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Studio albums
Battle Hymns (1982)
Into Glory Ride (1983)
Hail to England (1984)
Sign of the Hammer (1984)
Fighting the World (1987)
Kings of Metal (1988)
The Triumph of Steel (1992)
Louder Than Hell (1996)
Warriors of the World (2002)
Gods of War (2007)
Battle Hymns MMXI (2010)
The Lord of Steel (2012)
Kings of Metal MMXIV (2014)
01-Blood Of My Enemies
Manowar Lyrics
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Ride by my side. The fierce,
The black, and the wicked are
Their names we ride down my
Enemies on their half-hearted flight.
No voice of mercy no evangels of light.
Mighty messengers heathens rage
I ride through the air
I laugh as I die with powers of evil
Dark knowledge is mine.
The ride of the wicked.
The 1st sin was trust.
Kill without warning for blood now
I lust.
Strong winds magic mist
To Asgard the Valkries fly
High overhead they carry the dead
Where the blood of my enemy lies.
Three sons have I, and they
Ride by my side. The fierce,
The black, and the wicked are
Their names we ride down my
Enemies on their half-hearted flight.
No voice of mercy no angels of light.
Strong winds magic mist
To Asgard the Valkries fly
High overhead they carry the dead
Where the blood of my enemy lies.
The lyrics of Manowar's "Blood of My Enemies" depict a fierce warrior riding with his three sons, who are named the "fierce," "black," and "wicked." They ride together to confront their enemies, who attempt to flee but are chased down without mercy. The singer of the song revels in his dark knowledge and the power of evil, laughing even as he faces death. In contrast to the conventional image of the Valkyries as angels of light, the Valkyries in this song carry the dead to Asgard, where the blood of the singer's enemies lies.
The song is a vivid portrayal of a brutal, violent worldview, where trust is the 1st sin and killing without warning is an act of desire. There is a sense of immense power and confidence in the singer, who is not afraid to embrace his darker impulses in order to achieve his goals. The lyrics are conveyed through powerful music and dramatic vocals, which capture the intensity and passion of the warrior's journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Three sons have I, and they
I have three sons who ride alongside me.
Ride by my side. The fierce,
My sons are fierce warriors who ride beside me.
The black, and the wicked are
My sons are known as the black and the wicked.
Their names we ride down my
We ride down our enemies using their names to strike fear.
Enemies on their half-hearted flight.
Our enemies flee with no real effort or conviction.
No voice of mercy no angels of light.
We offer no mercy or compassion to our enemies; we only bring darkness.
Mighty messengers heathens rage
The fierce and powerful gods of heathens are enraged by our presence.
Witness our coming gods of the dead.
The gods of the dead watch as we approach.
I ride through the air
I ride with a supernatural force that allows me to travel through the air.
I laugh as I die with powers of evil
Even in death, I am empowered by evil forces.
Dark knowledge is mine.
I possess knowledge of dark and forbidden things.
The ride of the wicked.
Our ride is fueled by wickedness.
The 1st sin was trust.
Trusting others is the first sin.
Kill without warning for blood now
We kill without warning and are driven by a thirst for blood.
I lust.
I have an intense and uncontrollable desire for bloodlust.
Strong winds magic mist
The winds are strong and the mist is magical.
To Asgard the Valkries fly
The Valkyries fly to Asgard, the realm of the gods.
High overhead they carry the dead
The Valkyries carry the souls of the dead over our heads.
Where the blood of my enemy lies.
They take the dead to where the blood of our enemies lies.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOEY DEMAIO
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