Manowar is an American heavy metal band from Auburn, New York. Formed in 19… Read Full Bio ↴Manowar is an American heavy metal band from Auburn, New York. Formed in 1980, the group is known for lyrics based on fantasy (particularly sword and sorcery) and mythology (particularly Norse mythology and Greco-Roman mythology), as well as numerous songs celebrating the genre and its core audience. The band is also known for a loud and emphatic sound. In an interview for MTV in February 2007, bassist Joey DeMaio lamented that "these days, there's a real lack of big, epic metal that is drenched with crushing guitars and choirs and orchestras... so it's nice to be one of the few bands that's actually doing that". In 1984, the band was included in the Guinness Book of World Records for delivering the loudest performance, a record which they have since broken on two occasions. They also hold the world record for the longest heavy metal concert after playing for five hours and 1 minute in Bulgaria (at Kavarna Rock Fest) in 2008. They also have been known for their slogan "Death to false metal". The band maintains a strong cult following.

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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)

Heart of Steel
Manowar Lyrics

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Build a fire a thousand miles away
to light my long way home
I ride a comet
My trail is long to stay
Silence is a heavy stone
I fight the world and take all they can give
There are times my heart hangs low
Born to walk against the wind

Born to hear my name
No matter where I stand I'm alone

Stand and fight
Live by your heart
Always one more try
I'm not afraid to die
Stand and fight
Say what you feel
Born with a heart of steel

Burn the bridge behind you
Leave no retreat
There's only one way home
Those who laugh and crowd the path
and cut each other's throats
Will fall like melting snow
They'll watch us rise with fire in our eyes
They'll bow their heads
Their hearts will hang low
Then we'll laugh and they will kneel
and know this heart of steel was
Too hard to break
Too hard to hold

Stand and fight
Live by your heart
Always one more try
I'm not afraid to die
Stand and fight

Say what you feel
Born with a heart of steel

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Manowar's Heart of Steel are a testament to the human spirit's strength, resilience, and unbreakable will. The singer speaks of building a fire a thousand miles away to light his long way home, symbolizing the journey he has undertaken, which is arduous and challenging. He declares that he is riding a comet, and his trail is long to stay, underscoring his determination, courage, and perseverance.

The singer reveals that he is fighting the world and taking all it can give, which implies that he has encountered numerous challenges and obstacles in his life. There are times when his heart hangs low, but he is born to walk against the wind and hear his name. He acknowledges that he is alone, no matter where he stands, which is a reminder of the harsh and lonely reality of the world.

The singer urges his listeners to stand and fight, live by their hearts, and always try, for there is always one more try. He declares that he is not afraid to die, which is a declaration of his bravery and his unwillingness to back down. He encourages his listeners to burn the bridges behind them, to leave no retreat, to have only one way home. The journey is certain to be difficult, but those who laugh and crowd the path, and cut each other's throats, will fall like melting snow. They'll watch us rise with fire in our eyes, they'll bow their heads, their hearts will hang low. Then we'll laugh, and they will kneel and know that this heart of steel was too hard to break, too hard to hold.

Line by Line Meaning

Build a fire a thousand miles away to light my long way home
I need a guiding light to find my way back home and I'll create one, even if it's distant.

I ride a comet, my trail is long to stay
I am moving fast and with great force, leaving a lasting impression wherever I go.

Silence is a heavy stone
The absence of sound can feel like a burden, weighing on me.

I fight the world and take all they can give
I am constantly battling against everything and taking on any challenge that comes my way.

There are times my heart hangs low
Sometimes, my spirit is weakened and my heart feels heavy with sadness.

Born to walk against the wind
I was destined to go against the norm and take on the challenges that come with it.

Born to hear my name, no matter where I stand I'm alone
I was meant to achieve greatness and people will recognize my name, but I will always stand alone in my path.

Stand and fight, live by your heart, always one more try, I'm not afraid to die, say what you feel, born with a heart of steel
I am determined to face any challenges that come my way, driven by my passion and resilience, and will not hesitate to speak my mind and stay true to who I am.

Burn the bridge behind you, leave no retreat, there's only one way home
I am fully committed to my journey and will not look back or consider other options. I only have one destination in mind and will not stop until I reach it.

Those who laugh and crowd the path and cut each other's throats will fall like melting snow
Those who try to obstruct my path and harm others will eventually fall and fail, like snow melting under the sun.

They'll watch us rise with fire in our eyes, they'll bow their heads, their hearts will hang low
My perseverance and passion will lead to my success and those who doubted me will have to acknowledge it and feel regretful for their actions.

Then we'll laugh and they will kneel and know this heart of steel was too hard to break, too hard to hold
When I achieve my goals, those who opposed me will come to an understanding of my strength and determination, and realize that it was impossible to break or contain my heart of steel.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOEY DEMAIO, JOSEPH G MAIO

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