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.
Look Out
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Was ruled by him for many years
Even though he's gone he will live on
He did reign on a silver mountain high
The spirit will not die
When you hear him coming
[Repeat x6]
There was no equal
He was a legend of his time
A voice that always shines
Brighter than a shooting star
Send you to Heaven and shoot you to Hell
He slayed the dragon each and every night
It was his right
A king among his kind
He shared his wisdom even to the last in line
The world now better having been touched by his gift
From the lowliest mortal to the Gods on high
A force to reckon for all eternity
You think you're ready, but you're not prepared
When you hear the sound
[Repeat x3]
Look out
Send you to Heaven and shoot you to Hell
He slayed the dragon each and every night
It was his right
A king among his kind
He shared his wisdom even to the last in line
His glory is divine
Capturing the essence of all that's great and fine
He slayed the dragon each and every night
It was his right
A king among his kind
He shared his wisdom even to the last in line
That he was taken she'd a tear
His legacy remains so he will never die
Be aware that he's coming for you
[Repeat x3]
Look out
This song is a tribute to a legendary figure who ruled the world of metal for many years. The lyrics describe his incredible legacy that he left behind after he passed. The ruler is seen as a king among his kind who possessed a divine glory and shared his wisdom even to the last in line. The chorus 'look out' is an ominous warning that he may have passed, but his impact will never fade away. The lyrics describe his incredible talent to send people both to heaven and hell with his voice which was brighter than a shooting star.
The song is filled with metaphors including the dragon which can be interpreted as the challenges that the ruler faced in his life, which he conquered each and every night. The lyrics describe how he captured the essence of all that was great and fine and even the Gods on high had to take notice of his power. The song is ultimately meant to warn anyone who tries to follow in his footsteps that they may not be ready for the journey that will inevitably come with it. The ruler has left too much of an impact on the world of metal to ever be forgotten.
Line by Line Meaning
The world of metal
The genre of heavy metal music
Was ruled by him for many years
He was a prominent figure in the metal scene for a long time
Even though he's gone he will live on
Despite his passing, his legacy and influence will endure
He did reign on a silver mountain high
He achieved great success and was highly regarded by fans and peers
The spirit will not die
His presence and impact will persist beyond his physical existence
When you hear him coming
His music and influence can still be felt and recognized
Look out
Be aware and ready for his impact
There was no equal
He was unmatched and unparalleled in his abilities and impact
He was a legend of his time
He was widely recognized and celebrated during his career
A voice that always shines
His singing and presence were powerful and captivating
Brighter than a shooting star
His presence and impact were brilliant and enduring
Send you to Heaven and shoot you to Hell
His music could touch and move listeners deeply, to joy or sorrow
It was his right
His talent and ability gave him the power and privilege to create great music
A king among his kind
He was a leader and innovator within the heavy metal genre
He shared his wisdom even to the last in line
He was generous with his knowledge and experience, even to aspiring musicians
The world now better having been touched by his gift
His contribution to music and culture has enriched the world
From the lowliest mortal to the Gods on high
His music could connect with people of all backgrounds and beliefs
A force to reckon for all eternity
His impact on music and culture will endure for a long time
You think you're ready, but you're not prepared
His music can move and affect you unexpectedly, so be ready
His glory is divine
His creative achievement is admirable and inspired
Capturing the essence of all that's great and fine
His music embodies the best qualities and ideals of heavy metal
That he was taken she'd a tear
His death was a sad loss for those who knew and loved him
His legacy remains so he will never die
His impact on music and culture will continue to inspire and influence over time
Be aware that he's coming for you
Expect to be moved and affected by his music and influence
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Filip lahoda
this is how a tribute should look like
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So is this a tribute to DIO from like JOJO or something else
Filip lahoda
sound out, sound out, sound oooout
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Jeffery Stafford
To me this song is just beautiful. Using Dio's own song titles to create a song that would normally sound like an epic and thunderous song about a great fantasy king. But anyone who knows there metal easily picks up on thing like "he slayed the dragon" and "he ruled upon a silver mountain" as an amazing tribute to a god of metal. R.I.P DIO
John T
Well said bro... So very well said.
Solar Snake
This song came on my Pandora shuffle. After the first lyrics "The world of metal was ruled by him for many years" I knew instantly it was a tribute for Dio.
Brian Sauer
Awesome tribute by my fellow Canadians! Love the way you incorporated lyrics, song titles and ideas from Dio's entire career. Man On The Silver Mountain,Killing The Dragon artwork, keyboards like the Rainbow era, "Look Out" from Sabbath's Children Of The Sea, Last In Line, 80's style guitar solo and much more all make this a killer tribute! Thanks so much! I actually went through a slight depression the day he died! Thank God I got to see this great man play on the Dream Evil, Angry Machines(I think-with Blaze Bayley era Maiden) and Killing The Dragon tours! I thought I'd died and gone to Heaven when I got to see the Heaven And Hell Tour, not once but twice! Never thought I'd see the day when he'd reunite with Sabbath!
Brian Sauer
Ya Iain. Call them what you want. It was kind of confusing!I like Ozzy with Sabbath too, but I think Heaven And Hell, since it came out in 1980 was one of a few early 80's albums that literally defined what Heavy Metal was! Although Ozzy era had more songs due to the number of albums (all awesome), I enjoy Dio more, both with Sabbath and his own band!
Ииан Маккензии
i got to see him with sabbath in Calgary. so glad i had the chance. or maybe it was heaven and hell? probably around 2008?