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 Warrior
Manowar Lyrics
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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
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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