Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manowar
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)
Death
Manowar Lyrics
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Mortal world I stand
Judgement passed, delivered by his hand
Now, clear the smoke there the ashes stand
A fitting tribute to mortality and man
What was written, foretold in dreams
In visions apocalypse now seen
Who lived and blasphemed
Drink the wine of his anger
Dine with the Beast
Vindication, he's coming on the clouds
See his Angels hear their trumpets sound
The day of anger
When the stars fall from the sky
The moon turns red
The sun turns black as night
Know the end is coming, heed this sign
By the morning star the four Horsemen ride
Revelation, the chosen saved
Earth be cleansed in a blaze
Armageddon, the first trumpet blows
Hail, fire and blood fall on Satan's throne
His hair as white as wool
His eyes like burning flame
He is the first and last
He brings the seven plagues
Seven stars of seven cities in his hand
He holds the keys of death
For the underworld and man
Know the end is coming, heed this sign
By the morning star the four Horsemen ride
Revelation, the chosen saved
Earth be cleansed in a blaze
Armageddon, the first trumpet blows
Hail, fire and blood fall on Satan's throne
Revelation, the chosen saved
Earth be cleansed in a blaze
Armageddon, the first trumpet blows
Hail, fire and blood fall on Satan's throne
Revelation, the chosen saved
Earth be cleansed in a blaze
Armageddon, the first trumpet blows
Hail and fire on Satan's throne
Revelation
Armageddon, the first trumpet blows
Hail, fire and blood fall on Satan's throne
The song "Death Tone" by Manowar is a hard-hitting tribute to rebellion, freedom, and the heavy metal lifestyle. The lyrics describe the experience of riding a motorcycle with reckless abandon, defying social norms, and thumbing one's nose at authority. The singer proudly proclaims his outlaw status, challenging anyone who would challenge him to a fight. He contrasts his life of danger and excitement with that of a more conventional, "square" person who chose a more mundane path in life, even as he ruminates on the dangers he faces as a social misfit. The singer exults in his freedom to choose his own destiny, even as he acknowledges that his choices may lead to early death.
The song embodies the spirit of rebelliousness that is central to the heavy metal ethos. By emphasizing the thrill of danger, the joy of breaking societal conventions, and the refusal to conform to mainstream expectations, it speaks to the aspirations of young people who crave excitement, adventure, and a sense of belonging beyond the constraints of the traditional norms. The lyrics also reflect on the cost of this freedom, acknowledging that the singer may pay for his choices with his life, but emphasizing that he would rather live free and wild than live a life of safety and predictability.
Line by Line Meaning
Ridin' on two wheels
Traveling on a motorcycle
Chains hooked on my heels
Wearing boots with chains
Sittin' on leather
Sitting on a leather motorcycle seat
Ridin' on steel
Riding a steel-framed motorcycle
Put my shades on
Putting on sunglasses
Hair blows in the wind
Feeling the wind blowing through one's hair while riding a motorcycle
I give some square the finger
Making an offensive hand gesture to someone
Now he won't look again, no he won't
The person who was offended won't look at the artist again
Now, you were sittin' home
Addressing someone who was not in the military
And I got sent to Nam
Referring to the Vietnam War and how the artist was drafted
I went to the big house
The singer was arrested and put in jail
You just worked at job
The person being addressed had a regular job
Hear me calling can't you hear my death tone
Asking the listener if they can hear the singer's dangerous intentions
Hear me ride on into the night pull along side
Inviting someone to ride next to the singer
If you're looking for a fight
Suggesting that the ride will end in a physical confrontation
My social worker's got me on a chain
The artist is being closely monitored by their social worker
Keeps me out of jail so the paper prints his name
The social worker is using the artist's situation to promote themselves
Yes it does, and he likes it
The social worker enjoys the attention and job security the singer brings them
Unemployment checks run out next week
The singer is currently receiving unemployment benefits
It won't be very long 'til I'm back on the streets again
The artist predicts that they will not be able to find gainful employment and will soon be homeless
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Juan Ortiz
Unbelieveable!! Manowar sounds like a mixx of kiss and aerosmith with a bit of saxon on this one!! :O
Enrique Rull
First song of Manowar tha ive listened...total love, this album is a masterpiece
Roger Alejandro
Con este tema a todo volumen agarro una ruta con unas cervezas, que placer!! Manowar rules!!!
superweevel
Perfect song to lead us into Battle!!
kenneth jaeger
i think dark avenger would be better to lead in to battle
heather bell...AKA, hurricane
RIIIIGHT
Amanda Nödtveidt
Esse álbum é perfeito só clássicos do Manowar 🤘
PLÍNIO MARQUES JÚNIOR
Sensacional !!!
sdsdrive777
Wow awesome song
JESTER`S QUEST
Best album from Manowar 😎💥