AHOLA is the Finnish hard rock band from Jarkko Ahola, also known from Terä… Read Full Bio ↴AHOLA is the Finnish hard rock band from Jarkko Ahola, also known from Teräsbetoni, Northern Kings, Heavy Christmas, Oulu All Star Big Band Goes Heavy etc. The band is built around long-term friendships, and band members are Jarkko "J." Ahola (vocals, rhythm guitar), Antti Mäkelä (drums), Jari Laitinen (bass) and Antti Karhumaa (lead guitar).
After Teräsbetoni went on a break J. Ahola wanted to start a new band, this time singing in English, and AHOLA was officially formed in 2011. AHOLA has released two albums so far, Stoneface (2012) and Tug of War (2014).

The Spell
Ahola Lyrics

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It´s amazing to think it was a dirty and dark lair
Where the strange magic took its place
I was walking in a haze What kind of magic you used on me
Till this day the mystery remains
I was lost in your maze It was only a glimpse of an eye
when you took my heart by surprise
I was held, I was mesmerized
Now you hold the spell Entwine a magic shell

Around you and I am unbreakable tie
You hold the spell My soul´s ruthless cell
A never ending lie You took me by the spell
I want to run, I want to hide
From spell you set inside of me
oh please set me free
The way you spoke, I nearly choked
You bewitched the loving man in me
You´ve got to set me free
I was lost, I thought I was found
The illusion seemed so profound
The spell you cast is strong and sound
Now you hold the spell Entwine a magic shell
Around you and I am unbreakable tie
You hold the spell My soul´s ruthless cell
A never ending lie You took me by
The evil spell that put me through the hell
I cann´t believe that I fell for your spell
the spell
Now you hold the spell Entwine a magic shell
Around you and I am unbreakable tie
You hold the spell My soul´s ruthless cell
A never ending lie You took me by the spell
Now you hold the spell Entwine a magic shell
Around you and I am unbreakable tie

You hold the spell My soul´s ruthless cell
A never ending lie You took me by the spell

Overall Meaning

In Ahola's song "The Spell," the singer reflects on a dark and mysterious encounter with someone who has instilled a magic spell within them. The lyrics express confusion and astonishment at how they were enchanted and how they are still under the spell's influence. The singer seems to be experiencing conflicting emotions and desires - on the one hand, they want to be set free from the spell, but on the other hand, they are entranced by its power.

The song's narrative is full of vivid imagery and emotive language, which adds depth to the singer's struggle. The lyrics depict a metaphorical maze that the singer has found themselves lost in, highlighting the disorientation felt when under the spell's influence. The use of the word "shell" and "soul's ruthless cell" implies that the singer feels trapped within themselves, unable to escape the spell.

Overall, "The Spell" is a beautifully crafted piece of writing that explores complex themes of love, magic, and the human psyche. Through its captivating lyrics, the song takes the listener on a journey of self-discovery and introspection.

Line by Line Meaning

It's amazing to think it was a dirty and dark lair
Reflecting on the past, the surroundings where the strange magic occurred was dirty and dark - making the following events seem even more unbelievable.

Where the strange magic took its place
The environment where the magic took hold.

I was walking in a haze What kind of magic you used on me
The singer was not fully aware of what was happening and is confused about the type of magic that was used on them.

Till this day the mystery remains
The singer still can't fully understand what happened that day.

I was lost in your maze
The singer was feeling lost and trapped by the magic.

It was only a glimpse of an eye when you took my heart by surprise
The singer was taken by surprise in a brief moment, which allowed the magic to take hold.

I was held, I was mesmerized
The singer was held, unable to break free or resist the magic.

Now you hold the spell Entwine a magic shell Around you and I am unbreakable tie
The caster of the spell now has complete control over the singer, with the spell binding them together.

You hold the spell My soul´s ruthless cell A never ending lie You took me by the spell
The spell was so strong that it became a part of the singer's soul, trapping them in an endless cycle of deceit.

I want to run, I want to hide From spell you set inside of me oh please set me free
The singer is now desperate to break free from the spell and its hold on them.

The way you spoke, I nearly choked You bewitched the loving man in me You´ve got to set me free
The caster of the spell used their words to hypnotize and control the singer, causing them to become someone else entirely.

I was lost, I thought I was found The illusion seemed so profound The spell you cast is strong and sound
The singer was fooled by the illusion, and the spell seems impenetrable and unbreakable.

The evil spell that put me through the hell I can't believe that I fell for your spell the spell
The singer has come to realize just how evil and dark the spell was, and how it condemned them to a life of torment.

Now you hold the spell Entwine a magic shell Around you and I am unbreakable tie You hold the spell My soul´s ruthless cell A never ending lie You took me by the spell Now you hold the spell Entwine a magic shell Around you and I am unbreakable tie You hold the spell My soul´s ruthless cell A never ending lie You took me by the spell
Repeating the chorus, the singer is emphasizing just how trapped and controlled they feel, with the spell taking hold of their very being and soul.

Writer(s): Antti Reino Maekelae, Antti Erkki Herman Karhumaa, Jarkko Kalevi Ahola, Jari Pekka Laitinen

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