For Snow Covered the Northland was recorded in 1994, but due technical problems it was released in 1996. During this time Marcus E. decided to continue Ancient Wisdom on his own. Hence, he does everything himself.
The Spell
Ancient Wisdom Lyrics
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Take your place in the circle
Watch the mystery unwind
One cup of your lifeblood
Two parts of your mind
Thirteen faceless disciples
ln a room froze with fear
Then he appears
Under the spell
The mark of the Beast is upon you now
Under the spell
The mark of the Beast. You must serve him well.
Under the spell
Dances at midnight
Naked but for the mask
Feasting Heaven's destruction
The spell has been cast
The power is total
Eclipse of the Son
Evil forces are strongest
His will to be done
Under the spell
The mark of the Beast is upon you now
Under the spell
The mark of the Beast. You must serve him well.
Under the spell
We all bear witness
To the ritual of life
While some choose to follow
The shadows of night
Forever banished in darkness
For those who've taken the vow
These things are of your own doing
You'll pay for it now
Under the spell
The mark of the Beast is upon you now
Under the spell
The mark of the Beast. You must serve him well.
Under the spell
The lyrics to Ancient Wisdom's song The Spell describe a scene of a ritualistic gathering where a group of thirteen followers, summoned by their master, perform the necessary rites and incantations to submit themselves to the mark of the beast. The lyrics are vivid in their imagery, invoking the idea of naked dances at midnight, feasting on heaven's destruction, and the total eclipse of the son. The spell cast by the master is all-encompassing, leaving those who've taken the vow forever banished in darkness, paying for their actions.
The theme of the song seems to be about the consequences of making a deal with the devil, as well as the allure and power of the occult. The mark of the beast represents a symbol of ultimate submission and control, with the followers performing dark and ritualistic acts in order to pay homage to their master. The lyrics suggest that these actions are of their own doing, and that they will have to pay the price for their choices.
Overall, the song evokes a feeling of darkness and foreboding, with a heavy and ominous tone that befits the subject matter. The lyrics paint a picture of a group of devout followers who are willing to do anything to serve their master, even if it means sacrificing their souls and being forever under his spell.
Line by Line Meaning
Take your place in the circle
Join the gathering of people in the circle
Watch the mystery unwind
Observe the events unfolding in this mysterious ritual
One cup of your lifeblood
Offer a portion of your life essence as sacrifice
Two parts of your mind
Give up two aspects of your personal consciousness
Thirteen faceless disciples
Thirteen people without identity or individuality
ln a room froze with fear
In a room filled with fear and dread
Summoned there by the master
Brought there by the one in charge
Then he appears
The leader shows up
Under the spell
In a state of being controlled by supernatural forces
The mark of the Beast is upon you now
You are marked to serve evil forces
You must serve him well
You have no choice but to obey and serve the leader
Dances at midnight
Performing a ritual dance at midnight
Naked but for the mask
Wearing only a mask as clothing
Feasting Heaven's destruction
Enjoying the downfall of good or divine values
The spell has been cast
The supernatural ritual has been completed
The power is total
The dark forces have complete control
Eclipse of the Son
Blocking out the light of goodness
Evil forces are strongest
The power of evil is at its peak
His will to be done
The leader's desires will be fulfilled
We all bear witness
Everyone present observes and participates in the ritual
To the ritual of life
To the supernatural ceremony of existence
While some choose to follow
Although some people decide to join the dark forces
The shadows of night
The dark spirits that come out at night
Forever banished in darkness
Sentenced to eternal spiritual darkness
For those who've taken the vow
For those who have sworn allegiance
These things are of your own doing
You have chosen to participate in this evil act
You'll pay for it now
You will face the consequences of your actions
Contributed by Emily W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Robin Habereder
Then:
Thought it was a great song i love
Now:
I know it‘s a cover, even greater beacause both songs are wonderful and can stand on its own
IBroLLyI SephirothI
Then:
Thought it was a great song i love
Now:
I know it‘s a cover, even greater beacause both songs are wonderful and can stand on its own
TrulyDead7
this song brings to me a lot of memories ♫♥♥
IBroLLyI SephirothI
the best , ancient wisdom
Erydiam Wintermoon
What a precious treasure of darkness... Hail to my bloodbrothers at side of War...Hail Ancient Wisdom !!
ANGEL BASTIDA MORANTE
amazing band!!!!!!
Chadi Tannous
Love it so much \\m//,,,marcus E.norman is a genuis
Stian Ixbalanq Ardila Rios
Qve bella mvsica , digna de Ángeles
sogratees1
Good cover. Not got the same vibe as the original and it works. Nice to see a different style of metal applied to an original song.Still prefer Demon though
sergiocalil
It's a Demon's cover!!! But this is a decent cover.