Flash of the Blade
Avenged Sevenfold Lyrics

As a young boy chasing dragons with your wooden sword so mighty,
As a child, you were filled with imagination and wonder as you played with your wooden sword, slaying mythical beasts and becoming a hero like St. George or David.

You're St. George or you're David and you always killed the beast.
In your childhood fantasies, you identified with legendary heroes and always emerged victorious against all odds.

Times change very quickly,
Unfortunately, life is not always fair, and things can change rapidly and unexpectedly.

And you had to grow up early,
Sometimes circumstances force us to mature faster than we would like, leaving behind the carefree days of our youth.

A house in smoking ruins and the bodies at your feet.
Through some tragic event, you were forced to confront the harsh realities of life, witnessing destruction and death firsthand.

You'll die as you lived
Your life and your death will be consistent with the values and principles that have guided you throughout.

In a flash of the blade,
Your death will come suddenly and violently, likely in battle with a sword or some other weapon.

In a corner, forgotten by no one.
Although you may die in obscurity, you will not be forgotten by those who loved and respected you.

You lived for the touch
Your passion and purpose in life was centered around the physical sensation and challenge of combat, honing your skill with a sword.

For the feel of the steel
Your love of battle focused on the metal blade of your weapon, the cold and unforgiving feel of it in your hand.

One man, and his honor.
Above all else, you prize your personal integrity and loyalty to those who have earned your respect.

The smell of resined leather
You savor the smell of leather that has been treated with resin, likely from your sword's scabbard or your own armor.

The steely iron mask
Your face is hidden behind a mask forged of tough, unyielding iron, protecting you from harm in battle.

As you cut and thrust and parried at the fencing master's call.
Through rigorous training with an experienced fencing instructor, you have become a skilled combatant, mastering the art of swordplay.

He taught you all he ever knew
Your mentor passed down all of his knowledge and experience to you, preparing you for the battles that lay ahead.

To fear no mortal man
Your training instilled a sense of fearlessness within you, allowing you to face any adversary with courage and determination.

And now you'll wreak your vengeance in the screams of evil men.
As you face your enemies in battle, you will make them pay for their cruel and wicked actions, gaining a grim satisfaction in their screams of terror and pain.