Voltaire - Ravens Land Lyrics






Ravens land upon her hair,
Clouds adrift on her skin,
A smile that tugs upon my soul,
And whispers gently in my ear.

Eyes of honey look me down,
Lips like roses line her mouth,
Steely arrows in the air,
Are wilted flowers at her toes.

And if you ask me how I know,
What she looks like I will tell you,
She left yesterday.

Eyes are east and lips are west,
Pulls my head against her breast.
Logic, north and Lust is south,
Pulls my fingers to her mouth.
Legs as firm as canyon walls,
From leaping high above the moon.
When she drifts down on the air,
The ground can't wait to kiss her toes.

And if you ask me how I know,
What she looks like I will tell you,
She left yesterday.

Ravens land upon her hair,
Clouds adrift on her skin,
A smile that tugs upon my soul,
And whispers gently in my ear.

And if you ask me how I know,
What she looks like I will tell you,
She left yesterday,
She left yesterday,
She left yesterday,
She left yesterday.





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  1. M.... P....

    Does she, by any chance, have a sister named Jolene?

  2. D.... b....

    Me, listening normally: Wow, what an amazing song! So romantic!
    Me, actually listening to the lyrics: I-Is this song about- oh god

    D.... b....

    Oh nevermind, I looked up the actual meaning. Turns out I’m just sick.

  3. A.... C....

    Eres muy bueno! pasate por españa alguna veeez

  4. p.... ....

    I always feel like Voltaire would be amazing to play D&D with.

    p.... ....

    The perfect tiefling bard 👌🏼

  5. A.... S....

    Well damn.. I always thought it was about The Morrigan. Oh well. Still amazing

    A.... S....

    It is for me. I love this song -- the beauty, the depth -- Macha would certainly approve.

  6. r.... m....

    cello opening awesome. And it has my name part as the title yay for being named Raven!

  7. O.... G....

    This song could be about Tyrion and Shae from Game of Thrones.

    O.... G....

    Olivia Gordon hi

  8. A.... S....

    Those 6 people have no soul.

  9. E.... M....

    That cello opening was amazing!

  10. J.... ....

    She's a jumper. Boing, whoosh, splat.

  11. P.... J....

    This song is dedicated to Sarah. I'm so sorry.

  12. C.... R....

    love your music, keep being awesome =>a fan from france

  13. B.... A....

    I usually get the meaning behind his songs....but this one confused me, anyone have any insight?

    B.... A....

    I've always thought this song is, at first, a man describing the woman he loves, how beautiful she was and all that. But then, when he says "from leaping high above the moon when she drifts down on the air, the ground can't wait to kiss her toes." I think he is saying that the womam died because she fall from a high place, or maybe she commited suicide. That would explain why there are ravens on her body, and why the man says that "she left yesterday". So, basically, is a man talking about his dead lover.
    Oh, and excuse me if i spelled something wrong, english is not my first languaje

    B.... A....

    If you look at the "how to play" of this song he says its about how he felt when he broke up with the mother of his children

    B.... A....

    This actually makes sense as in one of his songs a girl/lover killed herself..

    B.... A....

    I always assumed it was about unrequited love. But then again hopeless romantic here. So not the best

    B.... A....

    My interpretation has always been that this song is the misical version of "you wouldn't know her, she goes to another school and just moved to Canada."

  14. j.... f....

    sir voltaire; might you have a amazon store?
    I'd go to cd baby if i had a credit card. :/

  15. F.... ....

    Perfect for listening in the evening.

  16. z.... ....

    Sir Voltaire, I would like to know what instrument starts this song, and if possible the notes that they are. I really think it's amazing and I would like to play it. thank you for your time if you get to this. :)

    z.... ....

    Sounds like a chello

    z.... ....

    @Rohane Harris isn't it cello?

    z.... ....

    +B. sade Maybe a cello or even a bass (also called contrabass or double bass). That sounds deep enough to be the big one...

    z.... ....

    @Neo Nazi Neighbor Neil Thank ya. ^.^

  17. n.... ....

    @Outofmycrazymind oh, so youtube is twitter now. neat.
    *doffs hat nonetheless*

  18. n.... ....

    *doffs hat furiously whilst attempting to reply in this badly abused comment system, courtesy of Google*

    n.... ....

    @☯ИИΙΙΚΚ☯ -doffs thine own hat whilst trying to respond to it too!- STUPID GOOGLE!

  19. A.... Y....

    Hm. I can't believe I've never heard your music before today. Now, I can't stop listening to it. I tip my hat to your vast talent, Voltaire.

  20. s.... ....

    Whoops.

  21. S.... P....

    He means guitar.

  22. s.... ....

    You say that, but would his music have the same effect if it was Dubstep?

  23. B.... ....

    Voltaire, you are an amazing musician. I've noticed that all of your songs use more classic instruments, almost all being Acoustic or Classical. Have you ever considered seeing what you can do in the electric side?

  24. C.... ....

    I have loved this song sense I listened to it in Middle school. I am 23 now and my taste still holds. Such perfect music.

  25. B.... D....

    CK: h3y so13ux, you forgot about your t3xt g1131ck.

  26. A.... H....

    The greatness that is Voltaire happened.

  27. P.... P....

    I love your music so much, you barely hear music as good as this anymore... Keep it up! :)

  28. J.... o....

    Im not aware to get information of this so a somewhat derpy question
    Are you still working on new music or whatnot?

  29. P.... S....

    yes it is.

  30. L.... ....

    May I ask is the instrument that starts the song a double bass

  31. M.... ....

    Marilyn's lyrics actually do make sense, however they are usually references to something, or are just more cryptic than most musicians.

  32. R.... B....

    Pardon me good sir, but I must speak my mind. You are the greatest musician that has ever existed. Your music is beautiful, catchy, and brilliant. I have learned all the words to all of your songs. You are an amazing artist, and if you continue to make more music, I swear I will continue to listen. Keep up the good work, you incredible human being.

  33. T.... ....

    I've had this song titled "When You're Evil" cause I didn't know the original. Now I know it, I feel accomplished to have come across this.

  34. p.... a....

    @ JamesGames101 Marilyn Manson isn't goth he's shock rock. ;)

  35. L.... M....

    I've been practicing this song on guitar for the past week and tonight for the first time, I played in time with this video! :D
    The timing is a pain in the fingers but hey I'm getting there!
    Thank you, Voltaire! You are the reason I picked up a guitar!

  36. x.... ....

    As in metal from the -industry-, OH SNAP! But really I'd define Industrial metal more alike to :wumpscut:'s early stuff.

  37. s.... ....

    I'm not sure why, but I still think the old spiky hair fits you better than the long hair you have now. I honestly don't know why.

  38. K.... V....

    it sounds like the description of the daedric princess nocturnal from elder scrolls....;)

    K.... V....

    Now that you mention it... yeah, kind of reminds me of her.







    -Also, on a side note, it's prince, not princess.-

  39. D.... V....

    I always thought Mariyn Manson was industrial metal personally

  40. D.... C....

    If it weren't for this song, I probably wouldn't have been so fortunate to have the few short weeks I got with the first love of my life, so thank you for that Voltaire, thank you so very much.

  41. S.... ....

    I would definitely convert in a heartbeat.

  42. E.... A....

    hey voltaire i know you probably have had so much feed back on your music, but i dont usually listen to the calmer side of this art, this song feels so deep, i simply love singing it! such a beautifully well written song in its sheer simplicity! very powerful! thank you for opening my eyes... or should i say my ears to such stunning music! eddie

  43. G.... t....

    "The cadet's logic is sound." -Spock

  44. N.... ....

    (Continued 3)

    (Apologies for the long comment)
    Hey Voltaire, did you mean for this album to form a story, did you want the veiwer to come up with a story, or am I just finding meaning where there is none?

  45. N.... ....

    (Continued 2)

    He buries the girl and sings about how he wouldn't mind if she wasn't dead, and hopes she is in a better place. (All the way Down)

    He sings about how he doesn't care about what he's done and how he enjoys the misery of others. You can hear him say in the lyrics "No one loves you when you're evil" which I think is reffering to the girl that loved him. (When You're Evil)

    He then talks sarcasticly and a bit angerly about how his actions brought him peace. (Shalom)

  46. N.... ....

    (Continued)

    They get in a fight, and the man gets angry at the girl (Oweee)

    The man starts getting angry at the girl for everything she has done (Snakes)

    The cops search for her for killing "The Man Upstairs", he tells them that he just saw her leave and describes her (RavensLand)

    The man's past of abuse comes back to haunt him, he sees the people who did this to him in the face of his girlfriend. He then kills her. (The Chosen)

  47. N.... ....

    I'm starting to see a story in this album:
    A man who loves this girl kills this girl's Ex boyfriend (Ex Lover's Lover)

    They then celebrate there aniversary (Aniversary)

    The man then explains the relationship between him and the girl and how he is annoyed with her (Parade)

    He then talks about how he convinces the girl to prove his love to him by killing a man he hates (The Man Upstairs)

    He then talks about how annoyed he is at this man for his evil (They Know Me)

  48. N.... T....

    Heh... I agree...

  49. a.... s....

    Hahaha, the commercial before this was about the Mark of the Beast. Awesome. Huge fan, by the way.

  50. J.... K....

    I married her

  51. M.... ....

    I checked it. I dig it, but I think your albums are far superior.

  52. T.... L....

    Check out Firewater. Their album The Golden Hour is the best album ever made.

  53. J.... ....

    Do you mind if I ask, what other bands/musicians do you like? I know its personal and i'll understand if you dont wanna answer (Sorry for bothering you again by the way)

  54. T.... L....

    Thanks, JamesGames!

  55. J.... ....

    i just want to say not only do i love your music but i respect what a great musician you are. With some gothic bands the lyrics don't make much sense (Marilyn Manson for example) but i truly adore your work. Keep it up :)

  56. B.... T....

    no dis-respect to religions but Voltaire should have a Religion like Voltism or some bad ass thing xD also huge fan much love man

  57. T.... H....

    I've been a fan of your music since I heard you on Bill and Mandy, that was absolutely amazing, I loved that friendly parody of Little Shop of Horror. Absolutely phenomenal musician you are, you are absolutely my favourite musician. It's truly an honour to listen to your music.

  58. P.... ....

    Sheesh, how amazing can you be?
    c:

  59. T.... L....

    That is high praise, man! High praise!!! Thank you!

  60. T.... L....

    That is high praise, man! High praise!!! Thank you!

  61. b.... ....

    I literally, like, just stumbled across your music.... good god man!!! I haven't been hit this hard by a musician and his craft since Tom fucking Waits! absolutely amazing sir, I am completely gobsmacked and flabbergasted that i haven't heard anything about you before now. beautiful stuff, truly.

  62. A.... ....

    theres the church of wemmy

  63. c.... l....

    thank u <3

  64. T.... L....

    Of course!

  65. c.... l....

    voltaire can i do a cover for this song

  66. L.... G....

    The Devil's Bris is by far my favorite album! Breathtaking... simply put!

  67. T.... S....

    I love the pace, the mood.

  68. N.... W....

    I'm really sorry to hear that, Voltaire. I hope all is well now :)

  69. t.... ....

    love your music voltaire!

  70. M.... L....

    I´m using my brothers account, he will kill me. I love the way you describe her in this song. I must admit I have used some of the lyrics in male (masculino? the traslator doesnt help me at all). We have the same taste I guess

  71. C.... ....

    Considering how he is banned from churches XD

  72. A.... ....

    So happy we can still buy CD's.

  73. N.... U....

    If you don't mind me asking, why aren't some of your songs on your channle?

  74. Z.... ....

    Had one of my best friends show me this the other day. I love your music. Im sort of addicted now. x.x Haha Thank Brett for getting me hooked.

  75. 5.... ....

    can you do day of the dead please

  76. E.... P....

    well it's not fair is all and i know the old saying life's not fair but when i see a beautiful girl in the arms of some retarded douche bag "bro" i just get sick to my stomach

  77. E.... P....

    man i have the exact same problem, every time i think i find a girl who is pretty and nice you know girlfriend material i ALWAYS and i mean ALWAYS find out they already have a boyfriend and it's always some douche bag, it honestly makes me want to cry to the heavens "GOD YOU BASTARD TELL ME WHY ARE THE BEST GIRLS ALREADY TAKEN BY THE WORST GUYS!"

  78. L.... ....

    its about a pink ogre... lol

  79. B.... ....

    The violin and cello accompaniment on this album is sublime!

  80. L.... ....

    no dislikes!!! nobody has to explode today!!!....yet

  81. N.... N....

    Your lyrics are so meaningful. Lovely song :)

  82. M.... ....

    sooooo need to get ure stuff out there man i mean foreal theres so many goth kids and steam punk dude ure have a hellsing music vid wit ure song get ure music out there my brethern of darkness fest upon the wary souls with music and power glory shall be ures if uuuu get it out there

  83. T.... L....

    By all means, be my guest! ; )

  84. 1.... ....

    Um...excuse me Mr Voltaire but..would you mind terribly if I did a cover of this song?

  85. T.... L....

    "She left yesterday". The song is about recalling someone who has left.

  86. T.... L....

    Nope... wrong girl. We did, however get back together 3 years later and had a son. We stayed together for about 7 years but it didn't work out in the end. It's all water under the bridge now.

  87. S.... ....

    concurrance

  88. R.... M....

    One of my favorites, and the inspiration for several of my art pieces. <3

  89. G.... ....

    I don't think he has a problem with religion, just idiots who take it too far and use it to justify horrific actions and their own hatred for things different then them.

  90. R.... ....

    I think he wouldn't like to create another religion :]

  91. A.... ....

    i would too!!!!! XD

  92. E.... F....

    Man this song and ex-lovers lover really speak to me. I can relate to these songs now that I understand the meening of them and I'll say it again I can relate to them. I wish I could let go of the girl I have a crush on but I can't even if she has a boyfriend I still can't let go of my little crush for her. Oh well I'll be graduateing in 3 days and might not see her again so I guess I'll get over it.

  93. N.... ....

    I would so follow that religion!

  94. W.... ....

    I know. I was just saying that people listening to other videos here, like "when you're evil" vids(the ones that just have the music) may start coming to the official vids that he's uploaded.

  95. m.... ....

    In truth, this is an old album. He just uploaded it.

  96. C.... H....

    I have to give you respect my man, you do as you want and follow your heart in everything you do. Your music and voice are both soothing and inspiring. Been a fan for quite some time and this is one of my favorites next to almost human. Keep up the amazing work, it helps me with mine.

  97. B.... ....

    Beautiful.

  98. W.... ....

    Heh, you've uploaded another album! 1: Cool. 2: All the people going to other vids might just come flocking to you now!

  99. g.... ....

    if only i had a girl like in this song man id be the happyest man alive