Discography:
1. DoomSword (1999)
2. Resound the Horn (2002)
3. Let Battle Commence (2003)
4. My Name Will Live On (2007)
5. The Eternal Battle (2011)
Current line-up:
Deathmaster - Vocals
Matteo "The Autarch" Carnio - Guitars
Gianluca "The Ancient" Silvi - Guitars
Christian "Nidhoggr" Grillo - Bass
WrathLord - Drums
In the Battlefield
DoomSword Lyrics
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The smell of blood pierces the brain
Running in charge towards the castle walls
I hear my heart beat down in my throat
I know the Battle joy!
As my sweat drops into my eyes
A rain of arrows whistlles in the sky
And wet our beards with a morning rain
Blood, it's on my face!
Odin guide my sword!
As some vikings bolts pierce the walls
We bring the ram towards the gate
Warriors proudly die under english fire
Tha ram claims for it's path of death
Thunderous is the crack!
I awaited for this glorious moment
I can now enter the fortress crying the charge
My axe cuts some english heads
While the city of Jorvik cries it's swansong
Captured is the king!
Odin guide my sword!
The song "In the Battlefield" by DoomSword depicts a battle scene, likely during the Viking Age based on references to Odin and Vikings. The first verse describes the physical and mental intensity of battle, with dust clouds and the smell of blood filling the air, and the singer charging towards the castle walls. The lyrics suggest a sense of exhilaration ("I know the Battle joy!") despite the dangerous situation. The second verse describes the physical details of the battle, with sweat mixing with rain, arrows whistling through the air, and the coldness freezing their blades. The singer's face is covered in blood, further emphasizing the brutality of the conflict. The chorus, "Odin guide my sword!" suggests a reliance on spiritual or supernatural assistance in order to emerge victorious.
The third and final verse describes the Viking assault on the castle, with warriors dying proudly under enemy fire and the singer leading the charge with a ram to break through the gates. The singer chops off English heads with an axe, while the city of Jorvik (now York in England) cries out in its final moments before being captured. The repetition of the chorus at the end emphasizes the idea of divine guidance being crucial to victory in battle.
Overall, the lyrics of "In the Battlefield" highlight the physical and emotional toll of war, but also the sense of passion and determination that can fuel combatants in such situations. The references to Odin and Viking imagery add a layer of mythology and cultural identity to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Dust clouds arise from the english ground
The battle has begun and stirred up dust clouds that make it difficult to see.
The smell of blood pierces the brain
The scent of blood is strong and overwhelming, filling the senses.
Running in charge towards the castle walls
The soldiers are charging to attack the castle walls.
I hear my heart beat down in my throat
The adrenaline is pumping and the soldier can hear their own heartbeat loudly.
I know the Battle joy!
The soldier is exhilarated by being in battle and feels a thrill of excitement.
As my sweat drops into my eyes
The soldier is sweating profusely and their sweat is getting into their eyes.
A rain of arrows whistlles in the sky
The enemy is firing arrows from overhead, creating a sound like a whistle.
This icy air freezes our blades
The air is so cold that it is causing the soldiers' weapons to freeze.
And wet our beards with a morning rain
The cold, icy air also caused moisture to condense and fall on the soldiers' beards like rain.
Blood, it's on my face!
The soldier has been injured and has blood on their face.
Odin guide my sword!
The soldier prays to Odin, the Norse god of battle, for guidance and strength.
As some vikings bolts pierce the walls
Some of the viking soldiers use their bolts to penetrate the castle walls.
We bring the ram towards the gate
The viking soldiers bring a battering ram to breach the castle gates.
Warriors proudly die under english fire
Some of the viking soldiers die bravely under the enemy's fire.
The ram claims for it's path of death
The battering ram continues its destructive path towards the castle gates.
Thunderous is the crack!
The sound of the battering ram hitting the castle gates is loud and thunderous.
I awaited for this glorious moment
The soldier has longed for this moment of battle and victory.
I can now enter the fortress crying the charge
The soldier can finally enter the castle and lead the charge to victory.
My axe cuts some english heads
The soldier uses their axe to strike down some of the enemy soldiers.
While the city of Jorvik cries it's swansong
The city of Jorvik, where the battle takes place, is lamenting its destruction.
Captured is the king!
The enemy king has been captured by the victorious soldiers.
Odin guide my sword!
The soldier prays to Odin once again for guidance and thanks for their victory.
Contributed by Charlie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.