In 1982 they released the cult single "Gotham City / Killer Angels" on Brute Force records limited to 300 copies. There is also bootlegged versions of this 7" on clear vinyl. A year later they would put out their last recorded material with vocalist Ola Ohlsson; the EP "Black Writs" which was recorded in February at Tonteknik Studios, engineered by Per Sorlin. Later in 1983 Ola Ohlsson quits Gotham City and Anders Zackrisson takes over as the vocalist, a 9-track demo is recorded.
In 1984 the monster is released; their first and only full-lenght album "The Unknown". This would also be their last official release.
1985: Gotham City releases a live demo entitled "Live in Umeå", these recordings where orginally made for Swedish Radio (2/3-1985) and there where small talk with a reporter between the songs.
1986: Gotham City recorded their last demo which had only 2 tracks: "Hang on & Lost In Time", did some live gigs and also got themself a new guitarist Michael Lundholm of OZ, who also made their new "bat-logo".
1987, the end of Gotham City. Sadly the band would split up this year but some of the members (Anders Zackrisson & guitarist Michael Lundholm) continued to play under the name High Tension for a while and did some live gigs.
Micke Lundholm have also been involved in many other bands, here is a song from 1993 called "Light Years" from one of his projects.
A bootleg compilation of Gotham City's 7" Single, EP and Album exists, entitled "The Legend of Gotham City", also a video recording of a live gig at Ersbodaskolan...
Swords and Chains
Gotham City Lyrics
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United we are standig in the heat
With our forces we'll never fall
now we are coming again
With swords and chains we're riding on,
In heat and in rain
hard as stone
We are riding on in the storm
you can see on the swords and chains
doesn't matter in the northern rain
we will catch the sun and the moon
Heavy metal storm
with smoke fire and force
in the middle of the storm
we rise in the sun and the moon
With swords and chains we're riding on,
In heat and in rain
hard as stone
riding to catch the sun with glorious shades
We are riding on in the storm
you can see on the swords and chains
doesn't matter in the northern rain
we will catch the sun and the moon
With swords and chains we are coming again
Hard as stone we're riding on
to catch the sun and to catch the moon
the time has passed by to soon
With Swords and chains we will go
United we standig in the heat
With our volt force we'll never fall
now we are coming again
With swords and chains we're riding on,
In heat and in rain
hard as stone
riding to catch the sun with glorious shades
We are riding on in the storm
you can see on the swords and chains
doesn't matter in the northern rain
we will catch the sun and the moon
The lyrics of Gotham City's song "Swords and Chains" depict a group of individuals coming together in unity to conquer any obstacle standing in their way. The repetition of the phrase "with swords and chains" throughout the song suggests that the group is well-equipped and prepared for battle. The use of the simile "hard as stone" emphasizes their strength and unwavering determination.
The chorus of the song explains that the group is "riding to catch the sun with glorious shades." This line suggests that their ultimate goal is not just to conquer, but also to succeed and bask in the glory of their achievements. The use of the metaphor "catching the sun" implies that their success will be bright and warm, much like the sun's rays.
Overall, "Swords and Chains" is a powerful anthem celebrating unity, strength, and perseverance - qualities that are essential in any battle.
Line by Line Meaning
With Swords and chains we will go
We are setting out with swords and chains
United we are standig in the heat
We are standing together, unbreakable in the face of adversity
With our forces we'll never fall
Our strength as a unit will never falter
now we are coming again
We are returning stronger than before
With swords and chains we're riding on,
We are charging forward with our weapons
In heat and in rain
No matter the weather, we persist
hard as stone
Our determination is unyielding
riding to catch the sun with glorious shades
We are striving to achieve greatness
We are riding on in the storm
We are pushing through difficult times
you can see on the swords and chains
Our tools of battle show our strength
doesn't matter in the northern rain
Adverse conditions will not stop us
we will catch the sun and the moon
We will achieve greatness and conquer all
Heavy metal storm
We are a powerful force to be reckoned with
with smoke fire and force
We are leaving no stone unturned in our conquest
in the middle of the storm
We will rise above the chaos around us
With swords and chains we are coming again
We are returning stronger than ever
Hard as stone we're riding on
Our determination is unyielding
to catch the sun and to catch the moon
Our goals are great and we will achieve them
the time has passed by too soon
Our time to achieve greatness cannot be wasted
With our volt force we'll never fall
Our electricity will never falter
Contributed by Liliana L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ThrashXumer
Legendary band
@waynearchibald3920
Great stuff from Sweden...once again!
@kaosmonger73
Fantastic heavy metal!!!
@roniswtf
2:30 such eargasmic lyrics.
@Zachariasfisken
Nice with a HD-version of the song! Cheers for the upload
@Swenini
jävla fin dänga!
@Draggen
Excellent!! (sjukt bra)
@shellxhock
Un heavy metal de culto.
@yasminarteaga88
Se escucha maravilloso!❤️😻
@martincarrillo8252
fucking a! this is some dope ass shit man!