The song "Something Wicked" by Iced Earth is a narrative soundscape that tells a chilling story of a prophecy foretelling the rise of a child who will bring about the end of mankind. The song is divided into three parts: Prophecy, Birth of the Wicked, and The Coming Curse. In the Prophecy, we hear of a vision of an alien threat to humanity and a warning to assemble chosen leaders to morph into the likeness of man in order to save mankind. The elders foresee a child being born who will walk the earth for thousands of years, paving the way for humanity's downfall. In the Birth of the Wicked, we witness the birth of the child of the wicked and ancient man, baptized in black magic as part of a master plan conceived by the Watch. This child is prophesied to have great power and bring about the end of the world. Finally, in The Coming Curse, the child who is now grown into the Antichrist walks the earth, seeking to cleanse the world of mankind for their crimes against his kind. The song ends with a dark piano outro as the Antichrist vows to destroy humanity. Overall, "Something Wicked" is a haunting tale of prophecy, manipulation, and the downfall of mankind at the hands of a powerful and malevolent force. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a dark and apocalyptic future, filled with doom and despair.
