Current lineup:
Vocals: Dorthia Cottrell
Guitars: Garrett Morris
Bass: Parker Chandler (Cough)
Drums: Ryan Wolfe
Crypt Key
Windhand Lyrics
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I've seen nothing so full with blight's pain
Softly, I been waiting sunlight
Memories of the days when I was one
My sweet angel, stony face the ground
Sleeping demon, safe from everyone
Tell me, who is lonely as I am?
I've seen nothing so cruel as God's hand
Memories of the days when I was one
My sweet angel, stony face the ground
Sleeping demon, safe from everyone
My sweet angel, stony face the ground
Sleeping demon, safe from everyone
Tell me, who is lonely as I am?
I've seen nothing so cruel as God's hand
Softly, I been waiting sunlight
Memories of the days when I was one
My sweet angel, stony face the ground
Sleeping demon, safe from everyone
The lyrics to Windhand's song Crypt Key appear to be a reflection on the internal pain and loneliness that the singer feels. They seem to be expressing a sense of isolation and anguish, which is highlighted by the repeated lines, "Tell me, who is lonely as I am?" and "I've seen nothing so cruel as God's hand." The reference to God's hand may be interpreted in different ways, but it suggests a sense of injustice and suffering that may be beyond our control.
The lyrics also contain the repeated line, "Softly, I been waiting sunlight", which could be interpreted as a yearning for hope and optimism. The reference to memories of the days when the singer was younger suggests a sense of nostalgia and sadness for the passing of time. The reference to a "sweet angel" and a "sleeping demon" may be symbolic of the singer's conflicting emotions or inner struggles.
Overall, the lyrics to Crypt Key suggest a deep sense of pain and loneliness that is hard to shake off. They express a longing for hope and a sense of peace, but also a recognition of the harsh realities of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Someone who is more than I am
The singer perceives someone else as more capable or powerful than themselves.
I've seen nothing so full with blight's pain
The singer has witnessed extreme suffering and despair.
Softly, I been waiting sunlight
The singer has been patiently waiting for hope and positivity to shine through.
Memories of the days when I was one
The singer is reminiscing on a time when they felt free of the weight of the world.
My sweet angel, stony face the ground
The singer is describing an angelic figure who appears to be disconnected or unresponsive.
Sleeping demon, safe from everyone
The singer envisions a demon who is dormant and unthreatening.
Tell me, who is lonely as I am?
The singer is expressing a deep sense of solitude and questioning if anyone else can relate.
I've seen nothing so cruel as God's hand
The singer has witnessed immense suffering and hardships that appear to be the result of a higher power.
My sweet angel, stony face the ground
The singer once again describes an angelic figure who is seemingly disconnected from the world around them.
Sleeping demon, safe from everyone
The singer once again envisions a demon who is dormant and unthreatening.
My sweet angel, stony face the ground
The singer describes the same angelic figure as before, emphasizing its disconnectedness.
Sleeping demon, safe from everyone
The singer once again envisions the same dormant and unthreatening demon.
Tell me, who is lonely as I am?
The singer once again expresses their profound sense of solitude and seeks connection with others.
I've seen nothing so cruel as God's hand
The singer reiterates their belief that a higher power has inflicted immense cruelty and suffering onto the world.
Softly, I been waiting sunlight
The singer continues to wait patiently for a glimmer of hope and positivity to shine through despite the darkness.
Memories of the days when I was one
The singer once again reminisces on a time when they felt free and unburdened.
My sweet angel, stony face the ground
The singer repeats the description of the same angelic figure who appears to be disconnected from the world.
Sleeping demon, safe from everyone
The singer repeats the description of the same dormant and unthreatening demon.
Contributed by Ella D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dark Krishna
Someone who is more that I am
I've seen nothing so full with blight's pain
Softly, I been waiting sunlight
Memories of the days when I was one
My sweet angel, stony face the ground
Sleeping demon, safe from everyone
Tell me, who is lonely as I am?
I've seen nothing so cruel as God's hand
Softly, I been waiting sunlight
Memories of the days when I was one
My sweet angel, stony face the ground
Sleeping demon, safe from everyone
My sweet angel, stony face the ground
Sleeping demon, safe from everyone
Tell me, who is lonely as I am?
I've seen nothing so cruel as God's hand
Softly, I been waiting sunlight
Memories of the days when I was one
My sweet angel, stony face the ground
Sleeping demon, safe from everyone
Ryan El Besco
That freaking chorus goes in and never leaves your head for months...love it.
KrYptic HaNds
Its posessive as fuck
Brandon Baker
Yaaaaassss!
Destroyed By Foids
It's a prayer.
Ian Ragsdale
Instantly added to my all-time fave doom bands.
Cooley
Agreed
Henry Griffen
Its my favorite female fronted doom band
Henry Griffen
I seen them live 4 timea
grndragon7777777
Definitely up there. What's your top 5
Robert Guerra
Definitely one of my favorite bands of any style or genre. I love everything about Windhand. Everything Dorthia does is gold