Sea of Red – English Lyrics

• By: Judas Priest

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the poetic side of heavy metal with Judas Priest's "Sea of Red." This powerful ballad offers a unique opportunity to explore the English language through vivid, historically-inspired imagery. Learning the lyrics will not only improve your vocabulary with evocative words of remembrance and hope but also provide insight into the cultural significance of the poppy as a symbol of sacrifice. It's a special song that showcases the emotional depth and storytelling prowess of one of metal's most legendary bands.

[English]

Now look and listen as you walk around

And you'll hear voices on the wind

Those lonely whispers from this hallowed ground

Just take your time as they begin

As the sun goes down

The silence is profound

For they gave so much

So we might go on and live

Laying peaceful they forgive

In the sea of red

There are stories to be told

As the years go by

All the memories unfold

Bow your head

...

In fields of wonder where those swallows soar

Our hearts are weary as we pray

The grass is greener from the tears that fall

For you on this remembrance day

Your message has been heard

Words of wisdom have been shared

Their despair won't matter as they rise above

There is no end to love

In the sea of red

There are stories to be told

As the years go by

All the memories unfold

Bow your head

Sea of red

...

From this earth take wing

Shine down from the sky

We see you as you fly

...

In the sea of red

There are stories to be told

As the years go by

All the memories unfold

Bow your head

Sea of red

On the sea of red

Where the glory has no end

There's a place for us

As our lives begin again

Bow your head

Sea of red

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
listen /ˈlɪsən/ A1	verb - to pay attention to sound
whisper /ˈhwɪspər/ A2	verb - to speak very softly noun - a very soft voice
hallowed /ˈhæloʊd/ C1	adjective - holy or respected
profound /prəˈfaʊnd/ B2	adjective - very great or intense
forgive /fərˈɡɪv/ A2	verb - to stop being angry about something
unfold /ʌnˈfoʊld/ B1	verb - to develop or reveal
soar /sɔr/ B1	verb - to fly high
weary /ˈwɪri/ B1	adjective - very tired
remembrance /rɪˈmɛmbərəns/ B2	noun - the act of remembering
despair /dɪˈspɛr/ B2	noun - loss of hope
rise /raɪz/ A2	verb - to move upward
glory /ˈɡlɔri/ B1	noun - great beauty or honor
wing /wɪŋ/ A2	noun - a part of a bird used for flying verb - to move quickly
shine /ʃaɪn/ A2	verb - to emit light
memories /ˈmɛməriz/ A2	noun - something remembered from the past