Label On The Wind
Bathory · Other Songs - Bathory
I've been wild in search for fun
A lot of dates and names and places
Great deal of women I have known
But as I sit here and remember all the things that I've been through
It appears to me quite clear now how one thing always remained true
I have a gift that have make me wonders to write and sing a song
It pulled me through a lot of hard times and probably
will do so for quite long
Two continents I've travelled
I've made a million friends
I've talked to press, tv and radio
I've been exhausted, joyed and bored beyond sense
I have recorded things I've written great deal of albums I did sell
I've done what many only dream of
It's been sheer heaven mixed with just a little hell
I've seen my face on the covers of the magazines
We go through many different stages in our life though short it is
We take on symbols sounds and faces but in the end you're all there is
This is me playing and me singing it's for you all to either love or hate
Behind this leather and my dark shades there's a heart
that's far from a fake
Before you critisize please understand
And value only what you've got at hand
Don't bring your prejudice of what is me
You see you can not put a label on the wind
Label On The Wind
Label On The Wind stands as a testament to Bathory's enduring legacy within the realms of Viking and black metal. The track captures the atmospheric intensity that defined the band's later era, characterized by Quorthon's distinctive vocal delivery and expansive sonic landscapes. While the song appears in various compilations celebrating the artist's career, it reflects the thematic depth and mythological storytelling central to Bathory's discography. The recording showcases the band's ability to blend raw aggression with melodic grandeur, creating a soundscape that resonates with fans of epic metal. As part of a broader body of work that influenced countless successors, this piece highlights the creative vision that established Bathory as a cornerstone of extreme metal history.