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Kings Of Metal
Van Canto Lyrics


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Manowar, Manowar, living on the road
When we're in town speakers explode
We don't attract whimps 'cause we're too loud
Just true metal people, that's Manowar's crowd

They wanna keep us down
But they can't last
When we get up
We're gonna kick your ass
Keep on burning
We always will
Other bands play - Manowar kill
Some other bands play - Manowar kill

We like it hard, we like it fast
We got the biggest amps, man, they blast
The true metal people wanna rock, not pose
Wearin' jeans and leather
Not crackerjack clothes

They wanna keep us down
But they can't last
When we get up
We're gonna kick your ass
Gonna keep on burning
We always will
Other bands play - Manowar kill
Some other bands play - Manowar kill

Now listen to the
To the kings of metal comin' to town
When we light up have the roof nailed down
Don't try to tell us that we're too loud
'cause there ain't no way
That we'll ever turn down

They wanna keep us down
But they can't last
When we get up
We're gonna kick your ass
Keep on burning
We always will
Other bands play - Manowar kill
Some other bands play - Manowar kill

Kings of metal - kick your ass
Kick your ass - Manowar kill
We're coming to town - kick your ass
Kings of metal - Manowar kill
We're coming to town - kick your ass
We're coming to town - Manowar kill
Kings of metal - kick your ass
We're gonna, we're gonna
We're gonna coming to town [Manowar kill]
Kings of metal - kick your ass
Kick your ass - Manowar kill
Kick your ass - kick your ass

Overall Meaning

The song "Kings of Metal" by Van Canto reflects the genre of heavy metal and the culture associated with it. The lyrics glorify the band Manowar, who are described as living on the road and constantly blasting their music so loudly that speakers explode. The song emphasizes the power of true metal music and the community of people who are devoted to it, while mocking those who don't appreciate it as "whimps." The chorus repeats the phrase "Other bands play - Manowar kill" to emphasize the superiority of Manowar's music.


The lyrics also convey a sense of defiance against those who try to silence or criticize their music, with lines like "They wanna keep us down/ But they can't last/ When we get up/ We're gonna kick your ass." This attitude of rebellion and fearlessness is a staple of the heavy metal genre, and the song embodies it with its hard-hitting riffs and aggressive vocals.


Overall, "Kings of Metal" is a celebration of heavy metal culture and the community of fans who support it. The song represents the power and intensity of the music, as well as the sense of camaraderie and kinship shared by its fans.


Line by Line Meaning

Manowar, Manowar, living on the road
Manowar is always on the road, touring from town to town.


When we're in town speakers explode
Their music is so loud that the singers burst.


We don't attract whimps 'cause we're too loud
Their music is not for the faint of heart.


Just true metal people, that's Manowar's crowd
Only those who truly love metal music come to Manowar concerts.


They wanna keep us down
Their critics try to silence them.


But they can't last
Their critics don't have what it takes to stop them.


When we get up
When they stand up.


We're gonna kick your ass
They will fight back and win.


Keep on burning
They will keep playing music no matter what.


We always will
This is their philosophy.


Other bands play - Manowar kill
Their music is superior to other bands.


We like it hard, we like it fast
They prefer their music to be loud and fast.


We got the biggest amps, man, they blast
Their speakers are the loudest possible.


The true metal people wanna rock, not pose
Their fans are true to the roots of metal music.


Wearin' jeans and leather
That's the dress code for their shows.


Not crackerjack clothes
They don't wear flashy clothes like other bands.


Now listen to the To the kings of metal comin' to town
They are the rulers of metal music.


When we light up have the roof nailed down
Their shows are so loud, people need to reinforce the ceiling.


Don't try to tell us that we're too loud
They won't listen to their critics.


'cause there ain't no way That we'll ever turn down
They will never lower the volume.


Kings of metal - kick your ass
They are the dominant force in metal music.


We're coming to town - kick your ass
They are bringing their powerful music to the people.


We're coming to town - Manowar kill
They will outdo any other band on stage.


We're gonna, we're gonna We're gonna coming to town [Manowar kill]
They are declaring their victory before even arriving.


Kick your ass - kick your ass
They will overpower their competition.




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@franksteven306

Manowar, Manowar, living on the road
When we're in town, speakers explode
We don't attract wimps
Cause we're too loud
Just true metal people
That's Manowar's crowd

They wanna keep us down
But they can't last
When we get up
We're gonna kick your ass
Gonna keep on burning
We always will
Other bands play, Manowar kills
Other bands play, Manowar kills

We like it hard, we like it fast
We got the biggest amps
Man, they blast
True metal people wanna rock, not pose
Wearing jeans and leather
Not Cracker Jack clothes

They wanna keep us down
But they can't last
When we get up
We're gonna kick your ass
Gonna keep on burning
We always will
Other bands play, Manowar kills
Other bands play, Manowar kills
Now listen to me

We are the kings of metal
Coming to town
When we light up
Have the roof nailed down
Don't try to tell us that we're too loud
Cause there ain't no way
That we'll ever turn down

They wanna keep us down
But they can't last
When we get up
We're gonna kick your ass
Gonna keep on burning
We always will
Other bands play, Manowar kills

We're the kings of metal
Kick your ass
Kick your ass
Manowar kills
Coming to town, we're gonna
Kick your ass

We're the kings of metal
Manowar kills
Coming to town, we're gonna
Kick your ass
We're the kings of metal
Manowar kills
Kick your ass
Manowar kills
We're the kings of metal
Kick your ass
Coming to town
Manowar kills
Coming to town, we're gonna
Kick your ass

Kings of metal
Manowar kills
Kick your ass



All comments from YouTube:

@RequiemoftheWolf

One of the best quotes ever, is from one of the support vocals guys. "My parents said I could become anything when I grew up, so I became a Guitar."

@cmdrkiramikamy4248

made my day!

@user-gi5rq3my3x

La ironía comentando

@xenokratesoskuraz887

1:53 this dude is fucking insane. Apparently his parents told him he could be whatever he wanted to be when he grew up. He said, "I wanted to be a human guitar."
This dude grew up to be exactly what he wanted to be

@prizrakkommunizma

Соло ебашит

@cannibalholocaust2773

I am completely addicted to

"They wanna keep us down
But they can't last
When we get up we're gonna kick your ass"

@nataliarezendemarini9488

Me too, can't stop thinking of that part the whole day

@ArdemashRED

As a Manowar fan this is amazing. You can see that they really like the song and do a good job keeping the spirit.

@pgnfz

Ardemash I like mano da Guerra too

@Hanzi2u

Ardemash YEEEESS

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