While his encounter with the sirens was a close call, we can safely conclude the wanderer has escaped. Sadly, as we dive straight in to the tenth song of the album, \u2018Witchcraft\u2019, this is a typical case of \u2018from pillar to post\u2019. \u2018Witchcraft\u2019 starts out strong, the sense of danger right there from the beginning. Our wanderer has reached a big, dark forest as the last light of day disappears, all the more reason to be weary of his surroundings. <\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t venture deep into the woods, or you\u2019ll be lost forever\u201d says the first verse. \u2018She\u2019 hides in the dark, waiting for the people who have lost their way through the trees. Her witchcraft is dangerous, especially once she finds her target. The music accompanying the first verse accentuates the danger perfectly.<\/p>\n
In the pre-chorus, the voice of the witch sounds: \u201cYour soul belongs to me, my magic will set you free!\u201d and it\u2019s followed with a threat of her power in the chorus. \u201cOne spell and I will have you down on my knees, you will bow beneath my power!\u201d she screams. The wanderer is frantic, trying to make his way through the woods as fast as he can. She hasn\u2019t found him yet, but his surroundings indicate she\u2019s definitely getting closer. Some kind of spell is already upon him and it\u2019s like breathing in toxic fumes. The branches of the trees are coiling closer, and the air feels heavy. The wanderer is slowly losing his vision, while the voice of the witch keeps repeating in his head. He tries to focus on the path ahead without getting too distracted, using it like a lifeline to get through the forest. As the music hits the bridge, it\u2019s clear it did not help much. The menacing choir and melody line seem to predict something is creeping up to him from behind and this is exactly what happens in the third verse.<\/p>\n
Thorny vines of red roses wrap around the wanderer\u2019s legs to pull him to his knees, and he silently pleads to the gentle spirit for help, but his voice gives him away. The witch\u2019s manic laughter fills his ears soon enough. Her voice comes closer and closer as she creeps towards the sound, her laughter echoing through the trees as the last chorus starts. \u201cAs you see I now have you down on my knees, you will stay with me forever!\u201d <\/p>\n
Is this the end for the wanderer or will he survive his run in with the witch? Stay tuned for the next \u2018Behind the music\u2019!<\/p>\n
The day is turning into night
\nThe darkness taking over
\nDon\u2019t venture deep into the woods
\nOr you\u2019ll be lost forever<\/p>\n
She waits, she hides there in the dark
\nLures lost souls with her magic
\nHer evil spells are dangerous
\nIt may cost you your freedom<\/p>\n
Your soul belongs to me
\nMy magic will set you free<\/p>\n
Once I find you there is no more turning back
\nI will conquer in the darkness
\nOne spell and I will have you down on your knees
\nYou will bow beneath my power<\/p>\n
Her whisper haunts you as you walk
\nYou should not move much further
\nYou know what danger lies ahead
\nBut you seem so enchanted<\/p>\n
The trees cast shadows on your path
\nTheir branches coiling closer
\nThe air is heavy with decay
\nIt slowly blurs your vision<\/p>\n
The thorns are grazing at your skin
\nRed roses foul and bloody
\nTheir vines will pull you to your knees
\nWhen you come near her cottage<\/p>\n
Her voice is burning you alive
\nAnd as the wind is howling
\nYou close your eyes in silent prayer
\nBut then she screams with laughter<\/p>\n
Now I\u2019ve found you there is no more turning back
\nI will conquer in the darkness
\nAs you see, I now have you down on your knees
\nYou will stay with me forever<\/p>\n