Aidû
Eluveitie Lyrics
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Loxsko - briwo anu sqrâbo!
Geleo - Aidû
Aidû dîneibo!
The lyrics to Eluveitie's song "Aidû" are in Gaulish, an extinct language spoken in ancient Gaul (modern-day France, Belgium, Switzerland, and parts of Italy, Netherlands, and Germany). The song starts with "Id-Aidû dîweido!" which means "I invoke the Aidus". The Aidus was a tutelary god of the Sequani tribe of Gaul, who were known for their metalworking skills. The song then continues with "Loxsko - briwo anu sqrâbo!", which means "Luxovius - bring us joy and strength". Luxovius was a local god of the Gaulish people who was associated with the thermal springs in modern-day Luxeuil-les-Bains in France.
The next line, "Geleo - Aidû", means "Hail Aidus". "Geleo" was a common greeting in Gaulish, equivalent to "hail" or "hello". The final line, "Aidû dîneibo!", means "Aidus protect us". Overall, the lyrics to "Aidû" are a prayer or invocation to Aidus, asking for his protection and the blessings of Luxovius.
Line by Line Meaning
Id-Aidû dîweido!
Calling upon our ancestors for strength and guidance!
Loxsko - briwo anu sqrâbo!
From the forest - the power of the bear!
Geleo - Aidû
The sacred grove - aid us!
Aidû dîneibo!
We call upon the divine assistance!
Contributed by Nicholas A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.