When Onward finally disbanded in the summer of 2003, Grant and Delucie decided to convert their project into a full band. They completed the line-up with drummer Craig Anderson (ex-Ignite/Engine) and bassist Melanie Sisneros (ex-New Eden/The Iron Maidens/Sinergy), two veterans of the Los Angeles music scene.
Together, this foursome strives to bring forth energy-driven traditional/power metal to the United States. Crescent Shield brings forth high-energy guitar riffing/solos combined with melodic vocals and a solid metal backbone.
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Above Mere Mortals
Crescent Shield Lyrics
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Don't let true spirits die
Unearth forgotten elders
Again the warriors rise
Bring forth the swords and armor
Our fists will touch the sky
Over the faceless masses
On black steel wings we fly
[Chorus:]
Rising, flying, above mere mortals
Heed the call of metal warriors - ride high
We rise higher than mere mortals
Hear the cry of metal warriors - they fly
Atop the highest mountains
Across the barren land
A voice that sings like thunder
A song that rides the wind
Lay siege to pawns of order
A war that never ends
Stand fast we claim our victory
We are fueled by the deepest rage
[Chorus]
So much of the world unconquered
Will taste the true blood made of steel
Defending the faith, our mission
We will die before we ever fail
Our true regime, pure metal, one and for all
The spirit unstained, forever will we be!
[Solo]
Our sound unfading, ruling the sky
Our seed we planted, is growing still
Though heard our voices never listened (Our faith unquestioned)
Loyal like blue oceans tide
So rise our mighty flag (Our need never quelled)
And look on... FOREVER!
[Chorus]
The song "Above Mere Mortals" by Crescent Shield is an epic rock anthem about the power of metal and the spirit of warriors who refuse to be defeated. The lyrics call for us to honor the dead who have fallen, but to not let their true spirits die. We are called to unearth forgotten elders and rise again as warriors. The lyrics call for us to bring forth swords and armor, and to touch the sky with our fists. We are to rise above the faceless masses and fly on black steel wings.
The chorus speaks of the metal warriors who heed the call and ride high. They rise higher than mere mortals and fly. The verses describe the journey of these warriors as they lay siege to the pawns of order, stand fast, claim their victory, and are fueled by the deepest rage. They are defending their faith, their mission, and their true regime. The spirit of these metal warriors will forever be unstained and ruling the sky.
The lyrics of this song hold a deep meaning to those who love metal music and the warrior spirit it represents. It speaks of a time where metal music was not yet understood, and the musicians had to fight for their right to express themselves. The song encourages us to rise above the masses and ride high as metal warriors.
Line by Line Meaning
Honor the dead that have fallen
We pay tribute to those who have died in battle and honor their memory.
Don't let true spirits die
We must keep the true spirit of the warriors alive even after they have passed.
Unearth forgotten elders
We must remember and honor the elders who have been forgotten.
Again the warriors rise
The spirit of the warriors is unbreakable and always returns.
Bring forth the swords and armor
We prepare ourselves for battle with our weapons and armor.
Our fists will touch the sky
We raise our fists to the sky in defiance and strength.
Over the faceless masses
We rise above the ordinary masses who do not understand our way of life.
On black steel wings we fly
We soar above the rest with our inner strength and ferocity.
Rising, flying, above mere mortals
We ascend beyond the limits of mere mortality with our strength and spirit.
Heed the call of metal warriors - ride high
We must answer the call of the metal warriors and ride high into battle.
We rise higher than mere mortals
Our spirit is stronger and more powerful than that of ordinary mortals.
Hear the cry of metal warriors - they fly
We can hear the battle cry of our fellow metal warriors as they soar into battle.
Atop the highest mountains
We climb to the highest peaks to find strength and resolve.
Across the barren land
We travel over barren land, where few dare to tread.
A voice that sings like thunder
Our voices are powerful and thunderous, commanding the attention of all who hear it.
A song that rides the wind
Our music travels through the wind like a message to others who follow our way of life.
Lay siege to pawns of order
We fight against those who would force us to conform to their order and way of life.
A war that never ends
Our battle for freedom and acceptance is never over.
Stand fast we claim our victory
We stand strong and claim our victory against all who would oppose us.
We are fueled by the deepest rage
Our anger and passion for our way of life powers us through battle.
So much of the world unconquered
There is still much of the world we must conquer in order to achieve our goals.
Will taste the true blood made of steel
Those who oppose us will face the true power of our steel and strength.
Defending the faith, our mission
Our mission is to defend and protect the faith and the way of life we hold so dearly.
We will die before we ever fail
We are willing to fight to the death rather than fail in our mission.
Our true regime, pure metal, one and for all
Our regime is one of pure metal and strength, which unites us all as one.
The spirit unstained, forever will we be!
Our spirit remains untainted and will remain as such forever.
Our sound unfading, ruling the sky
Our sound and our way of life will remain unbroken and unbeatable, ruling the skies with our power.
Our seed we planted, is growing still
Our way of life and our legacy will continue to grow and thrive.
Though heard our voices never listened (Our faith unquestioned)
Despite the fact that our voices may never truly be heard or understood, our unwavering faith remains unquestioned.
Loyal like blue oceans tide
Our loyalty is as steadfast and constant as the tides of the ocean.
So rise our mighty flag (Our need never quelled)
We raise our flag high and our need for freedom and self-expression will never be quelled.
And look on... FOREVER!
We will continue to fight for our way of life forever, unwavering and unstoppable.
Contributed by Camilla G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.