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Hammer of the Gods

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[Verse 1]
I see the full moon rising across the blackest night
Sails on the horizon, dragon ships in sight
Gods are in the heavens, a crack across the sky
Coming with the thunder, soon you're gonna die

[Chorus]
Gods of war, stand in fear
Strike you down with the hammer of the Gods
Hammer of the Gods

[Verse 2]
Silhouettes at sunrise, everything is still
Inside your heart is pounding, waiting for the kill
Crashing through the silence come the Viking hordes
Screaming down with terror with battle axe and sword

[Chorus]
Gods of war, straight from hell
Strike you down with the hammer of the Gods
Hammer of the Gods

[Guitar Solo]

[Verse 3]
Prepare to meet the fury coming with the dawn
Take your wives and children, protect them from the storm
Take your stand before them, fight 'em to the last
Warriors of the Northland soon will cross your path

[Chorus]
Gods of war, stand in fear
Strike you down with the hammer of the Gods
Hammer of the Gods
Hammer of the Gods
Hammer of the Gods
Of the Gods

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kingofstilport On Jan 26, 2024

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[Chorus]
Gods of war, stand in fear
Strike you down with the hammer of the Gods
Hammer of the Gods

[Chorus]
Gods of war, straight from hell
Strike you down with the hammer of the Gods
Hammer of the Gods

[Guitar Solo]

[Chorus]
Gods of war, stand in fear
Strike you down with the hammer of the Gods
Hammer of the Gods
Hammer of the Gods
Hammer of the Gods
Of the Gods

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2024-01-26 08:07:21

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by Kingofstilport

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Generally speaking, this song paints a vivid picture of a fierce Viking raid, with the gods of war bringing destruction and death. It tells of a Viking hordes' arrival and with their battle axes and swords, instilling fear and chaos wherever they go. 'Hammer of the Gods' is a metaphor for the power and mercilessness of these warriors; They represent an unstoppable force. To put it simply, the song captures the brutality and ferocity of warfare, portraying a scene of imminent conflict and impending doom.

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