The Lord of Steel
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 Lord of Steel
Manowar Lyrics


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In the nights
We take flights
Witness the sites
The power and glory of steel

I fought and died
Lived many lives before
I am immortal like my sword
I kneel to no one except the lord
And my lord is steel

If you see me you just passed your time
To the hills you can run but not hide
Blood and death are wherever I ride
Armed for battle the lord on my side

Stand and face the lord of steel
The lord of steel

In the eyes of the lord you have sinned
Let your punishment begin
Only by death you atone
You shall not die alone

For the glory of battle
I will fight until I die
Live one day as an eagle
Or a lifetime as a fly
Like a candle burning
The wheels of time are turning
The lord of steel commands you
To die by my hand





Stand and fight the lord of steel
Time to face the lord of steel

Overall Meaning

Manowar's song The Lord of Steel portrays an immortal warrior who has fought and died many times before. He is unbreakable, and his sword is his partner. The song takes place at night, where the singer is flying and glorifying the power of steel. He kneels to no one but his lord is steel, representing his unwavering loyalty to his weapon and his never-ending battle.


The scenes change as the song progresses, and the singer is now a fearsome fighter, ready to face anyone. The lord of steel is by his side, and he is armed to the teeth. Blood and death are wherever he rides, yet he is not afraid. In the eyes of the lord, we have all sinned, and our punishment is death. The warrior has no mercy and warns his opponents that they shall not die alone.


The song ends with an epic finale, where the singer states that he will fight until he dies. He compares his life to that of an eagle or a fly and explains that the wheels of time are always turning. The lord of steel commands us to die by his hand, and we must either stand and fight or face our fate. Overall, the lyrics of The Lord of Steel showcase the strength, resilience, and loyalty of a warrior who is devoted to steel.


Line by Line Meaning

In the nights
During the dark and shadowy times


We take flights
We soar and traverse the skies


Witness the sites
We see the marvels and wonders


The power and glory of steel
The strength and magnificence of metal weaponry


I fought and died
I engaged in battles and perished


Lived many lives before
Experienced multiple existences and witnessed numerous eras


I am immortal like my sword
I possess longevity like my weapon


I kneel to no one except the lord
I refuse to grovel except to the master


And my lord is steel
My ruler and master is the metallic element


If you see me you just passed your time
If you lay eyes on me you have wasted your time


To the hills you can run but not hide
Escaping to elevated terrain is futile


Blood and death are wherever I ride
Slaughter and demise are present wherever I venture


Armed for battle the lord on my side
Prepared for combat with the divine force on my team


Stand and face the lord of steel
Take a stand and confront the metallic master


The lord of steel
The ruler and monarch of metal


In the eyes of the lord you have sinned
According to the ruler of metal, you have been an offender


Let your punishment begin
Commence the penalty for your transgressions


Only by death you atone
The only way to make amends is through death


You shall not die alone
You will have company in your demise


For the glory of battle
In honour of the greatness of war


I will fight until I die
I will participate in skirmishes until my demise


Live one day as an eagle
Experience a single day as a bird of prey


Or a lifetime as a fly
Or live many years as a mundane insect


Like a candle burning
Like a wick fading away


The wheels of time are turning
The passage of time is in motion


The lord of steel commands you
The ruler of metal orders you


To die by my hand
To succumb to death caused by me


Stand and fight the lord of steel
Take a stand and engage in battle against the master of metal


Time to face the lord of steel
It is now the moment to confront the ruler of metal




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