Divine Wind Of Sho
Steel Warrior Lyrics

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Ready to fly
The time to die has come
Look into my eyes
The red sun is back again
Dreams will come true
We are defenders
The empire of doom
Never surrender

See the trail of blood,
Staining red all the sky
In the rage of gods, flying too fast
This is my legacy, in bombs and fire
Divine wind of sho

Fight! Divine wind will take me through the
Night! Ravaging freedom dreams
Try! Face and destroy my soul of
Fire! Divine wind of sho

[Solo: both]

"Like a snowy white cherry flossom
In the time of spring
We shall befall
Unchanged and gleaming…"

[Solo: Andre]
[Solo: Boon]

1945 graves
Burying the sins and my courage
Spirits and lies
Flying samurais
Blood will wash my soul

When my "Zero" falls
Divine tears

Overall Meaning

The song "Divine Wind Of Sho" by Steel Warrior is about a pilot who is ready to die for their country. The lyrics describe the pilot's determination to defend their nation and dreams, even if it means sacrificing their life for it. The opening lines suggest that the pilot is prepared to take flight and embrace death. As they look at the red sun, they are reminded of their duty to protect their land. The lyrics also mention the "empire of doom," implying that the pilot's nation is facing a dire situation and needs brave warriors like themselves to fight for it.

The chorus of the song talks about the "Divine Wind," a term used for kamikaze pilots during World War II. The pilot is determined to face their fears and embrace the Divine Wind that will take them through the night to ravage freedom's dreams. The song suggests that the pilot's actions will have a lasting impact, leaving behind a legacy of bombs and fire. The closing lines of the song talk about the graves of 1945, detailing the spirits of the fallen samurais, and how their blood will wash the pilot's soul clean when their Zero falls.

Overall, "Divine Wind Of Sho" is a song about a valiant warrior's devotion to their country and the sacrifices they are willing to make to defend it. The lyrics are heavily inspired by the kamikaze pilots of World War II, who are often celebrated in Japanese culture for their bravery and selflessness in the face of adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

Ready to fly
Prepared to embark on a deadly mission

The time to die has come
Acceptance of the likelihood of death on this mission

Look into my eyes
Asserting the courage of the warrior

The red sun is back again
Symbolic reference to the Japanese flag, representing the warrior's allegiance

Dreams will come true
Belief in the success of the mission and the fulfillment of the warrior's vision

We are defenders
The warrior sees themselves as a protector of their nation and people

The empire of doom
A reference to Japan's fate should the war be lost

Never surrender
The warrior is instilled with a fighting spirit and the belief that surrender is not an option

See the trail of blood,
Visualizing the destruction that will be wrought by the mission

Staining red all the sky
The carnage is so great that it colors the horizon red

In the rage of gods, flying too fast
The warrior feels that they are divinely sanctioned and invincible

This is my legacy, in bombs and fire
The impression the warrior wants to leave behind - one of total destruction and power

Divine wind of sho
Reference to the Kamikaze, seen as a divine wind sent by spirits of the fallen warriors to turn the tide of the war

Fight! Divine wind will take me through the
The warrior chants a battle cry, calling upon the divine wind

Night! Ravaging freedom dreams
The warrior is destroying the dreams of freedom held by the enemy

Try! Face and destroy my soul of
The warrior is daring the enemy to face them and attempt to destroy their spirit

Fire! Divine wind of sho
Reference to the Kamikaze again, calling upon the divine wind to give them strength

"Like a snowy white cherry flossom
Imagery evoking Japan's natural beauty

In the time of spring
Symbolizing rebirth and renewal

We shall befall
Asserting the inevitability of the warrior's triumph

Unchanged and gleaming..."
The warrior will remain resolute and determined, even in the face of overwhelming odds

1945 graves
A chilling reference to the graves of the fallen Kamikaze pilots

Burying the sins and my courage
The warrior acknowledging the moral controversy of the Kamikaze tactic, but remaining steadfast in their courage

Spirits and lies
Perhaps a reference to the government propaganda that urged Kamikaze pilots to sacrifice themselves for the greater good

Flying samurais
The pilots see themselves as modern-day samurais, committed to the Bushido code of honor and loyalty

Blood will wash my soul
By sacrificing themselves for their country, the warriors hope to cleanse their souls and attain an honorable place in the afterlife

When my "Zero" falls
The Zero was a Japanese fighter plane used in World War II - if the warrior's plane is destroyed, they know they will die

Divine tears
Perhaps a reference to the tragic emotional toll the Kamikaze mission took on the pilots and their families

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