IwaR
Wardruna Lyrics
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Sveigde bogen
Sikta bogen
pilar peika
mot Yggdrasils nie
heimar
vinda med mål
veva med mål
mot Nivelheim fly
mot Muspellheim fly
mot Jotunheim fly
mot Åsgard fly
mot Midgard fly
mot Vanaheim fly
mot Helheimen fly
mot Svartalvheim fly
mot Ljosalvheim fly
vinda med mål
veva med mål
or Nivelheim fly
or Muspellheim fly
or Jotunheim fly
or Åsgard fly
or Midgard fly
or Vanaheim fly
or Helheimen fly
or Svartalvheim fly
or Ljosalvheim fly
vinda med mål
veva med mål
The lyrics of Wardruna's song IwaR paint a picture of an ancient Nordic archer, Ull, who is drawing his bow, aiming and firing arrows towards different worlds. Ull is depicted as a supernatural figure able to fly, as he swiftly moves from one realm to another. The song mentions several Nordic mythological realms, including Yggdrasil, the world tree, and the nine worlds: Nivelheim, Muspellheim, Jotunheim, Åsgard, Midgard, Vanaheim, Helheim, Svartalvheim, and Ljosalvheim.
The repeated lines "vinda med mål, veva med mål" refer to Ull's technique of "wind and weave" when releasing his arrows. This technique involves directing the energy of the wind to create a more precise shot. The song seems to celebrate the skill and prowess of the archer, and the mystical connection he has with the natural world.
Overall, the lyrics of IwaR showcase the deep connection between ancient Nordic culture and nature, as well as the importance of skill and technique in hunting and warfare.
Line by Line Meaning
Ull i Ydalir
Ullr in Ydalir
Sveigde bogen
Bent the bow
Sikta bogen
Aimed the bow
pilar peika
Arrows pointing
mot Yggdrasils nie heimar
Towards Yggdrasil's nine worlds
vinda med mål
Winding with purpose
veva med mål
Weaving with purpose
mot Nivelheim fly
Flying towards Niflheim
mot Muspellheim fly
Flying towards Muspelheim
mot Jotunheim fly
Flying towards Jotunheim
mot Åsgard fly
Flying towards Asgard
mot Midgard fly
Flying towards Midgard
mot Vanaheim fly
Flying towards Vanaheim
mot Helheimen fly
Flying towards Helheim
mot Svartalvheim fly
Flying towards Svartalfheim
mot Ljosalvheim fly
Flying towards Ljosalfrheim
vinda med mål
Winding with purpose
veva med mål
Weaving with purpose
or Nivelheim fly
Or flying towards Niflheim
or Muspellheim fly
Or flying towards Muspelheim
or Jotunheim fly
Or flying towards Jotunheim
or Åsgard fly
Or flying towards Asgard
or Midgard fly
Or flying towards Midgard
or Vanaheim fly
Or flying towards Vanaheim
or Helheimen fly
Or flying towards Helheim
or Svartalvheim fly
Or flying towards Svartalfheim
or Ljosalvheim fly
Or flying towards Ljosalfrheim
vinda med mål
Winding with purpose
veva med mål
Weaving with purpose
Contributed by Stella C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@frost5890
@@VTV102 The IwaR rune is strongly associated with the shamanic journey of the nine worlds of Yggdrasil along with Ullr, a Proto-Scandinavian god of hunting, archery, yew trees, winter, and individual combat. He was the son of the goddess of the harvest Sif and stepson of Thor. Ullr held a place of great prominence among the gods and also sailed the seas using his shield instead of a boat. The first line of the song indicates his house called "Ydalir".
Sorry for any mistakes. English is not my native language
@jovanpfk269
4:13 that backround voice...listening Wardruna in Belgrade was epic awe, thank you.
@VTV102
Veva med mål 😎
@jovanpfk269
@@VTV102 thanx
@93maximus93
This should be Ivar's theme song on vikings.
I miss the time when there was more wardruna in it...
@kylejudkins754
Vikings rarely has themes though, mostly just well placed warduna plugs to carry the OST ;D
@SinisterSquashling
Wardruna makes my blood sing!
@1Phoenixfire
My Tribe!!!
@somegirl558
Same.
@lsklegacyy6903
The snow crushing in the beginning makes it so much better
@MsRandomPro
Light a candle, to have as the only source of light in your, (room, dorm room, in your house, apartment) at night,
light a scented, sitt down, put on your headphones, take some deep slow breaths and just... let the music carry you.