Sword of Damocles
Judas Priest - Redeemer of Souls Lyrics

Will you take the dare if it ever was placed
Are you willing to take a risk if the opportunity arises?

There's danger to challenge the throne
It is risky to challenge those in power.

Deceivers will rise and weave their web of stealth
Those who deceive will use stealthy tactics to achieve their goals.

Can you face them standing alone?
Are you capable of confronting them by yourself?

When men lead by words that are false as they preach
When leaders preach falsehoods, fatal consequences await.

Fatality waits in the wings
Death is imminent.

Surrounded by fools behind walls that are breached
Being enclosed behind weak walls with foolish people may lead to danger.

Beware of the jester that sings
Be wary of those who use laughter as a weapon.

Stand tall rise up stay strong fighting your enemies
Stay strong and fight against your enemies.

Truth will find it's reward
The reward for being truthful will come.

If you live and die by the sword
If you live and die by the principles you believe in.

The whispers can't hide when the tongues are let loose
Secrets cannot be kept when people start gossiping.

Then hiding the truth is absurd
Concealing the truth is a senseless act.

A stab in the back or taste of the noose
Backstabbing or hanging will cause great harm.

Is when action speaks louder than words
Actions have more impact than words.

Wield the spear of light
Take up the weapon of truth.

Guard it with your life
Protect it at all costs.

Sword of Damocles, sword of Damocles
The sword of danger or threat.

His truth will find its reward
The one who speaks the truth will ultimately be recognized and rewarded.

If you live and die by the sword
If you live and die by the principles you believe in.