Conquest
Judas Priest_(p) Lyrics
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The days of old
His might is menacing
Sword and shield made of gold
[Chorus]
Conquest and fire
The age of desire
Like rays from the sun
That heal everyone
Living for evermore
Bow down in reverence
Keep faith be true
Give thanks for armistice
Be brave he'll come through
[Chorus]
Conquest and fire
We will be strong
Days of desire
Making us stronger
Revenge and reckoning
Beware of this god
His might is menacing
Shield made of gold
Sword and shield of gold
The mighty stand alone
[Chorus]
Conquest and fire
We will be strong
Days of desire
Making us stronger
Conquest attest
Stands triumphant
Heaven sent, be vigilant
Don't relinquish
The lyrics in Judas Priest's song Conquest paint a picture of a powerful and menacing force that is to be revered and feared. The singer seems to be describing an ancient god or warrior, one who wields a sword and shield made of gold and who stands alone in his might. He is a force to be reckoned with, and the singer warns the listener to beware of his power.
Despite the warning, the tone of the chorus is one of hope and freedom. The singer describes an age of desire, when man will be free once more, living forevermore like rays from the sun that heal everyone. The conquest and fire that the god brings will make us strong, and we will survive the days of desire, emerging even stronger than before.
The song seems to be a call to embrace the power of this ancient force, to bow down in reverence and keep faith in his might, in order to emerge stronger and freer than before. Although the lyrics are somewhat mysterious, they suggest the importance of embracing both the light and the dark, of acknowledging and revering the power of what we fear in order to transform it into something positive.
Line by Line Meaning
The night of reckoning
The time of judgement when one will have to face the consequences of their actions
The days of old
Referring to the past, when honorable battles were fought.
His might is menacing
The strength of the opposing force is intimidating
Sword and shield made of gold
The tools and armor of the enemy
[Chorus] Conquest and fire The age of desire When man will be free once more Like rays from the sun That heal everyone Living for evermore
Hope for an era of liberation from tyranny, depicted as the sun's healing rays
Bow down in reverence
Show respect and deference
Keep faith be true
Stay steadfast and loyal to one's beliefs
Give thanks for armistice
Express gratitude for the temporary peace between warring parties
Be brave he'll come through
Be courageous, trust that the leader will succeed in battle
[Chorus] Conquest and fire We will be strong Days of desire Making us stronger
Rejoice in strength and resilience gained from struggle
Revenge and reckoning
Retaliation and justice
Beware of this god
Be wary of the divine power that drives the enemy
Shield made of gold
The enemy's protective barrier
Sword and shield of gold
The enemy's deadly weapon and armor
The mighty stand alone
The strength of the enemy lies in their self-sufficiency
[Chorus] Conquest and fire We will be strong Days of desire Making us stronger
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the themes of conquest, strength, and prevailing over suffering
Conquest attest Stands triumphant Heaven sent, be vigilant Don't relinquish
The enemy is victorious for now, but it is important to remain vigilant and maintain the will to fight.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
Written by: GLENN TIPTON, GLENN RAYMOND TIPTON, K.K. DOWNING, KENNETH DOWNING, ROBERT HALFORD
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