In 2001 British folk metal group Skyclad's released the song as their second true single (after 1993's "Thinking allowed"). It features two versions of Skyclad's cover of the song, one with the original band, and a re-recorded version of one of their earliest tracks.
Swords of a Thousand Men
Tenpole Tudor Lyrics
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Back with my lady and the fires burned tall
Hooray went the men down below
All outside was the rain and snow
Hear their shout, hear their roar
They've probably had a barrel of ale and much, much more
Hooray, hooray, hooray, yeah
Over the hill went the swords of a thousand men
We had to meet the enemy a mile away
Thunder in the air and the sky turned grey
Assembling the knights and their swords were sharp
There was not a hope in your English hearts
When you Hear our drums, hear them sound
We're gonna fight until we have won this town
Hooray, hooray, hooray, yeah
Over the hill went the swords of a thousand men
When the knights come along at the end of the day
Some were half-alive and some had run away
But Hear our triumph, hear our shout
We'll probably drink a barrel of ale and much, much more
Hooray, hooray, hooray, yeah
Over the hill went the swords of a thousand men
Hooray, hooray, hooray, yeah
Hooray, hooray, hooray, yeah - yeah
Hooray, hooray, hooray, yeah
Hooray, hooray, hooray, yeah - yeah
Hooray, hooray, hooray, yeah
Hooray, hooray, hooray, yeah - yeah
Hooray, hooray, hooray, yeah
Hooray, hooray, hooray, yeah - yeah
The song "Swords of a Thousand Men" by Tenpole Tudor tells the story of a knight returning home after being away at war. The castle is lit with fires as the men below celebrate his return with barrels of ale. The men rejoice as they recount the battle, shouting and roaring triumphant cheers. The knight reflects on the battle, where they met the enemy a mile away with thunder in the air and the sky turned grey. Despite the odds against them, they were successful, and they fought until they won. The song concludes with mention of the knight's triumphs, along with the possibility of more ale to drink.
The song's lyrics portray the vivid picture of knights returning to their castle victorious, the fires burning high, and the men celebrating their success with wild cheers. The song brings a sense of excitement and adrenaline rush, and one can almost feel the energy of the scene. The chorus "Hooray, Hooray, Hooray, yeah" repeats throughout the song, further emphasizing the excitement of the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Deep in the castle and back from the wars
Back from fighting wars, I find myself inside the fortress
Back with my lady and the fires burned tall
Safe within the castle walls, I reunite with my lover and find comfort by the roaring flames
Hooray went the men down below
The soldiers outside rejoice and cheer
All outside was the rain and snow
While the weather raged outside with wind and snow
Hear their shout, hear their roar
Their cheers and exuberant cries can be heard far and wide
They've probably had a barrel of ale and much, much more
The men are likely very drunk and have consumed lots of ale
Over the hill went the swords of a thousand men
The army of soldiers, armed with their swords, marched over the hills to face the enemy
We had to meet the enemy a mile away
We marched out to meet the enemy one mile from our current location
Thunder in the air and the sky turned grey
As we approached the enemy, the sky darkened and thunder rumbled
Assembling the knights and their swords were sharp
The knights gathered and drew their swords in preparation for battle
There was not a hope in your English hearts
The English soldiers were hopeless and unable to match our strength and skills
When you Hear our drums, hear them sound
Our drums serve as a war cry, signaling the beginning of the battle
We're gonna fight until we have won this town
We are determined to fight and win this battle, taking control of the town
When the knights come along at the end of the day
When the battle concludes, the knights return to the castle
Some were half-alive and some had run away
Some knights returned from battle injured and some cowardly fled
But Hear our triumph, hear our shout
Despite the loss of some soldiers, we still celebrate our victory with cheers
We'll probably drink a barrel of ale and much, much more
We will likely spend the night celebrating with lots of ale and revelry
Hooray, hooray, hooray, yeah
We exclaim and celebrate with great joy and happiness
Over the hill went the swords of a thousand men
The song finishes with a repetition of the previous line, describing the victorious march of the army over the hills
Lyrics Ā© BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDWARD FELIX TUDORPOLE, FELIX TUDORPOLE EDWARD
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@rplevin926
I met Eddie in a pub once. I saw it was him, ran over and said 'EDDIE TENPOLE!' He simply looked at me, closed his eyes, nodded gently and flung his arms open. I told him that he would forever be my captain. He was a splendid chap, still is.
@GlennCurley
I worked with him yesterday at a Comic Con event photographing him with fans. A true gent and a great character.
@toshsimpkin4386
Saw Eddie yesterday at Let's Rock Wales. He's still got it.
@philnewton-england7795
Ed's a lovely guy. Crazy as a box of chapati's. I just wish people would respect him more as the 2nd Maze Master of The Crystal Maze. He certainly doesn't deserve the disrespect he gets !!!
@thekraemer1757
The best are always the best
@robertsteinman4417
@@philnewton-england7795 No disrespect here, I preferred Ed :P
@stuartdear1187
My old local pub used to play this song at closing time and everyone from 16-80 became a knight of olde England for five minutes. Happy memories.
@JDRELGOR
What was your local pub doing being open 7 months agoš
@TheJemShuffle
@@JDRELGOR Keywords: "Used to"
@mikeyoung7660
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