Boyd Rice and Friends is the name of a neofolk 'supergroup' around NON lead… Read Full Bio ↴Boyd Rice and Friends is the name of a neofolk 'supergroup' around NON leader Boyd Rice (this project's only static member). Other members have included: Douglas Pearce (aka Douglas P., of Death In June), Albin Martinek (aka Albin Julius and La Maison Moderne, of Der Blutharsch), Michael Moynihan (aka Coup De Grace, of Blood Axis), Rose McDowall (of Coil, Current 93 and Sorrow), Robert Ferbrache (of Blood Axis) and Tony Wakeford (of Sol Invictus and Death In June).

Another project, Boyd Rice & Fiends, has also included: Rice, Pearce, Martinek, Moynihan and McDowall.

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Invocation
Boyd Rice and Friends Lyrics

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For those whose eyes would see
Render them in faith to me
For all those seeking peace
In my arms their strife shall cease
And place in me the agony you bear
Nothing can impair the perfect love I bring
In a simple offering

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Boyd Rice and Friends' song Invocation are spiritual in nature, speaking of seeking faith, peace, and love. The lyrics call upon those seeking these things to render themselves to the singer, who promises to eliminate their strife and agony with his perfect love. The song speaks to the idea of surrendering oneself to a higher power, trusting that love and peace will come as a result.

The tone of the song is one of hope and comfort, with the singer speaking with authority and offering solace to those who seek it. The use of words like "agony" and "impaired" suggest that the seeker is experiencing some form of suffering, but the singer promises to alleviate this pain through his love. The song is a call to those in need to trust in something beyond themselves, and to find peace in that surrender.

Line by Line Meaning

For those whose eyes would see
To those who are willing to perceive

Render them in faith to me
Entrust them to me with your trust

For all those seeking peace
For everyone who yearns for tranquility

In my arms their strife shall cease
Their troubles will end when they are embraced by me

And place in me the agony you bear
Give me the pain you carry within you

Nothing can impair the perfect love I bring
My love is flawless and indestructible

In a simple offering
In a humble gesture of devotion

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