The Warrior
Manowar Lyrics


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Here our soldiers stand
From all around the world
Waiting in a line
To hear the battle cry
All are gathered here
Victory is near
The sound will fill the hall
Bringing power to us all

We alone are fighting for metal, that is true
We own the right, to live the fight
We're here for all of you
Now swear the blood upon your steel
Will never dry
Stand and fight together
Beneath the metal sky

Brothers everywhere
Raise your hands into the air
We're warriors, warriors of the world
Like thunder from the sky
Sworn to fight and die
We're warriors, warriors of the world

Many stand against us, but they will never win
We said we would return
And here we are again!
To bring them all destruction
Suffering, and pain
We are the hammer of the Gods
We are thunder, wind, and rain!

There they wait in fear
With swords in feeble hands
With dreams to be a king
First, one should be a man
I call about and charge them all
With a life that is a lie
And in their final hour, they shall confess before they die!

Brothers everywhere
Raise your hands into the air
We're warriors, warriors of the world
Like thunder from the sky
Sworn to fight and die
We're warriors, warriors of the world

If I should fall in battle
My brothers who fight by my side
Gather my horse, and weapons
Tell my family how I died
Until then I will be strong
I will fight for all that is real
All who stand in my way, will die by steel

Brothers everywhere
Raise your hands into the air
We're warriors, warriors of the world

Brothers everywhere
Raise your hands into the air
We're warriors, warriors of the world
Like thunder from the sky
Sworn to fight and die
We're warriors, warriors of the world

Brothers everywhere
Raise your hands into the air
We're warriors, warriors of the world

Brothers everywhere
Raise your hands into the air
We're warriors, warriors of the world
Like thunder from the sky
Sworn to fight and die
We're warriors, warriors of the world

Brothers everywhere
Raise your hands into the air
We're warriors, warriors of the world




Brothers everywhere
Raise your hands into the air

Overall Meaning

The song "Warriors of the World United" by Manowar is a powerful anthem that celebrates the universal appeal of heavy metal music and the warrior spirit that unites fans from all corners of the world. The lyrics are a rallying cry for all those who feel like outsiders in society and find solace and strength in the metal community. The song celebrates the eternal values of courage, honor, and brotherhood, and encourages listeners to stand and fight together against all obstacles to achieve victory.


The opening lines of the song describe the scene of a battle formation, with soldiers from all over the world gathered together in one place, waiting for the signal to charge. The lyrics suggest that victory is imminent and that the power of the music will inspire the warriors to fight with all their might. The song makes a bold claim that metal fans are a unique breed of warriors who fight for a higher cause than mere entertainment. The lines "We alone are fighting for metal, that is true, We own the right to live the fight, We're here for all of you" suggest that metal music is not just a passion or a hobby, but a way of life.


The chorus of the song is a declaration of unity and solidarity among metal fans, who are described as "warriors of the world." The lines "Brothers everywhere, raise your hands into the air" invite listeners to join in and become part of the brotherhood. The idea of metal music as a unifying force that transcends national, cultural, and linguistic barriers is a recurring theme in the song. The lyrics suggest that metal music is a universal language that speaks to the hearts of all those who feel excluded or marginalized in society.


Line by Line Meaning

Here our soldiers stand
Our soldiers are assembled here


From all around the world
They have come from different parts of the world


Waiting in a line
They are waiting in a line


To hear the battle cry
They are waiting to hear the signal to start fighting


All are gathered here
Everyone is assembled here


Victory is near
We are close to achieving victory


The sound will fill the hall
The sound of our anthem will resonate in the hall


Bringing power to us all
This anthem will give us the strength to win


We alone are fighting for metal, that is true
We are the only ones fighting for metal music


We own the right, to live the fight
It is our right to continue fighting


We're here for all of you
We are fighting for all metal fans


Now swear the blood upon your steel
Pledge your loyalty and commit to the fight


Will never dry
This commitment will never fade


Stand and fight together
We must unite and fight together


Beneath the metal sky
As metal fans, we must fight under the symbol of the metal sky


Brothers everywhere
My fellow warriors and I


Raise your hands into the air
Raise your hands up high


We're warriors, warriors of the world
We are fearless fighters for metal around the world


Like thunder from the sky
We will strike suddenly and powerfully


Sworn to fight and die
We have promised to fight and sacrifice our lives for metal


Many stand against us, but they will never win
Our enemies may outnumber us, but they will never defeat us


We said we would return
We promised a comeback


And here we are again!
We have kept our word and have returned


To bring them all destruction
Our mission is to destroy all who oppose us


Suffering, and pain
They will experience great agony and distress


We are the hammer of the Gods
We are the instrument of the Gods' wrath


We are thunder, wind, and rain!
We are a force of unstoppable power


There they wait in fear
Our enemies are apprehensive


With swords in feeble hands
They are holding their swords weakly


With dreams to be a king
They aspire to rule


First, one should be a man
But first, they must have the courage to be a warrior


I call about and charge them all
I order them to face me and fight


With a life that is a lie
Their existence is a sham


And in their final hour, they shall confess before they die!
As they die, they will admit their failures


If I should fall in battle
If I die fighting


My brothers who fight by my side
My fellow warriors who fight with me


Gather my horse, and weapons
Retrieve my horse and weapons


Tell my family how I died
Inform my family about my death


Until then I will be strong
I will remain strong until my death


I will fight for all that is real
I will fight for what I believe is true and real


All who stand in my way, will die by steel
Those who oppose me will be killed by my sword




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joey Demaio, Joseph G Maio

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