"State of the W.I.L.D." is a song by Swedish power metal band HammerFall, from their 2003 album "Threshold". The title of the song stands for "Warriors in Lenience's Domain". The lyrics describe a group of warriors who are standing proud together and shouting out their message. They are facing difficult conditions and challenges such as icy winds, heavy rains, and raging thunder, but they are not deterred. They are choosing to stand together under one banner, win or lose. The song also talks about the dawn of a new day when repression will no longer exist. The warriors are being lured by the holy water into the mist, and they are ready to pillage, plunder and feed the flames down under. The winds of winter rule the wild, but they remain determined to continue standing proud and shouting out their message. Overall, "State of the W.I.L.D." is an empowering song about unity, strength, and resilience in the face of difficulty. The warriors depicted in the song are determined to stand together, no matter what challenges come their way.
