The Spell
1782 Lyrics
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Give me your nails
Give me your face
Give me your soul
Moon is waning it′s perfect moment,
Lucifer, listen to me she is for you, take her
Moon is waning it's perfect moment,
Feel her sadness
Feel her pain
Feel her regret
Feel your pleasure
Moon is waning it′s perfect moment,
Lucifer, listen to me she is for you, take her
Moon is waning it's perfect moment,
Lucifer, listen to me she is for you, take her
When interpreting the lyrics of 1782's "The Spell," it is important to note the references made to Lucifer and the moon. Throughout the song, the singer is requesting various elements of a person's being - hair, nails, face, and soul - while urging Lucifer to take them. This could be interpreted as a ritualistic invocation, with the singer attempting to offer up certain parts of themselves in order to summon the devil.
The repeated references to the moon, particularly its waning phase, add to the occult imagery of the song. In many belief systems, the moon is seen as having a strong connection to magic and ritual, and its phases are often used to determine the timing of certain spells or ceremonies. The singer seems to be using this moment of darkness and release to make their request to the devil.
The final lines of the song, in which the singer urges Lucifer to "feel her sadness," "feel her pain," and "feel her regret," suggest that the person they are offering up has experienced some form of suffering. It is unclear whether the singer is offering up themselves or someone else, but the use of these emotional descriptors implies that the person has been through a significant hardship. In offering them up to the devil, the singer seems to believe that he can offer some kind of solace or satisfaction.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me your hair
I want a piece of you, something to hold onto and possess.
Give me your nails
I want more of you, something sharp and dangerous to keep close.
Give me your face
I want to know you inside and out, and control all that you show to others.
Give me your soul
I want to own you completely, body and spirit, to do with as I please.
Moon is waning it's perfect moment,
The time is right for dark deeds, for seeking out the devil and making deals.
Lucifer, listen to me she is for you, take her
Satan himself is listening, and I am offering up this sacrifice to him, willing to pay any price for his favor.
Feel her sadness
Take pleasure in her pain and suffering, revel in the misery you inflict upon her.
Feel her pain
Take pleasure in her pain and suffering, revel in the misery you inflict upon her.
Feel her regret
Make her regret ever crossing me or standing against me, and enjoy her misery as a result.
Feel your pleasure
Rejoice in the suffering of others, using it to fuel your own twisted sense of satisfaction.
Writer(s): Marco Nieddu
Contributed by Jonathan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.