Witches Sabbath
Emperor Lyrics


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Shifting shadows guide my way in the autumn.
From this fell alliance eternal night shall arise.
Hear the scream of the wolves calling again.
Legions are wreaking destruction upon the fortress.

They must beware his rage.
Once again he is risen.
Towns are burning, the gods arise.
Welcome the nocturnal nightmare

And suffer again.
And suffer again.

He shall suffer. Dying breed of stalwart men.
We will never deny what you can see.
In malice.

They will understand my pain.

Shifting shadows guide my way in the autumn.
From this fell alliance eternal night shall arise.




Hear the scream of the wolves calling again.
Legions are wreaking destruction upon the fortress.

Overall Meaning

The song "Witches Sabbath" by Emperor is a dark composition that paints a vivid picture of destruction and chaos. The lyrics describe a scene of shifting shadows guiding the way in autumn, which can be interpreted to represent the onset of darkness and decay that is common during this season. The imagery created gives a sense of foreboding and sinister purpose. The song speaks about an alliance that will bring eternal night, indicating that there is a plot at work to create a world of darkness and destruction. The incorporation of wolves in the lyrics deals with the primal nature of this alliance and their hunger for destruction.


Further, the lyrics sing about how the legions are wreaking destruction upon the fortress, instigating widespread mayhem that is unstoppable. There is a sense of chaos and hopelessness that is conveyed through the words. The lyrics reveal an overarching theme of evil and suffering. The singer in the song is seen as the bringer of doom, unleashing hell upon the world. He warns of the consequences and speaks of the suffering that is inevitable when evoking the powers of malice.


In conclusion, Emperor's song "Witches Sabbath" paints a powerful picture of evil, chaos and violence that is capable of evoking strong emotions in listeners. It is a grim commentary on the destructive nature of humanity and the effects of unchecked evil. The song brings out the darker side of human nature and leaves a lasting impression.


Line by Line Meaning

Shifting shadows guide my way in the autumn.
In this season of change, I am led by the darkness and uncertainty of what is to come.


From this fell alliance eternal night shall arise.
This unholy union will bring about a never-ending darkness that will reign supreme.


Hear the scream of the wolves calling again.
The howls of the wolves signal the arrival of a new terror upon us once more.


Legions are wreaking destruction upon the fortress.
An unstoppable army is tearing everything apart with no remorse or mercy.


They must beware his rage.
Those who dare to cross him should expect his uncontrollable anger and revenge.


Once again he is risen.
This unstoppable force has returned to bring terror and destruction to all that cross his path.


Towns are burning, the gods arise.
As destruction reigns, the power of the gods themselves begin to stir in response to the chaos.


Welcome the nocturnal nightmare.
We must accept the horror and terror that has come upon us under the darkness of night.


And suffer again.
We must endure the agony and suffering that is inflicted upon us by this merciless force once more.


And suffer again.
We must endure the agony and suffering that is inflicted upon us by this merciless force once more.


He shall suffer. Dying breed of stalwart men.
The last of the brave and resilient will face the retribution and pain that is coming their way.


We will never deny what you can see.
We will always acknowledge and accept the truth of the horror that lies before us.


In malice.
All that we see and experience is founded in a deep-seated hatred and wickedness.




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皇天照ॐDEVADEVAM卐

Lyrics:
Shifting shadows guide my way in the autumn
From this fell alliance eternal night shall arise
Hear the scream of the wolves calling again
Legions are wreaking destruction upon the fortress

They must beware his rage
Once again he is risen
Towns are burning, the gods arise
Welcome the nocturnal nightmare

And suffer again
And suffer again

He shall suffer. Dying breed of stalwart men
We will never deny what you can see
In malice

They will understand my pain

Shifting shadows guide my way in the autumn
From this fell alliance eternal night shall arise
Hear the scream of the wolves calling again
Legions are wreaking destruction upon the fortress



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皇天照ॐDEVADEVAM卐

Lyrics:
Shifting shadows guide my way in the autumn
From this fell alliance eternal night shall arise
Hear the scream of the wolves calling again
Legions are wreaking destruction upon the fortress

They must beware his rage
Once again he is risen
Towns are burning, the gods arise
Welcome the nocturnal nightmare

And suffer again
And suffer again

He shall suffer. Dying breed of stalwart men
We will never deny what you can see
In malice

They will understand my pain

Shifting shadows guide my way in the autumn
From this fell alliance eternal night shall arise
Hear the scream of the wolves calling again
Legions are wreaking destruction upon the fortress

darin gonzales

this is actually one of the better black metal songs of all time and way under rated

Geezer the Hutt

This is officially one of my favourite Emperor songs.I thought i had all Emperor albums,guess not.

InfernalNightlord

One of the best Black Metal songs i have ever heard!!!!

blackandrej

this is so brutal and perfect melodic as well. awesome

heywtfayla

I like it, sounds a bit like something from Mayhem but still holds the unique sound of Emperor.

JDMxlove

man i think this song goes great with the wrath of the tyrant album the original one where it looks like he is just coming out from hell like a wicked demon you gotta love it

Athina DrK

The sound reminds me the demo of the czech gods Master's Hammer"The Mass"...Awesome!!!😈😈😈

S N

Goddamn...such an evil track, giving me shivers listening to the atmosphere of this track. Eerie sounds of the unknown.

Saptarshi Ghosh

the vocals of ihsahn is what makes black metal so brutal and creepy

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