Blood Red Eagle
Blood Red Eagle Lyrics
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Behold the sons of lodbrok, answer their father's dying pleas
Cursed be the man who takes mighty heathen life
Upon pagan redemption you forfeit your life
Blood Red
Eagle's song Blood Red Eagle speaks about a heathen justice for a murderer whose victim cursed thee. The lyrics depict the sons of Lodbrok answering their father's dying pleas. The song proclaims a curse on the man who takes a mighty heathen life. The only way to redeem oneself is through pagan redemption, and failure to do so leads to an ultimate forfeiture of one's life. The song emphasizes the importance of adhering to traditional heathen justice, which warrants punishment for those who take a life without just cause.
The song's lyrics are deeply metaphorical, and the repeated reference to heathen justice emphasizes the importance of preserving traditional beliefs and values. It also reflects the idea that there is a balance in the universe, and if someone takes a life unjustly, they must give their life in return. The use of the Blood Red Eagle as a symbol also emphasizes the importance and power of heathen traditions and the idea of redemption through actions. Overall, the song depicts the importance of adhering to traditional ways and facing the consequences if one does not.
Line by Line Meaning
Heathen justice for a murderer whose victim cursed thee
The perpetrator who has incurred the curse of their victim will be subjected to heathen justice.
Behold the sons of lodbrok, answer their father's dying pleas
The sons of Lodbrok will fight to avenge their father's death and honor his last wishes.
Cursed be the man who takes mighty heathen life
Anyone who takes the life of a powerful heathen is doomed to be cursed.
Upon pagan redemption you forfeit your life
Redemption can only be achieved through sacrificing one's own life, according to pagan beliefs.
Contributed by Kaelyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lastindependentthinker
Awesome song, I especially love the line "200 years of separation "MY BLOOD IS STILL THE SAME" this holds true for a lot of australians but for how much longer? thanks to multi-culti.
destined2sleep
Come back strong Viking!
ReadySaltedCrisps
VIKING POWER ROCK'N'ROLL! :D See you in valhalla, brothers!
Joll 66
When we die we hope to be taken,
In Valhalla to Awsken,
Fighting for Race & Nation when we fall,
Then we shall hear the Valkrie call
Clinton Schroeder
i see this is a viking song... however i am of Viking Decent and i just want to make sure that these guys are the really thing....
BlackSwordChronicles
the song has its moments
THE REAL VINCENT GRIFFIN
❤️❤️❤️VALHALLA or DEATH ❤️❤️❤️
Ted Baker
great song. getting my tat soon
MemoryResidesInDeath
holy hell!! Volksfront??!! crap, I feel like i shoudn't be headbanging to this xD whatever \m/ !
Mork Ork
hail the birthday cake!