Given my penchant for being a metal hound, we all knew it wouldn't be long until I stumbled across Blind Guardian and instantly fell in love. Thankfully, the first song of theirs I heard was the epic "The Bard's Song." There's something about the enchanting acoustic guitar and Hansi Kursch's vocals that get me every time. Though this is a lighter side of the German collective (think Lord of the Rings journey music), it's still in the vein of metal nonetheless, and the lyrical prowess can't be aruged against. Well, why don't I just show you instead of telling you?
Also, if you're not against Blind Guardian covers, then take a listen to the Van Canto version of "the Bard's Song." Epic.
Now you all know
The bards and their songs
When hours have gone by
I'll close my eyes
In a world far away
We may meet again
But now hear my song
About the dawn of the night
Let's sing the bards' song
Tomorrow will take us away
Far from home
No one will ever know our names
But the bards' songs will remain
Tomorrow will take it away
The fear of today
It will be gone
Due to our magic songs
There's only one song
Left in my mind
Tales of a brave man
Who lived far from here
Now the bard songs are over
And it's time to leave
No one should ask you for the name of the one
Who tells the story
Tomorrow will take us away
Far from home
No one will ever know our names
But the bards' songs will remain
Tomorrow all will be known
And you're not alone
So don't be afraid
In the dark and cold
'Cause the bards' songs will remain
They all will remain
In my thoughts and in my dreams
They're always in my mind
These songs of hobbits, dwarves and men
And elves
Come close your eyes
You can see them, too
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