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)
Let the Gods Decide
Manowar Lyrics
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The battlefield of life
You cannot run
You cannot hide
I am the keeper of the laws
Decided by the Gods
and return to fight again
I am the keeper of the laws
Decided by the Gods
Our ancestors cheer
from far beyond the grave
One will survive
Face me
Then let the Gods decide
I've sworn a oath in blood to defend the land
and all who wish to test their steel well here I am
I am the keeper of the laws
Decided by the Gods
Our ancestors cheer
from far beyond the grave
One will survive
Face me
Then let the Gods decide
The lyrics of this song by Manowar, Let the Gods Decide, portray a battle scenario on the field of life, where no one can run or hide. The keeper of the laws, decided by the Gods, is the one who will determine who wins and returns to fight again. It is a duel between two warriors, where only one will survive, and the gods will decide the outcome. The ancestors cheer from beyond the grave, and the crux of the lyrics is to face the challenge and take your chance, ready to test your steel against the other warrior.
The song seems to be an analogy for the struggles of life, where one must fight to survive and overcome the obstacles that come in the way. It speaks of the importance of facing one's fears and standing up to the challenge, regardless of the outcome. The reference to the gods suggests that there is a higher power at work that determines the laws of life, and one must respect those laws to succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
Warriors take the field
The battlefield is set, and the warriors are ready to face their destiny.
The battlefield of life
Life is a constant struggle, and we must face our battles head-on.
You cannot run
Avoiding our problems won't make them go away. We must face them head-on.
You cannot hide
We can't hide from the consequences of our actions.
I am the keeper of the laws
As a leader, I am responsible for upholding the laws and traditions of our people.
Decided by the Gods
Our fate is ultimately in the hands of a higher power.
Only one of us will win
In any battle, there can only be one true victor.
and return to fight again
Surviving one battle only means that there will be another one in the future.
Our ancestors cheer
We are never truly alone, as the spirits of our ancestors will always be with us.
from far beyond the grave
Even in death, our ancestors continue to watch over us.
Face me
I am ready and willing to face any challenge.
Then let the Gods decide
Ultimately, our fate is not in our hands, but in the hands of a higher power.
I've sworn a oath in blood to defend the land
As a warrior, I have made a solemn promise to protect my people and my home.
and all who wish to test their steel well, here I am
Anyone who wants to challenge me or my people will find us ready and waiting.
Contributed by Isaac H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mr Eddie
Warriors take the field
The battlefield of life
You cannot run
You cannot hide
I am the keeper of the laws
Decided by the Gods
Only one of us will win
and return to fight again
I am the keeper of the laws
Decided by the Gods
Our ancestors cheer
from far beyond the grave
One will survive
Face me
Then let the Gods decide
I've sworn a oath in blood to defend the land
and all who wish to test their steel well here I am
I am the keeper of the laws
Decided by the Gods
Our ancestors cheer
from far beyond the grave
One will survive
Face me
Then let the Gods decide
Mr Eddie
Warriors take the field
The battlefield of life
You cannot run
You cannot hide
I am the keeper of the laws
Decided by the Gods
Only one of us will win
and return to fight again
I am the keeper of the laws
Decided by the Gods
Our ancestors cheer
from far beyond the grave
One will survive
Face me
Then let the Gods decide
I've sworn a oath in blood to defend the land
and all who wish to test their steel well here I am
I am the keeper of the laws
Decided by the Gods
Our ancestors cheer
from far beyond the grave
One will survive
Face me
Then let the Gods decide
Adrianojame Hetfield
Hail 🔥🤘👊
Trey Jimmy
@Tatum Collin Yup, been watching on kaldrostream for months myself :D
Tatum Collin
A trick: you can watch series at kaldroStream. Me and my gf have been using them for watching lots of of movies lately.
Yucatan Suckaman!
Manowar gives me power through music, and I have now been called to do the same for those who havent found that self empowerment. That's metal plain and simple. Wish me luck brothers.
Yucatan Suckaman!
@Steel Hammer hahahahaa!!! Thank you man. Keep your hammers high and your spirits even higher! Never yield.
Steel Hammer
Help! Why can't I let me this comment like 20 more times?
xŤhë4Ğøťťən_
Why the hell are there 15 dislikes?? This song is amazing
Hagendr
these ones who didn't survive and wasn't decided by a god
TheRamdix
This guitar work...
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