The band's over-the-top lyrical style and high-pitched (which were based on the vocals of the band The Winter Massacre), Rob Halford meets Udo Dirkschneider -esque vocals, combined with their appearance in official photos, which owes more to modern "scene" fashion and clothing labels such as Atticus, have lead some to dub them as a parody of the classic heavy metal acts they claim to seek to give tribute to. When questioned on this, vocalist Cam Pipes gave the following statement: "Just because we're a bunch of young guys singing about the greatness of heavy metal doesn't mean we're some joke band." .
Interestingly, when performing live, the band dresses far more in the manner you would expect a heavy metal band.
Destroy The Orcs
3 Inches of Blood Lyrics
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you returned late home that night
evidence all around you from the fight
you see your familys blood spilled on the ground
theres no trace of the orcs to be found
take the broadsword in your hand
follow the orcs to their camp
you will have vengeance in blood
spill blood
on their trail we hunt them tirelessly
spill blood
bloodshed eases their loss
spill their blood
their decapitation leads to the cessation
of the sadness, of the woe
spill the blood
The lyrics in Three Inches of Blood's "Destroy the Orcs" tell the story of a warrior seeking revenge for the murder of his family. After returning home to find his family's blood on the ground and no trace of the orcs responsible, he sets out on a mission to hunt down and destroy them. He takes up his broadsword and tirelessly follows the orcs to their camp, vowing to make them pay with their heads.
The lyrics are characteristic of heavy metal music, with themes of violence and vengeance woven throughout. The warrior's desire for revenge is portrayed as a heroic and just cause, fueled by the blood spilled by his enemies. The power of his vengeance is further reinforced by the repeated refrain to "spill blood," emphasizing the warrior's determination and brutality.
The lyrics of "Destroy the Orcs" are a reflection of the heavy metal genre's embrace of themes and imagery from fantasy and mythology. By drawing on these themes, the song creates a larger-than-life narrative that speaks to the power of human emotion and the will to overcome adversity. The relentless pursuit of the orcs becomes a metaphor for the struggles of life, and the warrior's bloodlust serves as a call to action for listeners to take control of their own destiny.
Line by Line Meaning
kill the orcs, slay the orcs, destroy the orcs
We must eliminate the orcs and erase them from our society
you returned late home that night
After a long day, you went home and found something disturbing
evidence all around you from the fight
There are signs of a fight that took place very recently
you see your familys blood spilled on the ground
You find your family's blood on the floor indicating they were attacked
theres no trace of the orcs to be found
The orcs are nowhere to be seen, making them the likely perpetrators
take the broadsword in your hand
Pick up the weapon to prepare for battle
follow the orcs to their camp
Track down the orcs to find their base of operations
you will have vengeance in blood
They will suffer and pay for what they have done with their own blood
with their heads they will pay the price
The orcs will be punished and executed for their actions
spill blood
Engage in combat and fight until blood is shed
on their trail we hunt them tirelessly
We relentlessly pursue the orcs and never give up until they are caught
bloodshed eases their loss
The pain of losing loved ones can be lessened by taking revenge and shedding blood
spill their blood
Cause the orcs to bleed and suffer for their crimes
their decapitation leads to the cessation
Chopping off their heads will put an end to their evil deeds
of the sadness, of the woe
This will bring an end to the sadness and grief caused by the orcs' actions
spill the blood
Continue to fight until the orcs are defeated, and their blood is spilled
Contributed by Evelyn O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.