Chariots of Fire
Bathory Lyrics
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As the sound of destruction increase
Tongues of red fire snatch black clouds above and unite with the cold Northern
breeze
A massive veil of flames raise high over the mountains and burning clouds fill
up the sky
Along vast hills liquid fire brim over
Tonight Hell's jaws open wide
Over the skyline
Approaching at high speed
Objects of flames reaching higher
Crossing the sky at Hell's pace comes a thousand Chariots of Fire
Chariots of fire emerge
Spreading pure hell on earth as they pass over water and land
All living to ashes turn
All creatures alive they burn
They die as they lay and stand
Vast hills on fire
Thick smoke dark sight
Ashes and death everywhere
Covered with ashes the bleak world lies dead as the chariots emerge the
poisoned air
Over the skyline
Approaching at high speed
Objects of flames reaching higher
Crossing the sky at Hell's pace comes a thousand Chariots of Fire
The damned earth commot under star spangled sky
As the sound of destruction increase
Tongues of red fire snatch black clouds above and unite with the cold Northern
breeze
A massive veil of flames raise high over the mountains and burning clouds fill
up the sky
Along vast hills liquid fire brim over
Tonight Hell's jaws open wide
Over the skyline
Approaching at high speed
Objects of flames reaching higher
Crossing the sky at Hell's pace comes a thousand Chariots of Fire
The lyrics of Bathory's "Chariots of Fire" depict a terrifying end-of-world scenario, where the Earth is engulfed in flames and chaos. The first stanza describes how the ground trembles under a starry sky, as the destructive sound of fire and explosions crescendos. Red tongues of fire dance in the sky, mingle with cold winds from the North, and create a veil of flames that blocks out the mountains and fills the entire sky. Liquid fire spews over the hills, Hell's jaws open wide, and all creatures - humans and animals alike - perish.
The second stanza describes the arrival of the titular "Chariots of Fire," bringing "pure hell on earth" as they pass over land and sea. All living things are reduced to ashes, and vast hills are on fire, leaving behind a dark, ashy world filled with death and decay. The lyrics repeat the first stanza, emphasizing the sheer magnitude of the destruction, and end with the ominous image of Hell's chariots crossing the sky at a terrifyingly high speed.
The song is a haunting portrayal of a world plunged into destruction, leaving the listener to imagine what could have caused such an apocalyptic event. Ultimately, the lyrics serve as a warning about the immense power of fire and the consequences of unchecked destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
The damned earth commot under star spangled sky
The earth quakes with fear as the sky is illuminated with stars.
As the sound of destruction increase
The sound of destruction grows louder and more intense with each passing moment.
Tongues of red fire snatch black clouds above and unite with the cold Northern breeze
Red tongues of fire rise to meet the dark clouds above, blending with the cold Northern wind.
A massive veil of flames raise high over the mountains and burning clouds fill up the sky
A massive fire spreads high above the mountains, causing the clouds to catch fire and fill the sky with smoke.
Along vast hills liquid fire brim over
Lakes of fiery liquid overflow along the vast hills.
Tonight Hell's jaws open wide
The gates of Hell open wide and welcome destruction.
Over the skyline
The chariots of fire appear over the horizon.
Approaching at high speed
The chariots of fire are moving quickly towards their destination.
Objects of flames reaching higher
The fiery objects are reaching higher and higher into the sky.
Crossing the sky at Hell's pace comes a thousand Chariots of Fire
A legion of fiery chariots cross the sky at an alarming pace.
Chariots of fire emerge
The chariots of fire emerge from the depths of Hell.
Spreading pure hell on earth as they pass over water and land
The chariots of fire spread destruction everywhere they go, over land and water alike.
All living to ashes turn
Everything living turns to ashes in the wake of the chariots of fire.
All creatures alive they burn
All living creatures are consumed by the flames and destroyed.
They die as they lay and stand
The living creatures perish, whether they are standing or lying down.
Vast hills on fire
The hills are engulfed in flames.
Thick smoke dark sight
The thick smoke from the fires creates a dark, eerie scene.
Ashes and death everywhere
The aftermath of the chariots of fire is a landscape covered in death and ashes.
Covered with ashes the bleak world lies dead as the chariots emerge the poisoned air
The world is lifeless and barren, poisoned by the air from the chariots of fire.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: QUORTHON
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LYRICS
The damned earth commot under starspangled sky
As the sound of destruction increase
Tongues of red fire snatch black clouds
Above and unite with the cold Northern breeze
A massive veil of flames raise high
Over the mountains and burning clouds fill up the sky
Along vast hills liquid fire brim over
Tonight Hell's jaws open wide
Over the skyline
Approaching at high speed
Objects of flames reaching higher
Crossing the sky at Hell's pace
Comes a thousand Chariots of Fire...
Chariots of fire emerge
Spreading pure hell on earth as they pass over water and land
All living to ashes turn
All creatures alive they burn
They die as they lay and stand
Vast hills on fire
Thick smoke dark sight
Ashes and death everywhere
Covered with ashes the bleak world
Lies dead as the chariots emerge the poisoned air
Over the skyline
Approaching at high speed
Objects of flames reaching higher
Crossing the sky at Hell's pace
Comes a thousand Chariots of Fire...
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