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.
The Curse
Ministry of Magic Lyrics
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It always leaves a shadow
Of everything it shines upon
A beacon of the truth
Only one way to escape it
Survive the night 'till break of dawn
It's all so far away
The clock keeps turning,
There must be another way
Run, run, run! The sun is coming up
I'm smelling him, my pray is running
Run, run, run! The sun is coming up
All who give me strength to fight
Run, run, run! The sun is coming up
Saliva dripping, I can taste it
Run, run, run! The sun is coming up
The hunt is all I know, I'll feed tonight
It's underneath the skin
Consuming all my senses
Clouding any good in me
I catalyst for change
Only one way to evade it
Survive the night till beak of dawn
I'm never gonna make it
It's all so far away
The clock keeps turning,
There must be another way
So tired of waking up
And thinking of what have I done
Wish I could just have self control
So tired of feeling week
And never truly being free
Of this disease enraging me
Run, run run!
You get away!
The song "The Curse" by Ministry of Magic is a heartfelt ballad about the struggles of a person who is cursed with the affliction of lycanthropy, a condition where one transforms into a werewolf upon seeing the full moon. The lyrics describe the anguish and desperation of the singer who must endure the transformation every full moon and the turmoil it causes. The moon is seen as a symbol of the curse that looms over the singer's life, casting a shadow on everything it touches. The only way to escape the curse is to survive the night until the break of dawn when the transformation wears off.
The chorus "Run, run, run! The sun is coming up" is a poignant reminder that the dawn brings hope and relief from the curse. The lyrics also capture the sense of isolation and alienation felt by many people grappling with mental health issues, symbolized by the line "It's underneath the skin, Consuming all my senses, Clouding any good in me." The singer is desperate to break free from the curse and regain control over their life before it's too late, expressing their frustration with lines such as "So tired of feeling weak, And never truly being free, Of this disease enraging me." The song underscores the need for compassion and understanding towards those who are suffering, shedding light on the struggles that many people face in their journey towards healing.
Line by Line Meaning
The moon is out again
The night is here, and with it comes the moon's power to cast shadows on all it illuminates.
It always leaves a shadow
The moon's light is always accompanied by the darkness of its shadow.
Of everything it shines upon
No object or person is exempt from the moon's casting of shadows.
A beacon of the truth
The moon's shadow represents the truth that is often obscured by the light of day.
Only one way to escape it
The only way to avoid the moon's shadows is to make it till dawn.
Survive the night 'till break of dawn
Living through the darkness is the only way to overcome the truth and the shadows that come with it.
I'm never gonna make it
The singer is struggling to make it through the night.
It's all so far away
Hopelessness and despair set in, as the sense of distance between night and day seems insurmountable.
The clock keeps turning,
Time is ticking, making the situation feel even more urgent and pressing.
There must be another way
Despite feeling hopeless, the singer clings onto the hope that there may be another way to escape the curse.
Run, run, run! The sun is coming up
The dawn brings the promise of escape, as the singer's prey senses the coming of sunrise and makes a run for it.
I'm smelling him, my pray is running
The singer is close to catching their prey, using their sense of smell to track them down.
All who give me strength to fight
The singer draws power from those who have come before them, who have also suffered the curse and fought their way through it.
Saliva dripping, I can taste it
The hunt has reached its climax, as the singer prepares to feed on their prey.
The hunt is all I know, I'll feed tonight
The singer is driven by the curse, which has taken over their being and made them reliant on the hunt to survive.
It's underneath the skin
The curse has penetrated the singer's being, affecting them on a deeply internal level.
Consuming all my senses
The curse has taken over the singer's ability to perceive the world around them, leaving them overwhelmed and confused.
Clouding any good in me
The curse has obscured the singer's ability to recognize the good in the world, leaving them feeling lost and hopeless.
A catalyst for change
The curse is a powerful force for transformation, a driving force that propels the singer through the darkness and into the light of day.
Only one way to evade it
The curse can be outrun, but the only way to do so is to make it till dawn.
Survive the night till beak of dawn
Living through the darkness is the only way to overcome the curse and emerge into the light of a new day.
So tired of waking up
The singer is tired of facing the curse every time they wake up.
And thinking of what have I done
The singer is haunted by the curse and what it has made them do.
Wish I could just have self control
The singer longs to regain control over their own being, free from the grip of the curse.
So tired of feeling week
The singer is exhausted by the weakness that comes with the curse.
And never truly being free
The curse is a constant state of captivity, a prison from which the singer can never fully escape.
Of this disease enraging me
The curse is like a disease, consuming the singer with a fierce anger that threatens to overwhelm them.
Run, run run!
Escape is always possible, as long as one is willing to fight and run.
You get away!
The singer calls out to their prey, urging them to run and escape the curse while they still can.
Contributed by Jonathan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.