The Dark Lords is a song by the band Hawkwind that tells the story of Elric, a sorcerer from a fantasy world called Melniboné. In the song, Elric is being pursued by the Dark Lords, who want to take his magical sword, called Stormbringer. The Dark Lords have already turned Elric's lover, Zarozinia, into a giant slug and are threatening to do the same to him if he does not give them the sword. Elric is torn between his love for Zarozinia and his need to defend himself from the Dark Lords. The Dark Lords mock Elric for his reliance on magic spells, which they claim are useless against them. They taunt him, saying that he will have to give them the sword or be turned into a worm. The song is a metaphor for the struggle between good and evil, and the temptation to use dark powers to achieve one's goals. Elric is a tragic figure who must choose between his loyalty to his loved ones and his duty to protect his realm. The Dark Lords represent the corrupting influence of power and the temptation to use it for personal gain.
