The Battle Of Marston Moor (Ju
Electric Light Orchestra Lyrics


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My Lord King:
You stoop to betray your own people
And even in the eyes of God do you not relent
I am therefore bound by no other course,
I shall raise an army

Together we will march against you and your kind
And every born man will fight
To regain his own freedom





And cleanse his retched soul
Arise! Arise!

Overall Meaning

These lyrics from Electric Light Orchestra's song The Battle Of Marston Moor (Ju) appear to be a call to arms against someone, likely a king or ruler, who has betrayed their own people. The singer refuses to follow this ruler and must therefore raise an army to fight against them. The lyrics speak of fighting for freedom and cleansing one's soul, suggesting that this is a moral battle as well as a physical one. The repeated exhortation to "Arise!" creates a sense of urgency and determination to take action against the betrayer.


The lyrics to "The Battle Of Marston Moor (Ju)" were likely inspired by the historical Battle of Marston Moor, which took place in 1644 during the English Civil War. The battle was fought between the royalist forces, who supported King Charles I, and the parliamentarians, who were fighting for greater power for parliament. The parliamentarians were ultimately victorious in the battle, which was a significant turning point in the war.


Line by Line Meaning

My Lord King:
Your Majesty, you have chosen to deceive your own subjects


You stoop to betray your own people
You have dishonored your trust as a king by turning against your own people


And even in the eyes of God do you not relent
Your actions are not justified even in the eyes of a higher power


I am therefore bound by no other course,
I have no other choice but to act in response to your treacherous behavior


I shall raise an army
I will gather troops to fight against you


Together we will march against you and your kind
We will unite and confront you, along with those who support your unjust ways


And every born man will fight
Each person will fight to reclaim their freedom from your oppression


To regain his own freedom
The goal of this battle is to restore the people's liberty


And cleanse his retched soul
This fight symbolizes a purification process of the people's souls from the corruption you have imposed upon them


Arise! Arise!
Let us rise up and fight against tyranny, injustice, and oppression




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROY WOOD

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