
Feel my desire, it burns like a fire.
Feel my desire, it burns like a fire.
nils365
This is exactly how I predicted a video for "Spellwork" would be; dark, mysterious, but still filled with happy feelings. I just love Austra!
mike dewitz
This is one of the best songs that I have ever heard! Do you realize what you did in that studio when it was recorded? It is so haunting and soulful. Pure Sonic Beauty.
Yves C.
Isnt it? Im fucking entranced over here. 😍
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Habit alone, when separate I moan
Feeding on bones or anything grown
I command post and nobody shows
In mornings I rest here, in evenings I work here
My debt isn't spent till the rest of me's left
All I adore
You must be the call, the evil at night
Speaking words of grace while spellwork delights
Feel my desire, it burns like a fire
Feel my desire, it burns like a fire
I work alone saving my soul
If yesterday hurts, tomorrow is worse
Send me a sign for my body's aligned
I'm ready to waste all my limbs and my face
My pores are wide open and bleed for your potion
Spellwork and lies
You must be the call, the evil at night
Speaking words of grace while spellwork delights
Feel my desire, it burns like a fire
Feel my desire, it
On a leash
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Music Lindo
Thank you for the lyrics ❤️
thatcrazynative
LOVE YOU
Had Better Days
Sounds like a lonely, hard-working witch to me. Hail Austra!
Brooke Schrader
10 years later, I still never ever regret buying this album. This song is fucking magical.