Discover the story of the song > 50 Forts Along the Rhine – The Ruins of Beverast

The lyrics are describing a historical event involving a military conflict along the Rhine river. The protagonist is witnessing the gathering of enemy troops, represented by black fleets, and their exploration of the northern lines. The lyrics also mention the bugle call that signals the start of the aggression, and how the protagonist's side, represented by the Southern aggressors, plow through the valleys in large numbers. The lyrics reflect on the brutality and suffering of war and lament the destruction caused.