Members
L-G Persson - vocals
Fredrik Groth - guitar
Martin Hjerpe - drums
Jacob Wennerqvist - guitar
Johan Sohlberg - bass
moonchild
The Storyteller Lyrics
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Seven ways to win
Seven holy paths to hell
And your trip begins
Seven downward slopes
Seven bloodied hopes
Seven are your burning fires,
I am he the bornless one
The fallen angel watching you
Babylon, the scarlet whore
I'll infiltrate your gratitude
Don't you dare to save your son
Kill him now and save the young ones
Be the mother of a birth strangled babe
Be the devils own, Lucifer's my name
Moonchild - hear the mandrake scream
Open the seventh seal
I count the heads of those unborn
The accursed ones I'll find them all
If you die by your own hand
As a suicide you shall be damned
And if you try to save your soul
I will torment you - you shall not grow old
With every second and passing breath
You'll be so alone your soul will bleed to death
Moonchild - hear the mandrake scream
Open the seventh seal
Moonchild - You'll be mine soon child
Moonchild - take my hand tonight
The twins they are exhausted, seven is the night
Gemini is rising as the red lips kiss to bite
Seven angels seven demons battle for his soul
When gabriel lies sleeping, this child was born to die
One more dies one more lives
One baby cries One mother grieves
For all the sins you will commit
You'll beg forgiveness and none I'll give
A web of fear shall be your coat
To clothe you in the night
A lucky escape for now young man
But I see you damned in endless night.
Moonchild - hear the mandrake scream
Open the seventh seal
Moonchild - You'll be mine soon child
Moonchild - take my hand tonight
The Storyteller's song, Moonchild, is a haunting and ominous representation of darkness and evil. The lyrics delve into the concept of seven deadly sins, seven holy paths to hell, and seven ways to win. The opening verses illustrate the downfall of a person who has given themselves up to temptation and desire, resulting in burning fires and bloodied hopes. The song's protagonist is Lucifer, a fallen angel watching over and infiltrating the gratitude of mankind. He encourages mothers to kill their children, reminding them that he is the devil himself, Lucifer.
The chorus is where the song's title comes into play, "Moonchild – hear the mandrake scream, open the seventh seal." Moonchild appears to be a reference to a newborn child or possibly the rebirth of an individual in the presence of evil. The mention of the mandrake plant, whose roots are said to resemble human figures, emphasizes the dark and sinister theme of the lyrics. The final verse tells of the battle between seven angels and seven demons battling for the soul of one child. The song's closing lines highlight the inescapability of darkness, weaving a web of fear to clothe the individual at night, ultimately leading to an endless night of damnation.
Line by Line Meaning
Seven deadly sins
There are seven sins that will lead to damnation
Seven ways to win
There are seven paths to take that lead to victory
Seven holy paths to hell
There are seven righteous and virtuous ways that can lead to eternal punishment in hell
And your trip begins
Your journey towards either victory or damnation starts from your first step
Seven downward slopes
There are seven paths that lead down to despair
Seven bloodied hopes
The hope of a better life can sometimes come at a painful cost
Seven are your burning fires,
There are seven intense desires that drive you towards your goal
Seven your desires...
There are seven things you deeply crave and long for
I am he the bornless one
I am a being without origin or limitations
The fallen angel watching you
I am a corrupt and wicked angel who observes your every move
Babylon, the scarlet whore
I represent the corrupt and immoral city of Babylon
I'll infiltrate your gratitude
I will find a way to use your thankfulness against you
Don't you dare to save your son
I am testing your loyalty by asking you to sacrifice your child
Kill him now and save the young ones
By killing your own child, you will save others
Be the mother of a birth strangled babe
Be a mother of a child who is doomed from the start
Be the devils own, Lucifer's my name
Embrace evil and become my devoted servant
Moonchild - hear the mandrake scream
Moonchild, listen to the deadly and painful cry of the magical mandrake plant
Open the seventh seal
Unleash the final and most terrible judgement
I count the heads of those unborn
I keep track of those who will never have a chance to live
The accursed ones I'll find them all
I will seek and destroy those who are doomed to suffer
If you die by your own hand
If you commit suicide
As a suicide you shall be damned
You will be condemned for taking your own life
And if you try to save your soul
If you attempt to redeem yourself
I will torment you - you shall not grow old
I will make sure you suffer and never find peace
With every second and passing breath
As time goes by
You'll be so alone your soul will bleed to death
You will feel completely isolated and your spirit will wither away
The twins they are exhausted, seven is the night
The twins are drained from their struggle and the night is long
Gemini is rising as the red lips kiss to bite
The astrological sign Gemini is ascending while a dangerous kiss is given
Seven angels seven demons battle for his soul
There is a fierce conflict over a person's being between divine and demonic forces
When gabriel lies sleeping, this child was born to die
Gabriel, the angel of death, is not present when this person is born and will die soon after
One more dies one more lives
For every person who dies, another is born
One baby cries One mother grieves
For every new life, there is someone who mourns a loss
For all the sins you will commit
For all the wrongs you will do in your life
You'll beg forgiveness and none I'll give
You will plead for mercy, but I will not grant it
A web of fear shall be your coat
You will be shrouded in terror
To clothe you in the night
To envelop you in darkness
A lucky escape for now young man
You have narrowly avoided a terrible fate, but only for the moment
But I see you damned in endless night.
I foresee your eternal punishment in the darkness of the afterlife
Moonchild - You'll be mine soon child
Moonchild, you will soon be under my control
Moonchild - take my hand tonight
Moonchild, let me lead you into a dark and perilous path
Contributed by Ian V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@fabiolima8905
Grande vocalista
@Maumello
Great band and a great album. A shame they're so unheard of.
@jpmorgain912
Less than one or two minute(s) in and pretty badass 🍺
@drfalken249
Tremendous cover. Better than the original