The Wizard Lyrics
of a thousand kings
and i chanced to meet him one night wandering
he told me tales
and he
drank my wine
me and my magic man kinda feelin' fine
of fire
and as he spoke i felt a deep
desire
to free the world
of its
fear and pain
and help the people to feel free again
voices in our hearts
cuz then i know we'd find
we're not so far apart
everybody's got to be happy
everyone should sing
for we know the joy of life
the peace that love can bring
in his mountain home
the vision of his wisdom means we'll never be alone
and i will dream
of my
magic night
and the million silver stars that guide me with their light
When I listen to this song I can imagine myself walking with Gandalf, before sitting down by a warm fire, sharing wine and talking. He's telling me that we are all one people. He tells me not to hate but to love my fellow man and that if we all have love then the world can be a truly beautiful place...
@Ghostlight Right on.
@Ghostlight Right on.
I always think of Gandalf from Lord Of The Rings Fame. He was the kind of guy that inspired others, earned thier interest, respect, loyalty, and love.
If a brother can have a place in your heart, why not a friend? Nothin' homosexual about that, now is there?
@tigerx2374 Exactamente!
@tigerx2374 Exactamente!
This song is about helping others, a lot of Classic Rock bands in the 70's based their songs on Medievel and Antiquity stories, plus they were probably stoned to oblivion.
Well, the song makes reference to the "protagonist" wandering. So, The Wizard could be this person that the protagonist has met along the way and has shared some drinks and swapped some tales with and since he's been wandering for so long he's found so much life and interest in this "Wizard".
So I think the song is about how you can meet someone who will capture your interest and someone you can have a drink with after so long without meeting any interesting people.
When i was a little tiny girl, I just knew there was more to life than RELIGION was telling me. I would just go inside my head and say, "that's ok they will learn someday." As I got older I wasn't so sure any more. I kept to my belief in Wizards and knew I was like one.
When I was twelve I met an old, old wizard-looking man with long white hair and beard. He told us he belived that we live many lives, perfecting our souls until we become Master Teachers and then we don't have to come back to earth unless we choose to, usually to help mankind in some higher way.
These were the things I knew as a tiny girl. No one ever told them to me. I just knew them.
To me he was the Wizard telling me to listen to the voice in my heart. The kindness and the -want-for-nothing attitude he had gave me a peace with myself that I am able to still tap into.
Thank you, Gandalf, for appearing to me in my lifetime. May all of you out there me your Wizard too.
@yatra @yatra What a wonderful interpretation and expression you shared, thank you for reaching across time and space and sharing yourself with me. I wish I could exchange more with you about your experience... from my childhood till now I've always enjoyed feeling my special power, still to this day I have special places I go inside and feel my magic, my powers of Wizard. Hope to hear more from you and hope you're still thriving in your magic!
@yatra @yatra What a wonderful interpretation and expression you shared, thank you for reaching across time and space and sharing yourself with me. I wish I could exchange more with you about your experience... from my childhood till now I've always enjoyed feeling my special power, still to this day I have special places I go inside and feel my magic, my powers of Wizard. Hope to hear more from you and hope you're still thriving in your magic!
Nobody's posted on this song? Psh.
When I listen to this song, all I can think is the songs sounds like a man is describing another man in a way only gay men would describe other men.
Maybe this song is about homosexuality?
"he told me tales and he drank my wine. Me and my magicman kinda feelin' fine"
@singdongdingdong What a small-minded simplistic view of a great song, one which I've been listening to since it came out in '73. The whole album, Demons & Wizards, is absolutely great, but if you've never had a contemplative thought or a deep philosophical discussion with another man, well you just might think gay, esp if you're insecure & confused about your own sexuality.
@singdongdingdong What a small-minded simplistic view of a great song, one which I've been listening to since it came out in '73. The whole album, Demons & Wizards, is absolutely great, but if you've never had a contemplative thought or a deep philosophical discussion with another man, well you just might think gay, esp if you're insecure & confused about your own sexuality.
i don't really think its about homo. but it could be about 'meeting'' god or else its literal maybe
The wizard is Jesus. The song is about a spiritual awakening to the message of love and peace, with Jesus as a guide and bearer of this message. In my experience, a wizard is often used in literature and music to represent Jesus.
@bgny I would say you have a narrow set of experiences then, if you would roll one up or fire up a bowl of hash, your horizons might expand dramatically.
@bgny I would say you have a narrow set of experiences then, if you would roll one up or fire up a bowl of hash, your horizons might expand dramatically.
Well looking at the Blind Guardian (made cover, cheak it out) comments people were saying its about merlyin
hmm many heep song can be related to jesus or god and find some meaning in them