Members:
Syl Raven - Low
Mark Raven - Vocals, Keyboard
Danny Merthon - Guitar
Jorgen Claus - Drums
Federico Madonia - Guitar
Albums:
Gate Through the Past (Demo) (Demo - 2000)
Gate Through the Past (CD - 2002)
Between Daylight and Pain (CD - 2012)
The Revival Of The Black Demon
Holy Knights Lyrics
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Makes mystical and magic the legend which tells his exploit.
Once when peace and love reigned together,
A legend tells that a black demon rose again from a charm,
That forced him to fall in damned abyss,
To come back and reign in eternal chaos!
Only the most valorous knight coming from the past
To a new life, will fight once again
The lyrics of Holy Knights' "The Revival of the Black Demon" narrate a legendary tale of a brave warrior who must emerge from eternal sleep to confront and defeat a formidable black demon that has risen from a spell. The warrior is described as an intrepid horseman, and his task is not an easy one. The lyrics imply that the world used to be a peaceful and loving place, but the demon's resurrection threatens to bring eternal chaos. To rid the world of this menace, the legendary knight, who has been sleeping for an eternity, must awaken to save the day and, in doing so, restore peace to the world.
The words evoke a sense of mysticism and magic that surround the legend, tying it to a world of fantasy and wonder. The theme of a hero rising from a slumber to save the world is a common narrative in many heroic tales, and it is this timeless story that the song draws upon. The lyrics suggest that evil can never truly be eradicated and will always rear its head, but that a hero will always emerge to vanquish it. Overall, the song is a nod to the archetype of the hero who comes forth in troubled times to save the day and bring hope to a chaotic world.
Line by Line Meaning
The warmth of an eternal sleep, of an intrepid horseman,
The comfort of a never-ending rest, of a courageous rider,
Makes mystical and magic the legend which tells his exploit.
Turns the tale of his deeds into something full of mystery and wonder.
Once when peace and love reigned together,
At a time when harmony and affection coexisted,
A legend tells that a black demon rose again from a charm,
A myth narrates how a dark demon emerged from a spell,
That forced him to fall in damned abyss,
Which compelled him to plunge into a cursed chasm,
To come back and reign in eternal chaos!
Only to return and rule over everlasting turmoil!
Only the most valorous knight coming from the past
But a brave warrior from bygone times
To a new life, will fight once again
In a new existence, shall engage once more
The demon and cast him into hell.
In battle with the demon and send him back to hell.
Contributed by Jordyn P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.