Let The Gods Decide

Manowar · Thunder In The Sky [1987]

Warriors take the field

The battlefield of Life

You cannot run

You cannot hide



I am the keeper of the laws

Decided by the Gods



Only one of us will win

And return to fight again



I am the keeper of the laws

Decided by the Gods



Our ancestors cheer

From far beyond the grave

One will survive



Face me

Then let the Gods Decide



I've sworn an oath in blood to defend the land

And all who wish to test their steel-well here I am



I am the keeper of the laws

Decided by the Gods



Our ancestors cheer

From far beyond the grave

One will survive

Face me

Then let the Gods Decide

Let The Gods Decide

Released on the 1987 album Thunder In The Sky, "Let The Gods Decide" stands as a quintessential Manowar track, embodying the band's signature power metal fusion of operatic vocals and heavy riffs. The song serves as a thematic centerpiece for the album, reinforcing the mythological and warrior themes prevalent in Yngwie Malmsteen's early work. Its driving rhythm and soaring melody exemplify the genre's evolution during the mid-1980s, bridging the gap between technical metal and theatrical rock. As a staple of the Manowar catalog, the recording captures the raw energy and dramatic intensity that defined their early discography, resonating with fans of classic heavy metal for decades.