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Skulls And Candles
Dopelord Lyrics
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As ceremony started
The mallet falls but rises again and again
Blood is dripping to the chalice
How many times you danced in waning moonlight
As souls were leaving bodies
The dagger falls but rises again and again
Skulls and candles
Skulls and candles the black mass has begun
The Dopelord's song Skulls and Candles is a dark and mysterious piece that explores the unknown side of human psyche. The lyrics showcase a scene of a ritualistic ceremony where the participants are performing dark deeds. The opening line of the song, "How many times you kissed the skull of the goat," draws the listener into a world where the grotesque is celebrated. The imagery of the skull, a symbol of death, is being used to represent the invocation of the devil or other dark entities.
The second verse of the song, "How many times you danced in waning moonlight," talks about the participants of the ceremony dancing in the moonlight while souls leave the bodies. This is a clear reference to the dark ritual of soul harvesting where the participants are trying to gain the powers of the souls they are taking. The line "Turns kindness into malice" indicates that the rituals have a nefarious motive and the participants are willing to transform into creatures who perform cruel deeds.
The chorus of the song, "Skulls and candles, Skulls and candles the black mass has begun," is a clear reference to the Black Mass, a ritual where participants worship Satan or other dark entities. The use of the skull and candles in the ritual is an essential component of the Black Mass.
Line by Line Meaning
How many times you kissed the skull of the goat
How often have you performed the ritualistic act of kissing the skull of a goat?
As ceremony started
At the beginning of the ritual
The mallet falls but rises again and again
The hammer falls repeatedly, yet continues to rise
Blood is dripping to the chalice
Blood is slowly pouring into the ceremonial cup
How many times you danced in waning moonlight
How many times have you danced under the fading light of the moon?
As souls were leaving bodies
As death was approaching
The dagger falls but rises again and again
The knife falls multiple times, yet persists in rising up
Turns kindness into malice
Corrupts benevolence into malevolence
Skulls and candles
The objects used in the ritual
Skulls and candles the black mass has begun
The dark ceremony has started with the presence of skulls and candles
Contributed by Evelyn M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ombrafaye2115
I always slow dance to this song while I’m putting up chairs at the bar I work at. Helps me mellow out from a stressful shift. Such a slow and sexy jam.
@amsametal6025
How many times you kissed the skull of the goat
As ceremony started
The mallet falls but rises again and again
Blood is dripping to the chalice
How many times you danced in waning moonlight
As souls were leaving bodies
The dagger falls but rises again and again
Turns kindness into malice
Skulls and candles
Skulls and candles the black mass has begun
@user-fo2on3dn1c
such a vibe
@rufust.firefly6352
Best. Song. Ever.