The lyrics of HammerFall's song Winter Is Coming depict the passion of broken hearts and pain, and the flames of the mortal world that still burn despite the struggles. The song speaks of the approaching winter, which symbolizes a time of darkness and hardship. The passion of broken souls is forever crying and forever dead. The singer then portrays a sense of confusion and being trapped between worlds, like a wolf on the prowl in the night. The line "Take the black, you win or you die" is a reference to the Game of Thrones series, where it means that one must choose between joining the Night's Watch or facing death. There is also a reference to the First Men, an ancient group of people in the world of Game of Thrones, and their strong bloodline. A star from beyond the wall is mentioned, which may refer to a character in the series who is set to save the people from a winter that lasts for years and is filled with terrors. Overall, the lyrics of Winter Is Coming speak of the struggles and dangers that come with the approaching winter, but also hint at hope for salvation.
