The Sword
Bathory Lyrics
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Ore of this mountain. A sword of this land.
Made for a king when the elders were young.
To guard us and to guide us in an age since long gone.
A sword to protect the peace in troubled times.
A sword made to battle and to take a life.
Here among the mountains and snow.
This sword will be one with me. Body and soul.
All of me will be delivering each blow.
Slung on my back. Oh it's powers I feel.
I can hardly wait to try it's steel.
A sword to protect the peace in troubled times.
A sword made to battle and to take a life.
This sword is the backbone of the life that I know.
Here among the mountains and snow.
Behold it's sharp beauty. Just look at it's shine.
This sword was forged in fire and ice.
This sword is the backbone of the life that I know.
Here among the mountains and snow.
Now I am ready
To let this old sword sing again.
Atop a snow covered hill
Just before sunset
["Waiting atop a snow covered hill, the two standing silent, facing the]
[sunset in the west. The one eyed old man mumbling strange words into the
[cold air. The haze spreading fast across the purple and blue vault. The
[winds taking up speed, bending the trees down the valley, throwing the snow
[crystals up and against the mountainside into gigantic sparkling clouds
[high in the sky. The voice of the one eyed old man becoming stronger. The
[words now spoken with increased intensity as if he was calling someone or
[something. And so a hazy white figure appears on the horizon, blazing
[across the sky with the speed of the winds... a part of the wind. A horse
[as white as snow, galloping across the mist, its eight hooves blistering
[like bolts of lightning. The one eyed old man crying out loud in the blaze
[to him, to take its reins and not to let go.
[And thus he had been given The Stallion..."]
The song "The Sword" by Bathory narrates the story of a sword, which was made for a king and passed down through generations, to the singer who holds it in his hand. The sword is not just a weapon but is considered as the backbone of the singer's life, as it was made to protect the peace in troubled times and also take a life when required. The singer feels a deep connection with the sword and considers it as one with his body and soul. The sword's sharp beauty is looked upon, and its strength is felt by the singer, who cannot wait to try its steel.
The song takes a dramatic turn when an old man chants strange words into the cold air, summoning a hazy white figure of a horse, galloping across the mist towards the singer. The white horse is said to be given to the singer by the old man, and as the song ends, the singer is ready to let this old sword sing again, atop a snow-covered hill, just before the sunset.
The song encapsulates the importance of a sword in a person's life, especially during tumultuous times, and how it can be looked upon as a guide and protector. The dramatic turn of events adds to the vivid imagery of the song and highlights the significance of the sword's journey and its connection with the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
This sword of steel that I hold in my hand
A weapon forged from the earth, shaped by human hands, that I now physically possess
Ore of this mountain. A sword of this land.
The raw materials for this weapon were found within the earth of this land
Made for a king when the elders were young.
This sword was created to be the primary weapon of a powerful ruler long ago
To guard us and to guide us in an age since long gone.
It was created to protect and lead a society that has since been lost to history
A sword to protect the peace in troubled times.
This sword was meant to be wielded in defense of peace and order during dangerous periods of unrest
A sword made to battle and to take a life.
While it was intended to bring peace, it was created to do so through violent means
This sword is the backbone of the life that I know.
My identity and way of life is closely tied to this weapon
Here among the mountains and snow.
I live in a region characterized by rugged terrain and harsh winters
This sword will be one with me. Body and soul.
I will fuse with this weapon on a deep emotional and physical level
All of me will be delivering each blow.
I will put all of my energy and strength into each strike of this sword
Slung on my back. Oh it's powers I feel.
I carry this sword with me at all times and feel a great sense of its potential when I wear it
I can hardly wait to try it's steel.
I am eager to test the limits of this weapon in battle
Behold it's sharp beauty. Just look at it's shine.
This sword is not only functional, but also aesthetically pleasing
This sword was forged in fire and ice.
The creation of this weapon required both extreme heat and cold
Now I am ready To let this old sword sing again.
I am prepared to use this ancient weapon in battle once again
Atop a snow covered hill Just before sunset
I stand on a hill as the sun goes down, preparing to wield this sword in battle
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: QUORTHON
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Listening to this and thinking of Conan the Barbarian. The ORGINAL folks.