The Well of Souls
Candlemass Lyrics
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today the strong name of the trinity
Crypt of despair
the old man is there
forming a circle of magic and prayers
Guarding the well
its evil must never arise I can tell
Holy mission
forever he's sworn
to protect our world from hatred and scorn
He will not fear
though the Sabbath is near
twelve strokes for Candlemass darkness descends
Break the circle and all hell comes loose
the well of souls must stay sealed
Ancient force of light against the dark
the well of souls must stay sealed
Black wind turns out the candles
the air grows cold and threatening
Dark shadows wicked laughter
brings darkness to your heart
Behold the goat of Mendes
red burning evil eyes
Lord's prayer holy water
just faith can save you now
Disharmony, satanic serenade
Black symphony, a tribute to the plague
The twisted souls awakened by the chanting
Unchained at last, rise, they will now rise
A new day's dawn, holy light
Sunlight redeems,
slays the dark, warms and heals,
makes you see nightmares' terror is back in your dreams
Sleep well my friend
'cause this tale's now to end,
don't believe our world is as safe's we pretend
Break the circle and all hell comes loose
the well of souls must stay sealed
Ancient force of light against the dark
the well of souls must stay sealed
The lyrics of Candlemass's "The Well of Souls" tell a story of an old man guarding the well of souls, a black hole to hell, from evil forces that seek to arise from it. The song portrays a sense of danger and urges the listener to believe in the existence of dark and evil forces. The lyrics also mention the importance of faith and holy water in protecting oneself against such forces.
The first stanza speaks about the old man forming a circle of magic and prayers around the crypt of despair, where the well of souls is located. The second stanza warns of the consequences of breaking the circle and letting all hell come loose. The third and fourth stanzas describe the chaos that ensues if the well of souls is not kept sealed. The final stanza is a warning to the listener to be vigilant and not take the safety of the world for granted.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Well of Souls" are dark and contemplative. They portray a sense of caution and urge the listener to be aware of the existence of dark forces that threaten the safety of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I bind unto myself today the strong name of the trinity
I pledge to myself today the protection of the three divine forces of Christianity
Crypt of despair the old man is there forming a circle of magic and prayers
An ancient old man in a crypt of sadness is chanting magical prayers in a circle
Guarding the well the black hole to hell its evil must never arise I can tell
The well which is a gate to hell is being protected, but its power should never be unleashed
Holy mission forever he's sworn to protect our world from hatred and scorn
He has vowed to defend the world from the cruel and harmful actions of others
He will not fear though the Sabbath is near twelve strokes for Candlemass darkness descends
He will not lose hope even as darkness descends upon the eve of Friday the 13th
Break the circle and all hell comes loose the well of souls must stay sealed
Disturbing the ritual will have catastrophic consequences and leave the gate to hell open
Ancient force of light against the dark the well of souls must stay sealed
It is important to prevent the gate to hell from opening, as it will release destructive forces into the world
Black wind turns out the candles the air grows cold and threatening
A dark wind suddenly extinguishes candles and brings a threatening chill to the air
Dark shadows wicked laughter brings darkness to your heart
Evil shadows and terrifying laughter instill dread and darkness in your soul
Behold the goat of Mendes red burning evil eyes Lord's prayer holy water just faith can save you now
You are faced with an evil supernatural creature with red eyes, but faith and prayer can save you from its attacks
Disharmony, satanic serenade Black symphony, a tribute to the plague
The music and words seem to be disharmonious and may seem to pay tribute to Satan and the plague
The twisted souls awakened by the chanting Unchained at last, rise, they will now rise
The twisted spirits have been awakened by the singing and they will now escape their confines
A new day's dawn, holy light Sunlight redeems, slays the dark, warms and heals, makes you see nightmares' terror is back in your dreams
The sunrise brings a new day of hope, and its light destroys the darkness, but in that light, new nightmares are revealed
Sleep well my friend 'cause this tale's now to end, don't believe our world is as safe's we pretend
This horror story is ending now, but do not be too sure that our world is as safe as we think it is
Break the circle and all hell comes loose the well of souls must stay sealed
It is crucial to maintain the ritual circle and not open the gate to hell
Ancient force of light against the dark the well of souls must stay sealed
The world needs to be protected from the ancient darkness that lies trapped behind the gate to hell
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Leif Edling
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