Discover the story of the song > Circle of the Tyrants – Celtic Frost

The song is about a battle that has been fought, and the protagonist is reflecting on the bitter outcome. He talks about the gods that watch from above as they leave the walls to reach a gleaming jewel, while he sings ballads of victory and defeat. He also mentions the rise of new kingdoms by the circle of the tyrants, and how hunts and wars are like everlasting shadows that never seem to end. In the end, he looks back with tears in his eyes and remembers how the tyrant's might was born.