Ironsword is a Heavy Metal band from Lisbon, Portugal. The band was formed … Read Full Bio ↴Ironsword is a Heavy Metal band from Lisbon, Portugal. The band was formed in early 1995 by J.M. (João Fonseca), who then played all instruments, except for the drums. A drum machine had to be used since at first he couldn't find decent musicians for his band. He used 4 tracker to record a 15 minute promo-tape which featured 3 songs, and this was the first release by the band.

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.

The Pyre of Kings
Ironsword Lyrics

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The feast is over
This was your time
Until we meet again
May rest you find

Farewell my king
Your spirit lives on

I will carry the torch
To your funeral pyre
All fled, all gone
And the lamps expire

Farewell my king
Your spirit lives on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Pyre of Kings by Ironsword speaks of a farewell to a great king who has passed away. The first verse emphasizes the end of the King's time and the end of the feast, indicating the end of an era. However, there is also hope for the future with the line, "until we meet again, may rest you find," demonstrating that the King's legacy will continue on and that there will be future opportunities to reunite.

The second verse is a tribute to the King's memory and the continuation of his legacy. The line "Your spirit lives on" shows that the King's legacy remains within the hearts and memories of those left behind, and that he will not be forgotten. The final lines are dedicated to the King's funeral, with the singer carrying the torch to light his funeral pyre. The final two lines are somber, with the metaphorical lamps of the kingdom extinguished as the King fades away.

Overall, The Pyre of Kings is an emotional tribute to a great leader who has passed away, and a reminder of the importance of legacy and remembrance.

Line by Line Meaning

The feast is over
The celebration is ended

This was your time
The time of kingship, now ended

Until we meet again
The hope of reunion

May rest you find
May you find peace in the next life

Farewell my king
Goodbye, my sovereign

Your spirit lives on
Your memory endures

I will carry the torch
I will honor your legacy

To your funeral pyre
To the place of your cremation

All fled, all gone
Everyone has left, disappeared

And the lamps expire
And the light fades away