Five Magics
Rust in Peace
1990
Duration: 5:40
Track number: 4
Writers
Lyrics by: Dave Mustaine
Music by: Dave Mustaine
Theme
A fantasy-themed track about a protagonist seeking to master five powerful forms of magic (Alchemy, Wizardry, Sorcery, Thaumaturgy, and Electricity) to overthrow an evil ruler. It is one of the band's most musically complex and progressive pieces, with intricate riffing.
Lyrics
Bestow upon me knowledge
Wizard, all-knowing, all-wise
I want to rule my kingdom
Make sweet the breeze, not once defiled
Dethrone the evil prince's iron fists in velvet gloves of sin
Parade the grey-robed monks, the vestal virgins
And wheel the wyvern's in
Let the ceremony consecrate the marriage
Let me be the protege of five magics
Give me alchemy!
Give me sorcery!
Give me wizardry!
Thermatology!
Electricity!
Magic if you please
Master all of these
Bring him to his knees
I master five magics
Possessed with hellish torment
I master magics "5"
Hunting the abyss lord
Only one will stay alive
He who lives by the sword will surely also die
He who lives in sin will surely live the lie
