Highland Glory recently released their third album, titled "Twist of Faith". End of 2011, Highland Glory parted with some of their members, they are currently seeking for new members.
Lineup:
* Jack-Roger Olsen - Guitars
* Knut Egil Tøftum - Bass
Ex-members:
* Jan Thore Grefstad - Vocals on first two albums, now in Saint Deamon
* Lars André Larsen - Guitar and keyboards
* Trine Elise Johansen - Vocals
* Morten Færøvig - Drums
Discography:
* From the Cradle to the Brave (2003)
* Forever Endeavour (2005)
* Twist of Faith (2011)
Holocauster Ride
Highland Glory Lyrics
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Holy coward - you ain't no hero
All aboard the holocauster ride
This ain't no amusement attraction
It's your dead-end destination
Better be blessed, no God will be your guide
Bridge:
You won't live to tell
Kamikaze carousel
Chorus:
Get ready to die for
Your sins of holy terror
No God can save your souls
On the holocauster ride
By suicide or sacrifice
Escape to fools paradise
No honor to die for
The promised land lie
Blind faith - the spell you're under
No will - I have no wonder
You never question why you pray with fire
Satan is your host for the evening
A warm welcome is what you're receiving
You're all invited to your funeral pyre
Bridge:
I'll read you fairytales
Of war alibis
From your book of lies
Chorus:
Bridge:
A one-way ticket to hell
You won't live to tell
Kamikaze carousel
Chorus:
No choice of hell or paradise
The promised land's a lie
here is no honor to die
On the holocauster ride
The song "Holocauster Ride" by Highland Glory is a commentary on blind faith and religious extremism. The lyrics are metaphorical, likening religious fanaticism to a deadly roller coaster ride. The phrase "fairground zero" alludes to the destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001. The line "Holy coward - you ain't no hero" criticizes those who commit violent acts in the name of religion, suggesting that these individuals are not brave but rather misguided and cowardly.
The song presents a vision of a one-way trip to hell, with no possibility of redemption or salvation. The line "Better be blessed, no God will be your guide" implies that those who commit evil acts in the name of God will not be protected or guided by any divine force. The chorus suggests that the promised land and the idea of dying for a higher cause is a lie. The bridge refers to the lies and propaganda that are used to justify war and religious conflicts.
Overall, "Holocauster Ride" is a scathing critique of religious extremism and the dangers of unquestioning faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on down to fairground zero
Join us at ground zero, where everything is fair game
Holy coward - you ain't no hero
You are not a hero, but a coward hiding behind your religion
All aboard the holocauster ride
Join us on the ride to destruction and death
This ain't no amusement attraction
This is not a fun ride, but a serious matter
It's your dead-end destination
This ride ends in death with no way out
Better be blessed, no God will be your guide
You need divine protection for this ride because no god will save you
A one-way ticket to hell
There is no return from this ride, it's a one-way trip to hell
You won't live to tell
You will not survive to share your experience
Kamikaze carousel
This ride is like a suicide mission, with no guarantee of survival
Get ready to die for
Prepare to die for the sake of your twisted beliefs
Your sins of holy terror
Your actions in the name of religion are unforgivable
No God can save your souls
Even your god won't be able to deliver you from the consequences of your actions
By suicide or sacrifice
You must either kill yourself or give up something important to you to be considered worthy of paradise
Escape to fools paradise
The promised paradise is a lie, and only fools believe in it
No honor to die for
Dying for your religion is not honorable but foolish
The promised land lie
The notion of a promised land is a false promise and does not exist
Blind faith - the spell you're under
You are under a spell of blind faith, which clouds your judgment
No will - I have no wonder
You have no will of your own, and I am not surprised
You never question why you pray with fire
You blindly follow your religious practices without questioning its validity
Satan is your host for the evening
You are under the control of Satan, who is orchestrating your destruction
A warm welcome is what you're receiving
You are being welcomed to your death and destruction
You're all invited to your funeral pyre
You are being invited to your own death and sacrifice
I'll read you fairytales
I will tell you stories that seem too good to be true
Of war alibis
Stories that justify violence and war
From your book of lies
Stories that are fabricated and untrue
No choice of hell or paradise
There is no choice in the afterlife, it's either hell or paradise
The promised land's a lie
The idea of a promised land is false
There is no honor to die
Dying for religious beliefs is not honorable, but a waste of life
On the holocauster ride
This ride leads to death and destruction, without any hope of survival
Contributed by Mia R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.