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)
Sign of Hammer
Manowar Lyrics
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The curse has been lifted
Black is the wind on the heels
Of the gifted
Four sworn to vengeance,
See the hate in our eyes
Called by the gods, and given a sign
Sign of the hammer be my guide
Final warning all stand aside
Sign of the hammer it's my time
Pounding, pounding, we are back from the dead
Those who denied us are delivered instead
Into the hands of four sworn to ride
Now the people will triumph and live by the sign
The lyrics of Manowar's "Sign of Hammer" speaks about the triumph of four individuals who were chosen by the gods and given a sign. The spell that held them back was broken, and the curse was lifted. The gifted ones marched forward, and their eyes were filled with hatred and vengeance towards those who denied them. They rode onward into glory, with the sign of the hammer as their guide. The song is about the ultimate triumph of those who were thought to be defeated. The people will now overcome and live by the sign, which symbolizes victory over their enemies.
The song is a battle cry that conveys a sense of empowering strength and hope. The lyrics speak of rebellion against crippling conditions and individuals who have set themselves to be impossible to overcome. The hammer becoming a sign of triumph adapts from Norse mythology, where Mjolnir was the representation of Thor's strength that he used to defeat all obstacles. The song's undiluted metal sound and lyrics are an example of the band's adherence to all things metal.
Line by Line Meaning
The spell has been broken
A hex on us was cast, but now it has been lifted.
The curse has been lifted
A spell had us under a curse, but we're now free from it.
Black is the wind on the heels
Of the gifted
As we ride, a dark wind is blowing behind those who are blessed.
Four sworn to vengeance,
See the hate in our eyes
We are four who have pledged to seek revenge, as you can tell from the burning anger in our eyes.
Called by the gods, and given a sign
The deities themselves summonsed us, and provided us with a symbol to follow.
Onward pounding into glory ride
We're on a magnificent journey to success, and nothing will stand in our way.
Sign of the hammer be my guide
Let the symbol of the hammer lead me and give me strength.
Final warning all stand aside
This is my last notice to you all to move out of the way.
Sign of the hammer it's my time
I'm taking control now, with the hammer as my tool.
Pounding, pounding, we are back from the dead
We've been raised from the dead and are now beating relentlessly forward.
Those who denied us are delivered instead
Those who refused us face defeat and humiliation.
Into the hands of four sworn to ride
Our antagonists are in the grips of four people who are extremely relentless.
Now the people will triumph and live by the sign
The citizens are going to be victorious now because they'll rally behind our flag.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOEY DEMAIO, JOSEPH DE MAIO, JOSEPH G MAIO
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