1) Witch is a psychedelic ro… Read Full Bio ↴There are five artists using this name:
1) Witch is a psychedelic rock / zamrock band formed in 1971 in Kitwe, Zambia. This five-piece electric band plays a strong electric African underground style. Tons of wah wah-fuzz guitar in every track, African style beats and vocals and all original songs.
2) Witch is a group born in 2005 from a marriage of apparently contradictory influences. J Mascis, renown as the vocalist, songwriter and guitarist of Dinosaur Jr. (and Heavy Blanket, Upsidedown Cross) and his long time friend Dave Sweetapple (Sweet Apple, Cobra Verde) were interested in forming a hard rock band. They found willing and able conspirators in Kyle Thomas (King Tuff) and Asa Irons, both also members of New England avant-folk outfit Feathers. This line-up mounts a mighty sonic tumult that harkens back to classic heavy metal sound of early 1970s outfits while still sounding modern in it's assault (and without falling into the ubiquitous "Stoner Rock" pigeonhole). Instead of clinging to his forte, the electric guitar, J Mascis instead plays his first instrument, the drums. Witch's trademark sound (particularly in their early work) shows obvious Black Sabbath influence and moments of Black Flag has also been noted for their sophomore effort, Paralyzed.
3) Witch is a duo formed in 1980 by S. Joplin Babashoff and The Bird (later joined by guitarist Gloonis Botnik to create a trio). Over the past 26 years, Witch has recorded and released over 15 albums.
4) Witch was an American heavy metal band formed in 1983 in Los Angeles, CA. They released the cult classic EP "The Hex Is On" in 1984. Members included Punky Peru (drums, vocals), Ronny Too (guitar, vocals), Peter Wabitt (lead vocals) and Jim Warmon (bass, vocals).
5) Witch is a Japanese female singer / songwriter. Circle: Sound CYCLONE.
Hand Of Glory
Witch Lyrics
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hanging there
sprinkles on whore (?)
among other things
in a jar
prepare the candle
pour the incense on me (?)
virgin wax and corpses hands (?)
Hand of glory
hand of glory
hand of glory
hand of glory
Hand in hand
I walk alone
I walk with fire
through streets of gold
happy people
they are gone
evil ways
are all I know
evil ways
Hand of glory
hand of glory
hand of glory
hand of glory
those who rest (?)
or do we sleep
are those awake
at vigils keep hand of glory
shed the plight
and point us to
unspoken lies (?)
goddessss
goddessss
The lyrics to “Hand of Glory” by Witch describe a scene of dark magic and sorcery. The first stanza describes a severed hand hanging in a jar, with the singer preparing for a ritual by lighting candles and pouring incense. The use of virgin wax and corpses suggests the intensity and extremity of the ritual. The repetition of “hand of glory” serves as a chant, invoking the power of the hand in question.
The second stanza takes a turn, with the singer claiming to walk alone with fire through streets of gold. The people around them are happy, but the singer is consumed with evil ways. The repeated “hand of glory” serves to reinforce the power that the hand has given the singer, allowing them to walk in this darker path. The third stanza speaks to those who rest or may be sleeping, while the singer and those who walk with them are fully awake and aware of the power of the hand.
The final chant of “goddess” suggests that the singer is rooted in paganism or some form of earth-based religion, further underscoring the ritualistic and mystical feel of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Severed hand
A hand that has been cut off from its owner
hanging there
The severed hand is suspended in the air by some means
sprinkles on whore (?)
Unclear meaning
among other things
There are other items besides the severed hand present
in a jar
The other items are contained in a jar
prepare the candle
Someone is getting ready to light a candle
pour the incense on me (?)
Unclear meaning
virgin wax and corpses
Wax made from virgin bees and dead bodies of unknown origin
hands (?)
Unclear meaning
Hand of glory
The severed hand is known as the 'Hand of Glory'
Hand in hand
The singer is walking with the severed hand in their own hand
I walk alone
The singer is alone except for the severed hand
I walk with fire
The singer is carrying a source of fire in addition to the severed hand
through streets of gold
The singer is walking through streets that are metaphorically rich or decadent
happy people
People who are content or satisfied with their lives
they are gone
The happy people are no longer present
evil ways
The singer engages in immoral or malevolent behavior
are all I know
The singer is limited by their past experiences or environment
those who rest (?)
Unclear meaning
or do we sleep
Are we (humanity) really alive, or are we just sleepwalking through life?
are those awake
Are there people who are truly alert and aware of their surroundings?
at vigils keep
Do those who are awake remain watchful and attentive?
shed the plight
Relieve the hardship or burden of life's challenges
and point us to
Direct us towards
unspoken lies (?)
Unclear meaning
goddessss
Unclear meaning
Contributed by John H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
《☆》
on Feeling High
okko today
I'll be here with you
I'm shining like
radiation
Mr. Wolf
called
we just
were writing about work
Mr. Wolf
wtf lol
it was him
I'm going crazy at heights
Hahahahigh Baby
Skif Tafari - Unknown franchise with Mr.M
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on Evening of My Life
I know you didn't plan
on coming here
someone
ordered it la la
the universe intervenes
ha ha
witch
Shards mens luck
How u like it
U have a lot of fans Here)
Skif Tafari - Station