It's the devil seducing someone by saying, "the church has lied to you telling you that you're flawed, but I see you, you are perfect. I am the one that truly loves you, for you. Come be with me."

@202d

4 жыл бұрын

spot fucking on. Tobias has a lot of subtle genius lyrically

@FCFTrip

4 жыл бұрын

Spot on! It's a giant fuck you to the churh, catholic specifically

@mamallama7708

4 жыл бұрын

😉

@vdhzeno

4 жыл бұрын

cirice is an old english word for church. the one speaking isn't exactly the devil, it's just a religious figure in general, convincing someone to join their sect/religion.

@mr.smithgnrsmith7808

4 жыл бұрын

Yep...DECEIVED

This band rocks. They are purposefully campy. The lead singer is a persona that changes from time to time. Currently he goes by Cardinal Copia. They treat the devil worshiping aspects with a metal wink and a nod. They basically kick all kinds of ass.

Papa Emeritus III told Diablo Rock: Initially, this song was thought of as a complete dome theme, with an even longer intro-“Devil Church.” As we already had other songs that had these great refrains we thought about leaving long choruses out. But in a coffee break, the chorus appeared out of nowhere and we put aside our dome theme without chorus and ended with a heavy power ballad. Lyrically, it is a simulation of the relationship between religious authority (church or sect) against the small person who can not differentiate empathy from pure manipulation. Everything disguised as a love song.

@zelveroz

4 жыл бұрын

Shit Man! Why no one likes this, you spoke true..

This song won them the Grammy. Their music is beautiful, and they stick to no specific sound. Yiu can hear everything from 70s acid rock to modern hard rock

@jacquelyndavis7296

Жыл бұрын

Not only did it win the Grammy, it was the first time a Swedish band won an American Grammy!! Woohoo!

"This is the kind of music the Devil would use to lure people in. Not that hardcore Black metal stuff which actively pushes people away". LOL . I read that somewhere and i agree. Its such a catchy song and we can all relate at some level, some of us feel alone in our pain. It gives us comfort in knowing someone out there understands. This band is great and i got into them super late but it was worth the wait.

This is far and beyond their best, in my opinion. It's not traditionally heavy like you'd expect from a band with their look, but thematically and vocally the song carries such a heavy weight. Papa's voice is calming and soothing. There is a longing there that is barely ever touched on in metal/rock.

Their acoustic sets for: “If You Have Ghosts” & “Jigolo Har Megiddo” is a must see/listen!

@quickscopeoneeighty9158

4 жыл бұрын

So is Ghuleh/ Zombie Queen #KazooSolo

I've always interpreted the song as the Devil claiming that he is above God because he doesn't ask you to be something you're not. He "sees through the scars inside you" and knows that "your soul is not tainted" even though God/the Church would lead you to believe that because your yours sins and transgressions you are not worthy of love/heaven. Satan Sees you for what you are and accepts that and loves you even more for it; however, there is the darker subtext with the whole "can't you see that you're lost without me". So it's all about Satan trying to seduce someone

Ghost is a unique band, and that is a good thing. Aside from the imagery they are very talented. If you listen closely you can hear influences from all over the realm of rock and metal. Pink Floyd, Beatles, Metallica, so on. I've seen them twice and both were great shows

I had never heard Ghost prior to a few months ago...but I've been hooked ever since. Tobias and his band, even though anonymous, are pros...definitely top of their game and world class pro musicians. And the most exciting factor of Ghost, in my opinion, is that they aren't defined to any set classification...they aren't hard rock, metal, black metal, classical...they are none of these yet all of these. And the religious innuendo is awesome! Ghost is able to teeter on both sides of light and darkness...which is what is makes this band so different and interesting as opposed to your typical band nowadays. I'm hoping they come to LA soon, I'll be the first to buy tickets:}

Check out "He Is" and "Square Hammer" My two favs besides this one. a lot of their stuff is great though. "Dance Macabre" and "Rats" are also good.

@andreaswennberg9542

4 жыл бұрын

Agree with all of them. More ghost!

@TheComicBookJoker

4 жыл бұрын

Yes. Also, outside of their obviously good singles, can we get some love for ‘Witch Image’?

@OrbiTiZZeD

4 жыл бұрын

Year Zero and my favorite Life Eternal

@astralon

4 жыл бұрын

Ritual

@jebadiahfyefye8994

4 жыл бұрын

TheComicBookJoker I thought that song was going to be a massive hit. Best hit song on the album. Not the best overall song(life eternal has to take that one) but as far as catchy tunes, like dance macabre, I thought witch image was perfection. The night I got the album and I heard it, the first time I heard it I was just in love with it.

Been a fan of Ghost for a while now. My brother went to a Iron Maiden concert a couple years back in Dallas and Ghost opened for them. He had never heard them before and I told him that he was going to love them, which he did, while he broadcasted it on Facebook live.

Oh man where to begin. I went to my first Ghost ritual last year and was not disappointed. It is literally a theatre show. You definitely need to do more Ghost. Here is a must listen list: 1. Square Hammer 2. He Is (watch the actual video and lyrics) 3. Year Zero 4. Ritual 5. Miasma (Extra Credit....Instrumental but so good) Tobias is a musical genius and this past tour cycle he finally was able to afford to put together a touring band with enough members to no longer have to run tracks (except for special effects, and stuff). 8 people...3 guitarists, 2 keyboardists, bass, drums, and him (as Cardinal Copia). Definitely listen to more Ghost, even if off camera.

@darkwyng98

4 жыл бұрын

I was going to suggest Miasma as well. First time I heard it on the Prequelle play-through was magical.

@hiTocopter

4 жыл бұрын

I thought Tobias didn't write any of the music or lyrics, he was just the singer? Pretty sure the ghouls said so in an interview.

@derrickshultz6800

4 жыл бұрын

J B incorrect. He has written all but a couple songs. He even plays most of the instruments during the recording process except for the drums. If you have seen a ghoul in costume doing an interview, that was actually Tobias as well. He used to to interviews as a ghoul back in the Papa 1-3 days. The ghouls are hired to tour and play live.

@hiTocopter

4 жыл бұрын

@@derrickshultz6800 There were two ghouls in costume saying it. I'm 100% sure they did. I guess they could've said it sarcastically or something, but it seemed genuine. Can't find the interview right now though, so I dunno, maybe I'm misremembering.

@hiTocopter

4 жыл бұрын

@@derrickshultz6800 Yeah, I found it now. It's Loudwire's Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction interview. But he says it in a way where he gets plausible deniability, I guess. He says Papa Emeritus never contributed to the lyric or songwriting... Which would be true because it's a fictional character.

I recommend see them live. They got fantastic shows.

@SJPace1776

4 жыл бұрын

The lead singer asked us if the songs "tickled our taint", was not sure how to respond, but fun show.

@billieabbott1560

4 жыл бұрын

OMG Ghost show are just awsome i love it

@89benx

4 жыл бұрын

I saw them earlier this month and they were amazing! And yes...my taint was tickled lol

@davidfuhr5455

4 жыл бұрын

I've seen them twice once at a festival and once at an arena show opening for Iron Maiden. Arena shows/theaters are the way to go

@rad.reiley

4 жыл бұрын

2016 live tho

For me, the lyrics is like the devil talking to someone and say : Join us, i can see your pain..

@derrickshultz6800

4 жыл бұрын

This is exactly how I interpret them as well.

@IAmHumongous

4 жыл бұрын

its not the devil though, its about how organized religion and churches pray on the weak. "Cirice" even means "church"

@swaptrickgaming

4 жыл бұрын

The devil has manipulated some of the hearts within the church as well, creating dissent and confusion among the people. Most people I know who are anti religion have been hurt or wronged by some person or institution in the past. Cruel and weak people are his tools, as is ambiguous manipulations. If the entire thing were the good pure church vs. dark evil, there wouldn't be much hope for Satan. But muddying the waters, sewing doubt and wearing down resolve of people, (using other people as the tools to do so) makes the spiritual journey various shades of grey, rather than a simple choice between black and white. It's not meant to be an easy journey to find faith, so many simply refuse it. The devil seeks out opportunities like that.

@PapaEmeritus_4evr

4 жыл бұрын

@TheGodEmperorofMankind What? Where did u get that idea?

@iammine8117

4 жыл бұрын

@@swaptrickgaming You're tedious, shut up and enjoy the music. If people want to hear sermon they can go to church.

As to the band - it always reminds me of a mashup of the schtick Ozzy had back in the day, with Blue Oyster Cult, with more than a hint of Alice Cooper's tongue solidly in cheek approach to shock rock.

@gregsmith7949

4 жыл бұрын

As a huge BOC fan I definitely could hear the influence when I was first turned on to Ghost.

@oldboygamer9985

4 жыл бұрын

Nailed it my dude. I always think of the Spectres album by BOC when I listen to Ghost

@bjhellstream

3 жыл бұрын

The bit where the guitar solo takes off is pure BÖC. The last days of May?

I’m really glad they put this in the context of kids or it would be really twisted.(Said with love.) She is “special.” He knows it. He’s telling her she doesn’t have to be feel marginalized. She’s not alone anymore. That’s the alchemy of Ghost. They embrace those of us who deviate from the status quo, a little or a lot. While the subject matter is dark, the music itself is soaring and gorgeous and every song has a hook. You come away from every song feeling cathartic. Their music brings hope and a way to find joy in living. I think that’s Tobias’ driving desire. To make everyone feel included and in on it. Once you find Ghost, no other music is as satisfying.

@effyj44

9 ай бұрын

Very well said.

One of my favorite songs by Ghost

I also encourage you to watch the video to He Is. Square Hammer is also a good starting place!

You need more reaction to Ghost... your next should be Square Hammer (the official video) or He Is

@robdio8254

4 жыл бұрын

X2

@mercilessjutsu

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, both song are awesome. 🤘

@Fansong666

4 жыл бұрын

He is that song is about Tobias friend who committed suicide

@kitty5964

4 жыл бұрын

yea square hammer

@202d

4 жыл бұрын

both good choices, though Year Zero (original video) is fun too

Ghost is my 24 yr old daughters favorite band. She see them every time they put out a new album. I can listen to them. Most songs are pretty mellow.

Yeah finally!!! I knew you would love Ghost. You must hear "Ritual", I think the biggest song they have (in my opinion ofc). And check "Square Hammer" also

@atomicat

4 жыл бұрын

Thats the first ghost's song i discovered. They never failed me.

@Makado14

2 жыл бұрын

Ritual is my favorite of many favorites by Ghost, too.

I had never heard this song before. But it was killer and I really liked it alot. Don't know how I missed this song.

@jlyo1991

4 жыл бұрын

Lemmy Mace because Satan

@Alice_Typhon

4 жыл бұрын

They won an award for it a few years ago.

@codycleckler

4 жыл бұрын

Palm Top Tiger not just an award.... a friggin Grammy. They won THE award. Lol

I had the thrill of a lifetime last year in late October by working a Ghost show. After building the stage , rigging all the audio/video/lighting I was cut loose until after the show , that's when I got in line to wait for the doors of the venue to open up. Since I bought a ticket to the show months before , I had a fantastic time. Then had to go pack it all away and load the equipment into trucks. Immediately after the show , I went to New Orleans for Voodoofest and Ghost on stage on Halloween night was incredible.

The opening is straight Slayer to my ears. That “Dead skin mask” , “raining blood”, era of riffs. Instantly sounds familiar and pulls you in. Fkn love it.

one of the most underated heavy metal rock band there live concert Rocks!

Ghost have a lot of catchy and great songs. I actually didn't like them when they first appeared here in Sweden. But their third album Meliora won me over. The whole image and concept of the band (which I thought was silly at first) is rather smart, they stand out and have a recognizable style now. Not sure you should take the lyrics too serious or even make an effort to analyze them - it's just entertainment - and surely the lyrics are made to fit the overall concept. Some religious people might get upset... but no - Ghost don't worship the devil and sacrifice virgins at midnight...it's all fun and gimmicks. You know the song "Here comes the Sun" by the Beatles? That's a song I never thought could be made different (and still sound good) Well...check out the version Ghost recorded - it's genious! \m/

@Stella-vp5zg

4 жыл бұрын

KnightFish I agree with you, but if you analyze the lyrics they are very interesting! You can often understand a metaphor using the devil for something in real life.

This was the first song I ever heard them do and I’ve been hooked ever since. Must see these guys live too

New subscriber here. Yes. Lots more Ghost please. He Is, Year Zero, Absolution, From the Pinnacle to the Pit etc. So much variety in their sound. Check out their live acoustic stuff and BBC Sessions too. All of which are on KZread. A truly great band.

I suggest checking out Year Zero. The first five names chanted are all hierarchy of demons ending with their king Lucifer.

@JohanHaagg

4 жыл бұрын

paraNORMALity INC Acctually, they are all names for Lucifer. Not diffrent demons.

@derekweaver6384

4 жыл бұрын

@@JohanHaagg do you by any chance listen to Vin and Sori?

@AlfredSoul

4 жыл бұрын

+PojkenZombie That is incorrect. In some interpretations, Satanas and Lucifer are used synonymously but Behemoth is a creature originated from jewish mythology and part of a trio, also including Leviathan and Ziz, Beelzebub is a demon representing filth, Belial is a demon of seduction and Asmodeus is just a regular demon that can even be summoned, for example by King Salomo. I'm no christian by the way, just a demonology enthusiast.

@kcjacobs8399

4 жыл бұрын

@@JohanHaagg way wrong there, kiddo. Research goes a long way. 30 plus year of occult sciences in my devilish little head. Hail, Lucifer.

@JohanHaagg

4 жыл бұрын

Alfred Soul Nope. In christianity, those are all names of Lucifer. One of many sources: www.google.se/amp/s/www.history.com/.amp/topics/folklore/history-of-the-devil There is how ever the theological discussion about the origins of the names. Hebrew, Muslim, Pagan etcetera. But from Forges point of view, it is the christian interpretation of it.

I've never seen anybody reacting to Zenith from Ghost and it's one of my fav

@officernasty2648

4 жыл бұрын

Too good. Also, the george harrison cover "here comes the sun" is another favorite. Simply bad ass

I've heard them before....Then my Son made me take him to go see them in Huntington WV Oct 15th and I was blown away by the show....Now I'm a huge fan and listen to them everyday …..I really like the song Rats and He is as well.....LOVE THIS BAND!! \m/ If you have Ghost you have Everything \m/

Ghost has a lot of more fast-paced, power rock kind of songs, and all of them are really good (Square Hammer, Dance Macabre, Kiss the Go-Goat) but Cirice is my favorite because of what you describe with the booming bass and methodical pacing. it reminds me of a storm looming on the horizon, and the power that comes with that.

Ghost just has this vibe that makes you crave more!

@melissablankenship8067

4 жыл бұрын

Amen!

One final comment - Masha Malinina and Andrew Ortega ( Cirice and Billy/Papa Emeritus) really deserve more recognition for their performances.

Yeah. Me and you both. I'm from Sweden and I thought Ghost was just a eeeehhh. Then I listened to them and I am a believer!!! They get it all together, the past, the present and the tunes. Love it! And really enjoying your channel. 🤪🤘

Square Hammer is a must. It's one of Ghost's best songs.

New to your channel, great work! A lot from my favourites, Ghost and Volbeat 👍. You rock!😂

one of my favorite ghost tunes. i've seen them twice in the past year. they put on an awesome show.

Ghost: The best thing to come to rock/metal this decade, hands down!

@NathanRush51

4 жыл бұрын

Ice nine kills, and Lacuna coil too

this is the first song I've heardfrom ghost' I heard it on Sirius when it first debuted I've been a fan ever since! best bandever!

This song got me into Ghost as well. One of my favorite bands currently!!!

Man, I would love to see your spreadsheet of suggested music! For me, the "I" in the lyrics can be love and acceptance, or the role that music can play in your life. Both will always cut through the scars inside you, the darkness you hide in, and your soul that you have been told is tainted. The video portrays her as an outcast both in school and at home. But, like you said, a lot of double meaning in these lyrics. Sorry you asked?! Gret video, great choice of music, keep up the good work.

Great song. They are also good band to see live. Just saw them for a second time this month.

A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.

You should check out He is by Ghost. Also Square hammer, Rats, From The Pinnacle to the pit and Year Zero You will love it man! Ghost is an amazing band!! Awesome reaction!

Every song, every thing is so perfectly done, I’m in awe of this band. There are very few bands that are multi talented like Ghost. Bravissimo!!! Only Wednesday 13... I’m partial to Joe Poole 💋

If you have Ghost, you have everything.

when this video first came out i wasnt paying close attention & it took me 3 or 4 plays to realize its the kids playing the song lol 😬 dude, youre hooked now... familiae nostrae suscipere diabolicum

I have never clicked so fast! This is one of my favourite songs. Gimme Shelter is also one of my favourite songs. Nudge nudge know what I mean know what I mean.

I heard, now, this song for the first time...im like it, very much!👍👍👍

Faith, Rats, Witch Image, Dance Macabre, Square Hammer, From the Pinnacle to the Pit...all good stuff

My brother is a huge fan of ghost so I heard their songs all the time but he really got me into them not so long ago and fuck I'm obsessed

I really love the Grindhouse feel of this video.

@PapaEmeritus_4evr

4 жыл бұрын

Have you noticed that most there videos have that classic video look u describe to them? Love it! Like Secular Haze has that 70's look and feel to it.

@dacksonflux

4 жыл бұрын

@@PapaEmeritus_4evr I also see much homage to classic horror films just littered throughout their video content. Ergo the modern day Carrie we got going on here.

@PapaEmeritus_4evr

4 жыл бұрын

@@dacksonflux Exactly!

ghost has alot of good song....i just found them this year when have i been....lol... i bought their last cd....like all of the songs on it.....going to get more of their cds this is r great song

Dance Macabre, He is, Rats, Square Hammer, Year Zero, Mummy Dust... so many great songs!

I got to see them Halloween night 2016 in Little Rock. The did not disappoint!

Love the guitar work in this song.

Cirice is an old English word for "Church".

@TheJonnyrocker93

4 жыл бұрын

True but Tobias himself has stated that they pronounce it as he did in the video instead of the correct pronunciation. Tobias said he wanted it to be more like a female's name instead of church

Congrats on 100k

everyone forgets the classic chapel of ritual

Ghost is a fun band that makes my wife feel guilty for liking their songs. I’ve seen them twice...it’s basically “Rosemary’s Baby On Broadway.”

@katieblue3373

4 жыл бұрын

I have same feeling as your wife xD

Ghost has a lot of catchy music and a gimmick that works. Not the music I'm usually into, but I saw them live and they do put on a good show.

Yesss! You finally opened the Pandora’s box that is Ghost! I discovered them about 3 years ago and they Easily became My favorite new band. The theatrics and the overall story of the band on top of the wide range of music they play. It’s all just fantastic. I suggest listening to he is, square hammer, Rats and Dance macabre next. After that do old stuff like ritual and monstrance clock. P.s the satan stuff is all a gimmick.

Don’t know much about this Band but I do know this song and I do you have it in my iPod and I’ve always love the video

Just found Ghost as well, great group.

You are right, this song is on another level.

The Impera album is the best album i've heard in years. It is stellar front to back

First song from Ghost I ever listened to. I then proceeded to listen to it every day in the following week lol

Cirice was there one Grammy winner (bets metal song) and I love the video. Note the band ... look carefully 🤘🏻

At the core, I see it as, there's someone for everyone regardless of how "quirky" you may be. There are rumors that Dave Grohl was a Ghoul. After seeing them live a few times, even though Tobias has a very distinctive accent, he speaks perfect English WITH NO ACCENT but he uses it to be funny, he's quite the comedian and front man. GREAT SHOW!!! If you have a chance to see them, GO!!!

This song kinda spooks me...when i first heard it i was floored by the pulling and grasping force at me to listen & watch again..?? It is definitely spiritual.. I hope its good spirits because if you get something evil it can take years sometimes to shake them off.

In my top ten of songs, it alternates from dark and powerful to gentle delicate and beautiful.

Welcome to Ghost! There is a whole story and theme from Opus Eponymous album and Papa I through the current “lead singer” Cardinal Copia and the album Prequelle! Dive in, enjoy and do NOT miss them when they come to town! Keep Rock Alive!! 🤘🏽🖤🔥🙌🏼 ℁

One of the few YT reaction channels that properly pronounces "Cirice". I don't know if anyone else noticed this, but it seems to me that Cirice looks (and is dressed) like Alice... is she about to tumble down a dark rabbit hole? Yup... "Hurry up Cirice," her mother says, as Cirice stops to look at the real world one last time, "YOU'RE GOING TO BE LATE". Brilliant.

Fun fact incase no one else said it...the couple clapping at the end are actually the parents to the kid playing papa

@Thezuule1

4 жыл бұрын

Isn't the bearded guy in the band?

Christ. That is the single best metal video ever. Even better that Dio's "Holy Diver."

Yep. The guy below me has it right. The church tells you you are a flawed being and the other side will always welcome you with open arms and tell you that you can be anything. No strings attached.

More Ghost songs please! Great band.

Just seen them Live.. Amazing

@GlitchintheMatrixMultiMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Very cool!

Oh man Ghost you wont be able to stop listening to their songs!

I always looked at it as yin and yang.. Bonnie and Clyde.... Someone who completes you and pulls the best out of you🤣🤣

Ok my curiosity is getting to me, I must know story of that cool map of Iceland in the background

U have great reactions my dude ... U Will love this songs and should react to them Avatar - Hail the apokalyps Avatar - Bloody Angel Ghost - Rats Ghost - Square Hammer Sabaton - Night witches Sabaton - the last stand Amon Amarth - Guardians of asgaard Amon Amarth - shield Wall Opeth - Deliverence Opeth - Ghost of perdition Brothers of metal - prophesy of ragnarök Brothers of metal - the meed song

@bigpapi8558

4 жыл бұрын

Yes Avatar is awesome eagle has landed and a statue of the king are two other great ones by them in addition to the who's suggested

Ghost live where the best show I have ever seen xx

If you want a similar song to this I would recommend" from the pinnacle to the pit" or "faith" if you want too explore more different sounds of them "he is" or "Guleh/zombie queen" even the acoustic version is awesome

@rog2224

4 жыл бұрын

The Paris live acoustic sessions are a favourite of mine.

@missbrokendreams

4 жыл бұрын

Danyck joly the devil kazoo

Look for the epic live Halloween night performance of this on The Lateshow with Stephen Colbert!

I think that you may have missed a couple of thing's by not looking at the band. When there was the plague in Europe there were doctor's known as death doctor's that would go from house to house and keep a death count . During that time is also when the saying of 'Bring out your dead and there would be someone who came by to collect and dispose of the body fairly soon. Seeing as there was a large plague it may have not been right away, which also meant the was a fowl odor in the air. Which could have been the reason for the beak or cone on the front of the mask over the mouth of the mask.

Most people don't catch it but that's a kid playing Papa. The joke is his parents are in the audience.

I never realized the voice in the beginning of the video says “hurry up cirice, we’re gonna be late” until now

From a town called Linköping in Sweden, actually very close to me. Never seen them live though. Shame on me.

I think the song and the lyrics make much more sense when you know that "Cirice" is the old english word for "church"

"That would be me." THAT WAS MY EXACT REACTION THE FIRST TIME I SAW THIS! XD

The song is definitely about someone/something trying to tempt a vulnerable person into following them. A lot of people think that the narrator is Satan but "Cirice" is an old English word for church. I'll just leave that there. Here's a little titbit of information for you. Ghost's 2013 EP, "If You Have Ghost", was produced by Dave Grohl and he played drums and/or guitar on a couple of tracks. It is also rumoured, but never confirmed, that Dave has dressed up as one of the "Nameless Ghouls" and played with the band live. As I say, never confirmed but really does seem like the kind of thing Dave would do.

These guys make some of the best vids out there - checkout: ' From The Pinnacle To The Pit' (Official Music Video) and 'Square Hammer'.

It is a call to arms....welcoming arms

This song is great but i think it is easy to find the influences to it. They reworked the intro to South of Heaven by Slayer, mixed in with some Alice in Chains harmonies during the verses to the Type O Negative pretty bridge/chorus (I practically started singing "Loving you was like loving the dead" from black no.1). None of this is me complaining, i think it is genius, i loved hearing this on the radio when it first came out, its just a 46yr old metalhead's two cents.

This song won the Grammy also.

this is a great song. I love it

Pienso que Ghost es la mejor banda del 2019 y 2020