The Magician
Æther Realm Lyrics


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Alone on the ancient mountaintop
Stood the one who had lost his way
For when you walk on the path of a traitor
You will find you may soon be betrayed
Stray not from the path you've chosen
You may yet find what you seek
You will learn to command the ethereal realm
And fulfill your destiny

Cast out of his land for reaching for that which lies out of mortal sight
Like a beast he is feared and hunted
Like a beast he intends to fight
Stay true to your heart young warrior
Keep your sword close by your side
And when night comes again beware what the darkness hides

Go now to the realm of spirits child
You are running out of time
Seek quickly the one who will guide you
Who will teach you the way of light
Doubt not your resolve young wanderer
May your stride be swift and true
For the colors of day are fading away
And tonight they will come for you

No amount of work or training
Can prepare you for the changing winds
But don't despair my child
You must fight
Take hold of strength divine
Shape the world to your design
And release the power you keep inside your heart

I am the light when a life's at its end
The still burning candle when darkness descends
I am desire, warmth from the fire
fueling your steps when your journey began

I am the fear twisting tight round your throat
The life giving spark hiding deep in your soul
I am your aura, hunger for honor
I hold the power you seek

Eeeeyuh

A fire arose behind his eyes
The trees, like torches, blazed up in the night
The fire raced across the sky
The trees like torches
Like torches blazed with light

And now they're on the run
No mercy smite them one by one
You've got an axe to grind
Relentless, no one left behind
Immolation is their fate
Hunt them down and let them feel your hate
No cowards left alive
By your power they will die
And now they're on the run
No mercy smite them one by one
You've got an axe to grind

For the fire of your soul
Is a terror to behold

No amount of work or training
Can prepare them for their flaming end
But don't hold back my child
They must die
Take hold of strength divine




Shape the world to your design
And release the power you keep inside your heart

Overall Meaning

The Magician by Æther Realm is a powerful and mystical song that speaks about a warrior lost on an ancient mountaintop. The lyrics are evocative and describe the journey of the warrior who had lost his way on a traitor's path, and people had betrayed him. The song speaks about his resilience and determination to stay true to his heart, keeping his sword close by his side, and facing the darkness. He seeks the guidance of the one who will teach him to command the ethereal realm and fulfill his destiny.


The lyrics of The Magician reveal a story of an outcast who is feared and hunted like a beast. However, with resolve and determination, he sets out on his journey to seek the one who will guide him, doubting not his resolve, and stamping his foot firmly on the path he has chosen. The words of the song express that the path may not be an easy one, but he must take hold of strength divine, shape the world to his design, and release the power he keeps inside his heart. The lyrics present an image of the warrior filled with fire and determination, leading up to the chorus that emphasizes the terror his soul can bring, holding the power he seeks.


Line by Line Meaning

Alone on the ancient mountaintop
The singer is alone at the top of an old mountain


Stood the one who had lost his way
The singer is lost


For when you walk on the path of a traitor
If you walk the path of a traitor


You will find you may soon be betrayed
You may be betrayed


Stray not from the path you've chosen
Stay focused on your chosen path


You may yet find what you seek
You may find what you're looking for


You will learn to command the ethereal realm
You'll learn to control the spiritual realm


And fulfill your destiny
You will complete your destiny


Cast out of his land for reaching for that which lies out of mortal sight
The artist was exiled for seeking something beyond human comprehension


Like a beast he is feared and hunted
He's hunted and feared like a wild animal


Like a beast he intends to fight
He's ready to fight like a wild animal


Stay true to your heart young warrior
Stick to your beliefs, young fighter


Keep your sword close by your side
Always carry your weapon


And when night comes again beware what the darkness hides
Be careful of what the darkness conceals at night


Go now to the realm of spirits child
Go to the spiritual world, child


You are running out of time
You're almost out of time


Seek quickly the one who will guide you
Find the guide who can help you soon


Who will teach you the way of light
Who will teach you the path of enlightenment


Doubt not your resolve young wanderer
Don't doubt your determination, young traveler


May your stride be swift and true
May you be fast and accurate


For the colors of day are fading away
The daylight is disappearing


And tonight they will come for you
They will come for you tonight


No amount of work or training
You can't prepare enough


Can prepare you for the changing winds
Nothing can fully prepare you for the unknown


But don't despair my child
Don't give up hope


You must fight
You have to fight


Take hold of strength divine
Get a grip on your godly power


Shape the world to your design
Mold the world how you want it to be


And release the power you keep inside your heart
Let go of the power you hold in your heart


I am the light when a life's at its end
The singer is a light for the dying


The still burning candle when darkness descends
The singer is a source of light during the darkness


I am desire, warmth from the fire
The artist is desire and warmth


fueling your steps when your journey began
Providing energy at the start of a journey


I am the fear twisting tight round your throat
The artist is the fear constraining you


The life giving spark hiding deep in your soul
The life-giving spark in your soul


I am your aura, hunger for honor
The artist is the aura and honor you seek


I hold the power you seek
The singer has the power you search for


A fire arose behind his eyes
The singer's eyes became bright with passion


The trees, like torches, blazed up in the night
The trees lit up like torches in the dark


The fire raced across the sky
The fire spread quickly


And now they're on the run
The enemy is fleeing


No mercy smite them one by one
Don't show mercy, attack them individually


You've got an axe to grind
You have a personal score to settle


Relentless, no one left behind
Relentless and leaving no one behind


Immolation is their fate
They will be burned alive


Hunt them down and let them feel your hate
Track them down and make them feel your anger


No cowards left alive
No weaklings will survive


By your power they will die
They will die by your power


For the fire of your soul
The singer's soul is ablaze


Is a terror to behold
It's a scary sight




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Vincent Jones, Tyler Gresham, Stefan Sjöberg, Kile Odell, Jack Rodriguez-Dougherty, Heinrich Arnold

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@AetherRealm

Thank ya'll for joining us in revisiting a classic track with a new video.

We’re embarking on a US tour this September with Unleash the Archers and Seven Kingdoms, and I hope we’ll see some of you there.

Into The Abyss Tour
w/ Unleash the Archers + Seven Kingdoms

9/1 - Minneapolis, MN - Cabooze
9/2 - Chicago, IL - Reggies (SOLD OUT)
9/3 - Detroit, MI - The Shelter
9/4 - Pittsburgh, PA - Enclave (VENUE UPGRADE)
9/5 - Rochester, NY - Montage Music Hall
9/7 - Providence, RI - Alchemy
9/8 - New York, NY - Le Poisson Rouge
9/9 - Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage
9/10 - Greensboro, NC - The Blind Tiger
9/11 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
9/12 - Orlando, FL - The Abbey (VENUE UPGRADE)
9/14 - Austin, TX - Come and Take it Live
9/15 - Dallas, TX - Gas Monkey Bar & Grill
9/16 - Oklahoma City, OK - 89th Street Collective
9/17 - Kansas City, MO - The Riot Room
9/18 - Denver, CO - Marquis Theatre (SOLD OUT)
9/19 - Albuquerque, NM - Launchpad
9/21 - Mesa, AZ - Nile Theater
9/22 - Los Angeles, CA - 1720
9/23 - San Diego, CA - Brick by Brick
9/24 - Petaluma, CA - The Phoenix Theater
9/25 - Portland, OR - Dante's
9/26 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon



All comments from YouTube:

@AetherRealm

Thank ya'll for joining us in revisiting a classic track with a new video.

We’re embarking on a US tour this September with Unleash the Archers and Seven Kingdoms, and I hope we’ll see some of you there.

Into The Abyss Tour
w/ Unleash the Archers + Seven Kingdoms

9/1 - Minneapolis, MN - Cabooze
9/2 - Chicago, IL - Reggies (SOLD OUT)
9/3 - Detroit, MI - The Shelter
9/4 - Pittsburgh, PA - Enclave (VENUE UPGRADE)
9/5 - Rochester, NY - Montage Music Hall
9/7 - Providence, RI - Alchemy
9/8 - New York, NY - Le Poisson Rouge
9/9 - Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage
9/10 - Greensboro, NC - The Blind Tiger
9/11 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
9/12 - Orlando, FL - The Abbey (VENUE UPGRADE)
9/14 - Austin, TX - Come and Take it Live
9/15 - Dallas, TX - Gas Monkey Bar & Grill
9/16 - Oklahoma City, OK - 89th Street Collective
9/17 - Kansas City, MO - The Riot Room
9/18 - Denver, CO - Marquis Theatre (SOLD OUT)
9/19 - Albuquerque, NM - Launchpad
9/21 - Mesa, AZ - Nile Theater
9/22 - Los Angeles, CA - 1720
9/23 - San Diego, CA - Brick by Brick
9/24 - Petaluma, CA - The Phoenix Theater
9/25 - Portland, OR - Dante's
9/26 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon

@MiniMetul94

see you there!

@AntoAparicio

COME TO
B R A Z I L

@SuzanneMorovic

Yes I'll see you in NY.

@rogerlariviere8990

9/10 can’t wait going to be just the thing I need first and last time I saw you guys was at the milestone in Charlotte

@bencekmeczik6595

Hope you guys will eventually come to Europe too.

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@vinaymulukutla358

I had no idea these guys were American. They sound very European with all the folk metal/power metal coming out of there. Beautiful stuff man, massive Blind Guardian and Wintersun influences.

@Rlyeh_The_Dead

I totally see the infuence too. They give a fresh Ensiferum as well

@SeaWitchinSeattle

They are amazing live. Heard them with Unleash the Archers, and the lead singer of AR was the most entertaining and funny guy I have ever seen live!!

@goblin3810

I thought they were pretty vocal about being southerners

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