Wildpath's story beg… Read Full Bio ↴Wildpath is a symphonic metal band from Paris.
Wildpath's story began during the summer of 2001, by the musical meeting of the keyboarder (Alexis) and the guitar player (Olivier), who started immediately to compose some songs. They had begun to practice their instruments only few months before. The kind of music played at this time was Punk Rock, with a melodic influence. At the beginning of 2002 , they tried to find other musicians (singer, drummer and bass player). During the following year, the songs became more and more Heavy-Metal influenced, always melodic.
The musical knowledge of the band members has evolved, and a lot of musicians joined in for a few months then left, (a line up with several singers for example) and finally form the current line-up. Recently we participated in several shows (in front of 400 persons to celebrate the 50 years of rock for instance) and recorded Necromancer Demo by ourselves, at home.
Now, the band has more than twenty average songs, still work on new stuff, and strive to improve its instrumental technique. And this, to be able to play the kind of music they love. Although each member wants to achieve his studies, all of them care about keeping their passion: the music, and going on playing together whatever will happen. Besides, music is one of the most important professional purpose for the band.
The Craft
Wildpath Lyrics
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The Sun turned to black. "End is near" the king said.
Against the evil one, his son'll lead a march to the west.
"We'll march 'till the end fighting for our land!
There is no way black home... Since our fate calls."
Dice have been thrown! Sacrifice of a son...
An evil spell's been sent to turn sane again.
A few days later a new sun is shining above!
A king's tear for his son...
"So far from home, just sadness remains... Walking day after day, what purpose for this quest?
Tears won't fall, as long as I don't look back. I'll keep on marching envin if the sun warms my back!
Despite our death... Endlessly to the west...
Despite our death... Endlessly... to the west..."
"We'll march 'till the end fighting for our land!
There is no way black home... Since our fate calls."
Dice have been thrown! Sacrifice of a son...
The song "The Craft" by Wildpath tells the story of a kingdom that is on the verge of collapse. The people of the kingdom have lost all hope and faith due to continuous fighting. The king is aware of the impending doom and even the Sun has turned black, indicating that the end is near. The king's son is entrusted with leading an army westward to fight against the evil that is causing the kingdom's downfall.
The lyrics reveal that the son has to make the ultimate sacrifice in the battle against the evil. The dice have been thrown, and it is decided that the son must be sacrificed to break an evil spell that has turned the kingdom insane. The song includes a powerful emotional moment where the king sheds a tear for his son. Despite the sorrow and heartache, the young prince marches on, leading his army westward.
The lyrics of "The Craft" are steeped in imagery and tell a poignant story of sacrifice and redemption against great odds. The song's lyrics empathize with the hardships that people have to go through when they choose to fight for what they believe in. The song is a testament to the courage and resilience that we all need to face our struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Hear the story of a Kingdom's decay. Fighting constently people last all their faith.
The story tells of a Kingdom that is falling apart due to continuous fighting, which has caused the people to lose all faith.
The Sun turned to black. "End is near" the king said.
The sun turned black and the king declared that the end is near.
Against the evil one, his son'll lead a march to the west.
The king's son will lead a march to the west to fight against the evil.
"We'll march 'till the end fighting for our land!
There is no way black home... Since our fate calls."
They will march until the end and fight for their land, even though they know it will not be easy as fate has called them to do so.
Dice have been thrown! Sacrifice of a son...
A decision has been made, and it involves sacrificing the king's son.
An evil spell's been sent to turn sane again.
An evil spell has been cast to drive people insane.
A few days later a new sun is shining above!
The dark craft's honoured!
A king's tear for his son...
A few days later, a new sun shines above, and the king honours the dark craft that was used to save his son, shedding tears for the sacrifice that had to be made.
"So far from home, just sadness remains... Walking day after day, what purpose for this quest?
Tears won't fall, as long as I don't look back. I'll keep on marching envin if the sun warms my back!
Despite being far away from home, and with a sense of sadness, the artist continues the quest by walking day after day. They won't let their emotions overwhelm them and will keep on marching no matter how hot the sun is.
"Despite our death... Endlessly to the west...
Despite our death... Endlessly... to the west..."
Even in the face of death, they will keep marching to the west endlessly.
Contributed by Sarah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.