Uruk-Hai
Lugburz Lyrics


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Dominus bellicus
Dominus tenebricus

Dominus invictus
In perpetuum rex aeternus




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lugburz's "Uruk-Hai" are primarily spoken in Latin and are short but powerful. The first two lines, "Dominus bellicus, Dominus tenebricus," translate to "Master of War, Master of Darkness." This suggests that the singer is talking about someone who is in control of warfare and darkness, perhaps a leader of an army or a deity associated with these concepts. The next two lines, "Dominus invictus, In perpetuum rex aeternus," translate to "Master of Invincibility, King Eternal Forever." These lines suggest that the person being referred to is not only powerful, but immortal and eternal, which could lend itself to again implying a deity or mythological figure.


Overall, the lyrics of "Uruk-Hai" seem to be praising someone who is powerful and unyielding, suggesting perhaps that the Uruk-Hai in question (who are a fictional race of orc-like creatures in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth universe) are under the sway of this powerful figure. The use of Latin helps to give the lyrics a more ancient, mythological feel, reinforcing the idea that the singer is referring to someone who is either otherworldly or larger-than-life.


Line by Line Meaning

Dominus bellicus
The lord of war, the master of conflict.


Dominus tenebricus
The lord of darkness, the master of shadows.


Dominus invictus
The lord of invincibility, never to be defeated.


In perpetuum rex aeternus
Eternal king, ruling forever without end.




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