The Cognate House Of Courtly Witches Lies West Of County Meath
Absu Lyrics

I am the one to seek the courtly witch -
The singer is actively seeking out a specific type of witch.

She is the one to find me.
The singer believes that this specific witch will eventually come to them.

I am the one to yearn the dazzling bitch -
The singer desires this specific witch.

She is the one to bind me.
The artist believes that this specific witch will have some sort of power over them.

So I say, the spell has begun!
The artist believes that their interaction with this particular witch has already started some sort of magical spell or ritual.

"The darkness is starting and control is done..."
The witch believes that they are in control and that something has already begun.

Stones of power inside this sphere
There are magical stones within a certain space.

are stark stones of magick -
These stones have a strong magical quality.

I am joining the mystic ring,
The artist is joining a group of people involved in magic.

with this woman, as we implore.
The artist is working with this specific witch in this group of people.

We do implore.
They are making some sort of request or appeal to a higher power through this group ritual.

I am aiding the mystic writ;
The artist is contributing to the ritual or magical work being done.

I am gifted knowledge from deep wells!
The singer is gaining some sort of magical knowledge through this work.

Candle of fire, candle of might,
A candle is being used in the ritual.

Create my desires here on this night -
The singer is asking for their desires to be manifested through the ritual.

This candles stream is suddenly flaming higher!
The candle's flame is burning stronger, indicating increased magical energy.

Bring to me my heart's desire,
The artist is reiterating their request for their heart's desire to be granted.

My words of strength are suddenly hung,
The singer's words have a powerful effect in the ritual and are affecting the outcome.

So I proudly state this spell has begun!
The singer is confident that the magical work is underway.

Stones of power within ire
There are other magical stones involved.

are strong stones of cabal.
These stones have an association with esoteric and/or secret knowledge.

I am joined int he magick round,
The artist is part of another magical ritual or group.

with this bitch, as we implore.
The singer is again working with the same witch as before in this group ritual.

We shall explore.
They will be delving into something unknown or exploring new ideas/magical concepts.

With Paralda by my side,
The singer references the presence of a particular elemental spirit, Paralda.

I am granted sylphs and zephyrs!
The singer is being granted magical or elemental forces by Paralda.

Show me the rings of your cosmic fire,
The singer is now addressing another entity (presumably the witch).

Make my pathway carved and clear.
The artist is requesting guidance or clarity in their path.

Give me a code that's no will of mine,
The artist is asking for a sign or guidance that is beyond their own desires or control.

To show me your presence is here!
The singer wants the entity they are addressing to make their presence known.

Courtly witch of the beast -
Another reference to the specific witch the singer has been interacting with.

Courtly bitch of the daring arm,
Another way of addressing the same witch with different descriptive language.

I am your tyro, yet never alarmed!
The artist sees themselves as a student or apprentice of the witch and trusts them completely.

A dash of thistle, and in my dreams -
The artist references a specific herb and also their dreams.

Give me the silver-gilt key,
The singer sees a symbolic key as being necessary for them to access certain knowledge or power.

That will unlock the spell...
The key is necessary to complete the current magical work.

Courtly witch, assist me!
The singer is again asking for the help of the specific witch they have been working with throughout the song.