Since then the band has released three studio albums, Ironsword in 2002, Return of the Warrior in 2004 and Overlords of Chaos in 2008.
J.M. no longer plays all instruments. Instead he's the singer and guitarist, Arrno Maalm (Beto Arrais) is the drummer, and Rick Thor is the bass player.
Crown of Iron
Ironsword Lyrics
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And Aquilonia was at our feet
We were men before we were kings
That never knew the word defeat
Crown of iron
Crown of iron
Adders conspire betrayal schemes
A toast with wine to all the battles fought
Let others dream imperial dreams
Crown of iron
Crown of iron
Now we look back with sadness in our eyes
Adventure and lust are memories past
Glory days are over, honour is what we've kept
Thus to die free at last
There comes a time of great weariness
And the throne room becomes a cage
Upon our brows the crowns cease to sparkle
We're fat, bald and bent with age
(Repeat chorus)
The song "Crown of Iron" by Ironsword is a powerful tribute to the glory and downfall of kings. The opening lines evoke a time when the axe was the ultimate symbol of power and Aquilonia was ruled with an iron fist. The kings were men of valor, who never knew the word defeat. They wore the crown of iron, the ultimate symbol of their might and power. However, as time passes, even the mightiest fall. The burden of ruling becomes heavy, and conspiracies weigh on the heart. The kings, now old and tired, can only look back with sadness at their youthful adventures and lusts for power. The days of glory are over, but honor remains in their hearts. And so, they long for death, to die free at last.
The song is a powerful meditation on the nature of power and its consequences. It is a story of the rise and fall of kings, of the burdens and joys of ruling, and of the inevitability of death. The lyrics are poetic and deeply evocative, painting a vivid picture of a world where the sword was the final arbiter of justice. The chorus, with its repetition of the words "crown of iron," is haunting and powerful, echoing the majesty and grandeur of the kingdom and its kings.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a time when by the axe we ruled
We once had power and control through the use of violence
And Aquilonia was at our feet
We had conquered and subjugated Aquilonia
We were men before we were kings
Our identity and worth was not tied to our title or position
That never knew the word defeat
We had never experienced the feeling of losing or being unsuccessful
Crown of iron
The symbol of our power and authority
There is a time the burden drags ever on
The responsibilities and worries of our position weigh heavily on us
Adders conspire betrayal schemes
Enemies plot against us and attempt to overthrow our rule
A toast with wine to all the battles fought
We raise a glass to the victories we have achieved
Let others dream imperial dreams
We no longer desire to expand our territory or conquer new lands
Now we look back with sadness in our eyes
We reflect on our past with a sense of loss and regret
Adventure and lust are memories past
Our youthful vigor and desire for excitement have faded away
Glory days are over, honour is what we've kept
Although our time of greatness has passed, we still hold on to our dignity and respect
Thus to die free at last
We desire to pass away with a sense of liberation and independence
There comes a time of great weariness
We become tired and exhausted from the weight of our responsibilities
And the throne room becomes a cage
Our own seat of power confines and limits us
Upon our brows the crowns cease to sparkle
The symbol of our authority loses its luster and significance
We're fat, bald and bent with age
The effects of aging have taken a toll on our physical appearance
(Repeat chorus)
The refrain emphasizes the crown as a representation of power and authority
Contributed by Ellie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Steven Dilks
Crom bangs his head -- from his mountain!