Current line-up:
Mark Boals - Vocals, Bass
Tony MacAlpine - Guitars, Bass
Vitalij Kuprij - Keyboards
Virgil Donati - Drums
Ring of Fire
Mark Boals Lyrics
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To the wizard with jewels of light
Secret languages runes and spells
Ouroboros is well
From the alchemists immortal gold
To the elves with their powers untold
Magic weapons and armour blest
Will put you to the test
The celestial flame is burning
Ring of fire forever turning
The unquenchable desire
Born of wisdom in the ring of fire
Sword of Odin and Anvari's ring
Slayed the dragon as orpheous signs
As prometheous fire first burned
Gifts of knowledge were learned
Chidambaram inside us will call
Flaming hearts are the center of all
The salori of mystical peace
Makes all ignorance cease
Prophets sages through the ages
The celestial flame is burning
Ring of fire forever turning
The unquenchable desire
Born of wisdom in the ring of fire
Prophets sages through the ages
The celestial flame is burning
Ring of fire forever turning
The unquenchable desire
Born of wisdom in the ring of fire
The lyrics of Mark Boals's song Ring of Fire are a tribute to the mystical and magical world of ancient times. The song draws on ancient mythologies and folklore, referring to the various characters, symbols, and places that have come to represent wisdom, knowledge, and power in different cultures. The song opens with the shadows of sorcerer's knights and wizard with jewels of light, emphasizing the mystical nature of the Ring of Fire. The Ring of Fire or Ouroboros is a symbol of infinity that represents the cyclical nature of time, and how everything in the universe is interconnected.
The second verse refers to the alchemists' search for the immortal gold, elves with their powers untold, and magic weapons and armor blest that put one's faith to the test. These characters represent the search for the truth, the pursuit of knowledge, and the need for protection against the unknown. The reference to the prophets and sages through the ages is indicative of the collective wisdom that has been passed down over time.
The chorus talks about the celestial flame that's always burning, and the ring of fire that forever turns, which speaks to the enduring nature of wisdom and knowledge. The unquenchable desire born of wisdom in the ring of fire represents the hunger for knowledge that drives humanity forward.
Overall, the song is a celebration of the mystical, magical, and spiritual side of human existence. The characters and symbols used in the lyrics collectively symbolize the human search for truth, knowledge, and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
From the shadows of sorcerer's knights
Starting from the dark world of warriors who are skilled in magic and sorcery
To the wizard with jewels of light
And reaching the enlightened wizard who possesses magical gems of light
Secret languages runes and spells
Following stories of ancient languages, magical symbols, and spells
Ouroboros is well
And seeing the ancient symbol of the serpent eating its own tail representing the cycle of life and death
From the alchemists immortal gold
Exploring the pursuit of the mysterious substance believed to grant eternal life, known as the Philosopher's Stone
To the elves with their powers untold
Moving on to the mythical creatures of the forest believed to possess incredible, unknown abilities
Magic weapons and armour blest
Discovering the existence of blessed weapons and armor imbued with magical powers
Will put you to the test
Realizing that any encounter with these mystical artifacts will challenge one's own abilities
Prophets, sages through the ages
Reflecting on the wisdom of seers and wise men throughout history
The celestial flame is burning
Revealing the divine source of power that exists deep within us
Ring of fire forever turning
Acknowledging the eternal cycle of life represented by the fiery ring
The unquenchable desire
Recognizing the unstoppable urge to seek out and attain this power
Born of wisdom in the ring of fire
Understanding that true knowledge and wisdom come from the fiery depths of our inner selves
Sword of Odin and Anvari's ring
Mentioning legendary weapons and artifacts like the sword of the Norse god Odin and the ring of the dwarf Anvari
Slayed the dragon as Orpheus sings
Telling stories of mythical figures slaying monstrous dragons, accompanied by the music of the legendary Greek musician Orpheus
As Prometheus fire first burned
Referring to the Greek legend of Prometheus who stole the fire of the gods and gave it to mankind
Gifts of knowledge were learned
Reminding us that the acquisition of knowledge and wisdom accelerates with the power of fire and divine inspiration
Chidambaram inside us will call
Evoking the Hindu belief that the divine temple of knowledge resides within us all
Flaming hearts are the center of all
Acknowledging that the fire within us is at the heart of all human experience
The salori of mystical peace
Referring to the divine wisdom that illuminates the path to inner peace and enlightenment
Makes all ignorance cease
Teaching us that with true knowledge and wisdom, all forms of ignorance fade away
Contributed by James T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
M&Dfamily
One of the best vocalists of the World ...
Long live Mr. Boals
Vinny Marrano
I cant believe its been 20 years since this was released. Still sounds great as always !!!!
Elton Barbosa
Cantando pra caralho ainda , abraço do Brasil !
Bruno D'Angelo
Classic, just classic! And the last album "battle of leningrand" was amazing
Денис Рублёв
Обалденно! В лучших традициях хэви-металла. Браво, Марк! Очень порадовал!
Pol Dias
I love it... Mark rocks!
Olli D.
Prog meets neoclassical .... really looking forward to this. He did great albums during this era and this compilation makes a lot sense!!!! Recently the great „Shining Black“ album and now Marks „Best of ...“ How cool is that!!!!
Guille Arg
The best Metal style, Neoclassical Metal 🤘
Guitar MAX
This will be great! So many great tracks on here.
Jesse Parrish
Love your channel bro 👌