Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: heavy-metal
Song Meaning of “The Galley” by Accept
The Galley is a song by metal band Accept about the oppression of people throughout history and how human spirit remains. It speaks of the process of being oppressed, but at the same time not breaking down and remaining strong.
The song opens with a temperate guitar melody that progressively builds into a crescendo, reflecting the feeling of rising above oppression. The chorus speaks of ‘lashed to the mast with chains of steel’, an image of the one’s spirit remains unbroken even under harsh conditions. The lyrics ‘we don’t wanna land again’ denote a feeling of never wanting to give up and remain in chains.
The song talks of taking the wheel as a metaphor for taking control of one’s destiny and never giving in to the forces that restrain them. ‘We’ll guide our craft, fight the darkest night, stand our ground, we’ll never lose the fight’ reflects the struggle that has been faced to break free and never surrender.
The Galley speaks to the spirit of oppressed people throughout history and encourages everyone to take control of their lives and never give in, no matter how hard the world is trying to suppress them. Even through the darkest of times, individuals have the power to rise above with strength and spirit.