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)
Wheels of Fire
Manowar Lyrics
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I've rolled across the earth
Spinning in the dust
Long before your birth
Eating tar and gasoline
Every light I see is green
Open pipes, my machine's triple-plated chrome
Wheels of fire burn the night
Ride across the sky
Wheels of fire burning bright
We live to ride
Motors running
Now you're gonna learn
Waiting on the line
Make your tires burn
Fast, faster, faster, faster
Speeding always kills
Nothing else takes us to get these thrills
Spirit of the wheel
Wheels of fire burn the night
Ride across the sky
Wheels of fire burning bright
We live to ride
Blood and thunder on the road
My heart is pounding
My blood is nitroglycerine
I'm fire
Burning, burning, burning, burning
Ready to explode
Don't want nothing left of me to scrape off the road
Spirit of the wheel
Wheels of fire burn the night
Ride across the sky
Wheels of fire burning bright
We live to ride
Clouds of smoke
Tires screaming
Fire in my hair
Blown into a thousand pieces
Scattered everywhere
Fast, burn, burning, faster
want to take a ride
Spirit of the wheel
Wheels of fire ride
Spirit of the wheel
Wheels of fire burn the night
Ride across the sky
Wheels of fire burning bright
We live to ride
The lyrics of Manowar's song "Wheels of Fire" are an ode to the ever-present need for speed that flows through the veins of every motorcycle rider. The singer in the song has been rolling "across the earth" since the dawn of time, long before the listener's birth. They live to ride, to feel the wind on their face and the rumble of the engine beneath them. They eat tar and gasoline and see every green light as a challenge to go faster. They revel in the danger, knowing that "speeding always kills" but unable to resist the thrill of the ride. The singer is driven by the "spirit of the wheel," a force that is as old as time itself.
The second verse of the song is a call to action. The motors are running, and the listener is going to learn what it means to ride. The singer urges them to make their tires burn and to push themselves to go faster and faster. The roads will be filled with "blood and thunder," and the singer's heart is pounding with the thrill of the ride. This is not a casual hobby; it is a way of life. The singer is "fire," burning and ready to explode. They want nothing left of themselves to scrape off the road. They live for the moment, for the rush of adrenaline that comes from pushing themselves to the limit.
Overall, "Wheels of Fire" is a celebration of the adventurous spirit that lies within all of us. It speaks to the need for speed, the thrill of the ride, and the danger that comes with living life to the fullest. It is a reminder that we are all connected by the "spirit of the wheel," an eternal force that drives us forward, on and on, across the earth and beyond.
Line by Line Meaning
Since the dawn of time
I have been rolling across the earth since the beginning of time.
I've rolled across the earth
I have travelled across the planet's surface.
Spinning in the dust
I have been moving through the air, lifting dust as I spin my wheels.
Long before your birth
I have been around much longer than you have been alive.
Eating tar and gasoline
I run on fuel made from tar and gasoline.
Every light I see is green
I only see green lights when I am driving.
Open pipes, my machine's triple-plated chrome
My vehicle has chrome plating on it and my pipes are open to make noise.
Spirit of the wheel
The spirit of driving and going fast is within the wheel.
Wheels of fire burn the night
The wheels of my vehicle create fire as I drive at night.
Ride across the sky
I am travelling so fast that it feels like I am riding in the sky.
Wheels of fire burning bright
My wheels are creating a bright flame as I drive.
We live to ride
Driving is our way of life.
Motors running
Our engines are running.
Now you're gonna learn
I am about to teach you something new.
Waiting on the line
I am waiting for a signal to start driving.
Make your tires burn
I want you to accelerate so fast that your tires catch on fire.
Fast, faster, faster, faster
I want to go faster and faster.
Speeding always kills
Driving too fast can lead to death.
Nothing else takes us to get these thrills
There is no other way to feel the excitement and thrill of driving.
Blood and thunder on the road
Driving is intense and exciting.
My heart is pounding
My heart is beating fast with adrenaline.
My blood is nitroglycerine
My blood is pumping with explosive energy.
I'm fire
I am on fire with passion for driving.
Burning, burning, burning, burning
I am burning with desire to drive fast.
Ready to explode
I am ready to burst with energy.
Don't want nothing left of me to scrape off the road
I want to stay alive and avoid getting hurt while driving.
Clouds of smoke
There is a lot of smoke coming from my vehicle.
Tires screaming
My tires are making a lot of noise while I accelerate.
Fire in my hair
I feel like I have fire in my hair, I am so excited.
Blown into a thousand pieces
If something goes wrong, I could be blown to pieces.
Scattered everywhere
If something goes wrong, I could be scattered all over the place.
Fast, burn, burning, faster
I want to drive fast and make my vehicle burn with energy.
want to take a ride
I want to go for a drive.
Wheels of fire ride
I am driving with wheels that feel like they are on fire.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOEY DEMAIO, JOSEPH G MAIO
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