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)
The Crown and the Ring
Manowar Lyrics
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To a battle I ride
Blazing up to the sky
Chains of fate
Hold a firey stride
I'll see you again when I die
High and mighty alone we are kings
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
"Kingdom Come"
See the white light
The light within
Be your own disciple
Fan the sparks of will
For all of us waiting
Our kingdom has come
Rays of power shinning
Rays of magic fall
On the golden voice that speaks within us all
For all of us waiting
Your kingdom will come
Manowar's song "The Crown and the Ring" is a tribute to the warriors and the bravest of men. The lyrics describe the life of a warrior from his first battle to his last breath. It starts with the singer announcing that he has come from a battle and is riding to the next one. The proud rider is holding a fiery stride, and the chains of fate are his only hope for survival in the next battle he is riding towards. He knows that he has to face his enemies, but he is ready to fight them, and if he dies in battle, he will see his comrades in arms in the afterlife.
The chorus "High and mighty alone we are kings, whirlwinds of fire we ride" is a statement of the band's values: pride, strength, and loyalty. The verse that follows is a nod to the gods, especially Odin, as the singer promises to hail him upon his death and to pledge his sword to him. The repetition of "High and mighty alone we are kings, whirlwinds of fire we ride" reinforces the sense of community and brotherhood that ties the warriors together, highlighting their strength of character and their obstinate will to fight for their crown and ring.
The last verse of the song, "Kingdom Come," is a symbolic and meaningful ending that transcends beyond the mortal world. It calls on the believers to see the light within themselves and to be their own disciple. Those who follow their inner voice can awaken their sparks of will, and one day, their kingdom will come.
Line by Line Meaning
From a battle I've come
I have come from a battle
To a battle I ride
I am riding to a battle
Blazing up to the sky
I am riding with great speed and intensity
Chains of fate
My destiny is predetermined
Hold a fiery stride
I am determined to move forward despite my fate
I'll see you again when I die
I will reunite with my fellow warriors in the afterlife when I die
High and mighty alone we are kings
We are strong and powerful, and we rule alone
Whirlwinds of fire we ride
We ride with great passion and intensity
Providence brought us the crown and the ring
It is fate that led us to possess the crown and the ring
Covered with blood and our pride
We are proud and willing to fight to the death to protect our possessions
Heroes await me
People look up to me as a hero
My enemies ride fast
My opponents are approaching quickly
Knowing not this ride's their last
They are unaware that this will be their final ride
Saddle my horse as I drink my last ale
I am preparing for battle and enjoying my last drink
Bow string and steel will prevail
I am confident that I will win using my weapons
Odin I await thee
I am waiting to meet Odin, the god of war and death
Your true son am I
I am your loyal follower and proud of it
I hail you now as I die
Even as I am dying, I offer my respect to Odin
I pledge you my sword and to no man I kneel
I am promising my allegiance to Odin and no one else
Ours is the kingdom of steel
We believe that our power comes from our weapons and armor
See the white light
Look at the bright light
The light within
There is something extraordinary within us
Be your own disciple
Follow your own path and beliefs
Fan the sparks of will
Motivate yourself to achieve your goals
For all of us waiting
We are all waiting for something
Our kingdom has come
We have achieved our dream and it is finally ours
Rays of power shining
There is an incredible force of energy and strength
Rays of magic fall
A mystical power has descended upon us
On the golden voice that speaks within us all
We all have an inner voice that gives us inspiration
Your kingdom will come
Your dream will become reality
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOEY DEMAIO, JOSEPH G MAIO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@felipereis2014
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
@AndrewJackson2000
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
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
@nigerra
ONE OF THE MOST EPIC THINGS OF ALL TIMES!
Одна из наиболее эпичных вещей всех времен и народов!
ManowaR - Корона и Кольцо (Плач Королей) ,1988
С битвы той, что пришел,
Снова в завтрашний бой,
Рвется ввысь мой Огонь.
Цепи Судьбы
Держат пламенный шаг,
Свидимся вновь в Небесах!
Славой и Силою мы Короли,
Мчимся на смерчах огня.
Кольцо и Корона Провиденьем даны,
Гордость нашу и Кровь храня.
Ждут меня Храбрецы,
Скачут быстро Враги,
Но не знают, что смертный их час.
Седлайте коня, эль последний пью я,
Дальше сталь с тетивой говорят!
Славой и Силою мы Короли,
Мчимся на смерчах огня.
Кольцо и Корона Провиденьем даны,
Гордость нашу и Кровь храня.
О́ДИН! И Предстал я!
Есмь Твой Истинный сын.
Я пал, и Славлю Тебя!
Свой клинок отдаю, мы колен не склонив,
Царствие Стали Храниииииииим!
Славой и Силою мы Короли!
Мчимся на смерчах огня!
Кольцо и Корона Провиденьем даны!
Гордость нашу и Кровь храня!
(© nigerra, 2015nov05)
P.S. «The Crown and the Ring (Lament of the Kings)» была записана в Соборе святого Павла в Бирмингеме с использованием церковного хора. © ru.wikipedia.org
@Nightdare
30 years later, this song still is able to give me goosebumps
@Thaulopi
One of the last vinyls I bought and one that I truly enjoyed while reading Philip Jose Farmer's many good books. Hail
@scottpederson6603
no kiddin
@ladygalactor777
Word!! me to! ⚔😻⚔
@jeremybrink7332
No shit
@hobbs3424
@Jeremy Brink absolutely
@mikasuonsyrja7584
I've been a Manowarrior for 31 years. Seen them live 10+ times in multiple countries. This is what made me a fan in 1989
@mickcurrie7820
25 years brother, never live 🤘
@mickcurrie7820
Should be a Trump theme song
@marekmarko3433
@Mick Currie 👍👍👍👍