Majesty

Obviously this song is dedicated to the Tolkien▓s world, or, more accurately, to the book "The Lord of the Rings". The line
"..hunted by goblins, ho Gandalf to help.."
surely indicates this. However, it is not clear who "Majesty" is. On the one hand the line
"...hunted by goblins, no Gandalf to help.."
is evidently pointing at Aragorn, the title suits him well. But more likely that the Majesty is Dark Lord Sauron himself. Tdhe refrain speaks in his favour
"...your kingdom is lost... and ruins remind of your time..."
and moreover,
"...deliver our kingdom and our reich...
just give me the the thing That need or I kill...".
The thing is apparently a Ruling Ring. However, the last line may point at Boromir as well, and the one before
"...no Gandalf to help with swords in the night.."
may point at Frodo too. Yes, yes! You know that there is similar chapter in "The Lord of the Rings" called "The knife in the dark", it's about Morgulian sword-blade and broken sword of Aragorn. Following lines speak in Frodo's favour
"...eyes they are watching They look for me but cannot
find Creature is following no place to escape..." -
- it looks like Frodo's journey in Mordor to Orodruin.

Guardian of the Blind

Based on the Stephen King's novel "IT". There is also screen version of this book.

Wizard's Crown

It seems that this song is by Tolkien too - song of Sauron, The Dark Lord. This speaks in his favour:
"...Years ago I came back this has been my hardest attack..."
и "..I'm loosing now my life but cannot die forever life.."
- it looks like Sauron's return and his defeat.

Run for the night

One more song about Middle-Earth. The lines
"...There comes the last part and end of our old age
with thunder and lightning the dark lord is taking
the crown of whole world..."
indicate the end of the III age, Sauron's return and war of the Ring,
"...I'll see the hill but it's so far away I know I can't reach it..."
- the Frodo's journey with the Ring to Orodruin.

The Martyr

About Jesus, about the Exodus.
"...He is born now to take all our sins.."

Battalions of Fear

In this song Ronald Reagan and his methods are criticized
"...The way of RR, to show hers a star..."

By the Gates of Moria

Instrumental composition that is also dedicated to "The Lord of The Rings". Rapid tempo indicates, probably, a appearance of underwater monster and escape of Guardian's detachment behind the gates.
Eva wrote: "By the Gates of Moria", the title already says, is about Moria, but the music is from the composer Antonin Dvorac: Symphony No.9 in E minor, op.95 'From the New World', part IV, Allegro con fuoco.
Thanks, Eva! :-)

Gandalf's Rebirth

After the battle with barlog in Moria Gandalf "died". Symbolizing his rebirth he returned as Gandalf The White.

Follow the Blind

Inquisition

Instrumental composition with a church choir.

Banish from Sanctuary

Here what Olmer tells about this song: "Composition "Banish from Sanctuary" is not about Jesus (as you may have thought at first ), but about John the Baptist who call in turn to God-Father , then to Jesus himself with his loneliness, confusion, etc. Following aspects speak in favour of John rather than Jesus: "...baptised with water" - Jesus baptised with Holy Spirit, not water, but John - exactly with water. "... I praised the one who came behind me" - John was sent just to prepare the way for Jesus, who will follow him. The appeal to God-Father: "I can't understand your famous son" - no comments.

Damned for All Time

Apparently, this song is built upon the books of Michael Moorcock from the cycle "The Eternal Champion". Here is the story of one of them, duke of Keln, Dorian Hawkmoon, from novels' cycle "The Runestaff" and "Castle Brass ". Other faces of "Eternal Champion" mentioned in this song are Erekose, Damned Hero, Corum Jaylin Irsi (Prince in Crimson Mantle), Elric of Melnibone, owner of "Stormbringer".

Follow the Blind

Helgie believes that this song is based on Stephen King's "Talisman"... I agree with him.

Hall of the King

Similar name you can find in the books "The Lord of the Rings" and "Shannara" by Terry Brooks, but this song is rather about the faith and the faithful.

Fast to Madness

This song is dedicated to another "Eternal Champion" from Michael Moorcock's books - Elric of Melnibone on the Dragons' Island. You can meet him in novels "Stormbringer", "The Dreaming City" - parts 1,2. The fortune of Elric, former Emperor of the Dragons' Island, is twisted with the fortune of his black rune-sword, Stormbringer, engulfing souls the enemies.

Beyond the Ice

Instrumental composition, but by the title and fast icy accords it is possible to assume that it is about noldorean exodus from Valinor and crossing of Rampant Ice (Helkaraxe) by the Fingolfin's party.

Valhalla

Valhalla - "paradise" of vikings in sagas of ancient Germany and Norway. However, in the song there are also words about advent of a new god,
"..I leave this world All gods are gone .."
and about some mage, that leads to quite strange conclusions... Sometimes on the background you can hear the voice of Kai Hansen from Helloween. May be this song is based upon the story by R. Howard "The Grey God Passes".

Don't break the Circle

Magic rituals demand that a creature be inside of drawn circle or pentagram... Breaking of it is fatal.
"...The chain is stronger if the lifeline is unbroken
So beware the presence of The Unexpected Guest..."

Barbara Ann

This is old Beach Boys' song, reinterpreted by Blind Guardian.

Tales from the Twilight World

Traveler in Time

This composition is based on the science fiction novel "Dune" by Frank Herbert. There is also screen version but it doesn't match the book. Paul Atreides, son of Duke Leto Atreides, fights for his freedom and freedom of Fremen, people of the planet Arrakis, known as Dune, the land of sand, against their sworn enemies - Harkonnens.
You may know such computer games as beautiful RPG Dune and Dune 2 - the classics of real-time strategy games.

Welcome to Dying

There was some old fairytale... a man was cursed and turned into dragon that raided nearby towns
"...many times I terrorized this town ..".
Another theory - this song is based on cycle "Dark Sun" by Troi Denning with quite similar storyline.

Weird Dreams

Possibly, this instrumental composition is somehow connected with published in America in early 30-s "Weird Tales" magazine where such authors as H.P. Lovecraft, R. Howard and other founders of horror fantasy genre were presented.

The Lord of the Rings

Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" is basis of this song. Here is the original conjuration of the Ruling Ring:

Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky,
Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of Stone,
Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die,
One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne

In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.
One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them,
One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them
In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.

Goodbye my Friend

I'm not sure but may be this song is based on Steven Spielberg's picture about E.T. Alien friend flies away and the boy says goodbye. If you have any other idea concerning this song, let me know.

Lost in the Twilight Hall

On the one hand this song is of human soul that found itself in Limbo - between Hell and Heaven, "Twilight Hall". But this song might be about Tolkien's world once again - about Gandalf falling into the Pit of Moria,
"...I jump into the dark side..",
then he died, and by his own words his soul traveled along strange paths -
"...I see planets dying I fall into the light...",
After that he was sent again into the world
"...Take me away from the place I've been
to another life in another world...".

Tommyknockers

This is the title of Stephen King's book and this song is based on it. There's also quite a good film.

Altair 4

One more song based on "Tommyknockers" by Stephen King.

The Last Candle

This song is also dedicated to the Middle-Earth of Tolkien (as I see it). It's about the beginning of the Ring War and orcs' attacks.
"...The elves and gnoms have to hide
when the moon is showing it's face
and raging orcs will set their traps ...".
"The old man" is probably wizard Gandalf...

However, there are some other theories. Ia supposes that it has nothing to do with Tolkien's world. Indeed, no wood named Caladon was found in the Middle-Earth. There is elven word "calen" - bright green, "galen" - green and "galad" - the tree, but I fail to find the wood ;-(( . But roots are really close to "caladon". Ia considers that "...the thing is, as I see it, that it's about some wizard who sang the song but whether his life was sold to corrupted old gnome (there is just little chance to save the wizard's life) or he just died. And then they hang about in this wood with the last candle (there was no such candle in Tolkien's books), looking for salvation.

But that's just what he thinks.
There also one point of view by LordCyclohexane ()Zak Gillman):

"Personally, I think the wizard referred to in the song is Merlin, of Arthurian legend. The reference to Caledon was what made me think of it, as, if I recall correctly, the forest of Caledon was where Nimue imprisoned Merlin for quite a while (if you don't remember Nimue, she was a forest spirit rumored to be a child of one of the Tuatha de Danaan who Merlin often went to visit).

At least, that's my take on it. I also believe that "The Wizard" by Uriah Heep is about that same wizard Merlin. It's just the way the lyrics flow, which show someone being inspired to want to create a better world, that makes me think of Merlin raising young Arthur to become the responsible, caring young man that would eventually build Camelot."

Somewhere Far Beyond

Time What is Time

This song is based on the old science fiction movie "Blade Runner". A third remake of it was released recently and Westwood created a computer game of the same name.

Journey through the Dark

The song is about an old bard with a ruined soul having sung all of his songs and wandering through the dark...

Hansi Kursch interviewed by Metal Hammer slightly revealed the mystery of this song. So it is about Jerry-o-Connel, bard and companion of the Eternal Champion from the books by M.Moorcock - Corum and also Elric (as Munglam) and Hawkmoon (?) and Herekose (?).

Black Chamber

The one that is lost in the black chamber.. sold his soul to the Devil...
"..And death would be so sweet..."

It's created, as Hansi confessed, on the basis of Tween Peaks and for those who found themselves there.

Theatre of Pain

It seems to me that this song is based on fantasy novel by Poul Anderson "The Merman's Children":
It's all gone
What is left behind
On a desert we called earth
When the last whale went away
Did they ever see the tears..."

This novel tells about downfall of magic creatures and human offensive againt fairyland and Jesus taking place of the old gods.
"The sea is calling
Now we've to leave it ..."

The Quest for Tanelorn

Eternal City, Tanelorn... Only there Eternal Champion is doomed to find a peace - whether it's Corum, or Elric, or Erekose, or Hawkmoon... But everyone has his own Tanelorn... The quest is the main storyline that runs through all novels created by Michael Moorcock about Eternal Champion. Hansi mentions Jerry-o-Connel, the Companion of Eternal Champion again.

Ashes to Ashes

"...Ashes to ashes, dust to dust..."
This is the line from dirge. This song is about our mortality and that we all will cross the Line.

It was written by Hansi in the connection with the death of his father.

The Bard's song- "In the Forest"

Bards' songs may lead your imagination far away, to the other worlds... just close your eyes and imagine...
"...These songs of hobbits, dwarves and men
And elves
Come close your eyes
You can see them too..."

Undoubtedly the best ballade of BG if not of all metal bands.

The Bard's song- "The Hobbit"

The song is about hobbit Bilbo Baggins' travel that is described in "Hobbit" by J.R.R.Tolkien.

Piper's Calling

Bagpipes' legendary tunes... May be about folklore, legends and sagas of ancient Scotland.

Somewhere Far Beyond

The song is based on Stephen King's books about the Dark Tower, the lines
"..I'm following the black man
I'm losing control
And I don't care
What's happening to the boy..."
mention Roland The Gunslinger, the hero of the story, who follows the man in Black. Queen of shadows is also the heroine of the novel (or should we say two - she's got split personality), prisoner - lad called Eddy, drug addict, brought a cure for blood poisoning to The Gunslinger, and death is third Taro Card, third person that was met by The Gunslinger - killer. Thank you Arven for this solution!

Imaginations from the Other Side

Imaginations from the Other Side

Well, this song is about childhood gone away, that you cannot turn back, about fairytales that you heard at that time. The fairytales mentioned here are: "The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien
"...Or Frodo wore the Ring...",
stories about the boy that could fly - Peter Pan
"...Was Peter Pan in Mordor...",
Alice in Wonderland by L. Carroll
"...Or where's the Wonderland
Which young Alice had seen...",
stories about wizard Merlin, king Arthur's adviser (probably, T.H. White)
"...Do you know if Merlin did exist ...",
about The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - the book by L Frank Baum
"...May I return to Oz
Will I meet the "Tin Man"
"Coward Lion" where are you...",
and about Eternal Champion Corum Jaylin Irsi, Prince in Crimson Mantle from M.Moorcock's series about Eternal Champion, chronicles about Corum include such novels as "The Knight of The Swords", "The Queen of The Swords", "The King of The Swords", "Silver Hand"
"...Did Corum kill the gods..."

I'm Alive

It seems to me that this song is about an attempt to leave this world, to find the way to the fantasy world.
"...Nothing can stop me
I reach out for the top ..",
"...Magic runes
Without a meaning
Besides the dark
There should be nothing left...".

However, Ia supposes that I'm Alive is rather about computer game hero (or something like lawn-mower man):
"I run through the dark fields
on a plane, whichlevel 99",
"they said the system gives the
last chance to survive".

But the third point of view by Alexey Bezverhy is next:
"This song about the DEATH GATE CYCLE (by Margaret Weis & Tracy Hichman).
The "I" in the song "I'm Alive" is Haplo the Patryn thet was captured in the Labyrinth ("caught in this labyrinth of walls and lots of lies").
The Labyrinth is devided to levels (1-99), if someone survives the 99'th level, he gets free! The Labyrinth is full of traps and deadly creatures so thet is almost imposible to survive in there (ALMOST imposible).("They say the the system keeps last chance to survive"). The Labyrinth was constructed by the Sartan (the Sartan isn't a person, it's something like a nation). The Sartan and the Patryns were the only beings who were able to use the rune magic - the most powerful kind of magic,thet's why the Sartan was afraid of the Patryns and desided to take the first step - the Labyrinth - a jail thet in it the rune magic of the Patryns was greatly weakened ("magic runes without a meaning").
When Haplo killed the last monster in the Labyrinth (a dog helped him) he was almost dead but then he was free to use his rune magic, heal himself and leave the Labyrinth. So he said : "I'M ALIVE!!!""

A Past and Future Secret

The Once and Future King... this was the way King Arthur was called who was glorified by "Tales about Nibelungs", "Arthur's Death" by Thomas Mellory and the good old legends.
"...Long before it started I knew his name
He's the one who took the sword
Out of the stone ..."
Only he was able to pull out from the stone his famous sword Excalibur, after that he ascended the throne of England. However, defeated and dying after battle with Mordred, he, by the agreement with Morgana, Lady of the Lake, ordered to throw his sword back to the lake
"...I feel cold
When I cry out for the bark
Take him back to Avalon..."
Merlin carried away wounded and dying Arthur, but the story tells that after many years the King will return and take back his sword.

Splendid medieval ballade.

The Script for My Requiem

A hurricane of drums conveys the image of crusaders "...As a glory knight .." riding to the battle, after all, this song is dedicated to them and to the quest for Holy Grail of Round Table's knights. Most likely, it's about Sir Lancelot... for Grail was found not by him but by Galahad.
"...So god please lead me through
Forgotten realms
Mysterious dreams
In sunless rooms I'd sworn
I'll finish what I started once
I'll find my holy grail
In the holy land ..."

Let me add here that this is my most favourite song of all BG's songs.

Mordred's Song

Song of Mordred, king Arthur's bastard.
"...God knows how long I tried to change fate...",
He is guilty of death of his father
"...Wash away the blood on my hands
My father's blood ..".

Born in a Mourning Hall

One more song about vain attempt to leave the ordinary life in order to get to the mysterious fantasy world. This attempt is doomed to fail.
"...Will never reach the other side
The other side..."
There is the only way...
"...The only way to get out soon
Is suicide..."

Bright Eyes

And one more attempt to get beyond the Line...
"...Bright eyes
Blinded by fear of life
No Merlin is by my side ...",
но "...I was wrong
If I'm right
Farewell to my last hope...".
This story created by Hansi is somehow connected to the "Neverending Story" by Michael Ande. That's how Hansi himself describes "Bright Eyes":

"... It's about and isolated child living in reality. Despite its age, he's about ten, it's very smart and has some special talents. He's not getting along well with the people around him, including his family. So, it's isolated and eventually starts loosing it's mind. That's happening in "Bright Eyes". The reason why he can't get along with other people is that he has already shaped his own perspective about truth and he does not belong to the people who always say "yes". In the end, through the mirror you see on the cover, he comes into contact with another world. Both sides, the good and the evil, are interested in that child because of its wisdom. In the beginning, the child does not accept the imagination from the other world with positive feelings. When he does, the dilemma is created: which path will he take? Take the good path or the evil path? Stay in reality or jump into another world? Eventually, and that's the end of the story, in "And The Story Ends" to chid makes that jump, finds a friend, but it is not clear which path he took ..."

Another Holy War

It seems to me that this is another song about life of Jesus and Holy War for the faith
"...I am God
The only one
I will bring back
Freedom to your heart ..."
and "...My words bring freedom and rescue for man
To call me your Messiah...".

Ia, supposes that Another Holy War is not about Jesus. It is based on the work as "Traveler in Time" of the same author - Frank Herbert - on "Dune", or more precisely, on "Messiah of Dune".
"You dont belive, that blind can see" -
according to the book Paul Atreides became blind but could see.

And the Story Ends

Imagination of the bard "...I'm not a king I'm just a bard ..." is trying to get beyond the mirror, beyond the Line to the world of fantasy
"...Come with me and join me
A new life's waiting for you
Jump through the mirror ..."
and "...What can I do on this road to nowhere
Heart of dragon lies at the edge of time ..."
It's the end of the story that has begun in "Bright Eyes".

The Forgotten Tales

Mr. Sandman

Very old blues by The Chordettes (music and lyrics are written by Pat Ballard) that was reinterpreted by BG. The composition opens the most unusual of Blind Guardian's albums - in this album BG are presented from unusual side of folk and soft rock and old-fashioned pop music of 60-70s. Merry hems at the end of song prove once more how fun it was.

Surfin' U.S.A.

One more old tune, for this time written by Beach Boys (Chuck Barry and Braian Wilson), that was play by Blind Guardian in a different manner.

Bright Eyes

One of the most stunning and beautiful ballades of Blind Guardian. The song from "Imaginations from the Other Side" in acoustic version surpasses the original a great deal.

The Lord of the Rings

The song from "Tales from the Twilight World" in orchestral version. Some people like it more than original but I rather prefer acoustic version.

The Wizard

The song of the Uriah Heep performed by BG. But who is that Wizard?
"...He had a cloak of gold and eyes of fire
And as he spoke I felt a deep desire
To free the world of its fear and pain
And help the people to feel free again..."
If you've got any idea, write me!

Spread your Wings

The old Queen's song about poor Sammy, who was not lucky at work, neither in life.
"...Since he was small,
had no luck at all,
nothing came easy to him..."
And he wants to fly away from all of it.

Mordred's Song

One more great acoustic version of the song from "Imagination...".

Black Chamber

Very nice orchestral version of "Black Chamber" from "Somewhere Far Beyond".

The Bard's Song (live)

Old good "In the Forest" from "Somewhere Far Beyond", this time it was performed mostly by audience rather than Hansi.

Barbara Ann/Long Tall Sally

One more old Beach Boys' tune already played by BG in "Follow the Blind".

A Past and Future Secret

The beautiful medieval ballade from "Imaginations...", absolutely unchanged.

To France

And, of course, "To France" (music and lyrics are written by Mike Oldefield), for this is first album of BG that was officially released in France.

Theatre of Pain

Oh God, how long there weren't beautiful instrumentals of BG - from "Tales..." exactly. But here is astonishingly beautiful, with the great sound, instrumental composition - orchestral version of "Theatre of Pain". The organ's part is especially splendid.

Nightfall in Middle-Earth

The biggest thanks goes out to all Elves, Dwarves, Hobbits and Men,
who still dwell in this world: To You!!!!

Bards you are, Bards will be and Bards you have always been.
(Blind Guardian, from the album's cover)

War of Wrath

" ...and Valar's troops attacked fortress of Melkor, Utumno ...but, having caught him, they didn't searched the dungeons and many of barlogs managed to escape, and they failed to find Sauron..."
As the story unfolds this prelude must tell about First War of Wrath, however, mentioned here
"...The black one has fallen from the sky
and the towers in ruins lie"
is definitely the greatest dragon of Morgoth - Ankalagon; the lines
"...Twice I destroyed the light
and twice I failed
I left ruin behind me
when I returned..." confirm that this defeat of Melkor is second.
It is not clear why the prelude is actually epilogue.

Into The Storm

After destruction of the Trees by Melkor and Ungolianta, The Spider Mother claimed her payment that was promised by Morgoth:
"...Give it to me
I must have it
Precious treasure
I deserve it..."
Unwillingly Melkor gave Ungolianta invaluable treasures of Valinor, and his left hand became empty. In his right hand he hold Silmarills, and when Ungolianta demanded them he refused downright. However his power diminished and Ugolianta's grew, and when shadow of Spider Mother overhung him he let out cry...

Lammoth

Lammoth, The Great Echo. Rocks reflected Melkor's cry and tremble came across Beleriand. Answering the Melkor's call remained barlogs arrived on time to banish Ugolianta with flaming swords.

Nightfall

Trees of light are killed and Yavanna cries over them
"...No sign of life did flicker
In floods of tears she cried
All hope's lost it can't be undone
They're wasted and gone..."
Melkor stole Silmarills, murdered noldorean king Finva, Feanor's father, and Feanor swore to revenge and bring back Silmarills. Noldorean exodus from Valinor. Curse of the North.

The Minstrel

Fingolfin's reflections: whether to come back to Aman with shame or cross the ice
"...So I stand still
In front of the crowd
Excited faces
What will be next? .."
On the background you can hear the snowflakes falling, crackle of ice and cold wind.

The Curse of Feanor

Having lost his father, the treasure of his soul and trust in justice, Feanor curses Morgoth. His fate is near.

Captured

Morgoth, laughing and clanging by chains, fetters Maedros to the rocks on the top of Tangorodrim. On the background you can hear the poor fellow groaning and sobbing.

Blood Tears

"...and then Fingon realized that he cannot break the chains. Maedros, sobbing, asked his friend to kill him. But Fingon, having cut off the hand of Maedros, with the help of Torondor freed his friend from captivity. Thus the feud between noldoreans was cured..." Since that time the shadow of Doom lied upon Maedros shoulders, saddened his thoughts; and hatred against Morgoth burned inside him inextinguishably..."
"... And blood tears I cry
You've searched and you've found
Cut off your old friends hand..."

Mirror Mirror

This song stands apart from other songs of this album. First of all, it became the single, and, second, it allows some rather contradictory interpretations. In the lines
"... It lies unknown
The land of mine
A hidden gate
To save us from the shadow fall...."
Gondolin could be mentioned as well as Nargotrond, and lines
"...I know the world is lost in fire
Sure there is no way to turn it
Back to the old days
Of bliss and cheerful laughter
We're lost in barren lands
Caught in the running flames..."
are likely to mention the battle Dagor Bragollah, the Battle of sudden flame.
"... The lord of water spoke
In the silence words of wisdom..."
Ulmo offers an advice for Finrod and Turgon to establish hidden strongholds, but at the same time he reminds that
"...True hope lies beyond the coast...".

Face the Truth

"...The moon shined in the sky at that time,
long shadows lied behind the mountains,
and appeared the army of Fingolfin
that bravely crossed the ice..."

"...The moon, the sign of hope
It appeared when we left the pain of the ice-desert behind..."

Noldor

The blood of Alkavalonde is on the hands of noldoreans. They are cursed by Mandos...
"...Noldor
Blood is on your hands
Your bane's
A tearful destiny..."

Battle Of Sudden Flame

"...and flowed the rivers of flame from Angband, and thus began Dagor Bragollah that people call the Battle of sudden flame..." ...The end of Vigilant Peace and attack of the noldoreans by armies of orcs, dragons and barlogs. Defeat of the elves.."

Time Stands Still (At The Iron Hill)

"...and when Fingolfin understood that everything was lost, he saddled his trusty steed Rohallor and pull out his sword Ringil, shining like ice star, and rode towards Angband..."
"... Lord of all Noldor
A star in the night
And a bearer of hope
He rides into his glorious battle alone..."
Three times he blew the horn and Morgoth came out... and such was their battle that neither elves sang about it nor orcs boasted..."

The Dark Elf

The son of Eol, dark elf, named Maeglin was born...Dark fate awaited him.

Thorn

Treachery of Maeglin, falled in love with Idril, captured by Morgoth:
"...I'm lost in the depth of his eyes
I can't flee
Inner pain caused insanity
It's deep within
The fear and the hunger
Enslaved and denied
By my love and my enemies
I'm the illgotten son ..."
and the doom of Goldolin.

The Eldar

The song of Finrod Felagund, imprisoned in dungeons of Tol-in-Ngaurhot, about sad fate of the Eldar in exile. Finrod feels the coming of his death...
"..Of the Eldar's
Song of doom.."

Nom the Wise

Nom the Wise... that was the name of Finrod Felagund, son of Finarfin, lord of Nargotrond. He died in the dungeons of Tol-in-Ngaurhot, having paid by his own life for the life of Beren, son of Barahir, keeping his vow. Beren cries over his friend:
"...Paid the price, he redeemed the oath
Farewell my friend, farewell..."

When Sorrow Sang

About Beren and Luchien. About immortal love that is stronger than death.
".. Immortal love's
Fooled by the hands of doom
That love means death.."

Out On The Water

Having returned from beyond the Line of death Beren and Luchien lived untill their death on the island Lantyr Lamat, where their son Dior Eluhil was born.

The Steadfast

"...and Hurin was broght to the Morgoth, for Morgoth knew about his friendship with the lord of Gondolin. And for the treachery Morgoth promised him gold, silver and post of head of all Angband, Hurin just broke into laughter as the answer for Morgoth..."

A Dark Passage

Nirnaed Arnoadiad, the Fifth Battle, the Battle of countless tears. The greatest victory of the darkness and treachery of the people from Uldor, Ulfgang and Ulfast clans that predetermine the defeat of the Elves and Edain.
"..Allied the elves and men
They shall be damned..."

Final Chapter (Thus Ends...)

After the Fifth Battle elves and allied people were partly slaughtered, partly scattered... the darkness won.
"..The night falls and great is the triumph of evil.."

A Night at the Opera

Well, I know now much more information about analyse lyrics songs from new album, but my analyse just follow soon... // Eriol

Precious Jerusalem

Analyse by LordCyclohexane (Zak Gillman):
"Seems to be the tale of Jesus, someone concerned very much for the people of his town, and eventually finding that he cares so much that he pleads with God to help him save the people ("Father stop it now/We must stop it now"). May indicate that BG believes it was Jesus's idea to save humanity and not God's (which people may find blasphemous), but could also be taken that God didn't want to manipulate his Son and so allowed Jesus to develop the love himself (oh, things about it being Jesus: reference to Jerusalem, "Let's celebrate the dawning of the *SON*", "Father stop it now", "I found myself/In desert lands", "Rise up and follow me/'Cause I will bring the light", "I've come to bring it back/The seed of life", and "My heavy burden brings/Eyesight to the blind")"

Battlefield

Analyse by LordCyclohexane (Zak Gillman):
"Seems to be a song about a person present during the Crusades, who thought it once a holy endeavor, but now just sees carnage. Biggest line linking it to the Crusades for me: "Take part in murderous deeds/Renowned be the Lion-Hearted" referring to Richard the Lionhearted of England. Other lines: "The field's been left in sorrow/The Father and the Son/They're gone" (indicating, to me, that God and Jesus couldn't stand the bloodshed), "Don't you think/It's time to stop now/We were charmed and/Fooled by the old serpent's kiss" (old serpent meaning Satan, I assume, in his Eden form), and "Don't you hear me crying/Crying/Come take me away/I hallow thy name"

Under the Ice

Analyse by LordCyclohexane (Zak Gillman):
"It seems to be about people being burned at the stake and tortured by the Inquisition, and I believe that "Under the ice" refers to the 9th level of Hell in Dante's "Inferno". But there's really not enough to prove that claim. I'd need to refer to "Inferno" to see what punishment fit with being locked under the ice in the 9th level, and I don't have it to refer to."

Under the Ice

Analyse by LordCyclohexane (Zak Gillman):
"In the same fashion of "Mordred's Song" of being a victim of fate, of being destined to do something you don't want to but not having the strength to fight it forever, this song seems to be about Judas's betrayal of Jesus. It does make an interesting idea, though, of what if Judas felt he didn't have a choice in betraying Jesus, and hung himself as a form of penitence? Things linking it to the story of Judas and Jesus: "A wooden cup/And a crown of thorns/Will set up the stage/For the cross", "The Galilean", "But is it really justified/To sacrifice/To crucify/The rescue of the human kind", "Nazarene your vision will come true/Will come true/They'll get you", and the line linking it to Judas's betrayal, "Shame on me/Shame on me/I'm a tool and nothing more"