Creating beautiful celtic/historical infused music, she is inspired by many popular movies and tv shows such as Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit etc.
In her words: "I started writing and singing music as a hobby in 2010 and decided, rather bravely, to upload my stuff to YouTube for a bit of a laugh. Little did I know I'd gain such a gorgeous fan base of kindred nerds who understood and welcomed my world of music and encouraged me to make more. So that's what I've been doing. I've been happily building my little library of songs for over a decade now, still learning and loving this craft and still beaming delightedly with every new, cherished subscriber on YouTube. It's been an absolute joy and a privilege to do this full-time, and I hope to do it for many more years. Thank you so much for your kindness and support."
Witch
Karliene Lyrics
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And we know all of your names
We corrupt you with our beauty
We castrate you when we′re old and ugly
Oh
We dance with the Devil
Oh
Oh
You best be careful
And you say confess (confess)
To the evidence
You′re a foul heathen
A demon of malevolence
Venomous bitch
Old witch
You're the reason for all our sins
And he cries confess (confess)
Vile succubus
How you beguiled
And defiled my innocence
You're a bitch
You′re a witch
You′re the reason for all my sins
Burn the witch
Burn the witch
Burn the witch
Burn the witch
And you cry confess (confess)
Old sorceress
How you bring the rain and the plague
And my impotence
You're a bitch
You′re a witch
And we cannot suffer you to live
Burn the witch
Burn the witch
Burn the witch
Burn the witch
Burn the witch
Burn the witch
Burn the witch
And you say confess (confess)
To the evidence
You're a foul heathen
A demon of malevolence
Venomous bitch
Old witch
You′re the reason for all our sins
And you say confess (confess)
To the evidence
You're a foul heathen
A demon of malevolence
Venomous bitch
Old witch
You′re the reason for all our sins
Burn the witch
Burn the witch
Burn the witch
Burn the witch
The lyrics to Karliene's song Witch portray the perspective of those who condemn and demonize women for their alleged involvement in witchcraft. The lyrics are divided into two parts, where the first part is the witches speaking confidently about their power and the second part is the accusers speaking against the witches. The witches in the song embody feminine power and beauty, which they themselves paradoxically use to corrupt others. They claim control over their accusers, making them tremble in fear. The use of fire as a symbol throughout the song emphasizes the notion of powerful women being burned at the stake for their supposed sins, while also providing a sense of chaotic or 'witchy' energy.
The second part of the song is where the accusers attempt to gain control over the witches through a forced confession. They refer to the witches as heathens, demons, and succubus. The accusers use language that perpetuates how the patriarchy has historically branded strong women as 'malevolent bitches' and 'old witches' simply for existing. This leads to the repeated exclamation to "burn the witch" which has been an actual practice in certain parts of history. In essence, the lyrics to Witch brings to light the misogyny and superstition that witchcraft has been associated with, and highlights how women have been oppressed and even killed for embracing their power.
Line by Line Meaning
We dance to the beat of the flames
We witches gather around the fire, and use its rhythm to fuel our magic.
And we know all of your names
We are aware of everyone who has crossed our path, and how they can be used for our benefit.
We corrupt you with our beauty
Our charm works as a potent spell, that can make even the strongest minds bend to our will.
We castrate you when we′re old and ugly
Once our physical appeal fades away, we resort to using our cunning to emasculate our victims.
We dance with the Devil
We are not afraid to dance with darkness in order to gain more power.
We'll make you tremble
Our mere presence can horrify you, while our curses can cause your whole body to shake.
You best be careful
If you dare to cross us, be prepared to face the consequences.
And you say confess (confess)
You plead guilty to whatever accusations we throw at you, to escape our wrath.
To the evidence
We present our own twisted version of facts, that are enough to make you shudder.
You′re a foul heathen
According to our views, you are unsaved and destined for eternal damnation.
A demon of malevolence
You are an agent of chaos, who spreads misery wherever you go.
Venomous bitch
You are a poisonous woman, who can bring ruin to anyone who crosses her path.
Old witch
You are a seasoned sorceress, who has mastered the art of manipulating people and events.
You're the reason for all our sins
We blame all our misfortunes on your existence, and consider you the archenemy of our entire community.
And he cries confess (confess)
The accuser becomes the accused, as he tries to defend himself from our wrath.
Vile succubus
You are a seductive demon, who belittles men and makes them weak.
How you beguiled
You used bewitching words and actions, that led me astray from my path.
And defiled my innocence
You took advantage of my trust, and corrupted me beyond repair.
And we cannot suffer you to live
Our rage and hatred towards you have reached such heights, that we can no longer tolerate your presence in this world.
Burn the witch
We use fire as the ultimate cleansing agent, to rid ourselves of any obstacle that stands in our way.
Writer(s): Karliene
Contributed by Julia Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@SallyB_23
Dearest Karliene, what in the world could have ever possessed you to create something so gorgeously dark and awesome (again)?! The spirits of the witches condemned and those who were innocent called out to you, I believe, in some way. It’s perfect especially for this coming holiday of Samhain (All Hallows Eve). Keep making beautiful things girl
@Karliene
Sally Beth Thanks Sally. It was born from a lifelong obsession with witches and the witch trials in particular. I'm so glad you like it. It was a lot of fun to create 😁
@tarabrooks3760
@@Karliene My ancestor Susannah Martin was one of those accused during the Salem Witch Trials. She was executed on my birthday July 19th. From what I read about her we are much the same in many ways. She wasn't a witch in her faith and practice but I am. Although she wasn't burned at the stake many innocent women and men were. Thank you for letting them speak through you.
It's time Hollywood stop putting us witches in a bad light and start showing us for who we truly are. We are keepers of the great mysteries. We are healers, We are the children of the Great Mother Goddess, the hidden Holy Spirit.
@igotcheesewannabemypeppero3762
@@tarabrooks3760 I've always called witches "the daughters of the moon" idk, it's kinda of a feeling, while male witches are the sons of the sun. Can you tell me if there's anything in your culture which talks about the moon and the sun?
@rae3338
@@igotcheesewannabemypeppero3762 This is incredibly late and I'm not the person you were asking, but a lot of witchcraft involves the sun and the moon. Witchcraft in and of itself is a secular practice but is often used in other religions such as Wicca, and others use it in forming their own path, so really there are many cultures that can be incorporated in witchcraft. But yes, the sun and the moon, especially the moon, are very much incorporated in witchcraft.
@annaschmitz6612
@@tarabrooks3760 There were no people burned at the stake during the Salem Witch Trials. They were either hanged, drowned, or, in one case, pressed to death with heavy stones.
@legogirl8
I LOVE the power in this song! It's like a thousands of women have gathered together to taunt the people who are afraid of them for being different! <3
@Karliene
legogirl8 I was hoping it would be powerful kind of anthem. It was certainly fun and empowering to write and sing 🎶
@sarahvlogs2139
Yeah
@945045able
@@Karliene Sure.