The Rage Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Rideronthestorm 

Cover art for The Rage lyrics by Judas Priest

To me, 'The Rage' is a reverse 'immigrant song', but from three different times. The first being about the discovery and settling of the island of britian just after the ice age. The second era referenced being akin to living like a mercenary group,rather than pirates, similar in concept to 'Flesh & Blood' (a film with RutgerHauer from 1985(source IMDB)). The third part mentions diplomacy failing and a populist call to arms.

The fireball concept that starts the song more than likely does not refer to an asteroid that killed off the dinosuars. That theory wasn't seriousily considered until well after 'Point of Entry'. The opening fireball reference more than likely alludes to Helio's chariot, or to his "son Phaëton, who attempted to drive his father's chariot but lost control and set the earth on fire" -quote from wiki.

(typolol- "pint of entry")