Saying the term "No Quarter" means no housing is given, while the correct origin of the term, is confusing. In Laymen’s terms, saying we will give "no quarter" is saying you will give no mercy, kill everything.
I am not going to break down every line of the song but to me, it would seem that this song does indeed talk about the end of Paganism and the rise of Christianity in Western Europe. Or at least, the struggle of Paganism against Christianity.
"They are wearing steel that’s bright and blue" - might be referring to the Christian knights.
"Carrying word that must get through" - might be referring to the word of Jesus Christ.
Not to mention, Christian knights were notoriously ruthless in their conquest showing no quarter to their enemies, and hence the irony of them walking with the devil.
This would also fit as to why Tool decided to remake the song. Anyone that knows Tool, knows that they often pick Christian based themes to drive home many of their concepts. Tool is effective in showing the irony behind Christianity and Maynard himself, despite growing up in a strict Catholic home, has forsaken religion.
And by the way, the Tool remake is just as good in its own right as the original.
Saying the term "No Quarter" means no housing is given, while the correct origin of the term, is confusing. In Laymen’s terms, saying we will give "no quarter" is saying you will give no mercy, kill everything.
I am not going to break down every line of the song but to me, it would seem that this song does indeed talk about the end of Paganism and the rise of Christianity in Western Europe. Or at least, the struggle of Paganism against Christianity.
"They are wearing steel that’s bright and blue" - might be referring to the Christian knights. "Carrying word that must get through" - might be referring to the word of Jesus Christ. Not to mention, Christian knights were notoriously ruthless in their conquest showing no quarter to their enemies, and hence the irony of them walking with the devil.
This would also fit as to why Tool decided to remake the song. Anyone that knows Tool, knows that they often pick Christian based themes to drive home many of their concepts. Tool is effective in showing the irony behind Christianity and Maynard himself, despite growing up in a strict Catholic home, has forsaken religion.
And by the way, the Tool remake is just as good in its own right as the original.
A definite religious cleansing undertone
A definite religious cleansing undertone
No, Tools remake is not
No, Tools remake is not