The Witching Hour
Bloody Hammers Lyrics


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In daylight we prepare
Check all the locks leave no windows bare
Cause you know we must absolutely sure

All the lights go down
In this petrified and forsaken town
We side with caution from the impure
It's the time of much dismay
Stay very still as you kneel and pray
The witching hour is upon you

And if you really stay
Take warning and don't lose your way
The witching hour is upon you

The night is growing long
But we keep our faith and we're staying strong
We'll wait until we're saved by the sun

The evil that became
Never look their way never speak their name
A whisper is as loud as a drum

It's the time of much dismay
Stay very still as you kneel and pray
The witching hour is upon you

And if you really stay




Take warning and don't lose your way
The witching hour is upon you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "The Witching Hour" by Bloody Hammers talks about the fear and dread that comes with the night, especially at the time of the witching hour - believed to be a time when the supernatural is powerful and active. The song starts with the singer expressing worry about being secure in the daytime, checking all the locks and windows before nightfall. The song then progresses to a description of the witching hour, with all the lights out and the people of the town being wary of those who might be impure. The lyrics advise listeners to stay still, kneel and pray as the witching hour is upon them, warning them not to lose their way.


The lines "The evil that became, Never look their way never speak their name" suggests that the evil that comes with the supernatural might be too powerful for them to face, hence it's important to avoid it entirely. The song paints a picture of a town dealing with fear and uncertainty, hoping to survive until the morning light. The lyrics of the song are supported by the instrumental music that is both eerie and haunting.


Line by Line Meaning

In daylight we prepare
During the daytime, we make ourselves ready


Check all the locks leave no windows bare
We inspect every lock and ensure that no windows are open


Cause you know we must absolutely sure
We want to be completely certain


All the lights go down
All sources of light are extinguished


In this petrified and forsaken town
In this town that is terrified and abandoned


We side with caution from the impure
We are very careful of anyone or anything that appears to be dangerous


It's the time of much dismay
This is a moment of great concern and distress


Stay very still as you kneel and pray
We remain motionless as we engage in religious worship


The witching hour is upon you
The moment of dark magic is now present


And if you really stay
If you decide to stay here


Take warning and don't lose your way
Be careful and remain vigilant so that you don't get lost


The witching hour is upon you
The time of malevolent energy is now present


The night is growing long
The duration of the darkness is becoming lengthy


But we keep our faith and we're staying strong
Despite this, we maintain our beliefs and remain resolute


We'll wait until we're saved by the sun
We'll wait for sunrise, when we'll hopefully be rescued


The evil that became
The malevolent force that arose


Never look their way never speak their name
We ought to avoid them and not mention their names


A whisper is as loud as a drum
Even a soft noise can seem loud and draw attention in the quiet darkness




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Obviously Diego

I would love to hear this beast of a riff live, imagine this: A night, dark as it can get. You are with some friends at a festival, tired of all the bands you've heard throughout the day. It suddenly starts to rain, bummer. An ominous thunder falls from the sky and suddenly, this riffs starts to play.

pcaviator687

Bought the CD on Bandcamp...can't wait to get it! Amazing album...amazing band.

jeff foster

besides GHOST these guys are gonna break big metal is on the verge of a great comeback to mainstream!

NW CHICAGO SUBURBS

jeff foster still waiting.

Adam White

@NW CHICAGO SUBURBS Are you still still waiting? :P

Steven Bailey

I bought it...incredible.

Carolyne Belmont

would be awesome to have the lyrics in description :D

J. Gaal Rankin

Best track from bloody

PhlashRockinmann

I miss 8 tracks, casssettes, and vinyl. And analog recording of music.

Ken Dethstryke

If anyone from the band checks this I just gotta know, was this recorded on an old Ampex ?? :) Got that sound down if it wasn't. hehe

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