Winterstorm
Pagan Sword: Epic Battle Hymn
Lyrics
One for the money
Expressing readiness for a significant undertaking or battle.
One so you know
Reiterating the importance of the endeavor.
Pagan warriors here to make a show
Identifying as warriors with pagan affiliations, announcing a spectacle.
Burning bridges, stealing all your gifts
Engaging in destructive actions, possibly symbolic of conflict.
We will leave your houses burning to a crisp
Threatening severe consequences, leaving homes in ruins.
Standing united, standing as one
Emphasizing unity and solidarity among the warriors.
Soon you'll see us cutting flesh and breaking bone
Foretelling violent actions, causing physical harm.
And at the break of morning light
Setting the scene at dawn, preparing for a massive conflict.
Ten thousand men prepare to fight
Highlighting the scale of the impending battle.
Singing songs and tales of glory past
Recalling past glories through songs and stories.
Knowing that this war might be their last
Recognizing the potential mortality of the warriors in the war.
One for the money
Repeating the initial lines, reinforcing the purpose and presence.
One so you know
Restating the significance of their presence.
Pagan warriors here to make a show
Reiterating their identity and intent as pagan warriors.
Burning bridges, stealing all your gifts
Continuing the theme of destructive actions and looting.
We will leave your houses burning to a crisp
Emphasizing the severity of the consequences for their enemies.
Standing united, standing as one
Reaffirming unity and solidarity among the warriors.
Soon you'll see us cutting flesh and breaking bone
Foreshadowing violent actions, causing physical harm.
Know that if you're about to flee
Warning those who attempt to flee from impending pursuit.
We will chase you down and bring you to your knees
Promising to capture and subdue those attempting to escape.
And at the break of morning light
Returning to the morning setting, preparing for battle.
Ten thousand men prepare to fight
Reiterating the vast number of warriors ready for combat.
Singing songs and tales of glory past
Continuing the tradition of recounting heroic tales through songs.
Knowing that this war might be their last
Acknowledging the potential fatal outcome of the war.
Yeah
Expressing affirmation or agreement.
We felt invincible
Reflecting on a period of confidence and strength.
Thinking that there's nothing that we couldn't do
Believing in invincibility, realizing the presence of a formidable enemy.
But then the Wessex army came
Introducing an opposing force, leading to a challenging situation.
Chased us to the shore, our ships they set aflame
Describing a retreat or escape, facing destruction.
And at the break of a new day
Beginning a new phase, anticipating a significant loss.
Ten thousand men prepare to die
Highlighting the inevitability of death for a large group.
Glory waiting in the golden hall
Anticipating glory in an afterlife, facing imminent defeat.
We charge with backs against the wall
Facing adversity, standing strong against overwhelming odds.
Singing songs and tales of days gone past
Continuing the tradition of recounting past glory through songs.
Knowing that this war will be our last
Acknowledging the potential finality of the ongoing war.
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