The Hero Lyrics
| Band | |
|---|---|
| Album | Twilight of the Thunder God(2008) |
| Type | Album (Studio full-length) |
| Genres | Melodic Death Metal |
| Labels | Metal Blade Records |
| Ranked | #8 for 2008 , #398 all-time |
Album rating : 90.3 / 100
Votes : 37
Votes : 37
8. The Hero (4:04)
The blade I swing
Is black as night
Black as my soulless heart
It bears the burden
Of many lives
But I don't feel remorse
I lent my sword
To anyone
Willing to pay the price
No regrets for
What I've done
A mercenary's life
But there i was
On battleground
Until I felt the jaws of death
Cut into my flesh
Defending old and weak
But I did not retreat
Now, here I lie
In my own blood
And strangers cry for me
I'm prepared to meet the gods
I wish they'd let me be
I don't deserve
Their sympathy
I know who I am
My soul is death and misery
I am an evil man
I rest in my blood
Soon I will face the gods
Strangers cry for me
I wish they'd let me be
Show no sympathy
Shed no tears for me
I know who I am
I am an evil man
I know who I am
I am an evil man
Is black as night
Black as my soulless heart
It bears the burden
Of many lives
But I don't feel remorse
I lent my sword
To anyone
Willing to pay the price
No regrets for
What I've done
A mercenary's life
But there i was
On battleground
Until I felt the jaws of death
Cut into my flesh
Defending old and weak
But I did not retreat
Now, here I lie
In my own blood
And strangers cry for me
I'm prepared to meet the gods
I wish they'd let me be
I don't deserve
Their sympathy
I know who I am
My soul is death and misery
I am an evil man
I rest in my blood
Soon I will face the gods
Strangers cry for me
I wish they'd let me be
Show no sympathy
Shed no tears for me
I know who I am
I am an evil man
I know who I am
I am an evil man
Twilight of the Thunder God - Lyrics
Twilight of the Thunder God - Album Credits
Members
- Johan Hegg : Vocals
- Olavi Mikkonen : Guitars
- Johan Söderberg : Guitars
- Ted Lundström : Bass
- Fredrik Andersson : Drums
Additional musicians
- Ronny Milianowicz : Horns, Brass, Vocals (choirs)
- Eicca Toppinen : Cello (track 9)
- Paavo Lötjönen : Cello (track 9)
- Perttu Kivilaakso : Cello (track 9)
- Ulf Bejstam : Vocals (choirs)
- L-G Petrov : Vocals (track 3)
- Roope Latvala : Lead Guitar (track 1)
Other staff
- Thomas Ewerhard : Design, Layout
- Mikael Johansson : Photography
- Armin Steiner : Design
- Dennis "Derclint" Israel : Assistant Engineering
- Peter Damin : Technician (drums)
- Jens Bogren : Producer, Engineering, Mixing, Mastering
- Achim Köhler : Engineering
- Tom Thiel : Cover Art
Best Amon Amarth Songs
| Rank | Song | Album | Rating | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Twilight of the Thunder God | Twilight of the Thunder God (2008) | 97.6 | 21 |
| 2 |  | The Pursuit of Vikings | Fate of Norns (2004) | 97.5 | 10 |
| 3 |  | Death in Fire | Versus the World (2002) | 96.3 | 10 |
| 4 |  | War of the Gods | Surtur Rising (2011) | 96.3 | 10 |
| 5 |  | Deceiver of the Gods | Deceiver of the Gods (2013) | 96.3 | 10 |
| 6 | | Embrace of the Endless Ocean | Twilight of the Thunder God (2008) | 94.6 | 15 |
| 7 |  | The Way of Vikings | Jomsviking (2016) | 96.3 | 8 |
| 8 |  | Gods of War Arise | With Oden on Our Side (2006) | 96.4 | 7 |
| 9 |  | Victorious March | Once Sent from the Golden Hall (1998) | 95 | 10 |
| 10 | | Runes to My Memory | With Oden on Our Side (2006) | 95 | 9 |
| 11 | | Cry of the Black Birds | With Oden on Our Side (2006) | 95 | 8 |
| 12 | | Amon Amarth | Once Sent from the Golden Hall (1998) | 93.8 | 10 |
| 13 | | Tattered Banners and Bloody Flags | Twilight of the Thunder God (2008) | 93 | 12 |
| 14 |  | Metalwrath | The Avenger (1999) | 93.8 | 8 |
| 15 | | Live For the Kill | Twilight of the Thunder God (2008) | 92.1 | 14 |
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