Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimson_Glory
Studio albums
Crimson Glory (1986)
Transcendence (1988)
Strange and Beautiful (1991)
Astronomica (1999)
Red Sharks
Crimson Glory Lyrics
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You accept their tyrannical dream
You pray to their gods not to your chosen ones
Freedom's clutched in the jaw of red kings
Give us your freedom, we'll give you hell
Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil
Give us your freedom, we'll give you hell
Glory to red sharks
Answer to your red dictators
Feeding from your dreams
Cast into a sea of red sharks
Holding the power a hand that grips fate
Stripping from you all but fear
Hovering vultures like demons feed
On all who bow to their communist scheme
Give us your freedom, we'll give you hell
Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil
Give us your freedom, we'll give you hell
Hear no freedom, see no freedom, speak no freedom
Glory to red sharks
Answer to your red dictators
Feeding from your dreams
Cast into a sea of red sharks
Red sharks
Bloody red sharks
Red sharks
Red sharks
Bloody red sharks
The lyrics of Crimson Glory's song Red Sharks speak of the oppressive nature of communism and the dangers it poses to individual freedom. The verses describe a world where people are trapped and denied the right to leave, and are forced to accept the ideology of their dictatorial rulers. The reference to praying to their gods rather than one's individual chosen ones highlights the fact that communism aims to eliminate religion and individualism, which are seen as impediments to the collective good.
The chorus repeats the ominous warning that freedom, when given up to these red sharks, leads to nothing but hell. The phrase "hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil" emphasizes the fear and silence that inevitably accompany such totalitarian regimes. The sharks themselves are a metaphor for the ruthless and predatory nature of communist rulers who feed on the dreams and aspirations of their people.
Drawing comparisons to vultures and demons, the lyrics describe these leaders as having the power to shape fate and strip away all but fear from their people. The chorus repeats the warning that giving up one's freedom to these ruthless rulers is a sure way of casting oneself into a sea of red sharks. Overall, the song is a stark and powerful critique of communism, its ruthless nature and the dangers it poses to individual freedoms.
Line by Line Meaning
Trapped in their world no free passage to leave
They have confined you to their world, and now you have no way out.
You accept their tyrannical dream
You have given in to their dream of power and oppression.
You pray to their gods not to your chosen ones
You are worshiping their gods, not your own beliefs and values.
Freedom's clutched in the jaw of red kings
Your freedom is in the hands of the oppressive red kings.
Give us your freedom, we'll give you hell
They promise to take your freedom and give you suffering and misery in return.
Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil
They want you to ignore the evil they are doing.
Glory to red sharks
They celebrate and glorify the oppressive red sharks.
Answer to your red dictators
You must obey and submit to the red dictators.
Feeding from your dreams
They are taking advantage of your hopes and aspirations.
Cast into a sea of red sharks
You are thrown into a dangerous world of oppressive red sharks.
Holding the power a hand that grips fate
They hold all the power and control your destiny.
Stripping from you all but fear
They are taking away everything from you except for fear.
Hovering vultures like demons feed
They are like vultures, taking advantage of the vulnerable and weak.
On all who bow to their communist scheme
Anyone who submits to their communist agenda will be affected by their oppression.
Hear no freedom, see no freedom, speak no freedom
They do not want you to even consider the possibility of freedom.
Red sharks
The red sharks symbolize the oppressive power of the rulers.
Bloody red sharks
The bloody red sharks represent the violence and terror they inflict upon those who oppose them.
Red sharks
The repetition of 'red sharks' reinforces their power and presence in the world.
Red sharks
The final repetition of 'red sharks' adds impact and conclusion to the message of the song.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: D. BURNELL, J. LORD, JOHN DRENNING
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Trapped in their world no free passage to leave
You accept their tyrannical dream
You pray to their gods not to your chosen ones
Freedom's clutched in the jaw of red kings
Give us your freedom, we'll give you hell
Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil
Give us your freedom, we'll give you hell
Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil
Glory to red sharks
Answer to your red dictators
Feeding from your dreams
Cast into a sea of red sharks
Holding the power a hand that grips fate
Stripping from you all but fear
Hovering vultures like demons feed
On all who bow to their communist scheme
Give us your freedom, we'll give you hell
Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil
Give us your freedom, we'll give you hell
Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil
Glory to red sharks
Answer to your red dictators
Feeding from your dreams
Cast into a sea of red sharks
Red sharks
Bloody red sharks
Red sharks
Bloody red sharks
The1WhoKnowsTheTruth
The greatest Progressive Metal vocalist to ever walk within this 3rd dimension. "In death I've found the answer In death I live again fear not the reaper's blade It does not mean the end, It never really ends." RIP John Patrick McDonald we miss you.
The1WhoKnowsTheTruth
@MetalHeart8787 “Transcendence” is the greatest progressive metal album ever made. Ahead of its time for 1988 and still stands the test of time in 2021. That review is gonna be easy man 10/10 must own.
MetalHeart8787
Ill be doing a review on this Album, within a month, My Savatage one will also be up within a week.
B.B. Blaque Biker Book Chicklette
@Jim Ringland YESSSSSSS!!!Btown had some great stuff come out of those wearhouses!
Michael Hoffius
@Nebo D naw. Warrel was incredible!! One of my favorites, but even in Sanctuary, neither Dane nor anybody is in Midnights “league”.
Michael Hoffius
@Test Test what?????
ezra4no1
This band had so much talent...Progressively they were in a league of their own. The recording on this album was incredible and it was produced amazingly in a time when there were no computers to get all the timing down perfectly for each track and each note, like what's commonly done today in music studios. Missed this band a lot and this album had a a huge impact on me during it's time.
Michael Radican
Killer track!!! The falsettos give me chills every time!!! Horns!!!
Blayne Greiner
@Jack B Yup, absolutely head voice
Massimo Morittu
Exactly..it's obviously head voice, nor falsetto.. nevermind, see ya