FULL MOON
Witchery Lyrics


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Both man and beast infest the heavens with all profane
Forever held as the least
By the circle of the lunar
Damn all who damned shall be
You've all forsaken the ways of the unseen
Of the unseen

Another moon crowns the sky
So perfect white and cold it shines
As first and last it reigns
As first and last unstained

Cloak and dagger, we hide the sands of time
For the faith has now ceased
As the twilight is unleashed
Damn all who damned shall be
You've all forsaken the ways of the unseen
Of the unseen

Another moon crowns the sky
So perfect white and cold it shines
As first and last it reigns
As first and last unstained

A biblical sign at the end of time
Moon shines red
Nowhere to run there is nowhere to hide
Behold the wakening of the dead
Of the dead

Be sure to pray
Salvation from high above
Not from god and his angels
But from the moon and its calling

Another moon crowns the sky
So perfect white and cold it shines




As first and last it reigns
As first and last unstained

Overall Meaning

"Witchery" is a Swedish heavy metal band whose song "Full Moon" seems to delve into themes associated with paganism and the occult. The lyrics speak of both men and beasts who infest the heavens with profanity and who are held in low esteem by the circle of the lunar. The persona in the lyrics then goes on to curse all those who have forsaken the ways of the unseen, implying that there is a higher power beyond ordinary human understanding. Another moon then crowns the sky, and the persona describes its perfection as first and last, reigning unstained.


The lyrics proceed to switch into more apocalyptic themes, with the moon shining red as a biblical sign at the end of time. There is nowhere to run or hide as the dead awaken. Strangely, the persona then implores the listener to pray for salvation, but not from God and his angels, but from the moon and its calling. This is a peculiar twist that could be interpreted in many ways.


The song seems to be ripe for interpretation, and some fundamental themes are apparent, such as the fear of death, the apocalypse, the forces of the unseen, etc. Overall, the lyrics seem to reflect the worldview of the band, which has delved deeply into paganism, the occult, and other mysticisms. The song's urgent and dark atmosphere, combined with its compelling narrative, makes it a memorable entry into the world of heavy metal.


Line by Line Meaning

Both man and beast infest the heavens with all profane
Human and animal characters create a chaotic heaven with obscene behavior


Forever held as the least
Permanently perceived as inferior


By the circle of the lunar
Judged by the moon's authority


Damn all who damned shall be
Condemn any person who deserves damnation


You've all forsaken the ways of the unseen
Everyone has abandoned the mystical paths


Of the unseen
That which cannot be perceived by the human senses


Another moon crowns the sky
Another full moon illuminates the atmosphere


So perfect white and cold it shines
It radiates perfectly luminous and frigid


As first and last it reigns
It holds the position of both the beginning and ending full moon


As first and last unstained
It has not been corrupted in its two roles as both the first and last full moon


Cloak and dagger, we hide the sands of time
Deceitfully hiding the monumental history of the past


For the faith has now ceased
The belief and loyalty have dwindled


As the twilight is unleashed
The end of daybreak is here


A biblical sign at the end of time
A prophetic sign at the conclusion of the world


Moon shines red
The moon lights up a red hue


Nowhere to run there is nowhere to hide
There are no places left to flee or seek refuge


Behold the wakening of the dead
Witness the revival of the deceased


Be sure to pray
Make sure to offer supplications to a deity


Salvation from high above
Rescue from a divine entity from the heavens


Not from god and his angels
Rejection of ultimate salvation from the traditional Christian god and heavenly beings


But from the moon and its calling
Instead, be saved by the moon and its appeal




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Written by: MICHAEL CARONIA

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