Allegiance and Steel Lyrics

Knarrs in the distance
Heralding blood and death
A nobleman named Byrhtnoth
Called his troops to cross their path

No gold, no silver rings
No tribute will be paid
Shield walls aligning
To stop the Northman's blade

Mighty men of Essex
Wield your swords
Stand tall and defend the shore

Tide's going out
The speer shower's raining
The heathens shall perish in battle

Allegiance and steel
We will never kneel
Steadfast brave and sheen
Keenest of the keen
Anglo-Saxon force
Hell bent on their cause
Answering the call
Maldon must not fall

No gold, no silver rings
No tribute will be paid
Great their conviction
Relentless their fate