( Verse 1 )
In Normandy’s shadows, a bastard was born,
Under hard stars and whispers of scorn.
Duke’s blood in his veins, but a tanner’s kin near,
Knives in the dark, yet he conquered his fear.
From boyhood betrayals to duke’s iron throne,
He forged his fate where the weak were dethroned.
( Chorus )
Oh, William the Conqueror, storm across the sea!
Crown by the sword, destiny’s decree.
From Hastings’ blood fields to England’s green shore,
The Bastard rides on forevermore!
( Verse 2 )
A promise from Edward, a throne in his sight,
But Harold stole it in dead of the night.
Black ships on the waves, dragon banners unfurled,
At Pevensey landing, he shook the whole world.
Shield wall on the hill, axes gleamed in the sun,
But William roared back when the battle seemed done.
( Chorus )
Oh, William the Conqueror, storm across the sea!
Crown by the sword, destiny’s decree.
From Hastings’ blood fields to England’s green shore,
The Bastard rides on forevermore!
( Bridge )
Arrow through Harold, the old world fell,
Westminster crowned ‘mid the flames of hell.
Towers rose high, Domesday sealed every plot,
Northlands laid waste, his wrath burned hot.
Wounded in France, the conqueror lay,
But legends don’t die—they echo for aye.
( Chorus )
Oh, William the Conqueror, storm across the sea!
Crown by the sword, destiny’s decree.
From Hastings’ blood fields to England’s green shore,
The Bastard rides on forevermore!
( Outro )
In stone and in song, his shadow remains,
William the Conqueror, breaker of chains.
From bastard to king, the tale never ends…
Ride on, ride on, through the ages, my friend.