This song is about Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of the French, and emphasizes his mastery of warfare. Napoleon rose to power at the end of the 18th century and conquered a vast part of Europe, before being defeated in 1815 at the Battle of Waterloo.
[Intro]
Ad gladios, ad gladios, ad gladios, Signa Inferre!
Ad gladios, ad gladios, ad gladios, Vae Victis!
Ad gladios, ad gladios, ad gladios, Gloria Mundi!
Ad gladios, ad gladios, ad gladios, Vae Victis!
A statesman's heart must be placed in his head
[Verse 1]
I can remember all the days of violence
I can remember all the days they fought for rights
When men united all by fear and interest
I mustered them with hopeful promises I've broken
[Pre-Chorus 1]
Almighty giver of all life
Sun you're my god, open my eyes
I have to conquer, I am made to serve that aim
[Chorus]
Do as I command
You'll never stop a dreamer
Imagination rules the world
And I saw it grand
Fight at my side
You'll never taste a failure
Courage is key, let me teach you so
The Art of War
[Verse 2]
I do not want a bench covered with velvet
I do not want a crown unless power goes with it
Religion I would use to serve ambition
Glory is fleeting, the obscure is forever
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Almighty giver of all life
Sun you're my god, open my eyes
I have to conquer, no matter the pain, no matter the harm
[Chorus]
Do as I command
You'll never stop a dreamer
Imagination rule the world
And I saw it grand
Fight at my side
You'll never taste a failure
Courage is key, let me teach you so
The Art of War
[Guitar Solo]
[Pre-Chorus 3]
I command for greater tomorrow
Power is my reward
Raise your head, fate will guide you now and forever
[Chorus]
Do as I command
You'll never stop a dreamer
Imagination rule the world
And I saw it grand
Fight at my side
You'll never taste a failure
Courage is key, let me teach you so
The Art of War
[Outro]
Ad gladios, ad gladios, ad gladios, Signa Inferre!
Ad gladios, ad gladios, ad gladios, Vae Victis!
Ad gladios, ad gladios, ad gladios, Gloria Mundi!
Ad gladios, ad gladios, ad gladios, Vae Victis!
A statesman's heart must be placed in his head
The Art of War was written by Georg Neuhauser & Clementine Delauney & Mario Hirzinger & Thomas Buchberger.
The Art of War was produced by Oliver Philipps & Jan Vacik & Serenity.
Serenity released The Art of War on Fri Mar 22 2013.