Thy Crown and Thy Ring MMXIV
Manowar Lyrics

From a battle I've come
This line explains how the singer has emerged victorious from a battle.

To a battle I ride
This line explains how the singer is prepared and willing to enter into a new battle.

Blazing up to the sky
This line describes the singer's triumphant and fiery spirit.

Chains of fate
This line suggests that the singer is bound by destiny.

Hold a firey stride
This line describes the singer's energetic and determined way of walking.

I'll see you again when I die
This line suggests that the singer has a belief in an afterlife where he may be reunited with friends and family.

High and mighty alone we are kings
This line suggests that the singer sees himself and his fellow warriors as powerful rulers, above others.

Whirlwinds of fire we ride
This line describes the fast and dangerous way the singer and his fellow warriors travel.

Providence brought us the crown and the ring
This line suggests that the singer and his fellow warriors believe in a higher power that has given them their titles, the crown and the ring.

Covered with blood and our pride
This line describes how the warriors feel proud and victorious after battle, despite their injuries.

Heroes await me
This line suggests that the singer is seen as a hero by some.

My enemies ride fast
This line indicates that the singer's opponents are approaching quickly.

Knowing not this ride's their last
This line implies that the singer's opponents are unaware that they will soon meet their doom.

Saddle my horse as I drink my last ale
This line describes the singer's last moments before battle - he enjoys a drink and prepares to fight.

Bow string and steel will prevail
This line suggests that the singer and his warriors believe in the power of their weapons and their skill with them.

Odin I await thee
This line suggests that the singer and his fellow warriors believe in the Norse god, Odin.

Your true son am I
This line suggests that the singer feels connected to Odin and is loyal to him.

I hail you now as I die
This line suggests that the singer is paying his last respects to Odin as he prepares to die.

I pledge you my sword and to no man I kneel
This line suggests that the singer vows to fight for Odin and will never show loyalty or submission to anyone else.

Ours is the kingdom of steel
This line suggests that the singer and his warriors are united by their love of fighting and weapons.

See the white light
This line suggests a spiritual experience where the singer sees a bright light.

The light within
This line implies that the light the singer sees is coming from inside his own body.

Be your own disciple
This line indicates that the singer believes in self-improvement and being one's own teacher.

Fan the sparks of will
This line suggests that the singer encourages and motivates himself to keep going and follow his dreams.

For all of us waiting
This line suggests that there are others who are also waiting for something.

Our kingdom has come
This line suggests that the singer and his fellow warriors have achieved something they've been waiting for - perhaps victory or a new level of power.

Rays of power shinning
This line suggests that the singer is seeing energy or light that is powerful.

Rays of magic fall
This line suggests that the energy or light the singer is seeing is mysterious and unexplainable.

On the golden voice that speaks within us all
This line suggests that the artist is hearing a powerful voice that is coming from within himself and possibly connected to a higher power.

For all of us waiting
This line suggests that there are others who are also waiting for something.

Your kingdom will come
This line suggests that those who are waiting will soon achieve what they've been waiting for, perhaps due to the golden voice within.