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A Canticle Of The Devil

from Paganlieder by Wojtek Godzisz

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The words of this song are based on and loosely adapted from Robert Graves's poem "The Allansford Pursuit", which in turn was created from restored fragments of 17th century witch chants.

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I am hiding from you beneath the ivy in the garden
Tell your secrets to no one but me but me
Take heed of the hounds of this ground
They'll harry these fells around

Oh I shall go into the hare
With sorrow and sighing and care
And I go in the good devil's name
Aye 'til I be fetch'd home again

How she dances in the hour before dawn for my eyes
Where the crows gather silent as death in the midnight
For they come now in our lady's name
All but for to fetch thee home

Oh I shall go into the hare
With sorrow and sighing and care
And I go in the good devil's name
Aye 'til I be fetch'd home again

Cunning and art you did no lack
But aye her whistle would fetch you back

Oh I shall go into the hare
With sorrow and sighing and care
Why would I feel so this pain?
Ah see I'm waking I'm waking falling home

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from Paganlieder, released November 4, 2016
Vocals, Guitars, Mandolin, Accordion, Mellotron, Piano, Bass: Wojtek Godzisz. Drums: Rob Lee.

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Wojtek Godzisz Saint Leonards, UK

Wojtek Godzisz was born in London in 1975. In 1994 he formed the band Symposium with his school friends, with whom he toured and recorded. In 2009 he released his critically acclaimed eponymous debut album. Wojtek Godzisz lives on the South Coast of England. ... more

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