[Verse 1]
Long ago, I went to war
To fight the scourge of Christendom
I held aloft my blessed sword, and said
"By God, let them come!"

[Verse 2]
They said their eyes are red as flame
I heard it told from hell they came
Their breath is fire, their tongues are forked
Thus are the beasts of Dragon's Gate

[Chorus]
I heard my father's words deep in my heart
"Son, know your enemy, as I know my son."

[Verse 3]
The Fates were kind, they let me in
The dragon's lair, the den of sin
I placed my sword upon its heart
And with a prayer, I thrust it in

[Verse 4]
The dragon fell upon the ground
'Twas then I heard a whimpering sound
A dragonling to his father clung
Who only fought to protect his young
[Chorus]
I heard my father's words deep in my heart
"Son, know your enemy, as I know my son."

[Verse 5]
Now, my son is off to war
To fight the new scourge of Christendom
He holds aloft his brazen sword and says
"Dad, let them come!"

[Verse 6]
He swears their eyes are red as flame
And heard it told from hell they came
Their breath is fire, their tongues are forked
Thus are the men of Muslim faith

[Chorus]
Son, hear your father clear, deep in your heart
"Son, know your enemy, as I would have them know... my son."