Lyric discussion by Dark_Out 

Cover art for Gallows Pole lyrics by Demons and Wizards

Yeah, humans are the plague of the planet, god hates them, he's all sad about it. Plus he's completely insane because his most loved creation have turned against him and we're heading to another ice age. It will be a bitter harvest of a dying bloom. A foul disease has stained the land and we're heading into the gallows everytime we expand. I think that's what he's talking about. Humans need culling. I think we should pick a hemisphere at random to bomb to death and start again. This is arguably the best song by D&W.. the only other competition comes from Fiddler on the Green but I think this is better. The contrast between the droning, wavering first verse and when Hansi's voice breaks in, showering anger and power over it's listeners.. It gives you a great rush. Along with Fiddler on the Green it is the most emotional song they have done. Only a few by Blind Guardian come close.