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Battering Ram Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Come worship at the metal church
Let your voices rise as one
Stand before the barricades
Prepare yourself for what's to come
These walls will resonate tonight
To the sound of screaming hordes
[Pre-Chorus 1]
Decibels will rise above to fill this concert hall
Are you ready to begin? Then let the hammer fall
[Chorus]
Like a battering ram
Like a battering ram
Like a battering ram
[Verse 2]
These walls will turn to dust tonight
Long before the aftershock
Foundations crack, buildings shake
Reverberating pounding rock
Through the smoke you hear the sound
Sound of metal striking steel
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Do you feel adrenaline racing through your heart?
Take it up to overload, let's tear this place apart
[Chorus]
Like a battering ram
Like a battering ram
Like a battering ram
[Bridge]
Let our voices fill the hall
Like we've never done before
Let me hear your battle call
Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh
Let me hear your battle call
Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh
Let me hear you one and all
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 3]
Welcome to the house of steel
This is where we stand or fall
Capturing the atmosphere
Trapped inside these hallowed halls
We stand inside this metal church
Together now we are reborn
[Pre-Chorus 3]
Decibels will rise above, breaking down the walls
Crank it up to overload, watch the hammer fall
[Chorus]
Like a battering ram
Like a battering ram
Like a battering ram
Like a battering ram
[Outro]
Battering ram
Come worship at the metal church
Let your voices rise as one
Stand before the barricades
Prepare yourself for what's to come
These walls will resonate tonight
To the sound of screaming hordes
Decibels will rise above to fill this concert hall
Are you ready to begin? Then let the hammer fall
Like a battering ram
Like a battering ram
Like a battering ram
These walls will turn to dust tonight
Long before the aftershock
Foundations crack, buildings shake
Reverberating pounding rock
Through the smoke you hear the sound
Sound of metal striking steel
Do you feel adrenaline racing through your heart?
Take it up to overload, let's tear this place apart
Like a battering ram
Like a battering ram
Like a battering ram
Let our voices fill the hall
Like we've never done before
Let me hear your battle call
Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh
Let me hear your battle call
Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh
Let me hear you one and all
Welcome to the house of steel
This is where we stand or fall
Capturing the atmosphere
Trapped inside these hallowed halls
We stand inside this metal church
Together now we are reborn
Decibels will rise above, breaking down the walls
Crank it up to overload, watch the hammer fall
Like a battering ram
Like a battering ram
Like a battering ram
Like a battering ram
Battering ram
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The song portrays the power and energy of heavy metal music, using metaphors and imagery to create a sense of unity, strength, and rebellion. It expresses a call to worship at the "metal church" and to stand before the barricades, symbolizing a sense of camaraderie and preparing for a shared experience. The reference to a battering ram is a metaphor for the force of the music, breaking down barriers and leaving a lasting impact. symbolizes the relentless energy and power of heavy metal and the sense of empowerment it provides to its listeners.
Throughout it they make references to the physical effects caused by the music like the foundations cracking, buildings shaking, and the reverberating pounding rock to signify the intense energy and emotional impact of music. We're encouraged to embrace the adrenaline racing through our hearts and take it up to overload, suggesting we fully immerse ourselves in the experience and let go of any inhibitions.
In general, the song is a staple of Saxon and states the strength, unity, and rebellious spirit of heavy metal music, encouraging listeners to embrace their passion and connect with others who share the same love for the genre as it helps you break free from constraints and fully embrace the intensity and energy that heavy metal offers.