Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Black clouds on the horizon
Great thunder and burning rain
His chariot pounding
I heard the heavens scream his name
I watched as he shouted
To the giants who died that day
He held up his hammer high
And called to Odin for a sign
Thor the mighty Thor the brave
Crush the infidels in your way
By your hammer let none be saved
Live to die on that final day
Gods monsters and men
Will die together in the end
God of thunder god of rain
Earth shaker who feels no pain
The powerhead of the universe
Now send your never ending curse
I watched as he shouted
To the giants who died that day
He held up his hammer high
And called to Odin for a sign
Thor the mighty Thor the brave
Crush the infidels in your way
By your hammer let none be saved
Live to die on that final day
Gods monsters and men
Will die together in the end
Swing your hammer to crack the sky
Lift your cape so that you might fly
Back to Odin and the gods on high
And leave the mortal world
Thor the mighty Thor the brave
Crush the infidels in your way
By your hammer let none be saved
Live to die on that final day
Gods monsters and men
Will die together in the end
Odin
Great thunder and burning rain
His chariot pounding
I heard the heavens scream his name
I watched as he shouted
To the giants who died that day
He held up his hammer high
And called to Odin for a sign
Thor the mighty Thor the brave
Crush the infidels in your way
By your hammer let none be saved
Live to die on that final day
Gods monsters and men
Will die together in the end
God of thunder god of rain
Earth shaker who feels no pain
The powerhead of the universe
Now send your never ending curse
I watched as he shouted
To the giants who died that day
He held up his hammer high
And called to Odin for a sign
Thor the mighty Thor the brave
Crush the infidels in your way
By your hammer let none be saved
Live to die on that final day
Gods monsters and men
Will die together in the end
Swing your hammer to crack the sky
Lift your cape so that you might fly
Back to Odin and the gods on high
And leave the mortal world
Thor the mighty Thor the brave
Crush the infidels in your way
By your hammer let none be saved
Live to die on that final day
Gods monsters and men
Will die together in the end
Odin
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Awesome song, powerful as hell. Probably my favorite Manowar song, Eric Adams vocals on this give me chills.
Yeah, you're right Muzzy, it really rocks!.