With its soldier-march beat and monk-like chants, the track feels like a natural evolution of the band's Ceremonials era. Visualizing the Spell
Recorded at the iconic Abbey Road Studios , the track features a massive choral arrangement that Welch admitted made her "nearly weep" when the baritones first joined in. With its soldier-march beat and monk-like chants, the
Welch described the Queen as a character "so hungry for life but so dead inside," comparing her to "charcoal"—beautiful on the outside but hollow within. The song captures this chilling juxtaposition, written from the perspective of a villain desperate for the very "breath of life" she drains from others to maintain her youth. The song captures this chilling juxtaposition, written from
To achieve the "widescreen depth" the film required, Florence teamed up with legendary composer . The recording process was nothing short of cinematic: The song captures this chilling juxtaposition