Line-up: Jens Carlsson (Vocals), Fredrik Hedström (Bass), Emil Norberg
(Lead guitar), Efraim Juntunen (Drums) and Daniel Sundbom (Rythm guitar).
Heart And Steel
Persuader Lyrics
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In a time when glory lost control
A fallen angel long forgotten
Found its way to conquer your life and soul
We gather our forces, protecting our lands
The demon is calling, your blood it demands
Raise your hands
Heart and steel, forever we will fight with
Heart and steel, we will prevail
Morning comes as shadows fall
Now the time has come to fight them all
When the night awaits, clutch at straws
That was the picture that I thought I saw
He'd watched and waited for so many years
Holding alone the desolate shore
Lonely but faithful to his trust
Forever holding those days of joy
"Heart and Steel" by the Swedish power metal band Persuader is a song about the fight against evil, particularly against demons that threaten to take control over one's life and soul. The lyrics suggest that the demon was born out of chaos in a time when glory lost control, and has been forgotten for a long time until it resurfaces to conquer. The singer and his forces are ready to protect their lands, to fight against the demon that demands their blood. The chorus "Heart and steel, forever we will fight with, Heart and steel, we will prevail" emphasizes their determination and resilience in the face of danger.
The second verse describes the morning coming as shadows fall, and the singer finding himself caught in the middle of the war. At night, he is grasping for any hope, as the demon tries to take over. The bridge talks about a man, who had been waiting and watching for many years, holding onto trust and faithfulness to protect his land from evil. The song ends with the chorus repeating, suggesting that the fight against evil is ongoing, but they believe that their hearts and strength will prevail.
Line by Line Meaning
Out of chaos born
Something good can come from chaos.
In a time when glory lost control
In a time where the concept of glory has lost its way and no longer has control.
A fallen angel long forgotten
An angel who has been forgotten and fallen.
Found its way to conquer your life and soul
Has found its way into conquering someone's life and soul.
We gather our forces, protecting our lands
We come together and arm ourselves to protect our lands from harm.
The demon is calling, your blood it demands
A demon is summoning and seeking someone's blood.
Raise your hands
To prepare for battle, raise your hands.
Heart and steel, forever we will fight with
We will fight with unwavering heart and steel forever.
Heart and steel, we will prevail
With heart and steel, we will emerge victorious.
Morning comes as shadows fall
The morning arrives, and the shadows disappear.
Now the time has come to fight them all
The time has come to take on everyone and everything.
When the night awaits, clutch at straws
When there's nothing else to do within the darkness, grasp at anything you can.
That was the picture that I thought I saw
That was the image I believed I witnessed.
He'd watched and waited for so many years
For years he'd watched and waited.
Holding alone the desolate shore
He was all alone, guarding the lifeless and barren shoreline.
Lonely but faithful to his trust
Although alone, he remained devoted to his duty.
Forever holding those days of joy
Forever cherishing the memories of happier times.
Contributed by Carter C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.