1) Hexenhaus was a swedish speed/… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists by the name:
1) Hexenhaus was a swedish speed/thrash metal band from Solna, featuring Mercyful Fate and King Diamond guitarist Mike Wead (a.k.a. Mikael Vikström).
2) Hexenhaus was an 80's Finnish post-punk/deathrock band, active 1983-1987. Band will appeal to fans of Musta Paraati, Silmat, and Kuudes Tunti.
1984 7" single Ikiyö/Katacombi
3) Hexenhaus (Sweden) did not exactly split up after Awakening, they morphed into Memento Mori, and then back into Hexenhaus. Most of the songs on Memento Mori's debut were written for a then new Hexenhaus record.
Prime Evil
Hexenhaus Lyrics
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I am the tempter the all seeing eye
The unborn force of destructive thoughts
The roots of evil
The essence of your hate
Awoken in me has the roots of prime evil
Awoken in me has the roots of prime evil
Awoken in me has the roots of prime evil
I am the wastrel the soul of man
The sinister in your ways
A creation of evil wants to break free
The threshold starts to fade
Now you are caught in my web
I am the captor forever to be
Your miserable life means nothing to me
Because evil will forever be free
Just by looking in my eyes
You will know the truth
I have always possessed your soul
You and I are the same
We are one, we are one
We are one, we are one
We are one, we are one
We are one, we are one
The opening lines of Hexenhaus's "Prime Evil" evoke a sense of menace and power - the singer is not just a malevolent force, but the very essence of evil itself. The image of a "tempter" and an "all seeing eye" suggest a being with motive and intelligence, calculatedly pushing those around them towards evil. Later, the lyrics describe the singer's origins as an "unborn force of destructive thoughts," with the "roots of prime evil" awakening inside them.
The second half of the song explores the relationship between the singer and their victim or audience - they are "the wastrel" and "the sinister in your ways," constantly threatening to pull the other down into darkness. Despite this, the singer also claims that they and their audience are "the same" - implying a sort of twisted unity in evil. The repetition of "we are one" at the end of the song is chilling, with the implication that this evil will continue on forever.
Line by Line Meaning
I am the omen from deep within
I am the sign of impending doom that originates from the depths of your own being
I am the tempter the all seeing eye
I am the seducer and the observer who never misses a thing
The unborn force of destructive thoughts
I am the potential energy of destructive thinking that resides within you
The roots of evil
I am the origin and source of evil
The essence of your hate
I am the embodiment of your animosity
Awoken in me has the roots of prime evil
The deep-seated origins of evil have been activated within me
I am the wastrel the soul of man
I am the embodiment of the worst aspects of human nature
The sinister in your ways
I am the dark and malicious spirit behind your actions
A creation of evil wants to break free
I am the manifestation of evil's desire to be unleashed
The threshold starts to fade
The boundaries between good and evil are becoming blurred
Now you are caught in my web
You have become ensnared in my trap
I am the captor forever to be
I am the captor who will always hold you captive
Your miserable life means nothing to me
Your life is insignificant to me
Because evil will forever be free
Evil will always exist and be unconstrained
Just by looking in my eyes
Merely by making eye contact with me
You will know the truth
You will comprehend the reality of the situation
I have always possessed your soul
I have always had control over your spirit
You and I are the same
You and I share a fundamental identity
We are one, we are one
We are unified, indivisible
We are one, we are one
We are united, inseparable
We are one, we are one
We are a single entity, joined forever
We are one, we are one
We are unified, indivisible
Contributed by Andrew P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Brian Reddish
Damn! A RIFF lover's wet dream come true!
Karina Saeki
Great!
ruizhernandeztrust
I still have the album.