Although their earlier releases contained Satanic themes and imagery, from the third album on, the band's primary subject matter centered around pirates, sailing and other historical events. In 1987, the band released the album Under Jolly Roger, which was a switch to pirate-based and historical themes, creating and influencing the later named pirate metal subgenre of heavy metal in the 2000s in the process. While the historical lyrics were very superficial at first, the lyrics for later albums were intensively researched, by frontman Rolf Kasparek in particular.
After this album, from 1988 to 1992 (for the albums Port Royal, Death or Glory, Blazon Stone and Pile of Skulls), Running Wild mainly wrote historically based lyrics. In addition to lyrics about pirates, the band also addressed subjects like the Wars of the Roses, the Battle of Waterloo, or the colonization of the New World by the Conquistadors.
In April 2009, Kasparek announced that Running Wild had split up. Their intended last show was at Wacken Open Air in July that year. It was recorded for CD and DVD release and appeared as The Final Jolly Roger in 2011. The split would prove temporary as they reunited in 2012. Running Wild played live for the Wacken Open Air festival in 2015. As of 2021, the band have released 17 studio albums, with their most recent being Blood on Blood.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Running_Wild_(band)
Studio albums
Gates to Purgatory (1984)
Branded and Exiled (1985)
Under Jolly Roger (1987)
Port Royal (1988)
Death or Glory (1989)
Blazon Stone (1991)
Pile of Skulls (1992)
Black Hand Inn (1994)
Masquerade (1995)
The Rivalry (1998)
Victory (2000)
The Brotherhood (2002)
Rogues en Vogue (2005)
Shadowmaker (2012)
Resilient (2013)
Rapid Foray (2016)
Blood on Blood (2021)
Live albums
Ready for Boarding (1988)
Death or Glory Tour – Live (1989)
Live (2002)
The Final Jolly Roger (2011)
Compilation albums
The First Years of Piracy (1991)
The Story of Jolly Roger (1998)
The Legendary Tales (2002)
20 Years in History (2003)
Best of Adrian (2006)
Black Demons on Stage (2010)
Greatest Hits (2011)
Riding the Storm: Very Best of the Noise Years 1983-1995 (2016)
Singles and EPs
"Victim of States Power" (1984)
"Bad to the Bone" (1989)
"Wild Animal" (1990)
"Little Big Horn" (1991)
"Lead or Gold" (1992)
"The Privateer" (1994)
"The Rivalry" (1998)
"Revolution" (2000)
"Crossing the Blades" (2019)
Underworld
Running Wild Lyrics
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A darkened race, so mean and sly, they keep away from light
Ancient words tell dreadful tales about the other side
About its world where demons live and where the evil hides
They invade the world with war and pain to save their evil aim
Their power's build on blackest lies, but man will pay its price
Underworld, the center of the blackest heart
They've ruled the world through history, the lords of war and crime
Military and government, they're brought into line
Men in black, they cover up the sight of U.F.O.'s
Their power's save as long as there is no one who knows!
They invade the world with war and pain to save their evil aim
Their power's build on blackest lies, but man will pay its price
Underworld, the center of the blackest heart
Underworld, where the evil side hides in the dark
Churches built on holy spots its energy to ban
Exposing truth, who's the church? blackest kind of men
Religion's made to obscure the mind, living on its lies
Who's the one to wear its crown? the devil! no disguise!
They invade the world with war and pain to save their evil aim
Their power's build on blackest lies, but man will pay its price
Underworld, the center of the blackest heart
Underworld, where the evil side hides in the dark
Underworld, where laws were made to hide the truth
Underworld, where evilness and darkness rules
You have eyes to see, nevertheless you see nothing!
You have a soul to feel, nevertheless you feel nothing!
You have a mind to know, nevertheless you know nothing!
That is the way we want you to be!!! Ho ho ho no
The lyrics of Running Wild's song Underworld depict a world that is ruled by evil forces with blackest hearts and mean intentions. These evil souls lurk in the night and keep away from the light. Ancient tales tell the story of the other side where demons live and hide in the darkness. In this world, war and pain are used to invade the human world and perpetuate the evil aim of these forces. Their power is built on blackest lies and man will pay the ultimate price for it.
The song suggests that these forces have ruled the world through history and continue to do so by keeping their power safe as long as no one knows. Military and government forces are brought into line and men in black cover up the sighting of U.F.O.s. Churches are built on holy spots to banish their energy and obscure the truth. Religion is used to obscure the mind and the truth and the devil reigns supreme in this world.
The lyrics suggest that people have the ability to see, feel and know the truth but are prevented from doing so by the forces of evil, who thrive when people are ignorant and blind to their machinations. The song Underworld serves as a warning against the powers that seek to control and manipulate us, and urges us to remain vigilant and aware in order to preserve our freedom and our souls.
Line by Line Meaning
Evil souls and blackest hearts, lurking in the night
Sinister individuals with malevolent intentions are hiding in the darkness
A darkened race, so mean and sly, they keep away from light
This group avoids exposure by being shrewd and staying in the shadows
Ancient words tell dreadful tales about the other side
Legends describe a terrible world on the other side
About its world where demons live and where the evil hides
This realm is where the malevolent beings exist and hide
They invade the world with war and pain to save their evil aim
These entities use violence and suffering to achieve their wicked objectives
Their power's build on blackest lies, but man will pay its price
Their strength stems from deceit, which will ultimately harm humanity
Underworld, the center of the blackest heart
This is the primary location where the most sinister practices originate
Underworld, where the evil side hides in the dark
This is the lair where malevolence lurks in the shadows
They've ruled the world through history, the lords of war and crime
Throughout time, this group has exercised dominance through violence and criminal activity
Military and government, they're brought into line
The military and government are also under the control of this powerful group
Men in black, they cover up the sight of U.F.O.'s
Certain individuals conceal evidence of extraterrestrial life
Their power's save as long as there is no one who knows!
Their authority remains intact as long as people are in the dark about their actions
Churches built on holy spots its energy to ban
Churches have been erected on sacred ground to suppress its energy
Exposing truth, who's the church? blackest kind of men
Revealing the reality of the situation reveals that religious leaders are exceptionally wicked
Religion's made to obscure the mind, living on its lies
Religion is used to deter inquisitive thoughts and restrict understanding
Who's the one to wear its crown? the devil! no disguise!
The ultimate perpetrator behind the system is the Devil himself
Underworld, where laws were made to hide the truth
In this dark realm, laws have been crafted to conceal reality
Underworld, where evilness and darkness rules
This is a malevolent environment dominated by darkness
You have eyes to see, nevertheless you see nothing!
Despite the ability to perceive, most are ignorant of the truth
You have a soul to feel, nevertheless you feel nothing!
Feelings have been numbed, rendering many indifferent to the truth
You have a mind to know, nevertheless you know nothing!
Although the intellect exists, most remain uninformed
That is the way we want you to be!!! Ho ho ho no
The malevolent entities dictate a dumbed-down population serves their purposes
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: ROLF KASPAREK
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Gerald Hentrich
Underworld ( Lyrics)
Evil souls and blackest hearts, lurking in the night
A darkened race, so mean and sly, they keep away from light
Ancient words tell dreadful tales about the other side
About its world where demons live and where the evil hides
They invade the world with war and pain to save their evil aim
Their power's build on blackest lies, but man will pay its price
Underworld, the centre of the blackest heart
Underworld, where the evil side hides in the dark
They've ruled the world through history, the lords of war and crime
Military and government, they're brought into line
Men in black, they cover up the sight of U.F.O.'s
Their power's save as long as there is no one who knows!
They invade the world with war and pain to save their evil aim
Their power's build on blackest lies, but man will pay its price
Underworld, the centre of the blackest heart
Underworld, where the evil side hides in the dark
Churches built on holy spots its energy to ban
Exposing truth, who's the church? blackest kind of men
Religion's made to obscure the mind, living on its lies
Who's the one to wear its crown? the devil! no disguise!
They invade the world with war and pain to save their evil aim
Their power's build on blackest lies, but man will pay its price
Underworld, the centre of the blackest heart
Underworld, where the evil side hides in the dark
Underworld, where laws were made to hide the truth
Underworld, where evilness and darkness rules
You have eyes to see, nevertheless you see nothing!
You have a soul to feel, nevertheless you feel nothing!
You have a mind to know, nevertheless you know nothing!
That is the way we want you to be!
HO HO HO...
Gerald Hentrich
Underworld ( Lyrics)
Evil souls and blackest hearts, lurking in the night
A darkened race, so mean and sly, they keep away from light
Ancient words tell dreadful tales about the other side
About its world where demons live and where the evil hides
They invade the world with war and pain to save their evil aim
Their power's build on blackest lies, but man will pay its price
Underworld, the centre of the blackest heart
Underworld, where the evil side hides in the dark
They've ruled the world through history, the lords of war and crime
Military and government, they're brought into line
Men in black, they cover up the sight of U.F.O.'s
Their power's save as long as there is no one who knows!
They invade the world with war and pain to save their evil aim
Their power's build on blackest lies, but man will pay its price
Underworld, the centre of the blackest heart
Underworld, where the evil side hides in the dark
Churches built on holy spots its energy to ban
Exposing truth, who's the church? blackest kind of men
Religion's made to obscure the mind, living on its lies
Who's the one to wear its crown? the devil! no disguise!
They invade the world with war and pain to save their evil aim
Their power's build on blackest lies, but man will pay its price
Underworld, the centre of the blackest heart
Underworld, where the evil side hides in the dark
Underworld, where laws were made to hide the truth
Underworld, where evilness and darkness rules
You have eyes to see, nevertheless you see nothing!
You have a soul to feel, nevertheless you feel nothing!
You have a mind to know, nevertheless you know nothing!
That is the way we want you to be!
HO HO HO...
Jack The Skipper
Underwooooooooorld. I love this band so much
JACEK DEPTUŁA
YOU HAVE THE EYES TO SEE. NEVERTHELESS YOU KNOW NOTHING! YOU HAVE THE SOUL TO FEEL, NEVERTHELESS YOU FEEL NOTHING. HAVE THE MIND TO KNOW, NEVERTHELESS YOU KNOW NOTHING. END SUMMONING YOUR VIEW TO BE!
Валерия Качалова
Другие варианты записи есть?
trance only
!!!!!!!сool
Jacek Deptuła
Universal phantasmal while wheel of doom lucky no allein
JACEK DEPTUŁA
old spice shtift :)
JACEK DEPTUŁA
TESTUMONIYOUR FUTURE BE
trance only
sorry TRANS
JACEK DEPTUŁA
heather angelika :)