220 Volt is a traditional… Read Full Bio ↴220 volt was founded in Östersund, Sweden.
220 Volt is a traditional heavy metal band who released some of the more memeroble and popular swedish albums during the 80´s; "S/t" -83, "Power Games" -84 and "Mind over Muscle" -85. As they grew more and more popular outside scandinavia, and especially in Japan, a collection containing some of their strongest cuts and with a few new songs were released in -87 under the name "Young and Wild". In 1988 the album "Eye to Eye" with their biggest hit "Love Is All You Need" were released. It would be their last hit, as they broke up shortly after. They have since reunited and released the new album "Made in Jamtland.
The Tower
220 Volt Lyrics
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So many miles through the unknown forests
Side by side through wind and rain
Desperate thoughts and fear in their eyes
They didn't really want to go
The tales and the stories were spread around
Well know to every man
Lord knows they kept dying
By the tower walls
THE TOWER WAS STRONG AND THE ENEMIES FEW
FOR THE GLORY THEY TRIED
FOR THE GLORY THEY DIED
THE TOWER
No mercy was given, no feelings showed
The human tracks along the wall
Screams of anger, blood and tears
Echoes from the underground
Despite the losses despite the fear
They gathered for one last attack
Fools-they kept trying
Lord knows they kept dying
By the tower walls
Chorus
What was the price of the glory
Now it seems so far away
No more blood will be spilled there
But the memories remain
The tower
in this song could be a symbol for any obstacle or challenge that a person or group of people face in their life's journey. The verses paint a picture of a group of people traveling together through unfamiliar territory, facing the harshness of nature and experiencing doubts and fears along the way. The idea of the "tales and stories" being well-known suggests that others before them had attempted this journey and failed. But despite this knowledge, the people in the song still push on, trying to reach their goal. The tower itself is portrayed as impenetrable and formidable, with the enemies few and no mercy given. This suggests that the tower is not merely physical, but also an obstacle in the mind.
The chorus emphasizes the theme of glory versus sacrifice. The people who attempted to reach the tower did so for the sake of glory, but they paid the ultimate price for it. The repetition of the line "for the glory they tried, for the glory they died" drives home the idea that the price of glory can be deadly. The last line suggests that even though the physical battle may be over, the memories of the sacrifice remain.
Line by Line Meaning
So many miles through the unknown forests
They've travelled an immense distance through uncharted territory.
Side by side through wind and rain
They have endured difficult conditions together.
Desperate thoughts and fear in their eyes
They were frightened, unsure of what lay ahead.
They didn't really want to go
They were hesitant and doubtful about their mission.
The tales and the stories were spread around
The legends and rumors about the tower were widespread among the people.
Well know to every man
Everyone knew about the tower and its reputation.
Fools-they kept trying
Despite the danger, they persisted in their attempt to conquer the tower.
Lord knows they kept dying
Many lost their lives in the process.
By the tower walls
The tower looms before them as a formidable obstacle.
THE TOWER WAS STRONG AND THE ENEMIES FEW
The tower's defenses were powerful, and the enemies attacking it were few in number.
FOR THE GLORY THEY TRIED
Their goal was to achieve glory by conquering the tower.
FOR THE GLORY THEY DIED
Many lost their lives in their pursuit of glory.
No mercy was given, no feelings showed
The defenders of the tower showed no compassion or emotion for their attackers.
The human tracks along the wall
Evidence of the attackers' presence is visible near the tower walls.
Screams of anger, blood and tears
The sounds of battle were violent and brutal.
Echoes from the underground
The sounds of battle reverberated through the earth.
Despite the losses despite the fear
Although they suffered great losses and were afraid, they continued their attack.
They gathered for one last attack
They regrouped for a final, desperate attempt to conquer the tower.
What was the price of the glory
What did they sacrifice in their pursuit of glory?
Now it seems so far away
Their goal no longer appears achievable.
No more blood will be spilled there
The violence and death associated with the tower will end.
But the memories remain
The legacy of the tower and its conquerors will persist.
The tower
The imposing structure remains as a symbol of power and strength.
Contributed by Natalie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.