Baptized by the Hammer
Baptized by the Hammer: Unveiling Metal's Epic Allegory
Lyrics
""1.
Introduction to the theme, suggesting departure from conventional beliefs.
Far beyond the heresy
Exploration beyond heretical boundaries.
On the fields of freezery
Reference to a frozen battleground where believers are prepared for a significant event.
The faithful waiting to unleash
Anticipation of an imminent event to glorify the King.
Glory to the King
Declaration of glory to the King.
Beyond the realms of tyranny
Transcending the limits of oppressive rule.
Genius and insanity
Mention of both brilliance and madness.
Andernach, we came to bring
Arrival at Andernach to bring glory to the King.
Glory to the King
Reiteration of the purpose to glorify the King.
R.
Refrain.
Blood, blood baptized by the Hammer
Baptism in blood, possibly symbolizing sacrifice for a cause.
Give us the order to die for the King
Seeking orders to die for the King.
Blood, blood baptized by the Hammer
Repetition of the baptism metaphor and a plea for honor.
Give us the honour of all
Request for the honor associated with the cause.
Baptized by the Hammer
Reaffirmation of being baptized by the Hammer.
2.
Transition to a different scene or perspective.
Eyes ablaze and on your knees
Intense devotion, symbolized by kneeling with fiery eyes.
The forehead for thy majesty
Submission to majesty, possibly the King.
A Chance For Metal set the scene
Introduction of "Chance For Metal" as a ritual setting for glory.
Glory to the King
Renewed declaration of glory to the King.
Ritual, experiment
Listing elements of a ritual, including experimentation.
Passion, lust and sacrament
Inclusion of passion, lust, and sacrament in the ritual.
Misconception to amend:
Recognition of a need for correction or clarification.
Glory to the King
Reiteration of glory to the King.
R.
Refrain.
Blood, blood baptized by the Hammer
Repetition of the blood baptism theme.
Give us the order to die for the King
Request for orders to sacrifice for the King.
Blood, blood baptized by the Hammer
Continuation of the blood baptism motif and a plea for honor.
Give us the honour of all
Request for the honor associated with the sacrifice.
Baptized by the Hammer
Reaffirmation of being baptized by the Hammer.
X.
Transition to a different section or perspective.
Blood, blood blood on the Hammer
Intensification of the blood symbolism on the Hammer.
Blood, blood blood on the world
Extension of the blood imagery to the world.
Blood, blood blood on the Hammer
Continuation of the Hammer as a symbol of bloodshed.
Blood, blood blood on the world
Expansion of the blood symbolism to encompass the world.
B.
Section break or change in focus.
The Hammer I
Introduction of the Hammer as a symbolic entity.
Take right above my eyes
Request to be seen by the Hammer, possibly for judgment.
Before with whisky
Preparation for baptism with whisky, connecting to earlier themes.
I get baptized
Anticipation of baptism with the Hammer.
R.
Repetition of the blood baptism theme.
Blood, blood baptized by the Hammer
Reiteration of the blood baptism, seeking orders to die for the King.
Give us the order to die for the King
Continuation of the request for orders to sacrifice.
Blood, blood baptized by the Hammer
Repetition of the blood baptism motif and a plea for honor.
Give us the honour of all
Request for the honor associated with the sacrifice.
Baptized by the Hammer""
Final affirmation of being baptized by the Hammer.
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