Lyrics
Oh mighty kings!
Addressing powerful rulers with reverence and awe.
Of lion hearts
Describing the rulers as having brave and courageous hearts.
You’ve dug the graves
Accusing the rulers of causing harm or destruction.
For your own wives!
Suggesting that the rulers are responsible for the demise of their own wives.
Lords of this world!
Referring to the rulers as dominant figures in society.
Of hands of steel
Attributing strength and power to the rulers, emphasizing their unyielding nature.
And misery in suffocating grip
Describing the rulers as causing suffering with a tight and oppressive hold.
Lords of the war!
Portraying the rulers as leaders in warfare.
Of might and strength
Emphasizing the rulers' dominance through might, strength, and the threat of death.
armies and death aimed on your homes!
Accusing the rulers of directing armies and destruction toward their own homes.
Oh honoured men!
Addressing respected individuals in society.
Who dug up holes
Accusing these respected individuals of causing harm or destruction.
To bury down your children’s bones!
Indicating that the respected individuals are burying their own children's bones.
Lords of all life!
Referring to the rulers as having control over all aspects of life.
Of crystal souls,
Describing the rulers as possessing pure intentions but with the consequence of destruction.
of intentions pure to perish it all!
Implying that the rulers' intentions lead to the destruction of everything.
Lords of the honour!
Referring to the rulers as custodians of honor and respect.
Of sword and knives
Describing the rulers' tools of honor as swords and knives.
to decapitate your fathers pride!
Suggesting the rulers use violence to diminish the pride of their fathers.
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