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)

The Crown And The King
Manowar Lyrics

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From a battle I've come to a battle I ride
Blazing up to the sky
Chains of fate hold a fiery stride
I'll see you again when I die

High and mighty alone we are kings
Whirlwinds of fire we ride
Providence brought us the crown and the ring

Covered with blood and our pride

Heroes await me
My enemies ride fast
Knowing not this ride's their last
Saddle my horse as I drink my last ale
Bow string and steel will prevail

High and mighty alone we are kings
Whirlwinds of fire we ride
Providence brought us the crown and the ring
Covered with blood and our pride

Odin I await thee
Your true son am I
I hail you now as I die
I pledge you my sword and to no man I kneel
Ours is the kingdom of steel

High and mighty alone we are kings
Whirlwinds of fire we ride

Providence brought us the crown and the ring
Covered with blood and our pride

Overall Meaning

The song "The Crown And The King" by the American heavy metal band Manowar is an ode to the glory of war and the fierce pride that warriors carry with them into battle. The opening lines suggest that the singer has just come from a recent battle, and is now prepared to ride out again to take on new enemies.

The imagery of blazing up to the sky and the fiery stride holding the chains of fate creates a sense of unstoppable power and passion. The chorus speaks to the confidence and arrogance of the warrior, referring to them as high and mighty kings, riding on whirlwinds of fire. The crown and the ring are symbols of their power, earned through bloodshed and sacrifice. The verses also allude to the final moments of a battle, with enemies riding fast, unaware that their time has come to meet their end. The singer prepares for the next round with a last sip of ale and a strong vow to triumph with their weapon, be it a bow or a sword.

The final verse is a tribute to Odin, the god of war in Norse mythology, and the ultimate symbol of the warrior spirit. The pledge of allegiance to Odin is a testament to the unwavering loyalty and dedication of the singer, who declares that their sword is pledged to no other, and that theirs is the kingdom of steel. The overall message of the song is one of unbridled aggression, power, and pride in one's own abilities, and a deeply spiritual connection to the act of warfare.

Line by Line Meaning

From a battle I've come to a battle I ride
I have fought in battles before and will continue to do so.

Blazing up to the sky
Rising up with great enthusiasm, energy and excitement.

Chains of fate hold a fiery stride
I am bound to my destiny with a strong and unrelenting stride.

I'll see you again when I die
We will meet each other once again in the afterlife, where we will continue to fight battles.

High and mighty alone we are kings
We are proud, powerful and independent rulers who do not need anyone else to reign supreme.

Whirlwinds of fire we ride
We charge in with an unstoppable force of blazing passion and power.

Providence brought us the crown and the ring
Divine intervention has blessed us with the ultimate symbols of power and royalty.

Covered with blood and our pride
Our bodies are stained with the blood of our enemies, and our pride shines bright.

Heroes await me
I am a hero and my followers anxiously await my return.

My enemies ride fast
My foes are coming for me at great speed.

Knowing not this ride's their last
They are unaware that they are headed towards their own demise.

Saddle my horse as I drink my last ale
I am preparing for battle and enjoying one final drink before I ride into the fray.

Bow string and steel will prevail
The weapons of war will be the ultimate victors.

Odin I await thee
I am ready to meet my fate and enter the afterlife with the Norse god Odin.

Your true son am I
I am a devoted follower of Odin, and he is my true father.

I hail you now as I die
Even in death, I show my loyalty and respect to Odin.

I pledge you my sword and to no man I kneel
I am committed to serving only Odin and no one else, and I will remain standing on my feet as I face my destiny.

Ours is the kingdom of steel
We are a powerful, unstoppable force that rules with a mighty hand made of steel.

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

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