Showdown
Runic Lyrics


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My mind is sick of thinking
And my heart is flared up with rage
Arouse my fighting spirit
Become lethargic in the mist of times

Soon like the waves
Breaking themselves,
The swords will be knocked together
Soon like a storm,
Double-edged swords
Will rumble for ever and ever

The grounds for war aren't needed.
Only the pleasure of seeing the blood.
Your blood soaking the weapon is
Enough for me and
For my warlike people.

Tides And wind side with us.
Gods must have heard the sound
Of our drums.
We're going to mow'em down
We're going to make them feel
The taste of rout...

Praise be to showdown!

So row for the northern lights...
So row the Atlantis ocean skies.
Battleground jus before us.
Enemies are waiting for dusk.
Death has been invoked
And she will not leave alone.

Kill or be killed, win or be won.
Don't doubt in cut their heads off.
Gods will be proud of our work...

And now there is no place for cowards.
And now there is no time for weakness.

For those who feel down...
Their presence just now around, with us.
War, you are the only way
To let the fallen reach the eternal rest.
For all I believed.
All what you made me leave forgotten in past
War, that gave me the steel,
That gives me the courage.
That will make me great.

Maybe alive, maybe dead...
But never being slave again

Again...





Thousand people fighting/dying
Only think in gain

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Runic's song "Showdown" express a desire for war and battle, fueled by rage and a fighting spirit. The singer is tired of thinking and ready to engage in combat. They describe the anticipation of swords clashing and double-edged swords rumbling, as well as the desire to see bloodshed. The singer believes that the gods are on their side and that victory is certain. They reference the notion of "kill or be killed" and express a determination to never be a slave again.


The words suggest a focus on the present moment and the excitement of the impending battle, rather than dwelling on the reasons for the conflict. The lyrics also describe the anticipation of death and the potential for it to provide eternal rest. The singer seems to suggest that war is the only way to achieve greatness and overcome weakness and cowardice.


Overall, the song exudes a sense of aggression and a thirst for violence. It celebrates battle and the idea of fighting for one's beliefs, even if it means risking death. The lyrics may resonate with those who value honor and glory in the face of conflict.


Line by Line Meaning

My mind is sick of thinking
I am tired of overthinking and analyzing everything.


And my heart is flared up with rage
My heart is filled with anger and aggression.


Arouse my fighting spirit
Awaken my inner warrior and prepare me for battle.


Become lethargic in the mist of times
Become inactive and lazy in difficult situations.


Soon like the waves
In the near future, like the crashing waves


Breaking themselves,
Breaking and colliding against one another


The swords will be knocked together
Weapons will clash in battle.


Soon like a storm,
In the near future, like a fierce storm


Double-edged swords
Weapons that can cut from both sides


Will rumble for ever and ever
The fighting will continue on and on.


The grounds for war aren't needed.
There doesn't need to be a legitimate reason for war.


Only the pleasure of seeing the blood.
The satisfaction of seeing bloodshed is enough.


Your blood soaking the weapon is
The sight of your blood on my weapon


Enough for me and
Is sufficient for both myself and


For my warlike people.
For my fellow warriors who share my passion for battle.


Tides And wind side with us.
The natural elements seem to be in our favor.


Gods must have heard the sound
The gods must have heard our battle cries.


Of our drums.
The sound of our drums beating rhythmically.


We're going to mow'em down
We will defeat them with ease.


We're going to make them feel
We will cause immense pain and suffering.


The taste of rout...
The bitter realization of defeat.


Praise be to showdown!
Celebrating the upcoming battle with reverence and respect.


So row for the northern lights...
Travel towards the aurora borealis.


So row the Atlantis ocean skies.
Navigate the mythical waters of the lost city of Atlantis.


Battleground just before us.
The battlefield is within reach.


Enemies are waiting for dusk.
Our enemies are waiting for nightfall to attack.


Death has been invoked
The call for death has been made.


And she will not leave alone.
Death will take others along with her.


Kill or be killed, win or be won.
There are only two options in battle: to die or be victorious.


Don't doubt in cut their heads off.
Do not hesitate to decapitate the enemy.


Gods will be proud of our work...
The gods will admire our feats in battle.


And now there is no place for cowards.
There is no room for fear or cowardice now.


And now there is no time for weakness.
There is no time to be weak or uncertain.


For those who feel down...
For those who are feeling low


Their presence just now around, with us.
They are with us in spirit.


War, you are the only way
War is the only path to take


To let the fallen reach the eternal rest.
For those who died in battle to find peace.


For all I believed.
For everything I have faith in.


All what you made me leave forgotten in past
Everything that has been left behind in the past.


War, that gave me the steel,
War has given me the strength and courage.


That gives me the courage.
That bolsters my bravery.


That will make me great.
That will make me victorious and powerful.


Maybe alive, maybe dead...
The uncertain fate of the warriors.


But never being slave again
But never being subservient or weak again.


Again...
Reiterating the themes of strength and courage.


Thousand people fighting/dying
A large number of people fighting and dying.


Only think in gain
Their only concern is to come out victorious.




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Juan Ignacio

la mejor cancion de ese disco!!!

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me encantaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

HandsomeDynamite

Jesus Christ this song is awesome.

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