Gods of War
Embracing Valhalla's Warriors: Brothers of Metal Revel in Battle and HonorLyrics
So now we have gathered, with mead in our veins
People, possibly warriors, have gathered with mead in their veins, indicating a festive and celebratory atmosphere.
We drink and we gamble we're screaming your names
The group engages in activities like drinking and gambling, expressing camaraderie and a sense of revelry. They shout the names of the gods.
Filling our horns for the gods and their rein
Filling their drinking horns as an offering to the gods and acknowledging the gods' influence and power.
We're warriors of Valhalla, we'll rise again
Identifying themselves as warriors of Valhalla, expressing a belief in resurrection and the strength to rise again after challenges or battles.
The tavern is shaking, the barrels are drained
The intense celebration causes the tavern to shake, and the barrels are emptied, suggesting a lively and enthusiastic gathering.
We're Brothers of metal
Reiterating the identity of the group as "Brothers of metal," emphasizing a strong, united, and possibly warrior-like brotherhood.
We're fucking we're fighting, we bleed
Describing the group's activities, including fighting and bleeding, highlighting their resilience and determination.
And we're never gonna fail before the sons of Odin
A pledge to never fail before the sons of Odin, indicating loyalty and commitment to a higher cause or authority.
All hail gods of war
A collective salute or acknowledgment to the gods of war, expressing reverence and recognition of their power.
War
Reiteration of the theme of war, emphasizing its significance in the context of the lyrics.
All hail gods of war
Continued homage to the gods of war, emphasizing their importance in the narrative.
Hail my brother
A specific hail to a brother, possibly emphasizing unity and brotherhood within the group.
All hail gods of war
Repeating the salute to the gods of war, reinforcing the central theme of the lyrics.
War
Reiteration of the theme of war, underscoring its prominence and significance.
All hail gods of war
Continued homage to the gods of war, emphasizing their role and influence.
Brothers of metal
Restating the identity of the group as "Brothers of metal," reinforcing a sense of unity and strength.
As brothers arrive they are joining the feast
New members, possibly warriors, join the celebration, having been brought from battle by the valkyries.
All brought from the battle by the valkyries
Referencing the mythological valkyries who bring fallen warriors to Valhalla after battle, symbolizing an honorable death in combat.
And Saerimnir feeds every man, every beast
Mentioning Saerimnir, a mythical boar, implying abundance and satisfaction in the afterlife.
In life we would suffer, but here we are pleased
Contrasting the suffering in life with the contentment and pleasure experienced in the afterlife.
So drink brother, drink for the living deceased
Encouraging a toast to honor the living and the deceased, fostering a sense of connection with both the past and present.
We're brothers of metal
Reaffirming the group's identity as "Brothers of metal," emphasizing their shared identity and purpose.
We're fucking we're fighting, we bleed
Describing the group's activities, including fighting and bleeding, underscoring their commitment and resilience.
And we're never gonna fail before the sons of Odin
Reiterating the determination to never fail before the sons of Odin, emphasizing loyalty and steadfastness.
All hail gods of war
A collective salute or acknowledgment to the gods of war, expressing reverence and recognition of their power.
War
Reiteration of the theme of war, emphasizing its significance in the context of the lyrics.
All hail gods of war
Continued homage to the gods of war, emphasizing their importance in the narrative.
Hail my brother
A specific hail to a brother, possibly emphasizing unity and brotherhood within the group.
All hail gods of war
Repeating the salute to the gods of war, reinforcing the central theme of the lyrics.
War
Reiteration of the theme of war, underscoring its prominence and significance.
All hail gods of war
Continued homage to the gods of war, emphasizing their role and influence.
Brothers of metal
Final reaffirmation of the group's identity as "Brothers of metal," concluding the song with a sense of unity and strength.
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