Combining a passion for J.K. Rowling and the wonders of the digitial age, Ministry of Magic presses the genre of wizard rock into a newer, less visited world: wizardtronic. The music of MoM is a tapestry of orchestra, pop, rock, dance, and hip-hop carefully woven to create a full sensory experience for the type of fan attracted to wizard rock: imaginative, discerning, and filled with an appetite for something more than just the middle of the road.
They were signed to Indytronic Records until that label's dissolution. As of 2010, they have released five albums -- four LPs and an EP. The Triwizard Lp (2007), Goodbye Privet Drive (2008), Acoustiatius (EP, 2008), and Onward and Upward were released under Indytronic Records, and their latest offering, Magic is Might (2010), was released independently. In addition, members Mark Jennings and Jason Munday, along with Jeremy Jennings, worked on a side project under the name "Muggle Relations". Their lone EP to date is titled "I Must Not Tell Lies" (2009).
They have collaborated with a few wizard rock artists such as The Remus Lupins, Kristina Horner from The Parselmouths and The Moaning Myrtles. MoM was also featured on 'Jingle Spells' and 'Jingle Spells 2', two charity compilation albums to raise money for Book Aid International.
Into The Night
Ministry of Magic Lyrics
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Love
Now it’s all we have left to defeat the dark
It makes heroes and kings
From the faint of heart
(Mark)
The Ministry has us right where we belong
(Jason)
We’ll fly
Into the night
We’ll fly
*Chorus (Ryan and Jason)
We’ll fly into the night the cool black
Face the unknown with heads held high
We’re not alone, we’ve got each other
We will not let this die
*Verse 2 (Luke)
Love
Was the steel in the skin of the boy who lived
And it’s why the magic will carry on
Past the songs we give
(Mark and Luke)
The Ministry has us right where we belong
And I won’t let go until we’ve seen the dawn
(Jason)
We’ll fly
Into the night
We’ll fly
We’ll fly
*Chorus (Ryan and Jason)
We’ll fly into the night the cool black
Face the unknown with heads held high
We’re not alone, we’ve got each other
We will not let this die
We will not let this die
We will not let this die
(Jason)
And I’m with you today
I’ll never run away
Are you with me today?
I will not let you die
(Jason and Mark)
And I’m with you today
I’ll never run away
Are you with me today?
I’ll always be right by your side
*Chorus (Ryan and Jason)
We’ll fly into the night the cool black
Face the unknown with heads held high (We’ll always be together)
We’re not alone, we’ve got each other
We will not let this die (I’ll always be right by your side)
We’ll fly into the night the cool black (And I’m with you today)
Face the unknown with heads held high (I’ll never run away)
We’re not alone, we’ve got each other (Are you with me today?)
We will not let this die
And I’m with you today (We’ll always be together)
Are you with me today? (I’ll always be right by your side)
(Luke and Jason)
Love was the steel in the skin
of the boy who lived (We’ll always be together)
And it’s why the magic will carry on
past the songs we give (I’ll always be right by your side)
The lyrics to "Into The Night" by Ministry of Magic speak to the power of love in the face of darkness and adversity. The opening line of the song immediately sets the tone: "Love, now it's all we have left to defeat the dark." Love is described as a force that can turn the faint of heart into heroes and kings, and as the steel in the skin of the boy who lived. The Ministry of Magic (likely a reference to the governing body of the wizarding world in the Harry Potter series) is mentioned as having the singers right where they belong, but they vow to fly into the night and face the unknown, relying on each other to persevere.
The chorus repeats the idea of flying into the night and facing the unknown together, with the added emphasis that they are not alone. The final lines of the song repeat the imagery of love as the steel in the skin of the boy who lived, and that it will carry on past the songs they give. The final plea from the singers is a powerful one, asking if their listeners are with them and promising to never let them die.
Overall, the lyrics of "Into The Night" are a call to arms to face the darkness with love and companionship. The Harry Potter references are clear throughout the song, as is the connection to the magic of the fictional universe. The themes of the song can also be applied to real-world struggles, making it an inspirational anthem for anyone facing difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Love
Love is the key to defeating the darkness that surrounds us.
Now it’s all we have left to defeat the dark
Love is the only weapon we have left to conquer the forces of evil.
It makes heroes and kings
Love empowers people and makes them heroic figures and leaders.
From the faint of heart
Even the timid and the weak can become strong through the power of love.
The Ministry has us right where we belong
We are in the midst of a great battle and the Ministry has put us in the right place to fight.
And I won’t let go until we’ve seen the dawn
I am committed to fighting until the end and will not give up until we have emerged victorious.
We’ll fly Into the night
We will take to the skies and face our fears head-on, no matter how dark the night may be.
We’ll fly
We will rise above our challenges and soar to new heights of bravery and determination.
We’ll fly into the night the cool black
We will confront the unknown with courage and a spirit of adventure, unafraid of the dark surroundings.
Face the unknown with heads held high
We will meet our challenges with confidence and pride, refusing to cower in fear.
We’re not alone, we’ve got each other
We are a team and we will support and encourage one another through every obstacle and hardship.
We will not let this die
We will not allow our cause to be defeated or our spirits to be broken.
Love was the steel in the skin of the boy who lived
Harry Potter's love was an unbreakable shield that protected him from the forces of evil.
And it’s why the magic will carry on past the songs we give
Love is the foundation of magic, and it will continue to guide and protect us long after we are gone.
And I’m with you today, I’ll never run away
I am dedicated to standing by your side and will never abandon you.
Are you with me today? I will not let you die
I need your support and encouragement to keep fighting, and I will do everything in my power to protect you from harm.
I’ll always be right by your side
I will never leave you alone in the face of danger or hardship.
We’ll always be together
We are a team of friends who will support and protect one another, no matter what happens.
Contributed by James I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.