Crimson Glory was an American heavy metal band that formed in 1983 in Saras… Read Full Bio ↴Crimson Glory was an American heavy metal band that formed in 1983 in Sarasota, Florida. They started in 1979 under the monikers 'Pierced Arrow', then 'Beowulf', before settling on Crimson Glory. The classic line-up consisted of vocalist Midnight, guitarists Jon Drenning and Ben Jackson, bassist Jeff Lords, and drummer Dana Burnell. With that line-up, they rose to international fame in the mid-1980s and were considered one of the pioneers of the American progressive metal movement, along with Queensrÿche, Dream Theater, Fates Warning and Watchtower. During their career, they released four studio albums and one EP.

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Studio albums
Crimson Glory (1986)
Transcendence (1988)
Strange and Beautiful (1991)
Astronomica (1999)

Promise Land
Crimson Glory Lyrics

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Got a ragin' fever, losin control
Got a wild desire burnin' in my soul
I'm hungry baby, hot on your trail
Gonna get to heaven, through the fires of hell
Come and take me to the Promise Land
Won't you give me all your love
Come and take me to the Promise Land
Open your gates baby take me down

To the Promise Land
Headin' for your garde, yeah I'm glory bound
want to dig my fingers deep in your sacred ground
Come and take me to the Promise Land
Won't you give me all your love
Come and take me to the Promise Land
Open your gates baby take me down
To the Promise Land
Take me to the Promise Land
Take me to the Promise Land
Take me,(Take me higher)
To the Promise Land
Take me,(Take me down)
To the Promise Land
Take me to the Promise Land
Take me to the Promise Land
Take me,(I'm on a mission)
To the Promise Land(To get to you)
Take me,(A higher calling)
To the Promise Land(The naked truth)
Let me take you to the Promise Land
I want to give you all my love
Let me take you to the Promise Land

I will open your gates baby take you down
To the Promise Land

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Crimson Glory's "Promise Land" describe a passionate desire and hunger for love, using religious and metaphoric language. The singer is consumed by a feverish desire and declares that they are willing to go through the fires of hell to get to heaven, which could represent their intense longing to be with their love interest. The repetition of the phrase "come and take me to the Promise Land" reinforces the idea of a prophesized, ideal place of unconditional love and acceptance. The singer describes their pursuit of the object of their affection, using the metaphor of a garden and its sacred ground. The language used is intense and passionate, with the use of words like "raging," "wild," and "glory bound."

Overall, the lyrics suggest a theme of finding comfort and safe haven in the arms of a lover. The "Promise Land" could represent a mutual haven for both people, where they can be themselves and find solace in each other.

Line by Line Meaning

Got a ragin' fever, losin control
Feeling incredibly passionate and willing to do anything for love.

Got a wild desire burnin' in my soul
My heart is filled with an intense craving and yearning for you.

I'm hungry baby, hot on your trail
I desire you so desperately, and I'm chasing after you with fervor.

Gonna get to heaven, through the fires of hell
I'm willing to face any obstacle or challenge to be with you, even if it requires going through a difficult journey.

Come and take me to the Promise Land
Please bring me to a place where I can be with you and experience a higher level of love.

Won't you give me all your love
Please show me your love and affection so that I can reciprocate and cherish it.

Open your gates baby take me down to the Promise Land
Please welcome me into your heart and allow me to experience the ultimate love and happiness with you.

Headin' for your garde, yeah I'm glory bound
I'm on a mission to win your heart and devote myself entirely to you.

want to dig my fingers deep in your sacred ground
I want to explore every part of you and uncover the depths of your soul.

Take me,(Take me higher) To the Promise Land
Elevate our love and bring us to a new level of happiness and fulfillment.

Take me,(Take me down) To the Promise Land
Let us experience the deep and meaningful aspects of our love together.

Take me,(I'm on a mission) To the Promise Land(To get to you)
I'm determined to achieve my goal of being with you and making you happy.

Take me,(A higher calling) To the Promise Land(The naked truth)
Bring me to a deeper understanding of myself and us as a couple, without any masks or pretense.

Let me take you to the Promise Land
Allow me to show you the depth of my love and devotion, and take you to a place of happiness and fulfillment.

I want to give you all my love
My love for you is boundless, and I'm willing to give you all of it without reservation.

I will open your gates baby take you down to the Promise Land
I promise to create a safe and loving environment for us and lead you to a place of true happiness and contentment.

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