The Nine Ghosts of the Ring of Power
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In the malignant spirit of Sauron the Damned
Where born the fabulous Rings of Power
Their work of domination started with Ancient Kings,
Warriors and Wizards -
Perverted by glory and power
Became the slave of the Lord of the Ring:
Spectral were their appearances
As though mere shadows in darkness...

Nazgël, damned souls of the tenebrous Lord...
The Night walks with them:
Death howls from their mouths
Knights of Chaos, riding obscure Dragons...
Horrifying apparitions led by the madness
Of the Prince of barad-Dër

With a blind devotion
The Army of Mordor gathered about
The sinister towers of Minas Morgul
A cursed fortress for the Black Ghosts;
Where forbidden sorcery is practiced.
The beginning of War, marching
To an epic battle against golden armour:
The Chronicle of the Infinite Quest





[Autumn 1996]

Overall Meaning

The Nine Ghosts of the Ring of Power is a song that delves into the world of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, specifically exploring the creation and influence of the Rings of Power. The opening lines set the tone for the song, invoking the name of Sauron, the main antagonist of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The Rings of Power, which were forged by Sauron, are described as tools of domination that corrupted the hearts and minds of their bearers, turning them into slaves of the Lord of the Ring.


The song goes on to describe the Nazgul, the nine ringwraiths who were once kings, warriors, and wizards, but have been transformed into spectral beings by the power of the Rings. They are described as horrifying apparitions who ride on obscure dragons, spreading death and chaos wherever they go. The Army of Mordor, led by Sauron, gathers around Minas Morgul, a cursed fortress where forbidden sorcery is practiced. The stage is set for an epic battle between the forces of good and evil, and the song hints at the endlessness of this struggle with its final line: "The Chronicle of the Infinite Quest."


Overall, The Nine Ghosts of the Ring of Power is a song that captures the darkness and dread of Tolkien's world. It reminds us of the corrupting influence of power and the terrible cost of greed and ambition.


Line by Line Meaning

In the malignant spirit of Sauron the Damned
Evil and wickedness entered the beings of Sauron the Damned, leading to the creation of the infamous Rings of Power.


Where born the fabulous Rings of Power
The incredible Rings of Power were created in this dark, evil time.


Their work of domination started with Ancient Kings,
The Rings were initially used to gain control over ancient, powerful kings.


Warriors and Wizards -
These Rings also corrupted strong warriors and wise wizards alike.


Perverted by glory and power
The Rings perverted those who wore them, leading them towards greed and arrogance.


Became the slave of the Lord of the Ring:
Those who wore the Rings became subservient to Sauron, the Lord of the Ring.


Spectral were their appearances
Those who wore the Rings took on ghostly, otherworldly appearances.


As though mere shadows in darkness...
In the darkness, those who wore the Rings seemed like insubstantial, eerie shadows.


Nazgël, damned souls of the tenebrous Lord...
The Nazgul were cursed beings, damned to serve Sauron, the dark and shadowy Lord.


The Night walks with them:
The Nazgul are cloaked in darkness, walking the night with their evil intent.


Death howls from their mouths
The Nazgul call forth death with their shrieking cries and foul presence.


Knights of Chaos, riding obscure Dragons...
These warriors of chaos ride unknown dragons, adding to their ominous and terrifying nature.


Horrifying apparitions led by the madness
These terrifying figures are fueled by madness and insanity, leading them towards greater acts of evil.


Of the Prince of barad-Dër
The Nazgul are led by the Prince of barad-Dër, driving them towards ever more evil deeds.


With a blind devotion
The Army of Mordor follows their lord blindly, without question or reason.


The Army of Mordor gathered about
The forces of Mordor come together to serve Sauron, ready to do his bidding.


The sinister towers of Minas Morgul
The looming towers of Minas Morgul are ominous and filled with dark magic.


A cursed fortress for the Black Ghosts;
This fortress is cursed, housing the dark, ghostly Black Ghosts.


Where forbidden sorcery is practiced.
In this place, dark sorcery is practiced, forbidden even to the most wicked of practitioners.


The beginning of War, marching
This marks the start of a great and terrifying war, with armies on the move.


To an epic battle against golden armour:
An epic battle is fought, with forces clashing and metal ringing against metal.


The Chronicle of the Infinite Quest
This is the story of an unending quest for power and domination, stretching beyond time itself.




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"The Nine Ghosts of the Ring of Power"

In the malignant spirit of Sauron the Damned
Where born the fabulous Rings of Power
Their work of domination started with Ancient Kings,
Warriors and Wizards -
Perverted by glory and power
Became the slave of the Lord of the Ring:
Spectral were their appearances
As though mere shadows in darkness...

Nazgël, damned souls of the tenebrous Lord...
The Night walks with them:
Death howls from their mouths
Knights of Chaos, riding obscure Dragons...
Horrifying apparitions led by the madness
Of the Prince of barad-Dër

With a blind devotion
The Army of Mordor gathered about
The sinister towers of Minas Morgul
A cursed fortress for the Black Ghosts;
Where forbidden sorcery is practiced.
The beginning of War, marching
To an epic battle against golden armour:
The Chronicle of the Infinite Quest

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