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Witchcraft
Graveyard Club Lyrics
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I keep your picture with me, Betty
I hold this grief I cannot speak
The words are in my throat, oh
I walked until Cathedral Hill
Brought me down into the city
And all that pain, it went away
It's midnight on Main Street
And this town's all asleep
But you're still here with me
And I know that
Darling your loves like witchcraft (witchcraft)
Oh, its witchcraft (witchcraft)
Oh, its witchcraft (witchcraft)
Yea, its witchcraft
If I don't have you by my side
I'll dream of you everynight
If I don't have you by my side
I can't live I wanna die
It's midnight on Main Street
And this town's all asleep
But you're still here with me
And I know that
It's midnight on Main Street
And this town's all asleep
But you're still here with me
And I know that
Darling your loves like witchcraft (witchcraft)
Oh, its witchcraft (witchcraft)
Oh, its witchcraft (witchcraft)
Yea, its witchcraft
The lyrics of Graveyard Club’s song “Witchcraft” is an ode to the overwhelming power of love. The singer is nursing a broken heart, carrying a grief that is too heavy to express through words. Betty, the object of his affection, is the one thing that keeps him going. He relates his pain to the physical experience of walking up Cathedral Hill, a steep and scenic hill in Saint Paul, Minnesota, that eventually leads him to the city where he sees Betty for the first time. Seeing her face makes all the pain go away, making him believe that her love is akin to witchcraft.
The song is both haunting and romantic, showcasing Graveyard Club's trademark sound. The dark, melancholic vocals paired with synth-pop beats elevate the storytelling elements of the lyrics. Graveyard Club has always been interested in the themes of love and death, and “Witchcraft” perfectly encapsulates these themes. The clever use of “witchcraft” as a metaphorical device for love and its magic is powerful in its simplicity, making the song’s message resonate even more.
Line by Line Meaning
My broken heart the world forgot
I am feeling forgotten and my heart is broken after a loss.
I keep your picture with me, Betty
I hold onto memories of the person I lost and keep their image with me.
I hold this grief I cannot speak
I am holding onto my pain and sadness that I cannot express in words.
The words are in my throat, oh
I am unable to articulate my feelings because they are stuck in my throat.
I walked until Cathedral Hill
I walked through difficult times and challenges.
Brought me down into the city
I found myself in the midst of pain and chaos.
And all that pain, it went away
I found relief from my pain upon seeing the person I had lost.
The day I saw your face
Seeing the person I had lost helped me find solace.
It's midnight on Main Street
The setting of the song is a quiet and deserted Main Street.
And this town's all asleep
The town is quiet and nobody is awake or around.
But you're still here with me
The person I lost is still present with me in my thoughts and memories.
And I know that
I am convinced and certain of the presence of the person I lost with me.
Darling your loves like witchcraft (witchcraft)
The love I have for the person I lost feels magical and powerful like witchcraft.
Oh, its witchcraft (witchcraft)
My love for the person I lost is so strong and alluring, it feels like magic.
Yea, its witchcraft
The love I have feels so potent and magical, it's as if I've been bewitched.
If I don't have you by my side
Without the person I lost, life feels empty and incomplete.
I'll dream of you everynight
I continue to hold onto and dream of the person I lost.
I can't live I wanna die
The pain of losing the person feels unbearable, and I can't go on without them.
Contributed by Skyler W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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My broken heart the world forgot
I keep your picture with me, Betty
I hold this grief I cannot speak
The words are in my throat, oh
I walked until Cathedral Hill
Brought me down into the city
And all that pain, it went away
The day I saw your face
It’s midnight on Main Street
And this town’s all asleep
But you’re still here with me
And I know that
Darling your loves like witchcraft (witchcraft)
Oh, its witchcraft (witchcraft)
Oh, its witchcraft (witchcraft)
Yea, its witchcraft
If I don’t have you by my side
I’ll dream of you everynight
If I don’t have you by my side
I can’t live I wanna die
It’s midnight on Main Street
And this town’s all asleep
But you’re still here with me
And I know that
It’s midnight on Main Street
And this town’s all asleep
But you’re still here with me
And I know that
Darling your loves like witchcraft (witchcraft)
Oh, its witchcraft (witchcraft)
Oh, its witchcraft (witchcraft)
Yea, its witchcraft
Oh my darling
@melanieortiz712
Just came from "Welcome To Night Vale" they played your song for the weather. Love it! Rememnicent of the 80's
@vidamishra202
i LOVE this song. I want my life to sound like this song.
@turk914
Had never heard of this band. Very nice song, very ethereal and catchy. And just in time for Halloween. Thanks Spotify...
@svmei
Listen to their Nightcrawler and Cellar Door. and then the rest of their stuff, they have some nice vibey music
@sipme
Kickass song. Love the early 80's vibe.
@melanieortiz712
Reminds me of "Goodbye Horses".
@Dawnslight16
Who's here from Night Vale?
@pumpkinhead1319
I'm not normally a fan of the weather segment, but I'm so glad Night Vale introduced me to this band
@joshuachubb9397
The weather can be real hit or miss...but when it hits. 🎉
@DPedro3
Weirdly, I love Welcome to Night Vale but found this song before. So when I heard it on the weather it was amazing