Soothsayer
Zack Hemsey Lyrics

Soothsayer, can you save them?
Asking the soothsayer if they have the ability to save others.

Can you see the streets in blood?
Asking if the soothsayer can see a violent, bloody future.

The remnants of your name?
Referring to the legacy or reputation of the soothsayer's predictions.

I had heard of her gift
The artist had already heard about the soothsayer's abilities.

Off the road from nowhere
The soothsayer's location was obscure and off the beaten path.

Divine in her sight
The soothsayer had a godlike ability to see into the future.

Of hereafter aware
The soothsayer was aware of what happens beyond this life, in the afterlife.

A child of no tricks
The soothsayer was genuine and not a fake or fraud.

So the ravings declared
The soothsayer's abilities were declared by those who praised her.

Beyond that far hill in a house she lives there
Referring to the location of the soothsayer's home.

So there I'll go
The singer decides to go to the soothsayer's home.

A crowd was in form, believers in prayer
Upon arrival, the artist sees a crowd of believers praying for the soothsayer's help.

Shouts of "die witch" amidst the fanfare
However, not everyone was a believer, and some were shouting derogatory comments towards the soothsayer.

A mere 14, her look was of despair
Despite her gifts, the soothsayer is still a young girl and feels overwhelmed.

This gift seemed more of a curse that she bears
The soothsayer may see things others can't, but it also comes with a heavy burden.

And she spoke of how there is much that's unknown
The soothsayer acknowledges that she can't see everything that will happen in the future.

That she sees but part of a future unfold
The soothsayer only has glimpses of what may happen.

She speaks of only the things that she's shown
The soothsayer can only share what she sees.

With what becomes of it she's not in control
Despite her gifts, the soothsayer can't control what happens in the future.

But one by one they told her of their plight
People come to the soothsayer seeking guidance.

They begged her to give of her knowledge and insight
People are hoping the soothsayer can help them avoid bad outcomes.

With poise she imparted her visions of foresight
The soothsayer calmly shares what she sees, despite the weight of the responsibility.

But more fickle is the finger of fate than she'd like
The soothsayer acknowledges that even with her gift, things don't always go as predicted.

Soothsayer, can you see the way?
Asking the soothsayer if she can see a path to a better future.

May these words bring you peace
Hoping the soothsayer's predictions can bring comfort to people.

And now, go behold of what will come to be
Encouraging people to go see what the future holds for themselves.

Soothsayer, can you change this?
Asking the soothsayer if she can change a negative outcome from happening.

Can you see the coming flood?
Asking if the soothsayer can predict natural disasters or other events that could cause harm.

The warring in your name?
Referring to conflicts or wars that take place in her name or due to her predictions.

By week's end her legend was tenfold
The soothsayer's gift becomes more widely known and believed as time passes.

The news of the heavenly oracle took hold
People start to refer to the soothsayer as a divine oracle.

I stood in her audience, now at the crossroads
The artist is among those who have come to listen to the soothsayer's predictions.

As swarms had developed surrounding her small home
More and more people are coming to see the soothsayer, causing crowding around her home.

Then I spoke, not of to be, but what's been
The artist tries to offer a different perspective by talking about past events.

And warned of the slippery slope that she slid
The singer warns the soothsayer that relying solely on her gift may lead to negative consequences.

That I see an era of violence that brims
The artist predicts a future filled with more violence and conflict.

And implored she consider this choice that I give
The singer asks the soothsayer to think about the potential consequences of her gift.

Soothsayer, all that will, let it be
Acknowledging that the future will unfold as it should, and the soothsayer shouldn't try to change that.

Soothsayer, all that is, none can see
No one can truly see the future and what events will take place.

Soothsayer, let these words set you free
Encouraging the soothsayer to let go of the weight and burdens of her gift.

And now, give this leave and come away with me
Inviting the soothsayer to leave her home and go on a journey with the artist.

Soothsayer, can you save us?
Asking the soothsayer if she can save humanity from negative outcomes and future events.