Yngwie J. Malmsteen (English pronunciation: /ˈɪŋveɪ ˈmɑːlmstiːn/ ING-vay MA… Read Full Bio ↴Yngwie J. Malmsteen (English pronunciation: /ˈɪŋveɪ ˈmɑːlmstiːn/ ING-vay MAHLM-steen; born June 30, 1963) is a Swedish virtuoso guitarist, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and bandleader. Malmsteen became known for his neo-classical playing approach in heavy metal music, which became a new musical style in the early 80s due to his work and that of other virtuosos. He is considered by many to be one of the most technically gifted hard rock guitarists of all time and is considered to be a pioneer of shred guitar.

The moniker 'Rising Force' came to prominence on March 5, 1984 at the release of the album of the same name, distributed through Polydor Records. Malmsteen's band featured a mix of instrumental songs and energetic metal tracks, with Jeff Scott Soto notably on vocals, and became a critical and commercial success. In particular, Malmsteen's band was nominated for 'Best Rock Instrumental Performance' at the 1986 Grammy Awards. While the reception of their work waxed and waned throughout the 80s, they still earned a considerable fan response.

Website: http://www.yngwiemalmsteen.com

War to End All Wars
Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force Lyrics

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I'm ready for battle
I'm ready for war
Slaughtered like cattle
You Sons of Babylon's Whore
In a matter of time
Titans will clash
To put an end to your lies
And the world turns to ash

I must use The Force
In the War to End All Wars
War to End All Wars
There is no castle
I can't bring down
You will die faster
You fucking clown
In our complication
Someone must bend
My justification will come in the End
I must end this madness
I must use The Force
I must cure this sadness
In the War to End All Wars
I must use The Force
In the War to End All Wars
War to End All Wars
War to End All Wars
I must end this madness
I must use The Force
I must cure this sadness
In the War to End All Wars
I must use The Force
In the War to End All Wars

War to End All Wars
War to End All Wars

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force's song War to End All Wars seem to depict a desperate resolve to bring an end to a conflict. The singer is ready for war and is determined to defeat the enemy who he describes as "Sons of Babylon's Whore" - a derogatory term for their origin and affiliation. The stakes are high, as the world "turns to ash" in the wake of the fight. To emerge victorious, the singer acknowledges they must use "The Force" - a metaphor for their inner strength and power. There is no castle the singer cannot bring down, and those who oppose him will die "faster."

The conflict is portrayed as complicated, and someone must be willing to bend to put an end to the madness. The singer believes they are that person and that their actions will ultimately be justified. The war is deemed the "War to End All Wars," hinting at the catastrophic scale of the conflict and the resolution's significance. The singer must use their inner strength to bring an end to the war, cure the sadness that the conflict has brought, and bring peace to the world. Ultimately, the lyrics seem to depict a grim resolve to end a destructive conflict by any means necessary.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm ready for battle
I am prepared for the upcoming military conflict

I'm ready for war
I am prepared for the upcoming armed conflict

Slaughtered like cattle
You will be killed like helpless animals

You Sons of Babylon's Whore
You are the offspring of Babylon's prostitute

In a matter of time
Soon, very soon

Titans will clash
Mighty forces will collide

To put an end to your lies
To stop your deceitful words

And the world turns to ash
The entire globe will become ruined

I must use The Force
I need to harness my inner strength

In the War to End All Wars
In the conflict that will put an end to all wars

War to End All Wars
The battle that will bring an end to all wars