WITCH – English Lyrics

• By: Klariis

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the evocative world of Klariis's 'WITCH,' a song that offers a unique opportunity to explore emotional depth through its lyrics and musicality. The track, deeply embedded in the narrative of 'Alien Stage,' uses rich imagery and a distinctive 'carnival music' style to convey complex feelings of guilt, longing, and tragedy. Learning this song's language means understanding how lyrical metaphors and musical cues can weave a compelling story, making it a special piece for anyone interested in narrative-driven music.

[English]

Look ahead Silhouette in the mirror 

Inside my selfish eyes, a dance of torment 

I can't bear to leave you in this hell Let me abscond in your arms

Don't be afraid, hold my hand, mademoiselle Let me take you 

And I just want you to be my side

Follow me, don't look down, come up here now As time falls asleep, we waltz  

in sweet paradise (La da dada da da)

Not a soul listening now Just you and me on this alien stage 

Soaked in moonlight, you and I Would be nice

(you and I would be nice)

Can't wash the blood out of my hands 

I have begged but there is no forgiveness But can you grant one wish for me?

My heart turns the clock to innocence Laughing softly while holding you 

Watch your step, count 1, 2, 3 Last dance with me (Di da la di da)

Babe, hold my hand, mademoiselle Let me take you 

And I just want you to be my side

Follow me, don't look down, come up here now As time falls asleep,  

we waltz in sweet paradise (La da dada da da)

Not a soul is listening now Just you and me on this alien stage 

Soaked in moonlight, you and I Would be nice

Loved by everyone?

even god makes mistakes

At least when we together 

Let anemones bloom and stain  the path we crossed red aah~

Follow me, don't look down, come up here love

As time falls asleep, we waltz in sweet paradise (La da dada da da)

Not a soul is listening now

Just you and me on this alien stage Soaked in moonlight, 

you and I would be nice

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
silhouette /ˌsɪluˈɛt/ B2	noun - A dark outline or shape of someone or something visible against a lighter background.
torment /ˈtɔːrmənt/ C1	noun - Great mental or physical suffering. verb - To cause severe suffering or pain.
abscond /əbˈskɒnd/ C2	verb - To leave hurriedly and secretly, often to avoid detection or arrest.
afraid /əˈfreɪd/ A2	adjective - Feeling fear or anxiety; frightened.
waltz /wɔːlts/ B1	noun - A ballroom dance in triple time characterized by graceful turns. verb - To dance a waltz.
paradise /ˈpærədaɪs/ B2	noun - A place or state of perfect happiness.
alien /ˈeɪliən/ B2	adjective - Belonging to another world or culture; strange or unfamiliar.
moonlight /ˈmuːnlaɪt/ B1	noun - Light from the moon.
forgiveness /fəˈɡɪvnəs/ B2	noun - The act of forgiving or being forgiven.
innocence /ˈɪnəsns/ B2	noun - The state of being morally pure or not guilty.
bloom /bluːm/ B2	verb - To produce flowers or to flourish.
stain /steɪn/ B2	verb - To mark or discolor something, often permanently.
mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ B1	noun - An action or opinion that is wrong or misguided.
selfish /ˈsɛlfɪʃ/ B1	adjective - Concerned chiefly with one’s own advantage or pleasure.
grant /ɡrænt/ B2	verb - To give or allow something requested.
forgive /fəˈɡɪv/ B1	verb - To stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone for an offense.
listen /ˈlɪsən/ A2	verb - To give attention to a sound.
laugh /læf/ A2	verb - To make sounds and movements that express amusement or happiness.

Key Grammar Structures

• I can't bear to leave you in this hell

  ➔ Verb + infinitive with 'to' after certain expressions (bear to + verb).

  ➔ The phrase 'bear to leave' means the speaker finds it emotionally painful to leave someone.

• Don't be afraid, hold my hand, mademoiselle

  ➔ Imperative mood used to give commands or invitations.

  ➔ The sentence 'Don't be afraid' is a negative imperative telling someone not to fear.

• Let me abscond in your arms

  ➔ Use of 'let me + verb' to request permission or express desire to act.

  ➔ 'Let me abscond' means the speaker wants to run away or escape while being held by someone.

• As time falls asleep, we waltz in sweet paradise

  ➔ Complex sentence with subordinate clause using 'as' to indicate time.

  ➔ The clause 'as time falls asleep' sets the scene for the main action, happening while time metaphorically stops.

• Not a soul is listening now

  ➔ Inversion for emphasis: negative adverbial phrase at the beginning of the sentence.

  ➔ The phrase puts 'Not a soul' at the start to stress loneliness or emptiness.

• My heart turns the clock to innocence

  ➔ Metaphorical use of causative verb 'turn' meaning to cause transformation.

  ➔ 'Turns the clock to innocence' suggests returning to a pure or untainted state.

• Even god makes mistakes

  ➔ Present simple tense used for universal truths or general statements.

  ➔ The line uses 'makes' to imply an ongoing truth: even divine beings can err.

• Let anemones bloom and stain the path we crossed red

  ➔ Compound verb phrase joined with 'and' showing two linked actions.

  ➔ The verbs 'bloom' and 'stain' show simultaneous or sequential imagery of beauty and tragedy.

• Follow me, don’t look down, come up here now

  ➔ Sequence of imperatives showing urgency or encouragement.

  ➔ The repetition of imperatives builds a rhythm that urges the listener to act quickly.