The group formerly recorded under the name The Gadsdens, but announced in August 2011 that they were to be known as Autoheart.
The Witching Hour
Autoheart Lyrics
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I needed something to ease the pain
You took the palm of my hand,
Studied it and said to me
It won't be long now until you're free
And I saw stars
Above
And I saw the star that you turned into
With you
Only particles of dust lay in my chest
As if by magic you illuminated all the skies
An effervescent glow shone all around
And even though you're gone,
I know for me you always knew
I won't forget you and all you've done
For me
I saw stars
Above
And I saw the star that you turned into
You took my heart
With you
Only particles of dust lay in my chest
So the life we had was now laid down to rest
You will always own a percentage of my heart
Even though in human form
We are apart
The song "The Witching Hour" by Autoheart is a poignant reflection on the aftermath of a breakup. The opening lines describe how the singer arrived at a moment of desperation and sought comfort in the arms of their lover. The phrase "witching hour" is often used to describe the time of day when supernatural forces are at their most powerful. In this context, it suggests that the singer turned to their partner in a moment of weakness, hoping that they could provide some sort of magical relief.
As the song continues, it becomes clear that the relationship has ended and the singer is left to pick up the pieces. The lyrics describe how the singer's heart has been broken and reduced to "particles of dust" in their chest. However, the memory of their former lover still holds a powerful sway over them. They describe how their partner "illuminated all the skies" and saw them turn into a star before their eyes.
Despite the pain of the breakup, the singer acknowledges that their partner will always hold a special place in their heart. The final lines suggest that, although the relationship is over, their love will endure in some form, even if they are physically apart.
Line by Line Meaning
The witching hour was the hour that I came to you
I arrived at your place at the perfect time and in perfect timing.
I needed something to ease the pain
I was going through some hard times and needed help to manage my pain and struggles.
You took the palm of my hand, Studied it and said to me
You held my hand and took time to read and understand my situation and issues.
It won't be long now until you're free
You gave me hope and assurance that my struggles will soon come to an end.
And I saw stars Above
Your presence made everything bright and beautiful, and I felt elated and overcome with joy.
And I saw the star that you turned into
Your grace and love transformed into a star that illuminated my life and made everything magical.
You took my heart With you
You took my heart and soul when you left, and I feel incomplete without you.
Only particles of dust lay in my chest
I feel empty inside without you, and my heart is now reduced to dust and ashes.
As if by magic you illuminated all the skies
Your presence and love for me made the world a better place, and everything seemed perfect and magical.
And even though you're gone, I know for me you always knew
Even though you are no longer with me, I feel that you knew and understood me better than anyone else ever could.
I won't forget you and all you've done For me
I will always remember you and everything you did to help me, and I will always be thankful for that.
So the life we had was now laid down to rest
Our relationship or time together is now over and gone.
You will always own a percentage of my heart
I will always hold a special place for you in my heart, no matter what happens or how much time passes.
Even though in human form We are apart
Even though we no longer physically interact, I believe our spirits and love remain connected and intertwined forever.
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