Imperia was founded by the ex-singer of Trail of Tears and Sahara Dust, (cu… Read Full Bio ↴Imperia was founded by the ex-singer of Trail of Tears and Sahara Dust, (currently named Epica) Helena Iren Michaelsen. Imperia can be defined as an Symphonic Metal band with strong opera influences. Helena collected some fine musicians around her who have built up their skills by playing in various bands for years.

Imperia has released 4 albums: The Ancient Dance of Qetesh (2004), The Queen of Light (2007), Secret Passion (2011) and Tears of Silence (2015).

Line up:
Helena Iren Michaelsen - Vocals and choirs
Steve Wolz - Drums
John Stam - Guitars
Gerry Verstreken - Bass
Jan "Örkki" Yrlund- Guitars
Audun Gronnestad - Orchestrations

In 2005 Helena started a new band: Angel.

Braveheart
Imperia Lyrics

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A flower that got brought by his lady Maud
He just didn't know then that the hand of a still child
Would become his wife in a pact of a secret marriage

Battles for love
Battles for justice
Fighting for freedom
Dying for his belief in love

And his name
Was William Wallace

As a tear drop from the princess face,
Carrying his child

His last words were freedom
With the deepest scar in the heart
In the full crowd his last sight was
Maud as a child

Battles for love
Battles for justice
Fighting for freedom
Dying for his belief in love
And his name
Was William Wallace

As a tear drop from the princess face,
Carrying his child

Galloping horses, shining swords
Living ghosts on an open battlefield
Betrayed by a friend - brought to suffer to death

As a tear drop from the princess face

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Imperia's song "Braveheart" tells the story of William Wallace, a Scottish knight who became a leader in the Wars of Scottish Independence against England in the 13th century. The lines "A flower that got brought by his lady Maud / He just didn't know then that the hand of a still child / Would become his wife in a pact of a secret marriage" refer to a historical detail about Wallace's life - that he married Marion Braidfute in secret when she was just a teenager. The flower mentioned in the lyrics could be a symbol of their love.

The chorus of the song - "Battles for love / Battles for justice / Fighting for freedom / Dying for his belief in love / And his name / Was William Wallace" - highlights the themes of love, justice, and freedom that Wallace fought for. The mention of tears from the princess's face and carrying his child suggest that Wallace's legacy was not only one of heroic battles but also of personal sacrifice and loss. The lines "Galloping horses, shining swords / Living ghosts on an open battlefield / Betrayed by a friend - brought to suffer to death" describe the brutal reality of warfare and the political intrigue that eventually led to Wallace's capture and execution.

Overall, the lyrics to "Braveheart" are a tribute to William Wallace's passion and courage in fighting for Scottish independence. The song uses vivid imagery to convey the emotional toll of his struggle and the impact of his sacrifice on those he loved.

Line by Line Meaning

A flower that got brought by his lady Maud
William Wallace received a flower from Lady Maud, not knowing that one day they would be married in secret.

He just didn't know then that the hand of a still child
He did not know at that time that the young girl he once knew would become his secret wife.

Would become his wife in a pact of a secret marriage
The still child grew up to become his wife in secret.

Battles for love
William Wallace fought in battles for love.

Battles for justice
William Wallace fought in battles for justice.

Fighting for freedom
William Wallace fought for freedom.

Dying for his belief in love
William Wallace believed in love so strongly, he died for it.

And his name
William Wallace is known for his courage and bravery.

Was William Wallace
William Wallace was a Scottish knight and landowner.

As a tear drop from the princess face,
The princess cries a tear.

Carrying his child
The princess is carrying William Wallace's child.

His last words were freedom
William Wallace's final words were calling for freedom.

With the deepest scar in the heart
William Wallace had a deep emotional scar in his heart.