Original guitarist Beverly Barrington replaced Annah in 2007 and Jason McMaster (Watchtower, Dangerous Toys) replaced Erika on vocals in 2008. The band will release a new album called "The Spider Queen" in September 2009.
The Spider Queen
Ignitor Lyrics
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(Herzig)
The palace gates are to the east
Beyond the jousting green
A garden greets you soft and sweet
Where lark and songbird sing
Fair maidens take you by the arm
And promise pure delight
To dine with you tonight
Opulence and majesty
Encompass and surround
Perfection is the picture here
None better can be found
You're brought into her chamber
Confection for the eyes
Exquisite is her countenace
But what do eyes believe
[Chorus:]
She's a deceiver
A spinner of lies
She's a soul stealer
She'll consume your mind
She's a flesh eater
She'll feast on your cries
Evil Conceiver
All mankind's demise
She's not what she seems
A weaver of dreams
A haze of beauty hides
The horror and the dread
Sweet perfume will mask the smell
Of countless rotting dead
You'll long to be her lover
And join her in her bed
Awake to find it's feeding time
Entrapped in spider's web
Her lair is a cave
Where 10, 000 corpses lay
While she's tended by her minions
Who've become unwilling slaves
You will dance with her tonight
In a web of false delight
She'll reveal herself to you
The Spider Queen!
[Chorus:]
There is no escape
Don't suffer my fate
She's not what she seems
A weaver of dreams
Behind beauty lies
A monster of horror
In lovely disguise
She's not what she seems
A reaper of screams
She hungers for flesh
Enchanting Deceiver
Seductress of Death
[Chorus:]
You'll never be king
Believe what I've seen
She's not what she seems
A weaver of dreams
Behind beauty lies
A monster of horror
In lovely disguise
She's not what she seems
A reaper of screams
She hungers for flesh
Enchanting Deceiver
Seductress of Death
The song "The Spider Queen" by Ignitor tells the story of a traveler who visits a castle full of beauty and luxury. Welcomed by fair maidens, he is led to the chamber of the Spider Queen, who appears to be a beautiful and perfect lady. However, as the story progresses, it reveals that she is not what she seems. The stranger warns of danger, and the lyrics paint a vivid picture of her true self, a monster that feasts on flesh and reaps screams. The traveler gets trapped in the Spider Queen's web and becomes yet another victim of her devious ways. The song highlights the Spider Queen's ability to deceive, consuming the minds and souls of all who fall for her trap, leading to the demise of mankind.
The lyrics use allegory, comparing the Spider Queen to a spider, a master weaver of intricate webs, trapping her prey. The palace full of beauty and luxury is the web, and the fair maidens are the minions who help the Spider Queen capture her victims. The song also emphasizes the importance of seeing beyond outward appearances and not putting trust in false promises of pleasure and delight.
Line by Line Meaning
A stranger warns of terrible danger
Someone unknown tells of an impending threat
The palace gates are to the east
The entrance to the queen's home is in the eastern direction
Beyond the jousting green
Past the area of arena for horseback games
A garden greets you soft and sweet
A beautiful, pleasant setting is the first sight when entering the place
Where lark and songbird sing
Birds are chirping and tweeting in the garden
Fair maidens take you by the arm
Beautiful young women accompany and assist you
And promise pure delight
They pledge a delightful experience awaits you
They say their mistress would be pleased
The ladies suggest that their queen would like to dine with you
To dine with you tonight
The queen wants to eat together with you in the evening
Opulence and majesty
The decor and surroundings are grand and royal
Encompass and surround
All around is encompassed by richness
Perfection is the picture here
Everything appears flawless and impeccable
None better can be found
This place is incomparable and unrivaled
You're brought into her chamber
You are taken to the queen's private room
Confection for the eyes
The sight is delightful and captivating
Exquisite is her countenace
The queen's appearance is exceptionally beautiful
But what do eyes believe
Is this truly what it seems, or is there something hidden?
She's a deceiver
The queen is a liar and dishonest
A spinner of lies
She spins tales that are untrue
She's a soul stealer
She takes and destroys people's souls
She'll consume your mind
She will possess and control your thoughts
She's a flesh eater
She devours human flesh
She'll feast on your cries
She enjoys and feeds on your screams and anguish
Evil Conceiver
The queen is a wicked creator of schemes
All mankind's demise
She intends to cause the end of humanity
She's not what she seems
The queen is not what she appears to be
A weaver of dreams
She creates illusions and delusions
A haze of beauty hides
A veil of allure covers the hideous truth
The horror and the dread
Fear and terror await
Sweet perfume will mask the smell
The queen perfumes the stench of death
Of countless rotting dead
There are an unimaginable number of decaying corpses
You'll long to be her lover
You'll be overcome with desire for the queen
And join her in her bed
You'll want to sleep with her
Awake to find it's feeding time
You'll wake up and realize it's time to be used as food
Entrapped in spider's web
You are captured and ensnared like a spider's prey
Her lair is a cave
The queen's dwelling is like a cavern
Where 10, 000 corpses lay
There are an overwhelming amount of human remains in the area
While she's tended by her minions
Her servants care for and serve her
Who've become unwilling slaves
Her attendants are forced to work for her against their will
You will dance with her tonight
You will waltz with the queen this evening
In a web of false delight
Your happiness is just an illusion
She'll reveal herself to you
The queen will unleash her true nature to you
The Spider Queen!
She is the queen of spiders, the ultimate predator
There is no escape
There's no way to avoid the wrath of the queen
Don't suffer my fate
Don't end up like me, a victim of the queen
A reaper of screams
The queen harvests screams of agony
She hungers for flesh
She craves human meat
Enchanting Deceiver
She is seductive and alluring while lying
Seductress of Death
She is a seductive force that leads to death
You'll never be king
You'll never be in control against the queen and her power
Believe what I've seen
Trust what I'm telling you from my experience
Behind beauty lies
Beneath her alluring appearance is something sinister
A monster of horror
A terrifying beast that inspires fear
In lovely disguise
Hidden behind a surface of loveliness
Contributed by Dylan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Meey Bat
yeah he is great! :D