Heroes of This Time
Epic Crusades and Martyrs: Heroes of This Time Unveiled
Lyrics
Now the time has come
Recognition that a significant moment has arrived.
The pagans are finally gone
Reference to the end of pagan influence or presence.
Jerusalem in Christian hands
Jerusalem is now under Christian control.
The Templars raise their banners
The Templars, a Christian military order, display their banners.
Innozenz gives them their benediction
Innozenz (possibly Pope Innocent) bestows blessings upon the Templars.
Epic songs all over the land
Epic songs celebrating the events spread throughout the land.
Knights of the Cross die for religion
Knights of the Cross are willing to die for their religious beliefs.
Death in action brings the Promised Land
Death in battle is seen as a means to reach the promised heavenly reward.
Heroes of this time
Individuals who exemplify valor and sacrifice in this era.
In their honour
An expression of respect and tribute to these heroes.
Church bells never
Church bells continue ringing in honor of the heroes.
Cease to chime
Emphasizing the continuous acknowledgment of heroism through the chiming of bells.
Heroes of this time
Reiteration of the idea of heroes in this historical context.
Paradise comes
The idea that paradise is achieved as a result of the heroes' actions.
When blood flows
Paradise is attained through the shedding of blood, likened to the flow of wine.
Like wine
A metaphorical description of the significance of bloodshed.
Martyrs made of steel
Heroes are compared to martyrs made of steel, emphasizing their strength and sacrifice.
Longing for God to reveal
The heroes long for divine revelation from God.
Outremer deadly holy ground
Reference to Outremer, a region of the Crusades, as a deadly holy ground.
Lives are lost, celestial bliss found
Lives are lost, but the promise of celestial bliss is achieved.
In the middle of the twelfth century
Setting the historical context in the mid-12th century.
Their glamorous empire starts to crumble
The once glorious empire of the Templars starts to decline.
Fanatic assassins are seeking victory
Reference to fanatic assassins seeking victory, possibly reflecting internal conflicts.
King Saladins army starts to rumble
King Saladin's army becomes active, indicating external threats.
Comment