The Battle of Evermore
Ann & Nancy Wilson Lyrics
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The Prince of Peace embraced the gloom, And walked the night alone.
Oh, dance in the dark of night, Sing to the morning light.
The dark Lord rides in force tonight, And time will tell us all.
Oh, throw down your plow and hoe, Rest not to lock your homes.
I hear the horses′ thunder down in the valley bElow,
I'm waiting for the angels of Avalon, waiting for the eastern glow.
The apples of the valley hold, The seeds of happiness,
The ground is rich from tender care, Repay, do not forget, no, no.
Dance in the dark of night, sing to the morning light.
The apples turn to brown and black, The tyrant′s face is red.
Oh war is the common cry, Pick up your swords and fly.
The sky is filled with good and bad that mortals never know.
Oh, well, the night is long the beads of time pass slow,
Tired eyes on the sunrise, waiting for the eastern glow.
The pain of war cannot exceed the woe of aftermath,
The drums will shake the castle wall, the ring wraiths ride in black, Ride on.
Sing as you raise your bow, shoot straighter than before.
No comfort has the fire at night that lights the face so cold.
Oh dance in the dark of night, Sing to the morning light.
The magic runes are writ in gold to bring the balance back. Bring it back.
At last the sun is shining, The clouds of blue roll by,
With flames from the dragon of darkness, the sunlight blinds his eyes.
The Battle of Evermore is a song that follows an epic, mystical theme, conveying a battle between good and evil with a focus on the importance of balance. The song employs symbolic language with references to ancient myths, folklores, and legendary fantasy stories. The Queen of Light and the Prince of Peace serve as representations of the bright aspects of life, while the Dark Lord and the Tyrant represent darkness and negativity. The Queen of Light takes a bow and leaves, and the Prince of Peace embraces the darkness, walks alone at night. The lyrics throughout the song invite listeners to dance in the dark of the night, to embrace life and to sing to the morning light. The drums will shake the castle wall, while the ring wraiths ride in black. The song concludes with the celebration of balance, which is the central theme, as the sun starts to shine, and the clouds roll by, bringing a new day.
Line by Line Meaning
Queen of Light took her bow, And then she turned to go,
The embodiment of good has left, and now evil is alone.
The Prince of Peace embraced the gloom, And walked the night alone.
The peaceful one has accepted his fate, and walks into the darkness alone.
Oh, dance in the dark of night, Sing to the morning light.
Celebrate even in the dark times and hope for a better tomorrow.
The dark Lord rides in force tonight, And time will tell us all.
Evil is powerful tonight, and only time will reveal the outcome.
Oh, throw down your plow and hoe, Rest not to lock your homes.
Don't worry about work, but be ready to defend your homes.
Side by side we wait the might of the darkest of them all.
We stand together, awaiting the most powerful of the evil ones.
I hear the horses′ thunder down in the valley below, I'm waiting for the angels of Avalon, waiting for the eastern glow.
The sound of war is near, and I hope for divine intervention and a new dawn.
The apples of the valley hold, the seeds of happiness, The ground is rich from tender care, Repay, do not forget, no, no.
The land is bountiful and should be cherished, and those who care for it should be rewarded and remembered.
The apples turn to brown and black, The tyrant′s face is red.
The once fruitful land is now barren, and the tyrant is to blame.
Oh war is the common cry, Pick up your swords and fly.
War is the only answer, so be ready to fight.
The sky is filled with good and bad that mortals never know.
The divine realm contains both good and evil that humans cannot comprehend.
Oh, well, the night is long the beads of time pass slow, Tired eyes on the sunrise, waiting for the eastern glow.
The long night seems endless, but we keep watching for the sunrise and hope.
The pain of war cannot exceed the woe of aftermath, The drums will shake the castle wall, the ring wraiths ride in black, Ride on.
The misery and destruction after the war are worse than the war itself, and the dark armies are advancing.
Sing as you raise your bow, shoot straighter than before.
Stay strong and fight well, even if it's unfamiliar territory.
No comfort has the fire at night that lights the face so cold.
Even the warmth of a fire cannot comfort those who have been hardened by war.
Oh dance in the dark of night, Sing to the morning light.
Celebrate hope, even in the darkness.
The magic runes are writ in gold to bring the balance back. Bring it back.
The magical writings will bring balance, and it needs to be restored.
At last the sun is shining, The clouds of blue roll by, With flames from the dragon of darkness, the sunlight blinds his eyes.
Finally, there is hope and light, but the evil one still resists the change.
Writer(s): Robert Plant, James Patrick Page
Contributed by Kaitlyn I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Nancy really needs more recognition as a singer. She's amazing
S Askia
Her voice has always been recognized
JUDGGYHOTMAIL
Even more recognition as an unbelievable guitarist, she's got chords and I sound and versatility that no one else does
Daddio's Patio
I think I still have the hots for her.
Uncle Fuggly
Listen to their hit "These Dreams"
John Pistilli
Her brother Ann is quite good as well
Richard Mark Szpigiel
Heart are the best interpreters of Led Zeppelin ever. Respect.
Kristen Noelle
Amen Richard!💜
Dubya_W
This. Yes.
allon33
Stairway to heaven, another.