Lyrics
Angel wing, Devil's head
Symbolic contrast between purity (Angel wing) and malevolence (Devil's head)
Ride south to the land of the dead
Journey to the afterlife or a dark place
Crimson king called to arms
A powerful, possibly evil, leader rallying for war
Blessed spirit will take no harm
Belief in divine protection
Iron will make the way
Determination and strength paving the way
Arrive on the darkest day
Arrival on a foreboding day
Seek the beast and burn its heart
Quest to confront and destroy an evil entity
Start tearing its limbs apart
Violent and decisive action against the evil
Salvation Damnation
Theme of contrasting outcomes, salvation, and damnation
The angel or the snake
Choice between good (angel) and evil (snake)
The force of persuasion
The power of persuasion influencing the decision
Will know which choice to make
Confidence that the right choice will be made
Wretched grin, blessed saint
Contrast between a wicked smile and a holy figure
Pure evil has no restraints
Evil unrestrained and unchecked
Bastard’s blade, razor sharp
Weapon capable of defeating a monstrous foe
Cuts straight through the monster’s heart
Swift and effective destruction of evil
River red running free
Flow of blood representing a significant battle
Makes way to the blood-red sea
Symbolic path leading to a menacing sea
Killed the beast and burned its heart
Successful vanquishing of the evil entity
Ritual fires ablaze in the night
Ritualistic fires burning in the night
Burn on ‘til the morning light
Continuation of the fiery ritual until morning
Salvation Damnation
Reiteration of the theme of salvation and damnation
The angel or the snake
Repetition of the choice between good and evil
The force of persuasion
The influence of persuasion on decision-making
Will know which choice to make
Confidence in making the correct choice
Salvation Damnation
Continued emphasis on the theme of choice
The angel or the snake
Repetition of the decision-making dilemma
The force of persuasion
The role of persuasion in choosing an oath
Will know which oath to break
Anticipation of breaking a significant commitment
Salvation Damnation
Final repetition of the theme of salvation and damnation
The angel or the snake
Final contemplation of the choice between good and evil
The force of persuasion
The enduring influence of persuasion on choices
Will know which choice to make
Confidence in making the right choice
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