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)
Touch the Sky
Manowar Lyrics
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I heard a call all should know
It's my time I'm alive
Some will come some will go
But most will never know
That greatness lives inside
Doesn't matter what they say
My will is strong as a mountain's high
I feel so tall I can touch the sky
Speak your mind, put me down
Say your prayers when I'm around
I live the life I'm not passing by
Shorn of hopes and dreams
I don't buy their foolish schemes
I just walk on by
I was born with a hero's soul
If you got one then you know
Reach my hand where the eagles fly
I feel so tall I can touch the sky
The lyrics of "Touch the Sky" by Manowar speak about the liberating feeling of following your own dreams and standing up for yourself in the face of adversity. The opening lines describe a moment of inspiration, where the singer hears a call that touches their soul, awakening a sense of purpose within them. They announce that it is their time to live fully, even if others may come and go around them without ever realizing their own potential.
Throughout the song, the lyrics encourage the listener to be true to themselves and to hold onto their convictions, even when others try to put them down. The singer suggests that those who try to discourage them or pressure them into conformity are simply "foolish," and that they can choose to walk away from these negative influences. The repetition of the line "I feel so tall I can touch the sky" reinforces the idea that following your own path can make you feel invincible, like you can reach the highest heights.
Overall, "Touch the Sky" is a powerful anthem about self-discovery and the freedom that comes with pursuing your dreams, even when it means going against the grain. It's a reminder that we all have a hero's soul inside of us, waiting to be unleashed.
Line by Line Meaning
Thunder touched my soul
A feeling of sudden inspiration came upon me
I heard a call all should know
I became aware of a message that everyone should follow
It's my time I'm alive
I feel like I'm finally living my purpose
Some will come some will go
People will come and go in my life
But most will never know
But very few will realize
That greatness lives inside
That there is potential for greatness within us all
Like the night turns into day
Regardless of any opposition, things will change for the better
Doesn't matter what they say
Other people's opinions do not affect me
My will is strong as a mountain's high
My determination is unyielding
I feel so tall I can touch the sky
I feel confident and capable of achieving anything
Speak your mind, put me down
Share your opinions even if they are negative towards me
Say your prayers when I'm around
Even those who criticize me have respect for me
I live the life I'm not passing by
I am actively pursuing my dreams
Shorn of hopes and dreams
When one has lost all faith and ambition
I don't buy their foolish schemes
I won't fall for tactics that lack foresight
I just walk on by
I move forward without distraction
I was born with a hero's soul
I have a powerful and noble spirit within me
If you got one then you know
Those with similar qualities can relate to my experiences
Reach my hand where the eagles fly
I reach for greatness and soar to new heights
I feel so tall I can touch the sky
I have the confidence and ability to achieve anything
Contributed by Max O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Usagi
Best with this band is that there are no bad fans.
Every time I met some folks with Manowar emblems, they were real, cool, passionate, brave.
TheJetfighter666
This song makes me feel so alive❤️
Vladimir Pootis
People hate on lords of steel but it has some great songs. I personally enjoy touch the sky more than hearts of steel as a motivational song.
Thunder Paws
Bolt thrower & trench diggers night watchers !!
jason gruntkosky
Manowar has always doen their own thing no matter what. One of the best bands live by far and Eric Adams one of the best singers of all time. Every band has their style just appreciate them all.
M0rtez
Well you just can't not-like a Manowar album I guess. All of them are amazing.
ΕΛΕΝΑ ΡΑΡΗ
It's the absolute motivation song!!!
Aline G.
Totally agree. motivational not just for the bad moments. im living my best and manowar is with me everyday make all even better.
Aline G.
This song is AMAZING
Old McBauch
another great song from the kings of metal...