The Battle of Evermore
London Philharmonic Orchestra Lyrics


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Queen Of Light Took Her Bow
And Then She Turned To Go
The Prince Of Peace Embraced The Gloom
And Walked The Night Alone
Oh Dance In The Dark Of Night
Sing To The Morn Ing Light
The Dark Lord Rides In Force Tonight
And Time Will Tell Us All
Oh Throw Down Your Plow And Hoe
Rest Not To Lock Your Homes
Side By Side We Wait The Might
Of The Darkest Of Them All
I Hear The Horses' Thunder
Down In The Valley Blow
I'm Waiting For The Angels Of Avalon
Waiting For The Eastern Glow
The Apples Of The Valley Hold
The Seas Of Happiness
The Ground Is Rich From Tender Care
Repay Do Not Forget No No
Ohdance In The Dark Of Night
Sing To The Morning Light
The Apples Turn To Brown And Black
The Tyrant's Face Is Red
Oh The War Is Common Cry
Pick Up You Swords And Fly
The Sky Is Filled With Good And Bad
That Mortals Never Know
Oh Well The Night Is Long
The Beads Of Time Pass Slow
Tired Eyes On
The Sunrise
Waiting For The Eastern Glow
The Pain Of War Cannot Exceed
The Woe Of Aftermath
The Drums Will Shake The Castle Wall
The Ring Wraiths Ride In Black
Ride On
Sing As You Raise Your Bow
Shoot Straighter Than Before
No Comfort Has The Fire At Night
That Lights The Face So Cold
Oh Dance In The Dark Of Night
Sing To The Mornin' Light
The Magic Runes Are Writ In Gold
To Bring The Balance Back
Bring It Back
At Last The Sun Is Shining
The Clouds Of Blue Roll By




With Flames From The Dragon Of Darkness
The Sunlight Blinds His Eyes

Overall Meaning

The Battle of Evermore is a song that tells a story of a great battle between the forces of good and evil. The first verse sets the stage for the battle by introducing the Queen of Light and the Prince of Peace, who seem to be preparing to fight against the forces of darkness. The next verse speaks of a call to arms, urging the people to prepare for the coming battle by throwing down their plow and hoe and waiting for the might of the darkest of them all. The following verses describe the battle itself, with thundering horses, the ringing of swords, and the drums that shake the castle wall. In the end, the forces of good seem to prevail as the sun shines and the clouds of blue roll by, and the balance is brought back.


Line by Line Meaning

Queen Of Light Took Her Bow
A powerful and influential woman prepares for battle.


And Then She Turned To Go
Leaving her supporters behind, she sets out to do battle.


The Prince Of Peace Embraced The Gloom
Despite his peaceful nature, the prince must prepare himself for the dark times ahead.


And Walked The Night Alone
He must face his fears and doubts alone.


Oh Dance In The Dark Of Night
A call to action; it's time to fight for what is right.


Sing To The Morn Ing Light
Sing of hope and the coming of a better tomorrow.


The Dark Lord Rides In Force Tonight
Their enemy is powerful and dangerous and must be confronted.


And Time Will Tell Us All
Only with time will the true victors be revealed.


Oh Throw Down Your Plow And Hoe
Put aside your everyday concerns and prepare for battle.


Rest Not To Lock Your Homes
Leave your homes behind, they will not protect you in war.


Side By Side We Wait The Might
Only together can they hope to overcome their enemy.


Of The Darkest Of Them All
Their adversary is the embodiment of darkness and evil.


I Hear The Horses' Thunder
The enemy is approaching with great force.


Down In The Valley Blow
They are coming from the valley, ready to attack.


I'm Waiting For The Angels Of Avalon
They hope for divine intervention or protection in their battle.


Waiting For The Eastern Glow
They hope for the dawn and the first rays of light.


The Apples Of The Valley Hold
The valley is full of natural wealth and beauty.


The Seas Of Happiness
The people there are content and happy despite the looming threat.


The Ground Is Rich From Tender Care
The land has been cultivated and cared for with compassion.


Repay Do Not Forget No No
The people must be grateful for the land's bounty and not forget to honor it.


The Apples Turn To Brown And Black
The beauty and wealth of the land will be destroyed in the conflict.


The Tyrant's Face Is Red
The enemy is a tyrant and his face shows his malice.


Oh The War Is Common Cry
War is a shared experience, unfortunately.


Pick Up You Swords And Fly
They must take up arms and fight, with courage and determination.


The Sky Is Filled With Good And Bad
Both sides have supporters, both good and bad.


That Mortals Never Know
Mortals cannot see the true intentions of others.


Oh Well The Night Is Long
The battle will be grueling and difficult.


The Beads Of Time Pass Slow
Time stretches on interminably during conflict.


Tired Eyes On
Despite exhaustion, they must remain vigilant.


The Sunrise
The sunrise represents new hope and a better future.


Waiting For The Eastern Glow
They still hope for the dawn and the end of the conflict.


The Pain Of War Cannot Exceed
The suffering that follows after the conflict is even worse than the pain of war.


The Woe Of Aftermath
The aftermath of the conflict brings only sadness and tragedy.


The Drums Will Shake The Castle Wall
The battle will be so intense that even in the castle, the drums will be heard.


The Ring Wraiths Ride In Black
The enemy is so dark and powerful, even their horses are imbued with an unnatural blackness.


Ride On
The battle must go on, despite the odds.


Sing As You Raise Your Bow
Sing with courage and conviction as they wield their weapons.


Shoot Straighter Than Before
Improve your aim and hit your targets, no matter how difficult they may be.


No Comfort Has The Fire At Night
The heat of the fire cannot bring comfort in the face of death and destruction.


That Lights The Face So Cold
The faces of the people are cold with fear and dread.


The Magic Runes Are Writ In Gold
Perhaps with magic or divine intervention, they can overcome the enemy.


To Bring The Balance Back
A hope that balance can be restored to the world after the conflict.


Bring It Back
This balance must be restored, no matter the cost.


At Last The Sun Is Shining
Finally, hope has been realized and the future looks brighter.


The Clouds Of Blue Roll By
The skies are clearing, and the people can finally breathe easier.


With Flames From The Dragon Of Darkness
Despite this victory, the enemy still seeks to strike fear into their hearts.


The Sunlight Blinds His Eyes
Nevertheless, the sunlight represents hope and warmth, and holds the key to defeating evil once and for all.




Writer(s): Robert Anthony Plant, James Patrick Page

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