Valhalla
Bathory Lyrics

God of Thunder
Addressing the Norse god, Thor, as the one who controls the forces of thunder.

Who crack the sky
Describing Thor's ability to create thunder and lightning that crack the sky.

Swing your Hammer
Asking Thor to wield Mjolnir, his enchanted hammer, in a show of his power!

Way up high
Enthralling Thor to continue displaying his power high above the sky.

In chariot of gold
Depicting Thor riding a chariot made of gold across the clouds.

Ride across the clouds
Asking Thor to traverse the sky with his chariot.

The black storm is unfold
Portraying a fierce and dark storm about to happen that is caused by Thor's approach.

Burning mist is but a shroud
Suggesting that a thick, misty fog of red and orange color forms around Thor as he approaches, engulfing everything in it.

Seeds and honey
Referring to the typical offerings of food items for a sacrifice to Thor.

Milk and blood
Referring to the two fluids that are the typical offerings for a sacrifice to Thor, which signify strength and sustenance.

A Sacrifice
A gift presented in honor of Thor and a tradition of Nordic religion.

To Thunder God
Thor is the principal deity associated with thunder in Norse mythology.

Laid in ship of Oak
Describing a ship made of oak used for the burial of the deceased before being sent off towards Valhalla.

On final sail to fate
The dead sail towards their ultimate destiny, which is Valhalla.

Steel is at side
The warriors carry their swords and weapons with them always, even in death.

Drifting to the open Gates of
As the ship moves towards its final destination, the entrance to Valhalla opens up before them, symbolizing acceptance into the warrior's afterlife.

Valhalla
The mythical afterlife of the Nordic warriors who fought bravely and died in battle.

Shields of gold
The shields of the warriors in Valhalla are adorned with gold, a symbol of strength and might.

Great warriors hall
Describing Valhalla as a grand hall where the warriors are feasted and celebrated.

I swing my sword in the wind
The artist is boasting about swinging their sword in the afterlife, with an abundance of confidence and pride.

I feel the powers all within
The artist feels excited and powerful, confident that all of their abilities are at their full strength.

God of Thunder
Addressing Thor once again, this time regarding his lightning.

Lightning rain
A downpour of lightning bolts from the sky.

The Winds of Glory
The winds that accompany Thor's arrival, causing those who witness it to feel glory and honor.

Whispers your name
The breeze and winds exclaiming the god's name as a form of worship and respect.

Pounding pounding
Describing the sound of hooves and chariot wheels.

Of hooves and wheels
The sounds of the chariot pulling down towards the ground.

Forks of lightning
Thunderbolts of lightning splitting apart and striking different objects.

At your heels
The lightning was closing in on the artist so rapidly it appeared to be at their heels.

Sword of steel
The sword is a weapon made of steel.

Held up high
The singer brandishes their sword with pride and determination.

Lightning strikes
Lightning bolts crashing onto the battlefield.

From blackened skies
The sky turns black from the intensity of the storm and the fury of the gods.

Fallen heroes
The warriors who fell in battle.

In Battle slain
The fallen warriors have died in battle, but they are heroes regardless.

Awaits my arrival
The artist is accepted and welcomed into Valhalla.

At the gates of
The grand entrance to Valhalla, where the warriors receive honor and glory.

I raise my fist to the Air
Expression of pride and triumph in the grandiose battle.

In the creed of powers and glory swear
Commitment to upholding the values of power and glory in Valhalla.

Valhalla...
The grand heaven of the warriors where strength and honor reign supreme.