Isengard Unleashed
Howard Shore feat. Elisabeth Fraser & Ben Del Maestro Lyrics

The lyrics of Isengard Unleashed are in Sindarin, a fictional language created by J.R.R. Tolkien for his Middle-earth stories. The first verse, "Rithannen i geven, thangen i harn, na fennas i daur," translates to "The treacherous have set out, the calm is ended, the storm is coming." This sets the tone for the rest of the song, as Isengard is the home of the treacherous wizard Saruman, who has allied himself with the dark lord Sauron.

The second verse, "Ôl dûr ristannen, Eryn echuiannen, i ngelaidh dagrar, ristar thynd, cúa tawar," translates to "The fire of Orthanc has awakened, the trees are burning, and a bitter smoke rises. The revolution has begun, it will not be easy." This refers to the destruction of the ancient trees of Fangorn Forest by Saruman's forces and the beginning of the war between Isengard and the Free Peoples of Middle-earth.

The final verse, "Dambedir enyd i ganed, Si linna i waew trin ylf, Iso i dur i chuiyl, i ngelaidh dagrar," translates to "We will meet them in battle, we will not abandon our friends, even if we die, the fire still burns." This expresses the determination of the Free Peoples to fight against the forces of darkness, even if it means sacrificing themselves in the process.