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Bow to the Crown
Heather Dale Lyrics
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Bow to the throne,
And bow to the one whose favour you own.
Remember their eyes are watching the fray,
Then bow to each other and fight as you may.
Honour the crown and think on their duty,
The champions of right and of all we should be.
The first ones to rise and the last to lie down.
Bow to the crown,
Bow to the throne,
And bow to the one whose favour you own.
Remember their eyes are watching the fray,
Then bow to each other and fight as you may.
Honour the one whose favour you bear,
And strive in their honour to ever be fair.
Think on their fate when the battles begun,
And let them be proud of whatever you've won.
Bow to the crown,
Bow to the throne,
And bow to the one whose favour you own.
Remember their eyes are watching the fray,
Then bow to each other and fight as you may.
Honour your foe, and keep your aim true,
Remember they fight with the same heart as you.
Trust in their judgement of all that you throw,
For they are a part of the valour you show.
Bow to the crown,
Bow to the throne,
And bow to the one whose favour you own
Remember their eyes are watching the fray,
Then bow to each other and fight as you may.
Bow to the crown,
Bow to the throne,
And bow to the one whose favour you own.
Remember their eyes are watching the fray,
Then bow to each other and fight as you may.
Bow to each other and fight as you may.
The "Bow to the Crown" describes the code of chivalry that is essential to live by for every knight. It accentuates the importance of having respect for the one who is in power, the duties of the crown, the higher responsibilities that come with the position, and fighting for the right thing. The lyrics are reminding them that they are not alone, and their actions and words are being observed, and they shall be answerable to them. The champions of the right are the ones who carry the greatest burdens and achieve the highest recognition. Hence, these acts bring honor and dignity to oneself, and it is the knight's obligation to live by these standards until he dies.
Moreover, the song also highlights the sense of loyalty and duty a knight is obliged to uphold to their lords or masters. The one whose favor they own will ensure their safety and comfort, and thus as a result, the knight must perform his duty to the fullest with justice, loyalty, and honor while fighting the battles. The lyrics also accentuate the importance of recognizing that both their enemies and themselves fight with the same heart, and it is crucial to keep their aim true and fight with valor.
Line by Line Meaning
Bow to the crown,
Show respect to the monarchy,
Bow to the throne,
Respect the seat of power,
And bow to the one whose favour you own.
Respect those who have supported and assisted you,
Remember their eyes are watching the fray,
Be mindful that your actions are being observed,
Then bow to each other and fight as you may.
Even though you are opponents, maintain respect for each other and fight with all your might.
Honour the crown and think on their duty,
Respect the responsibilities of those in power,
The champions of right and of all we should be.
Hold those in power to high standards and expectations,
The greatest of burdens, the highest renown,
Being in power is a great responsibility and comes with great fame and recognition,
The first ones to rise and the last to lie down.
Those in power must always be ready to lead and make sacrifices for their people.
Honour the one whose favour you bear,
Show respect and gratitude to those who have helped you in any way,
And strive in their honour to ever be fair.
Do your best to honor their support by always being fair and just,
Think on their fate when the battles begun,
Consider the impact that your actions will have on those who supported you,
And let them be proud of whatever you've won.
Win or lose, always strive to make your supporters proud of your actions and efforts.
Honour your foe, and keep your aim true,
Show respect to your opponent by fighting with integrity and skill,
Remember they fight with the same heart as you.
Remember that your opponent is also fighting with passion and dedication,
Trust in their judgement of all that you throw,
Respect your opponent's ability to recognize and counter your moves,
For they are a part of the valour you show.
Your opponent is a vital part of the honor and courage you exhibit as a fighter.
Bow to each other and fight as you may.
Maintain respect for each other and fight with all your might.
Contributed by Isabelle J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.