Martyrium
Windir Lyrics
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Gje han sjelefred
Gje han sælt minne
Martyrium evig liv
Gir ein heila livet
Martyrium da blir
Vis han evig kvile
Vis han sjelefred
Pris hans sæle minne
Pris han evig liv
Martyrium da måtte skje
Atjan hondra lik drive rundt i fjorden
Da skjine i lunke blod under Hogen
Men ein e gjennom Dauden boren
Med Gudane han e foren
The Norwegian lyrics of Windir's song Martyrium can be translated as:
"Give him eternal rest
Give him peace of soul
Give him blessed memories
Martyrium is eternal life
Giving a complete life
Martyrium is what happens"
The lyrics are about honoring and remembering those who have passed away. The song speaks to the idea that through death, one can attain eternal life, or "Martyrium". It also touches on the notion of finding peace and rest in the afterlife, as well as the hope that the deceased's happy memories remain with their loved ones.
As the song progresses, it also references the idea of death being a part of a greater plan, as one joins the gods in the afterlife. This is evident in the lines "With the gods he is united / Though he has been taken through death".
Overall, the lyrics of Martyrium paint a picture of reflection, honoring, and seeking comfort and understanding in the face of death and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Gje han evig kvile
Grant him eternal rest
Gje han sjelefred
Grant him peace of soul
Gje han sælt minne
Grant him blessed memory
Martyrium evig liv
Martyrdom eternal life
Gir ein heila livet
Giving a whole life
Martyrium da blir
Martyrdom then comes
Vis han evig kvile
Show him eternal rest
Vis han sjelefred
Show him peace of soul
Pris hans sæle minne
Praise his blessed memory
Pris han evig liv
Praise his eternal life
Martyrium da måtte skje
Martyrdom then must happen
Atjan hondra lik drive rundt i fjorden
A hundred and one corpses float around in the fjord
Da skjine i lunke blod under Hogen
Where the lukewarm blood shines under the mound
Men ein e gjennom Dauden boren
But one is carried through Death
Med Gudane han e foren
With the gods he is united
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