Wake Up the Wicked Lyrics

Powerwolf

Wake Up the Wicked

Jul 25, 2024

English

"Wake Up the Wicked" is a new English song by Powerwolf, published on the Powerwolf YouTube channel. The song was produced by Joost van den Broek and is from their album Wake Up the Wicked, which was released on July… Read More

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Wake Up the Wicked Lyrics

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Wake Up the Wicked Lyrics By Powerwolf

Armies of the wild arise
Break the chains and raise your banners
Stand up, for we are alive
Set fire on the run

Ears up, hear their final cries
Ban the ties, bring down the hammer
Rebels, hear the call for strife
All battles will be won

Stand tight, we fight before the morning's come
By moonlight, rise until we're done

Tonight we wake, wake up
Sanctify the wild forever
Wake, wake up
Testify the night for Heaven, stand
Wake up the wicked
Wake up the wicked
Wake up for sacrifice
Wake up the wicked
Wake up the wicked
Wake up the sanctified
Force of the savage and wild

Veins are all electrified
Break the seals and curse the heavens
No one will repent tonight
With fire, war is won

This is not the time to hide
Hear the bell, it strikes the hour
Get out of our way, we bite
Our reign is never done

Stand tight, we fight before the morning's come
By moonlight, rise until we're done

[Verse 1: Powerwolf]
This verse sets the stage for a grand rebellion, calling for the uprising of "armies of the wild" and the breaking of chains. It signifies a moment of liberation where the oppressed rise up, disregarding previous constraints. The imagery of raising banners and setting fire highlights a dramatic and violent push for freedom and change. The line "stand up, for we are alive" emphasizes a powerful resurgence of vitality and strength in the face of adversity.

[Chorus: Powerwolf]
The chorus is a powerful anthem for rebellion and purification. The repeated call to "wake up the wicked" signifies a call for awakening and transformation, sanctifying the wild and celebrating the raw forces of nature and human emotion. The lyrics suggest a dramatic, almost apocalyptic scenario where the night is used as a stage for proving strength and resolve. The chorus emphasizes both a spiritual and physical awakening, with a focus on sacrifice and divine validation.

[Verse 2: Powerwolf]
This verse continues the theme of rebellion with a focus on breaking free from religious or societal constraints. The "electrified veins" and "cursing the heavens" depict a fervent and rebellious spirit, challenging established norms and divine authority. The imagery of fire and the defiance against repentance further underline the song's themes of resistance and transformation. The line "our reign is never done" asserts the enduring nature of their fight and their determination to reshape their destiny.

[Chorus: Powerwolf]
The chorus reinforces the themes of defiance and empowerment, celebrating the awakening of the wicked and the sanctification of the wild. The repeated lines about "sacrifices" and "testifying the night" emphasize the song's focus on dramatic, almost ritualistic change. It portrays a vision of ultimate freedom and transformation through sacrifice and rebellion against existing powers, echoing the themes of chaos and renewal present throughout the song.

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About Song

The song embodies themes of rebellion, empowerment, and anarchy against established order. It portrays a call to arms for those who feel marginalized or oppressed, urging them to rise and defy their oppressors. The repeated exhortation to "wake up the wicked" signifies a rallying cry for transformation and upheaval, celebrating the raw and untamed forces of nature and human spirit. The lyrics combine vivid imagery of battle and defiance with a sense of impending doom and ultimate triumph.