The Conjuring
Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?
1986
Duration: 5:04
Track number: 2
Writers
Lyrics by: Dave Mustaine
Music by: Dave Mustaine
Theme
A highly controversial track, 'The Conjuring' is a direct description of a black magic ritual or Satanic mass. The lyrics serve as an invitation to the listener to participate and obey the commands of the Devil's advocate, leading to the cleansing of sins through the 'Beast'.
Lyrics
Welcome to out sanguinary sect of worship
Feel at home in our black conventicle
As we anathematise
All of those who oppose us
Don't summon the devil
Don't call the priests
If you need the strength
The conjuring, obey!
Behold the flames rise
From the compass' cardinal points
Burn the sacred oil
And, with the ashes you'll annoint
Arrange the symbols
Of the wizard, and, magician
Light the candles
Place the parchment paper in position
Between its leaves place
The lash from a black cat's eye
A straw of a broom
Fold, and, burn, and, centralise
Don't summon the devil
Don't call the priests
If you need the strength
The conjuring
I am the devil's advocate
A salesman, if you will
You know my name
I met your father years ago
Gave him what he'd please
He called my name, you'll do the same
I'm claiming what is mine by right
It's time to close the deal
You're bought and sold, bought and sold
Come join me in my infernal depths
Mephisto's hall of fame
I've got your soul, I've got your soul
The conjuring, obey!
