Iron maiden - a 30 year old beast

Well..I am not a great fan of Iron maiden or anything.. but I somehow feel that their lyrics are very strong and profound.. something you wont hear these days...

Iron Maiden is an English heavy metal band from London, formed in 1976 by Steve Harris. It is one of the most successful and influential bands in the heavy metal genre, selling over 70 million albums world-wide. The name of the band came to Steve Harris whilst watching a movie adaptation of "The Man in the Iron Mask", named for the medival torture device. Iron Maiden has achieved international fame with its distinctive style. Their blend of heavy metal, highly melodic riffs, and intelligent lyrics has become instantly recognizable. The band is also renowned for their down-to-earth and genuine approach towards their music, their impressive energetic stage shows and their openness with fans.

Below given is the lyrics for a song called Invader from the album 'The Number of the Beast' (1982). This album was a world-wide success providing definitive songs such as "The Number of the Beast", "Run to the Hills" and "Hallowed by thy name", considered by many to be some of the best metal songs ever written.

(Source- Wikipedia)

INVADERS

Longboats have been sighted the evidence of war has begun
Many Nordic fighting men their swords and shields all gleam in the sun
Call to arms defend yourselves get ready to stand and fight for your lives
Judgement day has come around so be prepared don't run stand your ground

They're coming in from the sea
they've come the enemy
beneath the blazing sun
the battle has to be won
Invaders ... Pillaging
Invaders ... Looting

Set ablaze the campfires alert the other men from inland
Warning must be given there's not enough men here for a stand
The Vikings are too many too powerful to take on our own
We must have reinforcements we cannot fight this battle alone

They're coming over the hill
they've come to attack
they're coming in for the kill
there's no turning back
Invaders ... Fighting
Invaders ... Marauding

Axes grind and maces clash as wounded fighters fall to the ground
Severed limbs and fatal woundings bloody corpses lay all around

The smell of death and burning flesh the battle weary light to the end

The Saxons have been overpowered victims of the mighty Norsemen

You'd better scatter and run
the battle's lost and not won
you'd better get away
to fight another day
Invaders ... Raping
Invaders ... Plundering