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)
Hail
Manowar Lyrics
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With nothing to atone
A dark march lies ahead, together we will ride
Like thunder from the sky
May your sword stay wet like a young girl in her prime
Hold your hammers high
Blood and death are waiting like a raven in the sky
Hear me while I live
As I look into your eyes
None shall hear a lie
Power and dominion are taken by the will
By divine right hail and kill
(Hail, hail, hail and kill) hail and kill
(Hail, hail, hail and kill) hail and kill
My father was a wolf
I'm a kinsman of the slain
Sworn to rise again
I will bring salvation, punishment and pain
The hammer of hate is our faith
Power and dominion are taken by the will
By divine right hail and kill
(Hail, hail, hail and kill) kill and kill
(Hail, hail, hail and kill) hail and kill
Hail, hail, hail and kill
Hail, hail, hail and kill
Hail, hail, hail and kill
Hail, hail, hail and kill
Hail, hail, hail and kill
Hail, hail, hail and kill
Hail, hail, hail and kill
Hail, hail, hail and kill
Hail, hail, hail and kill
Rip their flesh burn their hearts
Stab them in the eyes
Rape their women as they cry
Kill their servants burn their homes
Till there's no blood left to spill
Hail and kill
Power and dominion are taken by the will
By divine right hail and kill
Hail, hail, hail and kill
Hail and kill
Hail, hail, hail and kill
Kill and kill
Hail, hail, hail and kill
Hail and kill, hail and kill
Hail, hail, hail and kill
Hail and kill, hail and kill
Hail, hail, hail and kill
Hail and kill
Hail, hail, hail and kill
The lyrics to Manowar's song "Hail and Kill" portray a call to arms from the singer, who is calling from the "valley of the kings". The song seems to glorify battle and warfare, as the vocalist urges listeners to ride alongside him "like thunder from the sky". The lyrics take a violent turn when the singer urges his comrades to "rip their flesh", "stab them in the eyes", and "rape their women". Despite the brutality of the lyrics, the song also touches on themes of power and dominion, with the singer asserting that such power is taken by divine right.
The lyrics of "Hail and Kill" are somewhat controversial due to their glorification of violence and warfare. However, some fans see the song as a tribute to the warrior spirit and a call for strength in the face of adversity. The song's powerful imagery and memorable chorus have made it a favorite among fans of heavy metal and power metal, and it remains one of Manowar's most popular songs to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
Brothers I am calling from the valley of the kings
I am reaching out to my fellow warriors from the land of the pharaohs
With nothing to atone
I have no regrets for the path I have chosen
A dark march lies ahead, together we will ride
We are faced with a difficult journey ahead, but we will face it together
Like thunder from the sky
We will strike with a force that cannot be ignored
May your sword stay wet like a young girl in her prime
May your sword stay sharp and ready for battle
Hold your hammers high
Hold your weapons up to show your strength and readiness
Blood and death are waiting like a raven in the sky
The potential for violence and death is ever present
I was born to die
I was born with the knowledge that death is inevitable for me
Hear me while I live
Listen to me as long as I am alive
As I look into your eyes
I see the determination and strength within you
None shall hear a lie
All that I say is true
Power and dominion are taken by the will
We will seize power through our actions and determination
By divine right hail and kill
Through the will of the gods we will conquer and destroy
(Hail, hail, hail and kill) hail and kill
Hail and kill our enemies with a triumphant cry
My father was a wolf
I come from a strong and fierce lineage
I'm a kinsman of the slain
I am closely related to those who have fallen in battle
Sworn to rise again
I am sworn to continue fighting and persevering
I will bring salvation, punishment and pain
I will bring justice to my people, and destruction to my enemies
The hammer of hate is our faith
Our faith lies in the power of hatred and war
(Hail, hail, hail and kill) kill and kill
We will destroy our enemies without mercy
Rip their flesh burn their hearts
We will inflict great physical and emotional damage on our enemies
Stab them in the eyes
We will attack our enemies with precision and purpose
Rape their women as they cry
We will cause terrible harm and suffering to those who oppose us
Kill their servants burn their homes
We will leave nothing of our enemies standing
Till there's no blood left to spill
We will continue fighting until we have fully vanquished our foes
Hail and kill
A cry of triumph and victory
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOEY DEMAIO, JOSEPH G MAIO, ROSS H. FRIEDMAN
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