This song recounts the historical events surrounding the year 1066 in England, specifically the Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest, which had a significant impact on English history. The main character it focuses on is William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, highlighting his arrival in England with his army, symbolized by warhorses and swords. He had hoped to claim the English throne through his Viking ancestors in the land of the Normans and restore his bloodline by force.
Later it introduces Harold, who had successfully repelled the Viking invasion but now faces William and his army. The Saxon army faced exhaustion and weariness as they prepared for battle, facing a looming threat. As Harold suffers a fatal hit to his eye by an arrow, the victory of the Normans and the downfall of the Saxons, as well as the end of their reign, is set.
In general, Saxon makes sure to remind us to never forget the name of the fallen army and the year that marked a turning point in English history. Quite fitting that you'll never forget the famous army when they named their band after them; In a way paying tribute to the brave soldiers.
This song recounts the historical events surrounding the year 1066 in England, specifically the Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest, which had a significant impact on English history. The main character it focuses on is William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, highlighting his arrival in England with his army, symbolized by warhorses and swords. He had hoped to claim the English throne through his Viking ancestors in the land of the Normans and restore his bloodline by force.
Later it introduces Harold, who had successfully repelled the Viking invasion but now faces William and his army. The Saxon army faced exhaustion and weariness as they prepared for battle, facing a looming threat. As Harold suffers a fatal hit to his eye by an arrow, the victory of the Normans and the downfall of the Saxons, as well as the end of their reign, is set.
In general, Saxon makes sure to remind us to never forget the name of the fallen army and the year that marked a turning point in English history. Quite fitting that you'll never forget the famous army when they named their band after them; In a way paying tribute to the brave soldiers.