The meaning of the lyrics of the song "The King Under the Mountain" by the artist "Wind Rose"

The song "The King Under the Mountain" by Wind Rose tells the story of the return of the dwarf king and the coming revival of his people.

The lyrics are full of references to Tolkien's world of "The Lord of the Rings" and tell of two key events: the return of the dwarves to Erebor ("The King Under the Mountain" is the title of the ruler of Erebor) and the future return to Khazad-dûm, their lost kingdom.

The song begins with the call "Hail the King Under the Mountain!", announcing the arrival of a new ruler ready to reclaim the throne. It goes on to describe the decline that has befallen the dwarven kingdom: the world is gray, the mountains are old, there is no sound of hammers or the songs of Durin's folk. Khazad-dûm is plunged into darkness, where shadows reign.

But hope is not lost. There is a call to the sons of Aulë (the creator of the dwarves) and Durin to restore their former glory, to light the forges and sound the horns of war.

The second part of the song tells of the fallen dwarf king, buried under a pile of stones. His spirit, like smoldering embers, still burns, foreshadowing a coming rebirth.

The song ends by repeating the call "Hail the King Under the Mountain!", emphasizing the imminent return of the rightful ruler and the dawn of a new era for the dwarven people.