Necromancer
Van der Graaf Generator Lyrics


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Yes I live in the black woods, where you dare not even
Speak my name.
If there is evil in your heart and you will come near to me you will
Lose your sane.
My form is mystic, but my heart is pure,
You'd better believe what I say:
I am the Necromancer.
I cast deep spells and potent: I am a Seer
Of the Real.
My forces work against evil, for I love
All I feel.
I know the secrets long forgotten,
You'd better believe in me:
I am the Necromancer.

Look into my eyes!
I tell you, occults power lies in love.
I fight against darkness, the power
Of the Black.

Every day the power is greater, and soon the world will
Come to rights.
Through the magic, through the power, shaman shall die
On the seventh night.
And now remember magic is here;
You'd better believe in the White.





I am the Necromancer,
And I come to carry your heart away to good.

Overall Meaning

The song "Necromancer" by Van der Graaf Generator is a mystical composition that portrays the character of a necromancer, who resides in the black woods and is feared by all. The singer claims to be the Necromancer, who practices the magic of the real and fights against evil with his powers. He practices powerful spells and is a seer of the real. He warns that if anyone with evil in their heart comes near him, they would lose their sanity. However, the Necromancer also claims that his heart is pure, and he only loves all he feels.


The singer specifies that his form may be mystic, but he speaks the truth. He is on the side of the white and not the black. He challenges the darkness that is prevalent in their world and preaches that occult power lies in love. The song ends with him claiming that he comes to carry everyone's heart away to good. The Necromancer's character, with a light-leaning nature, adds a positive spin to the otherwise dreaded image of a necromancer.


Line by Line Meaning

Yes I live in the black woods, where you dare not even Speak my name.
I dwell in the dreary forests where my name dares not be uttered.


If there is evil in your heart and you will come near to me you will Lose your sane.
If malice resides in your heart and you approach me, your sanity shall vanish.


My form is mystic, but my heart is pure, You'd better believe what I say: I am the Necromancer.
Though my appearance be enigmatic, my intentions remain virtuous. Know this: I am the Necromancer.


I cast deep spells and potent: I am a Seer Of the Real. My forces work against evil, for I love All I feel.
I cast profound and powerful spells, for I am a prophet of truth. My powers combat malevolence, for I cherish every emotion.


I know the secrets long forgotten, You'd better believe in me: I am the Necromancer.
I possess knowledge of the antique mysteries. Have faith in me: I am the Necromancer.


Look into my eyes! I tell you, occults power lies in love. I fight against darkness, the power Of the Black.
Gaze into my eyes! Hear me when I say black magic's strength rests in love. I battle the forces of gloom, the might of darkness.


Every day the power is greater, and soon the world will Come to rights. Through the magic, through the power, shaman shall die On the seventh night.
With each passing day, my might amplifies, and the world shall be set right ere long. Via the sorcery, via the strength, the shaman shall meet their demise on the seventh night.


And now remember magic is here; You'd better believe in the White.
Bear in mind that magic is present; trust in the forces of good.


I am the Necromancer, And I come to carry your heart away to good.
I am he who controls deathly power, and I shall lift your heart to its rightful place of goodness.




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Jenifer Lohan

Yes I live in the black woods, where you dare not even
speak my name.
If there is evil in your heart and you will come near to me you will
lose your sane.
My form is mystic, but my heart is pure,
you'd better believe what I say:
I am the Necromancer.
I cast deep spells and potent: I am a Seer
of the Real.
My forces work against evil, for I love
all I feel.
I know the secrets long forgotten,
you'd better believe in me:
I am the Necromancer.
Look into my eyes!
I tell you, occults power lies in love.
I fight against darkness, the power
of the Black.
Every day the power is greater, and soon the world will
come to rights.
Through the magic, through the power, shaman shall die
on the seventh night.
And now remember magic is here;
you'd better believe in the White.
I am the Necromancer,
and I come to carry your heart away to good.



Valerio Angeleri

Yes I live in the black woods, where you dare not even
Speak my name.
If there is evil in your heart and you will come near to me you will
Lose your sane.
My form is mystic, but my heart is pure,
You'd better believe what I say:
I am the Necromancer.
I cast deep spells and potent: I am a Seer
Of the Real.
My forces work against evil, for I love
All I feel.
I know the secrets long forgotten,
You'd better believe in me:
I am the Necromancer.
Look into my eyes!
I tell you, occults power lies in love.
I fight against darkness, the power
Of the Black.
Every day the power is greater, and soon the world will
Come to rights.
Through the magic, through the power, shaman shall die
On the seventh night.
And now remember magic is here;
You'd better believe in the White.
I am the Necromancer,
And I come to carry your heart away to good.



All comments from YouTube:

Van Der Graaf

VDGG is one of the best bands of all time.

giulia dalle luche

so after many many years i am listening to refugees again,cannot put into words the meaning of this track for me...I was 15this became one of those seminal songs which carries not just memories but love friendship beauty ,life itself.Its pretty difficult to listen to, lots of tears and goosebumps

Jenifer Lohan

Yes I live in the black woods, where you dare not even
speak my name.
If there is evil in your heart and you will come near to me you will
lose your sane.
My form is mystic, but my heart is pure,
you'd better believe what I say:
I am the Necromancer.
I cast deep spells and potent: I am a Seer
of the Real.
My forces work against evil, for I love
all I feel.
I know the secrets long forgotten,
you'd better believe in me:
I am the Necromancer.
Look into my eyes!
I tell you, occults power lies in love.
I fight against darkness, the power
of the Black.
Every day the power is greater, and soon the world will
come to rights.
Through the magic, through the power, shaman shall die
on the seventh night.
And now remember magic is here;
you'd better believe in the White.
I am the Necromancer,
and I come to carry your heart away to good.

Ettore alberto Gelli

This song is a prelude for the future masterworks. VDGG are a legend

Bob Costas

This is one of the most intriguing songs ever made. Why? It is about a necromancer, who is doing what he does, because his power can help change the world for good. He dares the forces of light or dark to challenge him, and has a truly just heart.

Essentially, what this song describes is a Chaotic Good necromancer, who have not given up his humanity while in pursuit of what could be the most power; revival, power over life. The song “Black Hammer” goes further into this idea, the black and the white are both this entities enemy.

Nobody has ever close to this type of “descent into darkness” description, except one game; Battle for Wesnoth, where in one campaign you are a simple mage, but you turn to necromancy to stop the floods of invasions into his homeland and to save the people of the land.

Helen Hoskin

Amazing ....... I took this into My Soul from the first moments those lyrics sing this song is your dance little lady <3

Myrion

in my town a great fan of old date of this band opened a pub called "Van der Graaf" :)

Terry Cohen

@toecutterr6 Check out an album of theirs called " Still Life ". It is superb - particularly a track called " Pilgrims ".

maurizio balboni

Wonderful!!!!!!!!

daniela carlotti

I agree with you Maurizio!

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