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)
Under The Light Of The Moon
Holy Knights Lyrics
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So many knights into the campfire
Smell of acrid smoke on the air
Men are just out of scare for their fate.
All around screech¬ng of blades
Knights riding with their torche flames
The lady of death, the only winner tomorrow
Now the battle is coming soon
The war is behind you, fight to be free!
Fight under the light of the moon
Now the battle is coming soon
The war is behind you, fight to be free!
Fight under the light of the moon.
Axes grind clashing with swords blade
On the ground mutilated bloody corpses
Screams of pain over the hill
There's no turning back you must kill.
Now the battle is coming soon
The war is behind you, fight to be free!
Fight under the light of the moon
Now the battle is coming soon
The war is behind you, fight to be free!
Fight under the light of the moon.
The lyrics of Holy Knights' "Under the Light of the Moon" speak of a bloody battle fought by knights under the moonlight. The opening verse sets the scene with "Strange lights over the hills tonight," signaling the impending conflict. The knights gather around the campfire, and the smell of smoke hangs in the air as they prepare for the battle ahead. The stanza also highlights the uncertainty of the outcome of the men's fate. The second verse describes the knights riding with their torches, preparing to face their enemy. The "lady of death" is mentioned, suggesting an ominous presence that foreshadows the outcome of the battle, and the chorus urges the knights to fight valiantly under the moon's light. The third verse describes the violent clash of weapons and the sight of mutilated corpses. The lyrics emphasize the brutality of the battle, with screams ringing out and no opportunity to retreat, only kill or be killed.
The song's imagery evokes a medieval atmosphere of knights in battle, painted against the backdrop of the night sky. The lyrics also touch on the themes of mortality, courage, and freedom. The "lady of death" suggests that there is no escaping death, and the need to fight under the moon's light highlights the bravery required in the face of danger. Additionally, fighting for freedom seems to be at stake, judging from the repeated admonition to fight and be free.
Line by Line Meaning
Strange lights over the hills tonight
Unfamiliar lights are visible over the hills this night.
So many knights into the campfire
Many knights are gathered around the campfire.
Smell of acrid smoke on the air
The air is filled with the smell of harsh smoke.
Men are just out of scare for their fate.
Men are on edge and fearful for their future.
All around screech¬ng of blades
The sound of clashing swords can be heard from all sides.
Knights riding with their torche flames
Knights are riding with torches in hand.
The lady of death, the only winner tomorrow
The outcome is predetermined and death is the only victor.
How many men will survive to her sorrow.
The Lady of Death will mourn the loss of many men.
Now the battle is coming soon
The battle is imminent.
The war is behind you, fight to be free!
The past war is over, now fight for your freedom.
Fight under the light of the moon
Engage in combat while illuminated by the moon.
Axes grind clashing with swords blade
Axes and swords are grinding against each other.
On the ground mutilated bloody corpses
The ground is littered with mutilated and bloody corpses.
Screams of pain over the hill
The hills echo with the sounds of painful screams.
There's no turning back you must kill.
Retreating is not an option, you must commit to killing.
Now the battle is coming soon
The battle is fast approaching.
The war is behind you, fight to be free!
The past war is over, fight for your freedom.
Fight under the light of the moon
Engage in combat while illuminated by the moon.
Contributed by Arianna P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
muskatDR
Magnificent! Cant remember discovering music like this since old Rhapsody albums!
bazakusan0
The kings of metal are shining down upon this band for their eternal glory! Praise be to the HOLY KINGHTS!
Halt O'Carrick
What an awesome medieval powermetal band!
Aghaker Hyde
epic medieval metal song.
ImperialGuard9001
This music is simply Great! Is shame that this band is not more famous because their music is just perfect I love it long live Holy Knigths please come to Portugal for a concert! xD
Elsa Cotza
Beautiful song!
harmfulhazard
Along with the great solo, the fucking drums are magnificent as well. Bands like this make me realize that metal will never die.
hots towel
this band sounds so much like dream evil, which is my fav power metla band right now, but these guys kick ass too
teoteous
Okay. I want to see someone tap dance to this song without a break until the end of the song.
Turner Kane
I guess it's pretty randomly asking but do anyone know of a good website to stream newly released series online?