The Wizard Blew His Horn is a song by the British rock band Hawkwind that tells a story of a powerful wizard who uses his magical horn to bring about changes in the world. The song describes how the Great Hound barks and the world turns white, and how the snow snake hisses and the world turns round, indicating the wizard's control over the natural world. The song speaks of a horse weeping blood and the earth groaning, suggesting that the wizard's powers have great consequences for the world. The tall horse rears from a lake of tears, seeking a champion to help him. The Wizard's horn is described as being of magic born, and when it is blown, the world screams for a champion to help bring balance back to the world. The eagle is described as laughing, and the world grows black. It snatches the Law, indicating that chaos reigns without a champion to restore order. Finally, the Champion stirs in sleep, bringing hope that balance will be restored. In summary, the song The Wizard Blew His Horn is a mythical tale that speaks of the consequences of great power and the need for balance in the world. It suggests that even the most powerful magicians need a champion to restore order when chaos reigns.
