The Sacred Vow is a song by HammerFall that tells the story of a group of defenders who are guarding the universe against evil and protecting a sacred vow. The lyrics suggest a dark and dangerous world filled with violence and fear. The song starts with a scene in an alley where a shooting takes place and the blood runs freely in the street. This is the work of a godless patriarch who rules the city with an iron fist. The defenders are brave and willing to face any danger to protect their sacred vow. They are not afraid of the sound of metal or the clash of steel against steel. They see themselves as renegades, regulating the dangerous world they inhabit and bringing justice to those who seek to do harm. As the song progresses, the story unfolds, and the defenders find themselves trapped in a dark abandoned city. They hear a scream across the heavens and know they must heed the call to protect the universe from evil. They face their fears, flying high up in the sky like a mighty fireball, ready to do battle. The Sacred Vow refers to a promise made by the defenders to protect the universe from harm. It is a solemn oath that they take seriously, and they are willing to risk their lives to defend it. The song ends with the defenders triumphantly defeating the evil forces and slicing up their lies. The message is clear; the defenders are the almighty, and they will continue to fight to protect their sacred vow.
