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.
Marauder's Map
Ministry of Magic Lyrics
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If I had my wand
I would Sectumsempra
If I had the chance
I'd kill you now
Mercy clouds my vision
But I see you now
On Marauder's Map
*Chorus (Group)
I solemnly swear that I'm up to no good (Luke)
Mischief managed
I solemnly swear that I'm up to no good (Jason)
Mischief managed
I solemnly swear that I'm up to no good (Aaron)
Mischief managed
I solemnly swear that I'm up to no good (Gang)
Mischief managed
*Verse 2 (Aaron)
I see Wormtail now
I see his pawprint coming
The trap is set
To catch that rat
Cruciatus curse
I will make you suffer
Aveda Kedavra's
Too good for you
*Chorus (Group)
I solemnly swear that I'm up to no good (Luke)
Mischief managed
I solemnly swear that I'm up to no good (Jason)
Mischief managed
I solemnly swear that I'm up to no good (Aaron)
Mischief managed
I solemnly swear that I'm up to no good (Gang)
Mischief managed
Aveda Kedavra's
Too good for you
*Verse 3 (Luke)(Jason and Aaron whispers)
Cruciatus, Sectumsempra, the killing curse
Cruciatus, Sectumsempra, the killing curse
Victim of my spells (Cruciatus, Sectumsempra, the killing curse)
I can see you struggling (Cruciatus, Sectumsempra, ….)
Say goodbye
Aveda Kedavra!
*Chorus (Group)
I solemnly swear that I'm up to no good (Luke)
Mischief managed
I solemnly swear that I'm up to no good (Jason)
Mischief managed
I solemnly swear that I'm up to no good (Aaron)
Mischief managed
I solemnly swear that I'm up to no good (Gang)
Mischief managed
I solemnly swear that I'm up to no good (Luke)
I can see you struggling
I solemnly swear that I'm up to no good (Jason)
I'd kill you now
I solemnly swear that I'm up to no good (Aaron)
I will make you suffer
I solemnly swear that I'm up to no good (Gang)
On marauder's map
Mischief managed
Mischief managed
Mischief managed
I solemnly swear that I'm up to no good
The lyrics of the song "Marauder's Map" by Ministry of Magic are inspired by Harry Potter's magical world. The song is about seeking revenge against one's enemy using magic. The first verse narrates the singer's desire to use "Sectumsempra," a curse that causes deep lacerations on the victim, if he had the chance to do so. The lyrics depict the singer's struggle to kill his enemy versus showing mercy.
In the chorus, the band members chant "I solemnly swear that I'm up to no good. Mischief managed," which is a reference to the Marauder's Map, a magical document that shows the location of everyone in Hogwarts. These words are used by Harry and his friends to activate the map and to track the movement of people in the school. The second verse portrays the singer's plan to use the Marauder's Map to catch "Wormtail," a character from the Harry Potter books who betrayed his friends. The singer plans to use the "Cruciatus" curse on Wormtail to make him suffer. However, the singer considers the "Avada Kedavra" curse, which causes instant death, to be too good for the enemy.
The last verse, sung by Luke, is filled with the incantations for some of the deadliest curses in the Harry Potter universe. The lines "I can see you struggling" and "I'd kill you now" hint that Luke's character is ruthless and wants to kill his enemy. In conclusion, "Marauder's Map" is a song about revenge, darkness, and the power of magic.
Line by Line Meaning
If I had my wand
If I had my wand, I would use it to cast a spell
I would Sectumsempra
I would use the Sectumsempra spell to inflict deep wounds on you
If I had the chance
If I had the opportunity
I'd kill you now
I would use deadly force against you at this moment
Why'd I let you live
Why did I spare your life instead of killing you
Mercy clouds my vision
My compassion is obscuring my ability to take necessary action
But I see you now
But I am aware of your presence
On Marauder's Map
I can see you on the enchanted map of Hogwarts
I solemnly swear that I'm up to no good
I am acknowledging my intention to cause trouble or engage in mischief
Mischief managed
I have completed my intended mischief and am now ending it
I see Wormtail now
I can see Peter Pettigrew on the Marauder's Map
I see his pawprint coming
I can see the symbol of Peter's animagus form, a rat, on the map approaching my location
The trap is set
I have prepared a trap to catch Peter
To catch that rat
In order to capture Peter Pettigrew
Cruciatus curse
The use of the Cruciatus Curse, a spell that causes immense pain
I will make you suffer
I am determined to cause you pain and agony
Aveda Kedavra's
The use of the Killing Curse, a spell that causes instant death
Too good for you
Death would be too easy of a punishment for you
Cruciatus, Sectumsempra, the killing curse
The use of the Unforgivable Curses - the Cruciatus Curse, Sectumsempra, and the Killing Curse
Victim of my spells (Cruciatus, Sectumsempra, the killing curse)
You will be the recipient of my spells - the Cruciatus Curse, Sectumsempra, and the Killing Curse
I can see you struggling (Cruciatus, Sectumsempra, ...)
I am aware of the pain and suffering I am causing you with my spells
Say goodbye
Prepare to die
I'd kill you now
I would use deadly force against you at this moment
I will make you suffer
I am determined to cause you pain and agony
On marauder's map
Using the enchanted map of Hogwarts
Contributed by Noah R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
annejulia98
I'm so in love with the first sentence: "If I had my wand I would Sectumsempra" :D
J B
I sang "I solemly swear I am up to no good" while opening a math textbook. I had to go to the head teacher and got 3 weeks detention because they never let me explain it's a song/movie/book :(
A Very Simple Life
WHY WOULD ANYONE DO THAT?! Don't worry, I feel you. I find my mind straying to Harry Potter when I'm falling asleep during a boring lesson. XD Good thing I'm homeschooled. My parents don't notice. XD
BlazeTheDemidragon
I said "I'm solemnly swear that I'm up to no good" in class, and I almost got in detention until I explained that it was a line in a song. Fortunately, I listen to music a lot, and I read books a lot (they see me with Harry Potter books all the time) so they let me off. This is such a good song though.
Nanda Kishoore
Does JKR know about this band? Man, she will be to pleased for words....
Nanda Kishoore
Too*
rayner mooney
It's been too long since I heard this song. Currently blasting it at midnight
with headphones on, of course lolKhaalilah Muhammad
rayner mooney Same, only it's 2:14 a.m.
Lyfrassir
Love it when they all say avada kavada at the same time!! HP forever. 💜💜
Willow Lackett
I miss this group...