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We Return to the Den In Victory
A crack of thunder, the stage is set, we take our place, no room for regret
Storm-born, salt-scarred — we stake our claim
Iron in our step, thunder in our veins
From coastal dawns to rich dirt roads
We push the limits, every mile we own
Hearts like hammers, eyes on the line
Stand as one — you’ll see us climb
On this wild southern land we rise
Forged by hardship, shaped by plenty
We play it hard — move high, move fast
The Devils scream with echoes of warriors past
Driven by pride and fired by fury
We return to the den in VICTORY
City lights fade, but the fire’s alive
Brothers in arms — we rise and drive
Hands on the ball, the crowd to their feet
We fight for colours no one can beat
When the whistle blows, we answer the call
One for the many — we give our all
On this wild southern land we rise
Forged by hardship, shaped by plenty
We play it hard — move high, move fast
The Devils scream with echoes of warriors past
Driven by pride and fired by fury
We return to the den in VICTORY
With every scar, we write the song,
From the ashes of the past, we’ve come along.
Feel the fire raging in our souls,
Guided by the stars, our destiny unfolds.
On this wild southern land we rise
Forged by hardship, shaped by plenty
We play it hard — move high, move fast
The Devils scream with echoes of warriors past
Driven by pride and fired by fury
We return to the den in VICTORY
Raise your fists, let them fly,
In the heart of battle, we touch the sky.
From storm-born fires to glory's reign,
Together we stand, forever unchained.
ABOUT THIS SONG
Written and produced by Tasmanian songwriter Jason Bresnehan, We Return to the Den In Victory is a musical arrangement in the rock genre with a male vocal. Written to celebrate Tasmania's long-awaited entry into the AFL, the song captures the pride, determination and collective identity of a state that has spent generations supporting Australian Rules football while waiting for a team of its own. It is a song about belonging, resilience and the excitement of a new era in Tasmanian sporting history.
The lyrics present the Tasmania Devils as a team forged by the character of the island itself. References to storms, coastal landscapes, rich agricultural districts and hard-earned resilience connect the players and supporters to the culture and geography of Tasmania. At its heart, the song is about a community rising together. The repeated themes of unity, sacrifice, pride and victory reflect the belief that the arrival of the Devils is larger than football alone. It represents recognition, identity and the fulfilment of a dream that many Tasmanians have carried for decades.
The artwork for We Return to the Den In Victory portrays the energy and strength suggested by the song title. Storm imagery, powerful Tasmanian landscapes and football symbolism combine to reflect a team emerging from the island with confidence and purpose. The visual connection between thunder, movement and the Tasmanian Devils reinforces the themes of pride, momentum and collective belief that run throughout the song.
This song forms part of the Tasmania Devils Football Collection by Seventh Ribbon Music.
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