The song is about Brittain being invaded by Northern Europe. The first verse is from Brttain's perspective, seeing the invaders coming, hiding the women and children, and preparing for battle. The second verse is from the invaders' perspective, discussing strategies for the upcoming battles. The final verse is from both perspectives, as both the Brittish and the invaders have the same objective: survive.
Assuming this invasion takes place around the sixth century, it could be the Vikings (Danes) invading Brittain, as Christianity had reached Northern Europe by that time.
Ian instills the irony that both the invaders and the defending Brittish prepare for battle in the same way (grab a sword and a cross).
The song is about Brittain being invaded by Northern Europe. The first verse is from Brttain's perspective, seeing the invaders coming, hiding the women and children, and preparing for battle. The second verse is from the invaders' perspective, discussing strategies for the upcoming battles. The final verse is from both perspectives, as both the Brittish and the invaders have the same objective: survive.
Assuming this invasion takes place around the sixth century, it could be the Vikings (Danes) invading Brittain, as Christianity had reached Northern Europe by that time.
Ian instills the irony that both the invaders and the defending Brittish prepare for battle in the same way (grab a sword and a cross).