Airged L'amh is a Greek epic power metal band based in Athens. Originally f… Read Full Bio ↴Airged L'amh is a Greek epic power metal band based in Athens. Originally formed as a school band and under the name "Ragnarok", Alexander Vasilopoulos (guitars) and John Georgopoulos (vocals) created a group that would move in epic/folk fields even with the lyrics based on ancient legends of battles from all around the world. The band started writing songs and soon completed the line up with another guitarist (Michalis Peradinos), a bass player (Gus Makrikostas) and a drummer (George Zoubourlis). With only one change in that line up (George Thanasopoulos taking place behind the drum kit) the band was forced to change the name because two other (internationally known) bands were having the same name. The decision was "Airged L’amh" (This is Gaelic, in plain English it means "The Silver Arm").

Armies Assemble
Airged L'amh Lyrics

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[A year after these these events armies of the two opponents started to gather in Moy-Tura for the final battle. Eighteen thousands Tuatha De Dannan Warriors gathered. They had four secret weapons, gifts of Goddess Mother Earth, with them. First The Spear of Lugh, Second Nuada's sword, Third The Stone of Fal and Fourth The Kettle of Dagdu. On the other side one hundred eighty thousand Fomorians assembled with Balor Of The Evil Eye as their leader.]

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Airged L'amh's song Armies Assemble depicts a moment in history where two opposing forces, the Tuatha De Dannan and Fomorians, prepare for their final battle in Moy-Tura. The Tuatha De Dannan warriors arrive with four secret weapons, bestowed upon them by the Goddess Mother Earth. These weapons include the Spear of Lugh, Nuada's sword, the Stone of Fal, and the Kettle of Dagdu. These weapons serve as a symbol of the Tuatha De Dannan's preparedness and determination to win the battle against the Fomorians.

In contrast, the Fomorians arrive with Balor of the Evil Eye as their leader and a staggering army of one hundred eighty thousand soldiers. The contrast between the tiny number of Tuatha De Dannan Soldiers and the vast army of Fomorians sets the stage for an epic battle that will ultimately determine the fate of both groups.

Overall, the lyrics of Armies Assemble serve as a portrayal of the final battle between two ancient Irish mythological groups. The lyrics also highlight the power of Mother Earth, who plays a significant role in the bestowal of the Tuatha De Dannan's secret weapons.

Line by Line Meaning

A year after these these events
A year has passed since those events

armies of the two opponents started to gather in Moy-Tura
The armies of the two opposing sides began to gather in Moy-Tura

for the final battle.
They prepared for the final battle.

Eighteen thousands Tuatha De Dannan Warriors gathered.
18,000 Tuatha De Dannan warriors assembled.

They had four secret weapons, gifts of Goddess Mother Earth, with them.
They had four secret weapons gifted by the goddess of Mother Earth.

First The Spear of Lugh, Second Nuada's sword, Third The Stone of Fal and Fourth The Kettle of Dagdu.
These secret weapons were The Spear of Lugh, Nuada's sword, The Stone of Fal and The Kettle of Dagdu.

On the other side one hundred eighty thousand Fomorians assembled with Balor Of The Evil Eye as their leader.
On the opposing side, 180,000 Fomorians gathered with their leader, Balor Of The Evil Eye.

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