Conan have since recorded as series of releases starting with their 2007 EP "Battle in the Swamp" and "Horseback Battle Hammer" (2010, Throne), followed by a split with Northern Irish band Slomatics (2011, Head of Crom, Burning World). Their first full length album "Monnos" was subsequently released in 2012 by Burning World Records. This lead to them playing the world renowned Roadburn Festival in Holland which was recorded and released as a live album titled "Mount Wrath: Live at Roadburn 2012". A split with Bongripper followed in 2013.
Conan's second studio album 'Blood Eagle' was released in February 2014.
Conan's third studio album 'Revengeance' was announced in 2015 and released in 2016.
Hawk As Weapon
Conan Lyrics
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Descent of death. Unending quest. Moss hidden gates. Entranced at death.
These skies are dead.
The lyrics of Conan's song Hawk As Weapon seem to describe a world that is on the brink of destruction. The skies are dead and there is a descending threat that will destroy everything in its path. The imagery of death is prevalent throughout the song, with references to the descent of death and the unending quest for it. The moss hidden gates and being entranced at death further emphasize the idea that this is a dark and foreboding world. It is as if the only thing left to do is face the inevitable.
The repetition of the phrase "these skies are dead" seems to suggest a sense of hopelessness and resignation, as if there is nothing left that can be done to change the situation. It is a bleak and somber song, with a sense of impending doom that is palpable. However, there is also a sense of acceptance and even defiance in the lyrics, as if the singer is ready to face whatever comes their way, armed only with the hawk as their weapon.
Line by Line Meaning
These Skies are dead.
The skies are lifeless and devoid of hope.
They will destroy.
The skies will bring about destruction and ruin.
Descending threat.
The danger is looming and closing in from above.
These skies are dead.
The same hopeless and lifeless skies are being referred to again.
Descent of death.
Death is descending from the skies.
Unending quest.
The struggle to survive is never-ending.
Moss hidden gates.
The path to safety is hidden and obscured, like a gate covered in moss.
Entranced at death.
Death has the power to mesmerize and captivate.
These skies are dead.
Reiterating the initial statement that the skies are devoid of life and hope.
Contributed by Aria G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.