Gods of War
Gods of War: Anglo-Saxon Defiance
Lyrics
For a noble cause we burn the cross
Expressing commitment to a righteous cause through a symbolic act of burning the cross.
Anglo-Saxon Crusade by the Grace Of God,
Referring to a military campaign, possibly historical, undertaken by Anglo-Saxon forces with divine approval.
Condemn the pagan kings and their false idols.
Rejecting and denouncing leaders who follow pagan beliefs and their associated false deities.
Shieldmaiden warrior valkyrie in battlefield,
Depicting a female warrior (shieldmaiden valkyrie) engaged in battle, possibly drawing inspiration from Norse mythology.
Ancient Gods of war and death gave belief.
Acknowledging belief in ancient gods associated with war and death as a source of strength.
Fear! Fear the men of the North
Instilling fear in the men from the North, suggesting their power and prowess.
Fight! Fight against the Christian hordes
Encouraging resistance and battle against the Christian forces perceived as a threat.
Call! Now call them ships ashore
Summoning ships ashore, possibly for reinforcement or invasion.
Repent! Repent like never before
Calling for repentance, emphasizing the gravity of the situation.
For a noble cause we burn the cross
Reiteration of the commitment to a noble cause through the symbolic act of burning the cross.
Defenders of the Throne shepherd the weak
Portraying defenders of the throne protecting the vulnerable, possibly under royal command.
A command from the Crown, crusaders bleed.
Highlighting the obedience of crusaders who bleed in the service of a command from the crown.
Upon your burning body vermins will breed,
Describing a gruesome aftermath of battle, with vermins breeding upon the burning body.
By your rotting carcass rats will feast.
Emphasizing the decay of the fallen, with rats feasting on the rotting carcass.
Fear! Fear the men of the North
Repeating the theme of instilling fear in the men from the North.
Fight! Fight against the Christian hordes
Encouraging continued resistance against perceived Christian threats.
Call! Now call them ships ashore
Repeating the call to bring ships ashore, reinforcing the urgency of the situation.
Repent! Repent like never before
Reiterating the call for repentance with increased urgency.
* Kyllä korppi koota sopi, ilman lintuset lihaksi
Introducing a phrase in Finnish, possibly adding a cultural or linguistic layer to the narrative.
Fight!
A direct command to fight, emphasizing the importance of the cause.
For a noble cause we burn the cross
Final reiteration of commitment to a noble cause through the symbolic act of burning the cross.
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