Studio albums
Saxon (1979)
Wheels of Steel (1980)
Strong Arm of the Law (1980)
Denim and Leather (1981)
Power & the Glory (1983)
Crusader (1984)
Innocence Is No Excuse (1985)
Rock the Nations (1986)
Destiny (1988)
Solid Ball of Rock (1991)
Forever Free (1992)
Dogs of War (1995)
Unleash the Beast (1997)
Metalhead (1999)
Killing Ground (2001)
Lionheart (2004)
The Inner Sanctum (2007)
Into the Labyrinth (2009)
Call to Arms (2011)
Sacrifice (2013)
Battering Ram (2015)
Thunderbolt (2018)
Inspirations (2021)
Carpe Diem (2022)
No Rest For The Wicked
Saxon Lyrics
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Stand in line and wait your turn
I am the destroyer
This thing you'll quickly learn
Have no fear and come with me
Enter my reality
I am your hybrid curse
This is my universe
No rest for the wicked
No rest till the work is done
No rest for the wicked
No peace for the chosen one
Take your chance and start to run
This game of death has just begun
If you die I still exist
This will be your nemesis
No rest for the wicked
No rest till the work is done
No rest for the wicked
No peace for the chosen one
Welcome to my sacrifice
Have you come to spend the night
Have no fear and come with me
Enter my reality
In this place where darkness dwells
You will face your private hell
In my labyrinth of fire
I will build your funeral pyre
No rest for the wicked
No rest till the work is done
No rest for the wicked
No peace for the chosen one
The lyrics of Saxon's song "No Rest for the Wicked" appear to be a warning to listeners about a malevolent force that is omnipotent and omniscient, describing it as "the destroyer." The force invites listeners to enter its reality and complete a game of death. It targets specific individuals, referred to as the "chosen one," and promises them no peace, only offering them an eternity of suffering in its labyrinth of fire. The singer is confident in their powers: regardless of the chosen one's actions, they will never truly leave or escape their fate. The chorus repeats the titular phrase, accentuating the singer's malice.
Saxon's "No Rest for the Wicked" is a cautionary tale, with a focus on the inevitability of fate and the illusion of free will. The singer's words suggest that listeners are unable to control their destiny and that their decisions are ultimately futile. The song tells the story of a predetermined world where the wicked are doomed to suffer, and no amount of effort may change this.
Line by Line Meaning
You're like lambs to the slaughter
You are easy to trap and kill without understanding the true danger.
Stand in line and wait your turn
You are obedient to power and willing to be subjected to whatever it imposes.
I am the destroyer
I have the power to cause harm and devastation.
This thing you'll quickly learn
You will soon become aware of the severity of your situation and that resistance is futile.
Have no fear and come with me
Feel free to follow me, as I will not harm you (yet).
Enter my reality
Join my twisted world where my rules and actions are dominant.
I am your hybrid curse
I am a combination of different evils that will cause you long-lasting damage.
This is my universe
You are now a part of my dark, chaotic realm and I am in control.
No rest for the wicked
Evil-doers must constantly work and act towards their wicked goals to succeed.
No rest till the work is done
The evil-doer must work tirelessly until their mission is complete, without break or rest.
No peace for the chosen one
The one who is chosen to be the target of evil will never experience peace or safety.
Take your chance and start to run
Try to escape while you can and hope for survival.
This game of death has just begun
The fight for your life has only just started and the stakes are high.
If you die I still exist
Even if you fail, I will continue to exist and target others for destruction.
This will be your nemesis
This evil entity will be the cause of your downfall and ruin.
Welcome to my sacrifice
You are now a willing or unwilling participant in my deadly ritual.
Have you come to spend the night
Are you prepared to endure a long, dark night of pain and suffering?
In this place where darkness dwells
You are now in a place consumed by evil and darkness.
You will face your private hell
You will experience agony and torment beyond your worst nightmares.
In my labyrinth of fire
You are now trapped in a maze of deadly flames and obstacles.
I will build your funeral pyre
Your demise is imminent and I will make sure it is especially gruesome.
Contributed by Maria D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dennis Golleher
This band never get's old...only better with time !!! I caught them live back in Amarillo in 83 on their Power & Glory tour....they opened for Maiden...they just Rocked balls...wished I could see them agian !!!
Juan garcia
SAXON PARA SIEMPRE,GRAN CANCION,GRAN ALBUM.
Astillion
This song sounds like it could be off the Metalhead album, one of my favorite Saxon albums. Call to Arms is also a very good album.
Justin Moody
tracked this song down from "The Hybrid" film, without a doubt the best part of the movie. I guess good does come out of the bad sometimes. I can't believe I had never heard of this band, I gotta check out their stuff. I thought it was Priest or maybe even Ozzy when I heard it for the first time. Best song I have heard in a long time!
Nordic Paws Productions
When I seen hybrid theory, I couldn't believe it was saxon.. They sound like they got a bit of Rob zombie going for them with the guitar. Hard to think they started out in the early 70's and still sound awesome decades later. looking forward to their 2020 album.
Scar_Wolfo
Homie the last comment was three years ago what are we doing here
Nordic Paws Productions
@Scar_Wolfo I dunno nice wolf sona
Scar_Wolfo
Nordic Paws Productions ayyyyy thank you
Nordic Paws Productions
@Scar_Wolfo you're welcome reminds me Once the pandemic is over with, I'll be attending FWA or megaplex.
Trace zach daniels
AWESOME!!