Formed in 1990, Brooklyn, New York based power metal band Gothic Knights re… Read Full Bio ↴Formed in 1990, Brooklyn, New York based power metal band Gothic Knights released their self-titled debut album "Gothic Knights" in 1996, and a followup in 1999 entitled "Kingdom of the Knights" both on the Sentinel Steel. For 2003's self-released Up from the Ashes, which included a cover version of Duran Duran's "Hungry Like The Wolf", the original members; guitarist John Tzantis, bassist Mario Cosentino and vocalist Rick Sanchez were joined by former Virgin Steele drummer Frank Gilchriest. In 2004, Gilchriest was replace by drummer Kevin DeDario (The Great Kat), and in 2007 for the first time since the formation of the band 17 years earlier a second guitarist was officially added to the band's roster, with Dave The 3rd. The band is currently in the midst of recording their latest album entitled "Reflections from the Other Side" which is set to be released in July 2012.

The Witching Hour
Gothic Knights Lyrics

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Tell me show me what you see
Visions in your midnight dreams
Stare into your crystal ball, say you see it all
Hide away in a darkened room
Candles burning, sweet perfumes
The spirit world is for those who want
Love, greed, money, become God

Look to cards for wondrous things to come
The magic works first you must pay
Holy father send your blessing unto thee
Feed the soul with lust and greed

Take my hand, tell me what's your sign
Listen to what I say, I speak divine
Foretelling days that are about to come
End of session your time is done
Black bird of sorrow sing your song
Deep within yourself something's wrong
Still you fall prey to this psycho trap
Know the truth this magic is black

Reach out and pay the price
Wake up fool open your eyes

Tell me show me what you see
Visions in your midnight dreams

Let me tell you what I see
A treacherous lie, a snake in a tree

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Gothic Knights' song The Witching Hour are a warning against the dangers of delving into the occult and the deceptive nature of those who would lure others into it. The song speaks of the power of the spirit world and how it can be exploited for personal gain, appealing to people's desires for love, wealth and power. The lyrics imply that those who practice dark magic are not to be trusted and that their promises of magical powers and access to hidden knowledge are nothing but lies.

The song describes the use of various occult objects and practices such as crystal balls, candles, and tarot cards which are used to divine the future and gain insight into the unknown. The lyrics also touch upon the use of religion and spirituality in this context, highlighting the hypocrisy of using holy father's blessings to feed one's own desires. The song warns the listener to be wary of false prophets and those who claim to possess supernatural powers, who use their gifts to deceive and manipulate others. The final refrain, "Reach out and pay the price, Wake up fool open your eyes," implores the listener to resist the allure of the dark arts and remain vigilant against those who seek to exploit them.

Line by Line Meaning

Tell me show me what you see
Ask me to guide you towards a better understanding of yourself and your surroundings

Visions in your midnight dreams
Your deepest desires and fears that come to you while you sleep

Stare into your crystal ball, say you see it all
The illusion of control that comes from believing in divination and fortunetelling

Hide away in a darkened room
Retreating from reality to seek comfort in the unknown

Candles burning, sweet perfumes
The sensory experience of creating an atmosphere for the supernatural

The spirit world is for those who want
A belief that the supernatural world is accessible only to those who actively seek it

Love, greed, money, become God
The temptation of power that comes with controlling the spiritual realm

Look to cards for wondrous things to come
Using divination tools as a way to predict the future

The magic works first you must pay
A belief that accessing the supernatural requires some form of payment, be it material or spiritual

Holy father send your blessing unto thee
An appeal to a higher power for protection and guidance while engaging in supernatural practices

Feed the soul with lust and greed
An invitation to embrace the darker desires within oneself, in order to tap into greater supernatural power

Take my hand, tell me what's your sign
An invitation to place trust in a supernatural guide, who claims to know the path to one's true destiny

Listen to what I say, I speak divine
An assertion of authority, claiming to have access to divine knowledge

Foretelling days that are about to come
A promise of insight into the future, offered by a supernatural guide

End of session your time is done
A reminder that this supernatural experience is fleeting, and that the normal world awaits

Black bird of sorrow sing your song
A portent of the danger that accompanies dabbling in the supernatural

Deep within yourself something's wrong
A warning that this quest for supernatural power comes with a cost to one's inner self

Still you fall prey to this psycho trap
A recognition of the trap of spiritual greed, and the risk that one's desires may lead to ruin

Know the truth this magic is black
A warning that the quest for supernatural power is a dangerous one, with potentially catastrophic consequences

Reach out and pay the price
An acknowledgement that accessing the supernatural comes at a cost, and that one must pay up to gain access

Wake up fool open your eyes
A call to abandon the search for supernatural power, and to awaken to the realities of the world

Let me tell you what I see
A warning that the visions promised by supernatural guides are not to be trusted

A treacherous lie, a snake in a tree
A metaphor for the danger that accompanies seeking power in the supernatural realm, and the deceitfulness of those who offer it

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