Critics have compared Iron Savior's sound and musical approach to classic heavy metal bands like Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and Queensrÿche. Kai Hansen's presence in the band brought to the Iron Savior albums on which he appeared a style heavily influenced by Gamma Ray and Helloween.
Since its inception, Iron Savior has released twelve studio albums, two EPs, three singles and one live album. Despite numerous lineup changes, Piet has continued to direct the band and is currently the only remaining founding member.
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Studio albums
Iron Savior (1997)
Unification (1999)
Dark Assault (2001)
Condition Red (2002)
Battering Ram (2004)
Megatropolis (2007) (re-recorded in 2015 as Megatropolis 2.0)
The Landing (2011)
Rise of the Hero (2014)
Titancraft (2016)
Reforged - Riding on Fire (2017)
Kill or Get Killed (2019)
Skycrest (2020)
Reforged - Ironbound (2022)
Starlight
Iron Savior Lyrics
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At the crossroads of destiny
Which way to go, which road to take
The choice is on me
Lost inside my very mind
A prisoner in eternity
Time has come to be free
Again
Oh how I wish
That my journey would end
To touch ground again
To descent
Starlight
Shine on me ever bright
Show me the way
Take me back
Take me home
Starlight
Mythical and ever bright
Shine on, enlighten me
Guide and release me
Starlight, take me home
From the unknown
Riding high on wings of fire
Purified and released
Alive again I broke the chains
I killed the beast
Possesing me - deluting me
Tainting my soul
But once for all and forever more
I am back in control
And so the journey
Will come to an end
I'll touch ground again
I'll descent
Starlight
Shine on me ever bright
Show me the way
Take me back
Take me home
Starlight
Mythical and ever bright
Shine on, enlighten me
Guide and release me
Starlight, take me home
From the unknown
Take me home
Send me a light in the dark
[Solo]
Leaving the boundaries
Of neverland
I am the savior until the end
Of Time
Now I am here to descent
Starlight
Shine on me ever bright
Show me the way
Take me back
Take me home
Starlight
Mythical and ever bright
Shine on, enlighten me
Guide and release me
Starlight, take me home
From the unknown
In Iron Savior's song "Starlight", the singer is standing at a crossroads of destiny, confused about which path to take. He is lost inside his mind, feeling like a prisoner in eternity. He wishes for his journey to end and to touch the ground again, which symbolizes his desire to come back to reality. The starlight is his guide that will enlighten and release him from the unknown.
He talks about riding high on wings of fire, purified and released, which shows his desire to break free from his current state and become someone new. He had a beast inside him that was deluding and tainting his soul, but he has now killed the beast and taken back control. The journey will come to an end, and he will touch the ground again to descent.
The song overall talks about the singer's journey towards finding himself and his desire for enlightenment. The starlight is symbolic of hope and guidance in a time of confusion and darkness. The lyrics use metaphors that are open to interpretation, making it relatable to anyone who has gone through a difficult journey towards finding themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I stand
The singer is in a moment of indecision
At the crossroads of destiny
The singer is at a moment of decision that could change their life
Which way to go, which road to take
The singer is unsure about which path to follow
The choice is on me
The artist acknowledges that the final decision lies with him
Lost inside my very mind
The artist feels confused and overwhelmed by his thoughts
A prisoner in eternity
The singer feels trapped in an endless cycle of indecision
Time has come to be free
The singer realizes that it is time to break free from his indecision
Again
The artist is hoping for a fresh start
Oh how I wish
The artist expresses a deep desire
That my journey would end
The artist wants to find resolution to his struggle
To touch ground again
The singer wants to feel grounded and secure
To descent
The artist is looking to come down from his emotional height
Starlight
The singer is calling on something that can help him find his way
Shine on me ever bright
The singer wants guidance to help him see the path
Show me the way
The singer is lost and needs direction
Take me back
The artist wants to return to a time when he was more secure
Take me home
The artist is looking for a sense of belonging and place
Mythical and ever bright
The singer believes that there is something magical that can help him find his way
Shine on, enlighten me
The singer is asking for wisdom that can light his way
Guide and release me
The artist is asking for help to make the right choice
From the unknown
The artist is facing a challenge that he cannot quantify or understand
Riding high on wings of fire
The artist is feeling empowered and energized
Purified and released
The singer has been freed from something that was hindering him
Alive again I broke the chains
The artist has been released from something that has been holding him back
I killed the beast
The singer has overcome something that has been haunting him
Possesing me - deluting me
The singer has been controlled and misguided by something that was toxic
Tainting my soul
The singer feels that something has corrupted his very being
But once for all and forever more
The artist has finally overcome the obstacle and feels that he is free of it indefinitely
I am back in control
The artist feels that he has regained power over his life
And so the journey
The singer has come to the end of his quest
Will come to an end
The singer is almost at his destination
Leaving the boundaries
The artist is transcending his old limitations
Of neverland
The artist has been living with his head in the clouds
I am the savior until the end
The artist is taking control of his life and making sure that he saves himself
Of Time
The singer is aware of the time he has been wasting in indecision
Now I am here to descent
The artist is coming back down to reality and moving forward
Send me a light in the dark
The singer is asking for help when he feels lost
Solo
Instrumental section
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AKC_
this needs way more views. makes me sad that Iron Savior isnt as well known as they should be.
primal mythic
The USA is still stuck in grunge/ numetal mode on the radio big time.the few times I actually hear it for a few seconds.....@Leo Schuele-Van Aken
Dominon92
Here I stand
At the crossroads of destiny
Which way to go, which road to take
The choice is on me
Lost inside my very mind
A prisoner in eternity
Time has come to be free
Again
Oh how I wish
That my journey would end
To touch ground again
To descent
Starlight
Shine on me ever bright
Show me the way
Take me back
Take me home
Starlight
Mythical and ever bright
Shine on, enlighten me
Guide and release me
Starlight, take me home
From the unknown
Riding high on wings of fire
Purified and released
Alive again I broke the chains
I killed the beast
Possesing me - deluting me
Tainting my soul
But once for all and forever more
I am back in control
And so the journey
Will come to an end
I'll touch ground again
I'll descent
Starlight
Shine on me ever bright
Show me the way
Take me back
Take me home
Starlight
Mythical and ever bright
Shine on, enlighten me
Guide and release me
Starlight, take me home
From the unknown
Take me home
Send me a light in the dark
Leaving the boundaries
Of neverland
I am the savior until the end
Of Time
Now I am here to descent
Starlight
Shine on me ever bright
Show me the way
Take me back
Take me home
Starlight
Mythical and ever bright
Shine on, enlighten me
Guide and release me
Starlight, take me home
From the unknown
Ricardo Lima
How can a human create a such awesome song like that lol
doubleyouwes
The double bass in this song is amazing
Fallen Martyr
saw them yesterday in paderborn(germany) at "Metal Inferno" live they are so much more impressing especially the awesome solos if you like the recorded tracks... imagine it 10xbetter live
Kuan Pan
wow i'm just falling in love with this song!!!
it can't be more awesome!!!
i'm from Taiwan 2016.5.21
Potato
@King Eddie of Eddington Greetings from Ireland!
Farbod Badihi
Kuan Pan this song has a solo to rival that of Metallica Judas priest Europe and accept