The Ascension
Manowar Lyrics


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Powers of the Universe
Did sire a Son

He was baptised
By Fire, Water, Earth and Sky

From Darkness
He rose up in Triumph
To Ascend the Throne of Light

And he alone
Shall Forever be Known
As the King of Kings

I Enter this World
Born under a Sign
Of infinite Light
And here I shall Dwell
I now Understand




All that I am
Shall live in Thy command

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Manowar's song The Ascension draw on themes of fantastical heroism and divine power. The first two lines speak of the creation of a son by the forces of the cosmos, imbuing him with a cosmic importance. The next two lines describe his baptism by the four classical elements, casting him as a figure of profound significance. The following line speaks of his triumph over darkness, before rising up to take the throne of light, which solidifies his status as a figure of great power and authority.


The final lines of the song speak of the singer's own place in the world, as someone born under the auspices of infinite light, who understands that their existence is subject to a higher command. Overall, these lyrics are a celebration of larger-than-life heroes – figures who have risen above the darkness of the world to take their place on the throne of greatness.


Line by Line Meaning

Powers of the Universe
The cosmic forces that exist in the world


Did sire a Son
Birthed a divine being


He was baptised
Gained spiritual cleansing and renewal


By Fire, Water, Earth and Sky
Through the elements of nature


From Darkness
Emerging from obscurity


He rose up in Triumph
Achieved victory against all odds


To Ascend the Throne of Light
To attain the highest level of enlightenment


And he alone
Only he can


Shall Forever be Known
Will always be recognized


As the King of Kings
As the ultimate ruler and authority


I Enter this World
I am brought into existence


Born under a Sign
Destined to have certain characteristics and traits


Of infinite Light
Possessing an endless radiance and brilliance


And here I shall Dwell
I will reside in this world


I now Understand
I have gained knowledge and comprehension


All that I am
Every aspect of my being


Shall live in Thy command
Shall be governed by a higher power




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MetalMistress888

"As my Sword is my soul...let all who stand before me know...I bring a storm and Magic Wind - the KIngdom of the Kings! " - how awesome is this??

Andre Michael Pietroschek

Odin was famous for being a very powerful warrior AND a mage, sorcerer, whatever. ENJOY!

Golden Boy

This is not just an awesome , this is prophecy and this is truth , because I will be doing that soon enough !

Raymond Speckman

Definitely the Warhammer Fantasy song.

Фах

Очень круто;)

BatSkink

The house words of my DnD character Hrathnir val nar Chadnar Car Karunak

Janis LR

The whole album is one big epic song, it should have no cuts at all.
Metall at it's best

juiuffophiguo

15 years I've known this song, I never knew it had like an intro-part before the actual song... That explains why it just sort of starts without any opening

Jellyfish Jones

Same!

Earth Last Day channel

Incredible song

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