This song is likely about mindless warfare and brainwashed soldiers, with multiple references to ancient Greece. Vultures in Greek mythology were a symbol of death and decay.
[Intro]
All orders to surrender are false
All orders to surrender are false
[Verse 1]
Eyes on the target, back to the wall
Your body's shaking, the mountain's too tall
You wanna lie down and rest on Elysian Fields
Carry you home, upon your shield, oh
[Verse 2]
A mighty Spartan, you answer to none
You're on a field trip, and hell sounds like fun
You know that the path is dirty to fortune and fame
You're sworn and ready to go down in flames, oh
[Pre-Chorus]
All orders to surrender are false
All messages fabricated
Our goal is the gate of the castle
Unleash hell!
[Chorus]
Vultures fly
And we'll make it worse
Drowning out the light
Out of sight
It's just like a curse
Drowning out the light
[Verse 3]
You're God's own soldier, the lost and found son
War is your calling, it has to be won
You wanna show your daddy, you're all grown-up and strong
But now the journey proved to be too long
[Chorus]
Vultures fly
And we'll make it worse
Drowning out the light
Out of sight
It's just like a curse
Drowning out the light
[Guitar Solo]
[Bridge]
Eyes on the target, back to the wall
You motherfucker, you are killing us all!
[Chorus]
Vultures fly
And we'll make it worse
Drowning out the light
Out of sight
It's just like a curse
Drowning out the light
Vultures fly
And we'll make it worse
Drowning out the light
Out of sight
It's just like a curse
Drowning out the light
Vultures Fly was written by Jonas “Kungen” Jarlsby & Tim Öhrström & Johannes Eckerström.
Vultures Fly was produced by Tobias Lindell.
Avatar released Vultures Fly on Tue May 13 2014.