Iron Fire is a Danish power and speed metal band which formed in 1995 under… Read Full Bio ↴Iron Fire is a Danish power and speed metal band which formed in 1995 under the name 'Misery'. The band soon changed their name to 'Decades of Darkness', then finally, to 'Iron Fire'. In 1998, they released their first demo, which was received extremely well, and they signed to Noise Records. Their debut album sounded a lot like common power metal bands, such as Hammerfall, Helloween & Running Wild. What makes them different from other power metal bands is the vocalist, Martin Steene, who has a voice similar to Vince Neil (Mötley Crüe).

The year 2000 saw the release of Iron Fire's debut album, 'Thunderstorm' , which received rave reviews. The band's sophmore effort, 'On the Edge' (2001), was not viewed as the bands best work by critics. The band has never had a stable line-up, with multiple changes coming from 2001 - 2006. March 2006 saw the return of Iron Fire with their third studio album 'Revenge' (from Napalm Records). The two albums after that, 'Blade of Triumph' (2007) and 'To the Grave' (2009), went on to receive good reviews by critics. They also marked what can be called the band's viking trilogy.

After an album 'Metalmorphosized' (2010), which contained reworked versions of left-over material from then bands' first decade, they released 'Voyage of the Damned' (2012). It marked a turn towards sci-fi themed lyrics and artwork while also containing more keyboards, without losing the heavyness. A video clip was shot for the single Leviathan.

In 2014 the band released a stand alone single 'A Token of My Hatred' (Virgin Steele cover) on Crime Records, Also on Crime Records the band released 'Among the Dead' (2016), which is probably the heaviest Iron Fire album to date.

The Kingdom
Iron Fire Lyrics

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[Lyrics & Music: Martin Steene]

One holy night long time ago
when the gods hammered the gates
but the price still remain the same
a thousand knights will fall
now the time has come to make a stand
and break the walls of sin

the enemies will become our friends
and glory will arise

Once again we ride side by side
and once again we need them eye to eye

The Kingdom is mine
in darkness we will find
the kingdom is mine
in hell we will dine
the kingdom is mine
forever we hold the line
the kingdom is mine
divine and the kingdom is mine

The kingdom is mine

The legacy of the great old king
lives on within these troops
across the plains through the northern lands
we ride to victory

Once again we ride side by side
and once again we'll meet them eye to eye

The Kingdom is mine
in darkness we will find
the kingdom is mine
in hell we will dine
the kingdom is mine
forever we hold the line
the kingdom is mine
divine and the kingdom is mine

The kingdom is mine

Forever we hold the line

We come alive we ride tonight
the crusade that never ends
the brotherhood and the crown
forever we will defend

Once again we ride side by side
and once again we'll meet them eye to eye

The Kingdom is mine
in darkness we will find
the kingdom is mine
in hell we will dine
the kingdom is mine
forever we hold the line
the kingdom is mine
divine
the kingdom is mine
in darkness we find

We still hold the line
and the kingdom is mine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Iron Fire's The Kingdom describe a war-like scene of knights fighting for a kingdom. The opening line refers to a distant past, invoking a sense of timelessness and universality. The imagery of gods hammering gates alludes to an epic battle, but ultimately, the cost of victory remains the same: the loss of human life. The singer of the song, a knight in the battle, realizes that it is time to break down the walls of sin and make enemies friends. The image of riding side by side with fellow knights emphasizes the need for unity and cooperation. The refrain, "The Kingdom is mine," signals a sense of ownership and pride in the fight. The lines "in darkness we will find" and "in hell we will dine" allude to the severity of the fight the knights are engaged in. However, the idea of "holding the line" further emphasizes the importance of not giving up.

The lyrics suggest that the knight is fighting for more than just a kingdom. References to a great old king and a brotherhood and crown suggest that the knight is fighting for tradition and community as well. The song explores the themes of duty, honor, sacrifice, and solidarity in the face of adversity. The line "The Kingdom is mine, divine" suggest that the knight sees his fight almost as a spiritual obligation. The idea of everlasting struggle is reinforced by the final line "we still hold the line and the kingdom is mine."

Line by Line Meaning

One holy night long time ago when the gods hammered the gates but the price still remain the same a thousand knights will fall
In ancient times, the gods fought hard to enter a sacred place, yet there was still a heavy cost, with a thousand brave knights falling.

now the time has come to make a stand and break the walls of sin the enemies will become our friends and glory will arise
It's time to stand up for what is right and overthrow evil deeds. Even former adversaries will come together and help create a triumphant victory.

Once again we ride side by side and once again we need them eye to eye
We must unite and fight alongside each other, literally facing the enemy together.

The Kingdom is mine in darkness we will find the kingdom is mine in hell we will dine the kingdom is mine forever we hold the line the kingdom is mine divine and the kingdom is mine
The kingdom belongs to us and we will find it even in the darkest places. We will have victory, even if it feels like we are dining in the depths of hell. We will always fight to defend the kingdom. It is divine and forever ours.

The legacy of the great old king lives on within these troops across the plains through the northern lands we ride to victory
The memory of the great king lives on in us, and we will triumph, spanning vast lands to achieve victory.

Forever we hold the line
We will continue to defend our position and fight.

We come alive we ride tonight the crusade that never ends the brotherhood and the crown forever we will defend
We will come to life and ride through the night, continuing the never-ending battle against evil. We share a special bond as brothers-in-arms, and we will always defend the crown.

We still hold the line and the kingdom is mine
We remain steadfast and committed to defending our position, knowing that the kingdom is ours to protect.

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