The Dark Lord Lament
Harry and the Potters Lyrics
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Lord Voldemort
I mean "You-know-who?"
Why'd you have to leave that lightening scar
Lord Voldemort
I mean "You-know-who?"
Why must I be the famous Harry Potter?
Why did you take my parents from me?
Why must I be a parselmouth?
Why'd you have to go and kill my parents
Lord Voldemort
I mean "You-know-who?"
Why'd you have to leave that lightening scar
Lord Voldemort
I mean "You-know-who?"
There's an evil in the wizarding world
And it is you
But good will prevail
No matter what you do
There's an evil in the wizarding world
And it is you
But good will prevail
No matter what you do
Why'd you have to go and kill my parents
Lord Voldemort
I mean "You-know-who?"
Why'd you have to leave that lightening scar
Lord Voldemort
I mean "You-know-who?"
The lyrics to the song "The Dark Lord Lament" by Harry and the Potters are from the perspective of Harry Potter, lamenting the loss of his parents at the hands of Lord Voldemort. The lyrics reflect the emotional turmoil and confusion that Harry feels as a result of his unique circumstances as "The Boy Who Lived." He questions why he must be the one who is famous and different while wondering why Voldemort had to kill his parents and leave him with the lightning-shaped scar on his forehead. The chorus repeats the questions, asking why Voldemort had to commit such heinous acts.
The lyrics evoke a sense of sadness, anger, and confusion due to the loss that Harry experienced at a young age. He grapples with why he must be the one to bear the burden of Voldemort's actions as he struggles to come to terms with his own identity as a wizard and a survivor. The final verse expresses a sense of hope and resilience, reflecting Harry's determination to defeat Voldemort and overcome the darkness that plagues the wizarding world.
Line by Line Meaning
Why'd you have to go and kill my parents
Lord Voldemort, why did you have to murder Harry Potter's parents, leaving him orphaned and scarred for life?
Lord Voldemort
The notorious dark wizard who committed heinous crimes and terrorized the wizarding world.
I mean "You-know-who?"
Harry is too afraid to speak Voldemort's name directly, so he uses this euphemism to avoid invoking the dark wizard's power.
Why'd you have to leave that lightening scar
Not content with killing his parents, Voldemort left Harry with a permanent reminder of his evil deeds - a distinctive lightning-shaped scar on his forehead.
Why must I be the famous Harry Potter?
Harry resents being thrust into the spotlight and constantly reminded of his traumatic past, wanting nothing more than to be an ordinary wizard.
Why can't I be just like everyone else?
Harry envies the normalcy enjoyed by wizards who weren't caught up in the struggle against Voldemort, and longs to experience a simpler life.
Why did you take my parents from me?
Harry blames Voldemort for the loss of his loving parents, whom he never got the chance to know.
Why must I be a parselmouth?
Harry struggles with having an unusual and rare ability - to communicate with snakes - which causes him to feel like even more of an outsider among his peers.
There's an evil in the wizarding world
Voldemort represents the ultimate embodiment of evil in the wizarding world, seeking power and domination at any cost.
And it is you
Harry is directly addressing Voldemort, whose malevolent influence casts a shadow over the entire wizarding community.
But good will prevail
Despite Voldemort's best efforts to subjugate and control the wizarding world, Harry is optimistic that the forces of good will ultimately triumph.
No matter what you do
Although Voldemort may wield great power and pose a formidable threat, Harry believes that ultimately he will be vanquished and justice will be served.
Contributed by Blake D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.