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 Power Of My Sword
Manowar Lyrics

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Lord of battle I pray on bended knee conquest by the rising sun
I'll wait for thy command with flame and blood at hand
glory and a broken sword.

I'm the master of the world I have no fear of man or beast
Born inside the soul of the world
Riding hard breaking bone with steel and stone
Eternal might I was born to wield.

Let us drink to the battles we've lived and we've fought
Celebrate the pain and havoc we have wrought
Great heroes charge into the fight
From the north to the south in the black of night

The clash of honor calls to stand when others fall
Gods of war feel the power of my sword

Drink to the battles we've lived and we've fought
Celebrate the pain and havoc we have wrought
Great heroes charge into the fight
From the north to the south in the black of night

Fierce is my blade fierce is my hate born to die in battle
I laugh at my fate
Now pay in blood when your blood has been spilled
You're never forgiven death is fulfilled !

The clash of honor calls to stand when others fall
Gods of war feel the power of my sword

The clash of honor calls
I will stand when others fall
Open magic doors
The will know the power of my sword

There is blood in my hands there is blood in my eyes
With blood in my voice I scream as you die
Thirsting for vengeance and mounds of the slain
Shaking the forest onto the plain

Fierce is my blade fierce is my hate born to die in battle
I laugh at my fate
Now pay in blood when your blood has been spilled
You're never forgiven death is fulfilled !

The clash of honor calls to stand when others fall
Gods of war feel the power of my sword

Overall Meaning

In "The Power of Thy Sword," the singer is a warrior who seeks glory and conquest under a lord of battle. He pledges his allegiance to his commander, ready to take up arms and spill blood by his command. The imagery is vivid and violent, invoking the idea of eternal might and born to wield a fierce blade. The lyrical call to arms is meant to inspire and glorify the act of battle in which great heroes charge into the fight. The warrior's hate is fierce, and he is unafraid of death, laughing at it as he plunges himself into battle.

The song celebrates the power and glory of battle, reminding us that those who stand and fight are to be revered. It is an anthem to the warrior's creed, with heavy, guitar-driven music that gives the song a sense of urgency and raw energy. Overall, the song is a celebration of the warrior's spirit, the power of honor, and the glory of death in battle.

Line by Line Meaning

Lord of battle I pray on bended knee conquest by the rising sun
As your loyal servant, I humbly ask for your guidance in achieving victory over our enemies.

I'll wait for thy command with flame and blood at hand glory and a broken sword.
I stand ready to carry out any orders you give, fully armed and prepared for battle despite any previous defeats.

I'm the master of the world I have no fear of man or beast
I am a powerful warrior who fears nothing in this world, be it human or animal.

Born inside the soul of the world riding hard breaking bone with steel and stone eternal might I was born to wield.
My strength and prowess were born of the very essence of this world, and with my weapons of steel and stone, I have the power to conquer all.

Let us drink to the battles we've lived and we've fought celebrate the pain and havoc we have wrought great heroes charge into the fight from the north to the south in the black of night
Let us share a toast to the battles we have fought and the destruction we have caused. From all corners of the world, our bravest warriors come together to fight for glory.

The clash of honor calls to stand when others fall gods of war feel the power of my sword
When faced with a challenge to my honor, I stand unyielding while others may falter. My enemies tremble in fear at the sight of my formidable blade.

Fierce is my blade fierce is my hate born to die in battle I laugh at my fate now pay in blood when your blood has been spilled you're never forgiven death is fulfilled!
My sword is an extension of my hatred and my desire for revenge against those who have wronged me. When I draw blood, death is the only retribution.

Open magic doors the will know the power of my sword
I possess an otherworldly strength and skill that is beyond the comprehension of my enemies. They will be aware of my power only when they again feel the sting of my sword.

There is blood in my hands there is blood in my eyes with blood in my voice I scream as you die thirsting for vengeance and mounds of the slain shaking the forest onto the plain
I revel in the death that I have wrought, as it only fuels my desire for revenge and further bloodshed. My rage is so powerful that it seems to shake the very earth beneath my feet.

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

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