The name "Wind Rose" was chosen by Claudio, Daniele and Federico, the founding members of the band. They started practicing together in 2007 as a Dream Theater, Symphony X and Blind Guardian cover band, playing in a lot of live shows.
When Francesco and Alessio became part of the band in 2009, Wind Rose started to write their own material: a progressive and epic one. Their first EP was released in 2010 under the care of Cristiano Bertocchi (Vision Divine, Labyrinth) having a lot of good reviews (here you can find them!). The epic success that the EP's tracks had made Wind Rose write a full-lenght album, again under Cristiano's artistic production. The album is available since 28th, August 2012 via Bakerteam Records and it will be named "Shadows over Lothadruin", based on a fantasy story written by Claudio.
FRANCESCO CAVALIERI - VOCALS
CLAUDIO FALCONCINI - GUITARS
DAN VISCONTI - DRUMS
FEDERICO MERANDA - KEYBOARDS
ALESSIO CONSANI - BASS
The Art Of War
Wind Rose Lyrics
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The art of war is bound to my fate
Upon the battlefield I see the passage of my time
And like the wounds, it's fading away
On and on! On and on!
Goes the art of war that leads the way
On and on! On and on!
Keeper of the Mountain
I will leave this world with a cry that says
On and on! On and on!
'Til my enemies are gone
Blood of brothers upon my sword
A sign from the past of ancient betrayals
Death and supremacy decide our right to live or die
Turn your back on fate and write your own story
On and on, hey hey hey
The art of war
On and on, hey hey hey
We'll break the fear
Fighting beside all the brothers of war
The first line of Wind Rose's song "The Art of War" paints a picture of an impending battle, with the skies rumbling above the soldiers' heads. The singer declares that the "art of war" is bound to their fate, suggesting that they have little control over what will happen on the battlefield. As they look around, they see the passing of time marked by both the wounds they receive and the fading away of their lives. The repetition of "on and on" and "the art of war" throughout the song emphasizes the ongoing nature of conflict and its ability to consume and define one's life.
The lyrics also hint at the personal nature of the battle, with the singer stating that they will leave the world with a cry that indicates their desire to defeat their enemies. The blood of their fallen brothers and the memory of past betrayals weigh heavily on them as they fight for supremacy and the right to live or die. However, the chorus ends on a hopeful note, as the singer declares that they will break the fear of their enemies and stand together with their brothers in war.
Line by Line Meaning
Skies are rumbling o'er the crown
The ominous sky above me seems to suggest that this battle may be my last
The art of war is bound to my fate
My destiny is inextricably linked to the strategies and tactics that make up the art of war
Upon the battlefield I see the passage of my time
As I engage in combat, I am acutely aware of the fleeting nature of time and how quickly it passes
And like the wounds, it's fading away
Time is also causing my wounds and scars, both physical and emotional, to fade and heal
On and on! On and on!
The art of war is an ongoing, never-ending endeavor
Goes the art of war that leads the way
The strategies and tactics of war have a powerful influence over the course of events in battle
'Til my life has slipped away
I will continue to fight on until I have no life left in me
Keeper of the Mountain
I am a warrior who holds and defends a strategic peak on the battlefield
I will leave this world with a cry that says
When I die, my final words will be a battle cry calling for my side to keep fighting
'Til my enemies are gone
I will not rest until I have vanquished all of my enemies from the battlefield
Blood of brothers upon my sword
I have slain fellow soldiers in the course of this endless war, and their blood stains my blade
A sign from the past of ancient betrayals
The conflicts of the present have their roots in events that happened long ago, and the pain and betrayals of the past still resonate
Death and supremacy decide our right to live or die
In this brutal war, death and the quest for power are the ultimate arbiter of whether we live or die
Turn your back on fate and write your own story
If we want to control our destiny, we must take fate into our own hands and make our own choices
On and on, hey hey hey
The never-ending cycle of war continues, with no end in sight
The art of war
This is the power and influence of the strategies and tactics of war
We'll break the fear
We will overcome our fears and doubts to achieve victory in battle
Fighting beside all the brothers of war
I am united in combat with my fellow soldiers, and together we are one in the fight
Writer(s): FEDERICO MERANDA, CLAUDIO FALCONCINI, FRANCESCO FAGIOLINI
Contributed by Mia M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.