In recent years, Chicago’s ultrasweaty industrial dance dorkstorm, THE GOTH… Read Full Bio ↴In recent years, Chicago’s ultrasweaty industrial dance dorkstorm, THE GOTHSICLES, have played some of the most talked about live shows at some of the most premiere industrial music festivals around the globe. Compounding a ruinous mix of crass humor, video games and geek culture with an unapologetic EBM affinity, The Gothsicles’ 2011 release “Industrialites & Magic” (WTII Records) reached the #1 spot on Amazon.com for “Most Downloaded” in the “Goth & Industrial” category.

You Have Found the Hawk's Claw
The Gothsicles Lyrics

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This wand in my hand
In this mystical land
Enchant and distract
A draconic attack

You have found the Hawk’s Claw
(On a quest)
You have found the Hawk’s Claw

(On a quest)
Time to cast a magic spell
(On a chest)
You have found the Hawk’s Claw
(On a quest)

Hunting down thieves
And ladies in leaves
Portals and runes
Ice arrow harpoons

You have found the Hawk’s Claw
(On a quest)
You have found the Hawk’s Claw
(On a quest)
Time to cast a magic spell
(On a chest)
You have found the Hawk’s Claw
(On a quest)

You have found the Hawk’s Claw
(On a quest)
You have found the Hawk’s Claw
(On a quest)
I’ve got magic skills
All the way from here to Budapest

You have found the Hawk’s Claw
(On a quest)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Gothsicles's song You Have Found the Hawk's Claw describe a mystical world where the singer holds a wand and is on a quest to find the Hawk's Claw, a powerful object that will aid in casting magic spells. The lyrics also describe the singer's adventures, including hunting down thieves, encountering ladies in leaves, discovering portals and runes, and using ice arrow harpoons. The singer has got magic skills that extend all the way from their starting point to Budapest. The overall theme of the song is one of adventure and magic, with a sense of urgency and excitement conveyed through the energetic music and vocals.

The lyrics in this song are typical of the "nerdcore" subgenre of hip hop, which focuses on themes and subjects that are common in geek culture, such as science fiction, video games, and role-playing games. The song is a tribute to the fantasy adventure genre and draws inspiration from popular media such as Dungeons and Dragons, The Lord of the Rings, and The Legend of Zelda. The title of the song, "You Have Found the Hawk's Claw," is a reference to the way in which objects and treasures are often found in adventure games.

Line by Line Meaning

This wand in my hand
I have a magical wand in my possession

In this mystical land
I am in a fantastical realm

Enchant and distract
I can cast spells to mesmerize others

A draconic attack
I am prepared for a dragon attack

You have found the Hawk’s Claw
Congratulations, you have discovered the sought-after Hawk's Claw

(On a quest)
You were on a mission to find the Hawk's Claw

Time to cast a magic spell
It is now necessary to perform a spell

(On a chest)
The spell needs to be cast on a chest

Hunting down thieves
I am chasing after criminal bandits

And ladies in leaves
I also am pursuing women who are adorned with leaves

Portals and runes
I am traversing portals and dealing with arcane symbols