This German Pagan-Metal-Outfit, named after the goat headed God of the Witc… Read Full Bio ↴This German Pagan-Metal-Outfit, named after the goat headed God of the Witches faces its tenth anniversary of being active in the international Metal-Scene. Founded in ‘94, GOM released the highly acclaimed Debut “Hymn To One Ablaze” (Perverted Taste ’95) just a year later. Being mistaken for just another, though quite unique, Black-Metal act, GOM started to re-define their style on the follow-up “To Walk Upon The Wiccan Way” (Perverted Taste ‘97). GOM’s very own musical delivery, consisting of Black-, Death-, Thrash- , NWOBHM and even folky elements, combined with lyrics based upon Wiccan Paganism, earned the band their own niche amongst the headbanging hordes. After a break of four long years, parting ways with Perverted Taste in the meantime, the band re-entered the stage with new found power and pride in 2001. With “Thricefold” (Mendes Music/Source Of Deluge ‘02) GOM finally established a bridgehead on the hardly fought Pagan shores. The unique style of GOM, with its archetypical diversity in threefold vocal delivery, earned the band a whole bunch of new followers worldwide. Euphorical reviews were coming from countries like the “Motherland” of Paganism, Ireland, the US Wiccan scene but also from such remote places as Malaysia, Singapore or Peru.

The new album “A Book Of Shadows” should now take GOM a huge step further on the road. Right after the personal motto of the band “If it’s real METAL, then it can be part of the GOM-sound”, this musical Witches Diary will plunge the listener into a whirlpool of various moods. Be it the brutal, yet melodic “Discordia”, the folky title-track (which features Ingeborg of ADORNED BROOD on flute and Zagan of BLACK MESSIAH on violin), the doomy and very emotional “Guardian Spirit” or the theatrical “...And Inanna Stood Unveiled” - GOAT OF MENDES once more will walk upon the Wiccan Way, straight into the heart of anyone who believes in the power of Nature and PURE FUCKIN’ METAL!

Succubus My Betrothed
Goat of Mendes Lyrics

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Flapping wings, glowing eyes
Pointed teeth in a craving smile
Clutched by sin, I will lie
With the lady I obey

Dark clouds passing by
The full moon's wary eye
Observes as we fly

In gloomy midnight skies

The nightflower will flourish just for me
Entwined so deeply in its sumptuous leaves
A blossom in moonlight, carved by its liquid shine
Gaia, Maia, unearthly womb
I crave to vanish into her tomb
Whore of Hades, wench of night
Sinful mistress, nocturnal bride
Her scent of witchcraft, I admire
On crimson lips I'll quench my desire

My damnation I shall find
Temptress of all Demonkind
Amidst the burning pentagram
She unlocks her dark dominion
So take my soul, where no mortal eyes can see
Unveil to me all hell's mysteries

My sweet betrothed, Ill be your groom
Sinister bride, my harbinger of doom
The darkness, the shadows, the power, the glory
Forge them all! I sense my swelling greed
Temptation, Damnation, ecstatic sensation
Her gate is open wide, promising everything I need

You're the only one for I will fall
Whore of Babylon - eat my soul
Heave in sinful shivers, feel me deep
Liquid fire's emanating in thee

Queen of lust, Darkness I entwine
Succubus, lure me in a love malign

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Goat of Mendes's song "Succubus My Betrothed" describe the singer's desire to succumb to the temptations of a supernatural female creature. The creature is portrayed as a succubus, a female demon believed to seduce men in their sleep and steal their energy. The singer speaks of her as if she were a lover, using descriptions of physical beauty, such as glowing eyes, pointed teeth, and a craving smile. The imagery creates a sense of danger and allures the singer into the creature's dark dominion, where she promises to unveil all hell's mysteries to him.

The lyrics also contain references to pagan and mythological symbols. The nightflower, which the singer says will flourish just for him, can be interpreted as a reference to the moonflower, which blooms only at night and is associated with lunar goddesses such as Gaia and Maia. The pentagram, a five-pointed star, is also mentioned as a symbol of the creature's dark power. The singer speaks of being clutched by sin and craving the succubus's scent of witchcraft, reflecting the idea of the forbidden and the seductive allure of that which is taboo or dangerous.

Overall, the lyrics of "Succubus My Betrothed" depict a supernatural encounter that is equal parts terrifying and alluring. The imagery and symbolism in the song create a sense of otherworldliness and give the impression that the singer is willing to risk his soul for a taste of the forbidden.

Line by Line Meaning

Flapping wings, glowing eyes
The succubus has the physical characteristics of having wings and glowing eyes.

Pointed teeth in a craving smile
The succubus has sharp teeth and an expression of desire.

Clutched by sin, I will lie With the lady I obey
The singer feels guilty but will give into the succubus, who he sees as a dominant force.

Dark clouds passing by The full moon's wary eye Observes as we fly In gloomy midnight skies
The moon watches as the artist and the succubus take flight in the night sky.

The nightflower will flourish just for me Entwined so deeply in its sumptuous leaves A blossom in moonlight, carved by its liquid shine Gaia, Maia, unearthly womb I crave to vanish into her tomb
The succubus represents a flower that the artist wants to be entwined with, to the point of wanting to disappear into it. The names Gaia and Maia refer to female deities associated with the earth and growth.

Whore of Hades, wench of night Sinful mistress, nocturnal bride
The succubus is seen as a seductive figure of darkness, who the singer refers to with various titles.

Her scent of witchcraft, I admire On crimson lips I'll quench my desire
The singer is drawn to the succubus's otherworldly scent and wants to satisfy his desire on her lips.

My damnation I shall find Temptress of all Demonkind Amidst the burning pentagram She unlocks her dark dominion
The artist sees the succubus as the ultimate temptress who will lead him to his own damnation. The burning pentagram symbolizes her power.

So take my soul, where no mortal eyes can see Unveil to me all hell's mysteries
The artist wants to give himself to the succubus and discover the secrets of hell.

My sweet betrothed, Ill be your groom Sinister bride, my harbinger of doom The darkness, the shadows, the power, the glory Forge them all! I sense my swelling greed Temptation, Damnation, ecstatic sensation Her gate is open wide, promising everything I need
The artist sees himself as the succubus's groom and is willing to let her lead him into darkness. His greed drives him towards temptation even though he knows it will lead to damnation.

You're the only one for I will fall Whore of Babylon - eat my soul Heave in sinful shivers, feel me deep Liquid fire's emanating in thee
The singer wants the succubus to take his soul, to the point of referring to her as the Whore of Babylon. He wants her to feel him deeply as he experiences a sinful pleasure.

Queen of lust, Darkness I entwine Succubus, lure me in a love malign
The artist sees the succubus as the queen of lust and wants to be entwined with her in a love that he knows is harmful.

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Written by: Goat of Mendes

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