Braablick blev hun vaer
Ulver Lyrics
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Øine, mange Graablick
Medens Maanen tavst glider
[Pigen:]
"Eg merkje kalde Øyne
Kva er eg vár - maa være snar
Før Trolldomskraft med Makt meg tar"
Øine holder hende endnu
Seer fra nysgierrig Fjærnhed
Norsk Nat iiser
Naar Lyd lig hylende Varg sætter
Torden ruller
(Angsten blusser)
Verden er Sneen
- stille
Alleene hun aander
Hierteslag banker
Blodet iisner i Aarene
[De Underjordiske:]
"Sorrigens Kilde hviler
Paa de torneklædte Træer
Hun er saa vacker een Dyd
Hendes Drøm Solspell indvier"
Paa disse hvide Kinder
Paa denne smiilforladte Mund
Taarerne i Elver strømmer
Naar Verden er I Blund
The lyrics of Ulver's song III convey a sense of mystery and beauty in a cold, desolate landscape. The opening lines speak of a young girl being watched by many cold, gray eyes while the moon silently moves overhead. The girl becomes aware of this presence and fears being ensnared by the power of magic. Her eyes are still fixed on the distant horizon, while the world around her becomes silent and desolate. The image of the Norwegian night is chilling, accompanied by the howl of a wolf and the roll of thunder. The girl is alone, her heart pounding, and her blood running cold.
As the song progresses, we hear the voices of the Underworld, who speak of the source of sorrow resting on thorn-covered trees. The beauty of the girl's dreams becomes illuminated by the sun, and the tears of the elves flow when the world is in slumber. The overall mood of the song is one of immense sadness and loneliness. The juxtaposition between the girl's fear and the Underworld's beauty creates an otherworldly atmosphere that is both haunting and captivating.
Line by Line Meaning
Langveysfra blifver hun iagttagen
She is being watched from afar
Øine, mange Graablick
Eyes, many grey eyes
Medens Maanen tavst glider
While the moon silently glides
"Eg merkje kalde Øyne
"I notice cold eyes
Kva er eg vár - maa være snar
What am I wary of - I must be quick
Før Trolldomskraft med Makt meg tar"
Before the power of magic takes me with force"
Øine holder hende endnu
Eyes still hold her
Seer fra nysgierrig Fjærnhed
Watching from curious distance
Norsk Nat iiser
Norwegian night freezes
Naar Lyd lig hylende Varg sætter
When the sound of howling wolves is set
Torden ruller
Thunder rolls
(Angsten blusser)
(Fear flares up)
Verden er Sneen
The world is snow
- stille
- still
Alleene hun aander
Alone she breathes
Hierteslag banker
Heartbeat drums
Blodet iisner i Aarene
Blood chills in veins
"Sorrigens Kilde hviler
"Sorrow's source rests
Paa de torneklædte Træer
On the thorn-clad trees
Hun er saa vacker een Dyd
She is so beautiful, a virtue
Hendes Drøm Solspell indvier"
Her dream is initiated by the spell of the sun"
Paa disse hvide Kinder
On these white cheeks
Paa denne smiilforladte Mund
On this smile-less mouth
Taarerne i Elver strømmer
Tears flow like rivers
Naar Verden er I Blund
When the world is asleep
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