The Haunting Presence Lyrics
This song's meaning can be found by using the Giles Corey booklet, which comes with most of it's physical releases. It tells the story of a man who sits in front of a piano and puts on the Voor's Head Device, which is a bag-like facial covering that muffles your hearing, blocks your sense of smell, covers your eyes, and makes it difficult to breathe. The purpose of this device is to make your mind more clear so you can make connections with the otherworldy. The track is supposed to be an experiment conducted by the man (He records himself). He wears the device and sits in front of a piano. He blacks out, and something else starts to influence his mind. While under the influence of whatever is trying to contact him, he starts playing the piano. Then, he starts singing, somewhat revealing what he's seeing underneath the mask. He is seeing the trials of Giles Corey, a man executed during the Salem Witch Trials.
The song is about Giles Corey, a man that was (in some regard) absolutely wicked. Yet it seems to be that the song is about him seeing his life flashing before his eyes. He sees his wrongs and knows now that their is no why he will see heaven. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giles_Corey read a bit more about the man if you want to find out what the song is about.
What is he chanting at the end? "Breathe on"?
That's the last line, he's exaggerating the word "real".
That's the last line, he's exaggerating the word "real".
Its always great when you find a song that sounds like the inside of your head
No one knows anything No one knows anything No one knows anything
Giles Corey is a very interesting and unique artist. The lyrics and music always makes you think.
No comments? seriously?
... I don't think this brilliant collection of constructed sounds, souls and pleading words needs plain text. Words are insufficient.
... I don't think this brilliant collection of constructed sounds, souls and pleading words needs plain text. Words are insufficient.