Discover the story of the song > The Rains of Castamere – Serj Tankian

The lyrics are about a proud lord who questions the identity of the protagonist who wears a different coat from his own. The protagonist reminds the lord that a lion still has claws, just as he does. However, the lord's reign is now over and his hall is deserted in the rain. Overall, the lyrics describe a power change and the downfall of a once mighty lord.