Oath and Honor
Mike LePond Lyrics
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The gallant burning in the flames of revelry
Then a clattering of hooves, and knight in hue of green
Bidding challenge to the honored king and queen
On and on
Camelot
Spirit world shall guide me
The magic you′ve all come to see
We are lions of youth
We are tigers of truth
And we all hear the call of the Grail
And the new day will dawn
When all stand as one
And the pipers will sing of our tales
The bravest of the brave striking hard his mighty blade
Rising power did behead the man of jade
Yet the giant lives to ride upon his emerald steed
Waiting judgement when the nobleman must bleed
On and on
Camelot
Spirit world shall guide me
Sing this song and carry on
The magic you've all come to see
We are lions of youth
We are tigers of truth
And we all hear the call of the Grail
And the new day will dawn
When all stand as one
And the pipers will sing of our tales
Glory heart, purity
Chivalry, longing to be
Believe the words we hold the key
Can′t you see?
Valiant blood course through my mail
And dauntless i sail to the final dance
Crimson skies, weapons they rise
My life is now spared, the falcon flies
For those who die, our sword flies high
For those who fall, our blood lies with you all
For those who sing of love let mercy bring
We live and die as one
We share this oath of honor
For those who die, our swords flies high
For those who fall, our blood lies with you all
For those who sing of love let mercy bring
We live and die as one
We share this oath of honor
The lyrics of Mike LePond's song Oath and Honor seemingly narrate a chivalric tale set in Camelot, a legendary castle and court affiliated with King Arthur and his knights. The first stanza depicts a feast of nobility where revelry burns "in flames". The scene is disrupted when a knight dressed in green challenges the king and queen to combat. The second stanza describes the bravery of the singer as he wields his sword in battle, gaining victory over his opponent. The third and final stanza is a call to arms and allegiance. It expresses the idea that those who share the same values will live and die as one, bound to a shared oath of honor.
The lyrics are steeped in medieval, Arthurian mystique, with references to Camelot, the Grail and chivalric ideals. The ideal of loyalty, courage and selflessness are expressed throughout the song, as well as the notion that honor and valor come from living and dying for a shared good.
Line by Line Meaning
At the feast of the new, a great nobility
A celebration of new beginnings where high-born individuals have come together
The gallant burning in the flames of revelry
The aristocrats deep in merriment and high spirits
Then a clattering of hooves, and knight in hue of green
The sound of a horse galloping, and a brave knight dressed in green
Bidding challenge to the honored king and queen
The knight challenges the revered royal couple
On and on
Continuously, without end
Camelot
A place of legendary medieval romance and valor
Spirit world shall guide me
The otherworldly realm of the afterlife will lead me
Sing this song and carry on
Keep this melody echoing, and persist urge onwards
The magic you′ve all come to see
The supernatural enchantment that everyone has come to witness
We are lions of youth
We are bold and courageous young people
We are tigers of truth
We are determined advocates of the truth
And we all hear the call of the Grail
We are all summoned to seek the Grail
And the new day will dawn
A day of change will arrive
When all stand as one
When we all stand together
And the pipers will sing of our tales
Musicians will share the legends of our exploits
The bravest of the brave striking hard his mighty blade
The most courageous warrior swings his powerful weapon
Rising power did behead the man of jade
The growing strength cuts off the green man's head
Yet the giant lives to ride upon his emerald steed
The giant survives to ride his green horse
Waiting judgement when the nobleman must bleed
The giant will wait for justice when the esteemed man will perish
Glory heart, purity
A heart full of glory and purity
Chivalry, longing to be
A chivalrous one who yearns to become
Believe the words we hold the key
Trust in the words that hold the solution
Can′t you see?
Don't you perceive?
Valiant blood course through my mail
Strong courageous blood flows through my armor
And dauntless i sail to the final dance
Fearless, I journey to the ultimate fate
Crimson skies, weapons they rise
The sky is reddened, with raised weapons all around
My life is now spared, the falcon flies
I am alive, and the bird of prey takes off
For those who die, our sword flies high
Our swords will be raised high for those who have died
For those who fall, our blood lies with you all
For those who repent, we offer our blood
For those who sing of love let mercy bring
Let mercy come to those who express love
We live and die as one
We share life and death together
We share this oath of honor
We hold this pledge and its principles of pride
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