Lyrics
Grain alcohol throbs in their veins
Individuals are heavily intoxicated with grain alcohol coursing through their veins.
Half-blind, faces ruddy from drink
People are partially blind, with flushed faces due to excessive drinking.
The Visitor, he stinks of moonlight
The Visitor carries a strong scent of moonlight, suggesting an otherworldly or mysterious presence.
What's he there? A lash? A harness? A bit of rope?
Uncertainty about the Visitor's nature – is he a lash, a harness, or a piece of rope?
Out! And through the door they go!
They are forcefully expelled through the door.
Tethered to the Knocking, hands bound, trailing lamp's glow
Tied to the Knocking, their hands are bound, and they follow the glow of a lamp.
Out! To where only he knows
They are taken outside to a destination known only to the Visitor.
Fly with speed 'neath eves
They move swiftly beneath the eaves (edges of a roof).
Shadow-flecked, spinning round
They cast shadows and spin around, possibly indicating a disorienting or chaotic experience.
Booze and fear, nasty fellows
The atmosphere is filled with both alcohol and fear, suggesting an unsettling environment.
Vomit spills from every mouth
Everyone is vomiting, signifying a state of extreme distress or disturbance.
Far! 'Cross hill and glade they're led
They are led far away, across hills and glades.
One stumbles and falls, drug by a rope of scarlet red
One person stumbles and falls, pulled by a scarlet red rope.
Far! Night's roots will be their bed
They will rest for the night among the roots, emphasizing a connection to nature.
His howls of laughter
The Visitor's laughter echoes, possibly indicating malevolence or a sinister intent.
Fill every breath of air
The laughter permeates the air, creating a chilling atmosphere.
And the earth laughs with him
The earth itself seems to join in the laughter, amplifying a sense of foreboding.
Suddenly a brilliant sound
A sudden and intense sound, like thunder, disrupts the scene.
Peals of thunder from the ground
The ground peals with thunder, heightening tension and mystery.
And before them, standing alone
Before them stands a solitary black tree made of stone, introducing an enigmatic and symbolic element.
A black tree made of stone
The black stone tree becomes a focal point, leaving the listeners with an intriguing and unresolved image.
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