Vengeance Is Steel
Savage Master Lyrics
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Riding with wildness
The wind at your back
Running from murders
The dogs they attack
To all who have known you
You cheat and you lie
But now you will die
Vengeance is steel
The pain that you feel
You'll know that it's real
Vengeance is steel
Vengeance is steel
Your last breath revealed
To death you will kneel
Vengeance is steel
Awaken from slumber
The furies will rise
Though no one can hear you
You say your goodbyes
Death serves his wild justice
Your scalps are his prize
No more of your crying
Blood pours from your eyes
The opening lines of Savage Master's song 'Vengeance is Steel' evoke a sense of wild rush as the singer is being chased by someone. The metaphorical "wind at your back" could be associated with the freedom that the singer seeks from his pursuers. It is only later in the song that we realize that the singer is being chased by those seeking vengeance for his heinous crimes of cheating, lying and possibly murder. The use of dogs as a metaphor for those chasing him adds a sense of danger and heightened tension to the image.
The lyrics then take an unexpectedly violent turn. The chorus "Vengeance is steel, the pain that you feel, you'll know that it's real" suggests that the consequences of the singer's actions will be brutal and unforgiving. The use of the metaphor "steel" could be associated with the iron will of the people seeking revenge. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the theme of vengeance as being the driving force of the song. The lyrics suggest that death is the only escape for the singer as they will "kneel" before it.
To conclude, the song 'Vengeance is Steel' by Savage Master is a heavy metal anthem that speaks of the brutality of revenge. The lyrics are vivid, violent and metaphorical, successfully evoking a sense of fear and impending doom. The chorus is a constant reminder of the central theme of the song i.e. that those who wrong others will be subject to the pain of steel.
Line by Line Meaning
Riding with wildness
Riding with an untamed frenzy
The wind at your back
Wind pushing you towards your destination
Running from murders
Fleeing from those who seek to kill you
The dogs they attack
Attack dogs on your trail
To all who have known you
To anyone who has ever come across you
You cheat and you lie
You deceive and tell falsehoods
You ran from the gallows
You escaped from the prospect of hanging
But now you will die
You will meet your end
Vengeance is steel
The need for revenge is unyielding
The pain that you feel
The agony you endure
You'll know that it's real
You'll experience its authenticity
Vengeance is steel
The need for revenge is unyielding
Vengeance is steel
The need for revenge is unyielding
Your last breath revealed
Your final breath exposed
To death you will kneel
You will succumb to death's power
Vengeance is steel
The need for revenge is unyielding
Awaken from slumber
Roused from sleep
The furies will rise
Angry spirits will emerge
Though no one can hear you
Even though no one can hear your cries
You say your goodbyes
You bid your final farewells
Death serves his wild justice
Death delivers its untamed justice
Your scalps are his prize
Your head is the trophy
No more of your crying
You will no longer weep
Blood pours from your eyes
Your eyes bleed
Contributed by Ethan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.