In general, USPM is split into two camps, White-Collar and Blue-Collar. White-Collar tends more towards progressive song structures, with many of the flagship bands (Crimson Glory, Fates Warning, Savatage) overlapping with or crossing into progressive metal. Blue-Collar is more aggressive, often overlapping with traditional and speed metal. Flagship Blue-Collar USPM bands include Liege Lord, Helstar, and Jag Panzer.
Burning Star
Helstar Lyrics
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Coming from the east
White hot and shining bright
Time to kill the beast
Hot winds blowing on you
World's spinning round
No time left to run
Knocks you to the ground
Going down in fire
Flames are getting higher
Burn through your desire
By him we weren't inspired
On a path of destruction
Lie the flesh and bones
Of those who marched against him
This judgment's shown
Long years he's awaited
To once return
Bring back fruit of justice
All else shall burn
Going down in fire
Flames are getting higher
Burn through your desire
By him we weren't inspired
I saw a new star rising
Came up from the east
To rule the world
Set up for the feast
Long years he's awaited
To once return
Bring back fruit of justice
All else shall burn
Going down in fire
Flames are getting higher
Burn through your desire
By him we weren't inspired
All hail!
The lyrics of "Burning Star" by Helstar depict the arrival of a new star from the east that is white hot and shining bright, indicating the time has come to destroy the beast. The song describes hot winds blowing on the listener as the world spins round and there is no time left to run, ultimately knocking them to the ground. The chorus repeats the refrain "going down in fire, flames are getting higher, burn through your desire, by him we weren't inspired." The lyrics continue to describe the aftermath of the star's arrival and the judgment that is shown. The flesh and bones of those who marched against the star lie on a path of destruction, and the only fruit of justice that will be brought back is the destruction of all else. The song ends with the repeated phrase "all hail," indicating that the star has brought about a new order.
The lyrics of "Burning Star" are open to interpretation and can be seen as a metaphor for the arrival of a powerful and destructive force that will burn away everything else to make way for a new world order. The star's arrival can be seen as a resurrection of justice, whereas those who did not follow the star are left in destruction. The lyrics also touch on the idea that this arrival was long-awaited and planned, giving the impression that the arrival of this new star was destiny.
Line by Line Meaning
I see a new star rising
The singer observes the emergence of a new figure or force.
Coming from the east
This new figure or force is moving towards them from the east.
White hot and shining bright
This figure or force is radiant and powerful.
Time to kill the beast
The artist believes it is time to defeat their enemies.
Hot winds blowing on you
The situation is heating up and becoming intense for everyone involved.
World's spinning round
Things are changing quickly and it's hard to keep up.
No time left to run
There is no escape from the situation.
Knocks you to the ground
The situation is overwhelming and causes one to falter or fail.
Going down in fire
The situation is coming to an end with destruction and chaos.
Flames are getting higher
The destruction and chaos are only increasing.
Burn through your desire
One's desires and aspirations are being destroyed in the wake of the chaos.
By him we weren't inspired
The artist and their group were not inspired by the figure or force causing the destruction.
On a path of destruction
The figure or force is causing a lot of damage and harm.
Lie the flesh and bones
The casualties and deaths resulting from the destruction are apparent.
Of those who marched against him
Those who opposed or resisted the figure or force are among the casualties.
This judgment's shown
The destruction and harm that the figure or force is causing is seen as a form of punishment for those who opposed them.
Long years he's awaited
The figure or force has been awaiting this moment for a long time.
To once return
This figure or force has been absent or inactive until now.
Bring back fruit of justice
The figure or force is seeking to restore justice or balance to the situation.
All else shall burn
In order to restore justice or balance, everything else must be destroyed or eliminated.
To rule the world
The figure or force seeks to control or dominate the world.
Set up for the feast
The figure or force is preparing for a time of great celebration or victory.
All hail!
The singer and their group pledge allegiance to the figure or force, celebrating their victory and control.
Contributed by Violet P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
James Simpson
One of the best debut albums ever.
debgibsonfan
A classic...nothing sounds like it.
Distracted Globe Productions
AC-DC's Big Gun sounds pretty much like a major version.
C t g s l a y e r
debgibsonfan except a Doom song
DeathwishRomeins
debgibsonfan Doom E2M1
Sargent D
DOOM E2M1
James Ferraro
Great band! Top of the Heap!!
Dennis the menace
great band from my teenage years
Dean Typhonian Diaz
With this there debut album,A FUCKING MASTERPIECE ON ALL FRONTS PERIOD ✔
Robson A Zebra Pau No Cu
parece um negro falando