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)

Return Of The Warlord
Manowar Lyrics

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Now The Time Has Come When All Is Said And Done
We're Back Together On The Road It's Time To Fly
No More Time To Wait You Know It Feels So Great
Wearin Leather On A Horse Of Steel I Ride
I Ain't Waitin To Get Old I'm Runnin Hot I'm Never Cold
Kiss My Ass If You Don't Like Me I Don't Care
I Got My Wheels I Got My Friends We're On The Road Again
We're All Crazy Gonna Ride Until We Die

Time To Burn You Losers Better Learn
No One Controls Our Goddamn Life
We'll Do Just What We Feel Riding Horses Made Of Steel
We're Here To Burn Up The Night

Losers Try To Put Us Down It's Just Another Day
I Got No Money Or Big House Just Got Life
I Don't Like To Save It's More Fun To Spend
If You Like Metal You're My Friend
And That Bike Out In The Yard Well That's My Wife
Don't Try To Understand Me My Family Never Will
Had To Punch My Teacher Out Now He's Chilled
I Might Stay In School Or Die In Prison
Either Way It's My Decision One More Beer And Heavy Metal
And I'm Just Fine

Time To Burn You Losers Better Learn
No One Controls Our Goddamn Life
We'll Do Just What We Feel Riding Horses Made Of Steel
We're Here To Burn Up The Night

We Are The Undefeated We're Not Living In The Past
We're Here Tonight To Kick Some Goddamn Ass
Feel The Power Of The Wheels Let's Drink To Riding Steel
Livin Hard And Ridin Fast

Time To Burn You Losers Better Learn
No One Controls Our Goddamn Life

We'll Do Just What We Feel Riding Horses Made Of Steel
We're Here To Burn Up The Night

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Manowar's song "Return Of The Warlord" describe the feeling of being free and living life on one's own terms, with no one telling them what to do or how to live. The singer is excited to be back on the road with their friends, riding motorcycles made of steel, wearing leather, and living without regret. They are proud of their lifestyle and unapologetic about it, declaring that if anyone doesn't like them, they can "kiss [their] ass."

The song also contains an undertone of rebellion, as the singer acknowledges that they have had their share of challenges and setbacks, such as punching a teacher and potentially facing time in prison. However, they still believe that they are in control of their life and that no one can take that away from them. The chorus encourages listeners to embrace their own freedom and independence, to "burn" anyone who would try to control them, and to revel in the feeling of riding hard and living fast.

Line by Line Meaning

Now The Time Has Come When All Is Said And Done
The time has come for action after everything has been spoken about and discussed.

We're Back Together On The Road It's Time To Fly
We are once again united and ready to take to the road and embark on an epic journey.

No More Time To Wait You Know It Feels So Great
There is no time left to waste and it feels incredible to be moving forward.

Wearin Leather On A Horse Of Steel I Ride
I ride my steel horse with confidence and power, donning my leather attire as a symbol of strength.

I Ain't Waitin To Get Old I'm Runnin Hot I'm Never Cold
I'm not waiting until I'm old to live life to the fullest. I'm always on fire, never feeling cold.

Kiss My Ass If You Don't Like Me I Don't Care
I don't care about the opinion of those who don't like me. Their negative views don't affect me.

I Got My Wheels I Got My Friends We're On The Road Again
I have my trusty ride and my companions with me as we hit the road once more.

We're All Crazy Gonna Ride Until We Die
We may be seen as crazy, but we will continue to ride until our last breath.

Losers Try To Put Us Down It's Just Another Day
People who try to bring us down are nothing to us. It's just another day of facing adversity.

I Got No Money Or Big House Just Got Life
I don't have a lot of material possessions, but I have the gift of life.

I Don't Like To Save It's More Fun To Spend
I'd rather live in the moment and spend my money than save it for the future.

If You Like Metal You're My Friend
If you share my passion for metal music, you are my friend.

And That Bike Out In The Yard Well That's My Wife
That motorcycle out in my yard may seem like just a machine, but to me, it's my beloved companion.

Don't Try To Understand Me My Family Never Will
My family may never fully get me, but that won't stop me from being who I am.

Had To Punch My Teacher Out Now He's Chilled
I had to physically fight my teacher to show him that I won't be pushed around. Now, he's left me alone.

I Might Stay In School Or Die In Prison
My future is not set in stone. I might choose education, or end up in jail.

Either Way It's My Decision One More Beer And Heavy Metal
No matter which path I take, it's my choice. And for now, I'll enjoy one more beer and some heavy metal music.

We Are The Undefeated We're Not Living In The Past
We are unbeatable and refuse to dwell on the past.

We're Here Tonight To Kick Some Goddamn Ass
Our mission is to dominate and show everyone who's boss.

Feel The Power Of The Wheels Let's Drink To Riding Steel
Experience the strength of our motorcycles as we toast to the power of the ride.

Livin Hard And Ridin Fast
We are living life to the fullest, soaking up every moment while we ride hard and fast.

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

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