Battle Metal
Turisas Lyrics
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No smile, no tears
They'll crush your skull with a blow
And pile them in a row
The heart of Turisas was forged by four winds
In a smithy high up in the skies
On an anvil honour, with a hammer of blood
BATTLE METAL!
As the battle rages the dearest to you, you hold in your hand -
And stick in their lungs!
An iron gaze of a hawk
Out of sight they stalk
Their arrows cut the air as they fly
Death from the sky
Thunder in their eyes
A riding demise
Storming over the men on the field
Breaking their shield
Take this sign into your heart and be brave
Let it lead you to your glory or your grave
Today!
Hear me, my warriors
Soldiers from all the edges of the world
Let us join our forces
To an army, united
Four winds will guide us
The Heart of Turisas will lead our way
Our drums echo: Forward march
Our horns cry for victory
Boldest of them all
They've answered the call
Their arms were strenghtened by the work of their swords
They'll march till they fall
The heart of Turisas was forged by four winds
In a smithy high up in the skies
On an anvil honour, with a hammer of blood
The Four Winds pounded
The lyrics of Turisas's song "Battle Metal" describe the ferocity and power of warriors in battle, urging listeners to join forces and fight with bravery to lead them to their glory or their grave. The song conveys an intense atmosphere of conflict and violence, with references to crushing skulls, arrows cutting the air, and death from the sky. The Heart of Turisas, a powerful symbol of strength and unity, is created by four winds in a smithy high up in the skies, and it guides the warriors on their march towards victory.
The chorus, with its repetitive and catchy use of the phrase "Battle Metal," enhances the overall vibe of the song and reinforces the message of fighting with all one's might. The description of the warriors as having thunder in their eyes and a riding demise creates an image of them as unstoppable forces charging towards their enemies. The lyrics also mention the horns crying for victory, a nod to the traditional use of horns and other instruments in battles to signal and inspire the troops.
Overall, the lyrics of "Battle Metal" evoke the spirit of heroic battles and the call to action in the face of great challenges, making it a powerful and energizing song for those who appreciate strong and intense music.
Line by Line Meaning
A name uttered with fear
The fear-inducing name of our warriors is whispered amongst our enemies.
No smile, no tears
Our warriors will show no emotion as they annihilate their opposition.
They'll crush your skull with a blow
And pile them in a row
Our warriors will hit you so hard that your skull will break and they will make an example out of you by displaying your remains.
The heart of Turisas was forged by four winds
In a smithy high up in the skies
On an anvil honour, with a hammer of blood
The Four Winds pounded
Our warriors were created by the elements themselves and have been imbued with superhuman strength and resilience through the forging process.
BATTLE METAL!
This is the call to arms for our warriors, as they prepare to engage in battle.
As the battle rages the dearest to you, you hold in your hand -
And stick in their lungs!
Our warriors will take their closest possession, be it a weapon or a personal item, and strike it into the enemy's body to guarantee a lethal blow.
An iron gaze of a hawk
Out of sight they stalk
Their arrows cut the air as they fly
Death from the sky
Our archers will move swiftly and silently, their accuracy is unparalleled and every arrow they shoot has the power to kill.
Thunder in their eyes
A riding demise
Storming over the men on the field
Breaking their shield
Our cavalry charge with such ferocity that the very ground shakes, their charge is followed by a wave of destruction and they leave no shield unbroken.
Take this sign into your heart and be brave
Let it lead you to your glory or your grave
Today!
This is a message to all would-be warriors, take our emblem to heart and use it to inspire bravery in the face of death, as today we lay our lives on the line.
Hear me, my warriors
Soldiers from all the edges of the world
Let us join our forces
To an army, united
This is a call to arms, for warriors from all over the world to band together and fight as a united force.
Four winds will guide us
The Heart of Turisas will lead our way
Our drums echo: Forward march
Our horns cry for victory
Our warriors will be led by the elements, and the very heart of Turisas will guide them to victory. Our drums will sound the march forward, while our horns will let out a victory cry.
Boldest of them all
They've answered the call
Their arms were strenghtened by the work of their swords
They'll march till they fall
Our warriors are the bravest of the brave, and they have answered the call to battle. Their swords have been fortified by their hard work and dedication, and they will fight until their very last breath.
The heart of Turisas was forged by four winds
In a smithy high up in the skies
On an anvil honour, with a hammer of blood
The Four Winds pounded
Our warriors were created by the elements themselves and have been imbued with superhuman strength and resilience through the forging process.
Contributed by Samuel Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@guinnessfeast3418
A name uttered with fear
No smile, no tears
They'll crush your skull with a blow
And pile them in a row
The heart of Turisas was forged by four winds
In a smithy high up in the skies
On an anvil of honour, with a hammer of blood
The Four Winds pounded
Battle Metal!
As the battle rages the dearest to you, you hold in your hand -
And stick in their lungs!
An iron gaze of a hawk
Out of sight they stalk
Their arrows cut the air an they fly
Death from the sky
Thunder in their eyes
A riding demise
Storming over the men on the field
Breaking their shield
Take this sign into your heart and be brave
Let it lead you to your glory or your grave
Today!
Hear me, my warriors
Soldiers from all the edges of the world
Let us join our forces
To an army, united
Four winds will guide us
The Heart of Turisas will lead our way
Our drums echo: Forward march
Our horns cry for victory
Boldest of them all
They've answered the call
Their arms were strenghtened by the work of their swords
They'll march till they fall
The heart of Turisas was forged by four winds
In a smithy high up in the skies
On an anvil of honour, with a hammer of blood
The Four Winds pounded
@TonyAiello
My one wish in life is to have this to be played at my funeral, as they are lowering me into the ground. I want to be layed to rest in the most epic way possible.
@josesosa8880
Man! I have always think the same
@h1r43th4l1v3
Bro you regret writing this comment now 10 years later?
@jaws901
@h1r43th4l1v3 You regret writing this 5 months later?
@AmonHenwi
This is your death wish then :). Pick another one as one wish in life :D
@Tsumanne
The Viking/Folk/Pagan metal scene's deovotion to it's fans is unmatched when compared to most other generes. It's truly a fan supported venture and Turisas knows it. バイキングメタルが一番だよ！
@jump2hell117
This is a band that really loves their fans
@nathanfobear2913
I just found out about Turisas by accident looking for history videos about the Varangian Guard maybe a month ago. I don't think I've intentionally listened to another band since. Can't believe I never heard of these guys before.
@HikerBiker99
Their music makes you want to put on your battle armor and go raid a castle and pillage the village. I love their music.
@raymundozaratehernandez863
""A name uttered with fear No smile no tears They'll crush your skull with a blow And pile them in a row The heart of Turisas was forged by four winds In a smithy high up in the skies On an anvil of honour with a hammer of blood The Four Winds pounded Battle Battle Metal! Battle Battle Metal! Battle Battle Metal! Battle Battle Metal! As the battle rages the dearest to you you hold in your hand And stick in their lungs! Battle Battle Metal! Battle Battle Metal! An iron gaze of a hawk Out of sight they stalk Their arrows cut the air as they fly Death from the sky Thunder in their eyes A riding demise Storming over the men on the field Breaking their shield Take this sign into your heart and be brave Let it lead you to your glory or your grave Today! Hear me my warriors Soldiers from all the edges of the world Let us join our forces To an army united Four winds will guide us The Heart of Turisas will lead our way Our drums echo: Forward march Our horns cry for victory Boldest of them all They've answered the call Their arms were strenghtened by the work of their swords They'll march till they fall The heart of Turisas was forged by four winds In a smithy high up in the skies On an anvil of honour with a hammer of blood The Four Winds pounded""