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
Onward Into Battle
DoomSword Lyrics
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Fianna is the name
For which we shall live
To which our souls we give
Once again to the battle we march
Blow after blow
Swords spreading death
Witness your glory or
March! March!
We answer the call of the king,
From far you can hear
The army that sings
"Victory we bring!"
Lamp fires await for the dawn,
Coward would me the attack
Glory awaits when the sun
Shines bright.
March ! March !
On the march
On the march again
On the march,
On the march !
The song 'Onward into Battle' by DoomSword is a powerful war cry, which portrays the unbreakable spirit of warriors who have chosen their destiny to fight for their land and king. The lyrics convey a strong sense of camaraderie and brotherhood between the warriors, who are ready to give their lives for the cause they believe in. The name of the warriors, 'Fianna,' is significant in Irish mythology and refers to a group of elite warriors who were sworn to protect the king and their land with their lives.
As the warriors march towards the battle, the lyrics describe how they are ready to face their enemies blow after blow, with swords spreading death. The warriors are not afraid to die, for they know that their glory lies in the battlefield, where they will either witness their own glory or their mates' last breaths. The chorus repeatedly chants the phrase 'On the march,' indicating a continuous and unwavering march towards the battlefield.
The lyrics also mention the importance of the lamp fires waiting for the dawn, which symbolize the hope and glory that awaits the warriors when the sun shines bright. They are ready to face any attack with courage, for they know that glory awaits on the battlefield.
Line by Line Meaning
We chose our destiny
We have consciously made a decision on the path our lives will take.
Fianna is the name
Our group is known as Fianna.
For which we shall live
We will dedicate our lives to the Fianna group and its mission.
To which our souls we give
Our souls are fully committed to the Fianna group and its cause.
Once again to the battle we march
We are returning to the battlefield for another fight.
Blow after blow
We will continue to strike our enemies relentlessly.
Swords spreading death
Our swords will bring death and destruction to our foes.
Witness your glory or
You will either witness our triumph or...
Your mates' last breath.
... you will witness your comrades' dying breaths.
March! March!
We are ordering ourselves to move forward!
We answer the call of the king,
Our loyalty is to the king, and we will obey his orders.
From far you can hear
Our army is so loud that it can be heard from a distance.
The army that sings
We are singing as we march forward as an army.
"Victory we bring!"
We are confident in our ability to win and bring victory.
Lamp fires await for the dawn,
We will light lamps to anticipate the upcoming daybreak.
Coward would me the attack
It would be cowardly to attack us.
Glory awaits when the sun
We are confident that glory will come when the sun...
Shines bright.
...rises high in the sky.
On the march
We are moving forward as we should.
On the march again
We are marching forward again
On the march,
Our journey forward is continuous.
On the march !
We shout and remind ourselves to keep moving forward!
Contributed by Emily O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.