Pretty Maids is a Danish hard rock/heavy metal band formed in Horsens, Denm… Read Full Bio ↴Pretty Maids is a Danish hard rock/heavy metal band formed in Horsens, Denmark, by Ronnie Atkins and Ken Hammer in 1981.

Over the years Pretty Maids have sold hundreds of thousands of records, but have never broken through in a major way. They have supported such well known acts as Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Alice Cooper, Saxon, Nazareth and were also featured at the 1987 German version of Monsters of Rock where Metallica headlined along with Deep Purple.

The new 2006 album "Wake Up to the Real World" shows the band back in former glory. Great hard rock/melodic rock with a metal touch to it. The album includes a cover of Deep Purple's classic gem "Perfect Strangers". Pretty Maids is currently signed to Frontiers Records.

Motherland
Pretty Maids Lyrics

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I'll stand my ground
Protect you with all my life
For all I'm allowed
I'd pay the ultimate price

And with strength and honor
Defend

I praise you
I'll never ever betray you
Pledge my allegiance to save you
You are my soul you're my
Motherland

I'd die a martyr
I'm born in the land of the free
In the name of my father
I'd kill for the freedom of speech

And I, I'll bow to no one at all
I'll fight till I fall

I praise you
I'll never ever betray you
Pledge my allegiance to save you
You are my soul you're my
Motherland

I've seen the tears of the world
Oppression and pain as I'm watchin it burn
I'm blessed and I kneel to the flag
And return
To you motherland

I praise you
I'll never ever betray you
Pledge my allegiance to save you

You are my soul you're my
Motherland

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Motherland" by Pretty Maids speak to the unwavering loyalty and love one has for their country, even in the face of adversity. The singer pledges to protect and defend their motherland with their life and never betray it, no matter the circumstances. They express a willingness to die for their country, emphasizing the importance of freedom of speech and the values that their country represents. The singer acknowledges the pain and suffering in the world, but despite it all, they feel blessed to call their country their home.

Overall, the song is a powerful tribute to patriotism and love for one's country. It speaks to the sacrifices many have made in order to defend their motherland and protect the way of life that it represents. The lyrics convey a sense of strength and perseverance in the face of hardship, and a deep connection and reverence for the values and ideals that the country embodies.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll stand my ground
I will not falter in protecting my motherland.

Protect you with all my life
I will put all my heart and soul in guarding my motherland.

For all I'm allowed
I will do everything that's within my power.

I'd pay the ultimate price
I would be willing to give up everything, even my life.

And with strength and honor
I will defend my motherland with integrity and dignity.

Defend
I will fight, with all my might and power, for my motherland.

I praise you
I honor and respect my motherland.

I'll never ever betray you
I will always remain faithful to my motherland.

Pledge my allegiance to save you
I vow to protect and guard my motherland with all my heart and soul.

You are my soul you're my
My motherland is my everything.

I'd die a martyr
I am willing to sacrifice myself for the cause of protecting my motherland.

I'm born in the land of the free
I come from a land that values freedom and independence.

In the name of my father
I will fight for the values that my father cherished.

I'd kill for the freedom of speech
I will fight to the death to ensure that free speech is protected.

And I, I'll bow to no one at all
I will not be intimidated by anyone in my quest to protect my motherland.

I'll fight till I fall
I will never give up in my fight to defend my motherland, even if it costs my life.

I've seen the tears of the world
I have witnessed the pain and suffering that the world has gone through.

Oppression and pain as I'm watchin it burn
I cannot bear to see the world being oppressed and tormented.

I'm blessed and I kneel to the flag
I am grateful for the blessings that have been bestowed upon me, and I show my respect and loyalty to my country's flag.

And return
And I will always come back to my motherland.

To you motherland
My dear motherland, which holds a special place in my heart.

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