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)
Die With Honor
Manowar Lyrics
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With my body on my shield
Tell my son I chose to die than yield
Though my life may soon be gone
I hope you'll carry on
Remember me as one who would not kneel
Fight with blood
Die with honor
Never yield
Fearless hearts
Filled with pride
Into glory we shall ride
Into glory we shall ride
I am driven on in the face of all despair
Trust in steel you will find me there
A sinner's fate awaits me
But my vision guides me on
I will not stray
From the path I'm set upon
I'll fight with blood
Fight with steel
Die with honor
Never yield
Fearless hearts
Filled with pride
Into glory we shall ride
Into glory we shall ride
If I do not return
Bring my body on my shield
Tell my son I chose to die
I chose to die than yield
Fight with blood
Fight with steel
Die with honor
Never yield
Fearless hearts
Filled with pride
Into glory we shall ride
Fight with blood
Fight with steel
Die with honor
Never yield
Fearless hearts
Filled with pride
Into glory we shall ride
Fight with blood
Fight with steel
Die with honor
Never yield
Fearless hearts
Filled with pride
Into glory we shall ride
I'll die fighting with my brothers side by side
The lyrics of "Die With Honor" by Manowar is a call to action for men, particularly soldiers, to stand up and fight with honor. The opening line stating "If I should return, With my body on my shield" is a reference to the ancient Greek practice of carrying dead soldiers from the battlefield on their shields. This is a nod to the idea that a true warrior wishes to die in battle, rather than die in shame or surrender. The song speaks to the importance of standing strong in the face of adversity and not relenting in the face of danger.
The chorus of the song encourages the listener to fight with blood and steel, never yielding and always honoring oneself and others. The idea of fearless hearts filled with pride underscores the importance of bravery and self-respect in battle. The line "Into glory we shall ride" is a reference to the idea of the mythic hero in cultures around the world, where the hero rides into battle and achieves greatness through his deeds.
The last stanza continues to drive home the importance of fighting with honor, and doing so with your brothers (or sisters) beside you. This speaks to the idea of shared sacrifice and solidarity in battle.
Overall, "Die With Honor" is a song about courage, bravery, and the importance of honor in battle. It exhorts listeners to fight with all their might and to never yield or back down, no matter what the cost.
Line by Line Meaning
If I should return
In the event that I come back
With my body on my shield
My corpse will be returned in a way that shows respect and honor
Tell my son I chose to die than yield
Inform my child that I preferred to lose my life than surrender
Though my life may soon be gone
Despite the fact that my existence may cease soon
I hope you'll carry on
I have faith that you'll continue to persist
Remember me as one who would not kneel
Recall me as someone who refused to submit
Fight with blood
Engage in combat with the willingness to suffer injuries and blood loss
Fight with steel
Engage in combat with the use of swords or other metallic weapons
Die with honor
Pass away while conducted oneself with nobility and self-respect
Never yield
Never back down or surrender
Fearless hearts
Individuals who are brave and unwavering
Filled with pride
Having a sense of self-esteem and dignity
Into glory we shall ride
We will ascend to excellence
I am driven on in the face of all despair
I am motivated to persist despite overwhelming hopelessness
Trust in steel you will find me there
Have faith that I will be present where swords or weaponized metals are utilized
A sinner's fate awaits me
I am destined to suffer consequences for my transgressions
But my vision guides me on
I am propelled by a sense of purpose or ambition
I will not stray
I will not deviate from my planned course of action
From the path I'm set upon
From the route I have committed to undertaking
If I do not return
In the situation that I do not come back
Bring my body on my shield
Transport my deceased body in a way that is befitting of a warrior
Tell my son I chose to die
Inform my offspring that I selected to lose my life
I'll fight with blood
I shall participate in hand-to-hand combat with the eagerness to sustain wounds
I'll die fighting with my brothers side by side
I will pass away engaged in combat alongside my comrades
Contributed by Lillian R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@CleoDeGrecia
<3 If I should return
With my body on my shield
Tell my son I chose to die than yield
Though my life may soon be gone
I hope you'll carry on
Remember me as one who would not kneel
Fight with blood
Fight with steel
Die with honor
Never yield
Fearless hearts
Filled with pride
Into glory we shall ride
Into glory we shall ride
I am driven on in the face of all despair
Trust in steel you will find me there
A sinner's fate awaits me
But my vision guides me on
I will not stray
From the path I'm set upon
I'll fight with blood
Fight with steel
Die with honor
Never yield
Fearless hearts
Filled with pride
Into glory we shall ride
Into glory we shall ride
@powerstormxion8851
If I should return
With my body on my shield
Tell my son I chose to die than yield
Though my life may soon be gone
I hope you'll carry on
Remember me as one who would not kneel
Fight with blood
Fight with steel
Die with honor
Never yield
Fearless hearts
Filled with pride
Into glory we shall ride
Into glory we shall ride
I am driven on in the face of all despair
Trust in steel you will find me there
A sinner's fate awaits me
But my vision guides me on
I will not stray
From the path I'm set upon
I'll fight with blood
Fight with steel
Die with honor
Never yield
Fearless hearts
Filled with pride
Into glory we shall ride
Into glory we shall ride
If I do not return
Bring my body on my shield
Tell my son I chose to die
I chose to die than yield
Fight with blood
Fight with steel
Die with honor
Never yield
Fearless hearts
Filled with pride
Into glory we shall ride
Fight with blood
Fight with steel
Die with honor
Never yield
Fearless hearts
Filled with pride
Into glory we shall ride
Fight with blood
Fight with steel
Die with honor
Never yield
Fearless hearts
Filled with pride
Into glory we shall ride
I'll die fighting with my brothers side by side
@toadofsteel
ghob 'Iw, yoDSutlIj naQ
batlh Hegh, Hutlh jegh
HoS tIq yoH, HemtaHghach
vaj batlh, vaj lIgh maH
Roughly translates to:
Fight With Blood, With Steel
Honor death, without yield
Brave Strong Hearts, Pride
To Honor, We Shall Ride
I obviously took some liberties to make the tlhIngan Hol fit the beat.
@Selesto1
This is not just a song.
It´s a way of life!
@NarutoUzumaki-dg3iw
HAIL TRUE METAL!
@eduardoribeiroucv9630
From someone called Alith Anar, this is indeed a way of life! Long live to the Shadow King!
@raultarufetivargas3571
Hail from Spain!!
@Sergeant_Blain
Amen
@Red-Brick-Dream
I keep failing my road test because Manowar taught me to never yield
@memevarg2530
ERIC BUGENHAGEN BROUGHT ME HERE
@1chumley1
That dude is like Jack Black's younger, bigger brother.
@ABABABABABABABABABABBBBBB
Natural Hyper-Bathory Magnus Samuelsson better
@JonnyChapelow
Rick Del a Stick leads a path not just to strength, but to absolute bangers like this.