Lament for Boromir
Clamavi De Profundis Lyrics

They will look for him from the White Tower
Despite his absence, they will still wait for him to return from his journey.

But he will not return
Unfortunately, there is no hope for his return to them.

From mountain
He may have traveled through treacherous mountain terrain.

Or from sea
There is a chance he may have taken to the sea to complete his journey.

Through Rohan over fen and field
Boromir would have travelled through the vast plains of Rohan.

Where the long grass grows
The environment Boromir passed through was lush with green plant life.

The West Wind comes walking
The swirling and mysterious West Wind has arrived.

And about the walls it goes
It circles around the walls of those who are eagerly awaiting news of Boromir.

What news from the West, O wandering wind, do you bring to me tonight?
They ask the Wind if It has any information regarding Boromir's whereabouts.

Have you seen Boromir the Tall, by moon or by starlight?
The questioner asks If the West Wind has any recollection of seeing Boromir recently.

I saw him ride over seven streams, over waters wide and grey
The West Wind has seen Boromir crossing seven streams and wide waterways.

I saw him walk in empty lands until he passed away
Boromir had journeyed through a land completely devoid of habitation.

Into the shadows of the North, I saw him then no more
Boromir disappeared into the mysterious northern regions, never to be seen again.

The North Wind may have heard the horn of the son of Denethor
Perhaps the North Wind has picked up the sound of Boromir's father's horn while travelling through the north.

O Boromir! From the high walls westward I looked afar
The singer has been searching the western plains for any sign of Boromir.

But you came not from the empty lands where no men are
Unfortunately, Boromir did not come back from the lands that no one inhabits.

From the mouths of the Sea the South Wind flies
The mystifying South Wind arrives from the heart of the ocean.

From the sandhills and the stones
It brings with it the sounds of the sea meeting land as the waves break on sand and rock.

The wailing of the gulls it bears
The mournful cries of seagulls accompany the arrival of the South Wind.

And at the gate it moans
It speaks in hushed, somber tones at the walls where the people await news of Boromir.

What news from the South, O sighing wind, do you bring to me at eve?
They inquire if there's any significant intelligence the South Wind can offer about Boromir's whereabouts.

Where now is Boromir the Fair? He tarries and I grieve
The questioner worries that Boromir has been delayed or encountered trouble, causing regretful sadness.

Ask not of me where he doth dwell so many bones there lie
The singer warns against digging around in places where many have died, like Boromir's possible resting place.

On the white shores and the dark shores under the stormy sky
Indeed, there are few places darker or more stressful than the stormy coasts where victims of the sea rest.

So many have passed down Anduin to find the flowing Sea
Over time, many have traveled through the flowing Anduin River to reach the ocean, and not all have successfully made it.

Ask of the North Wind news of them the North Wind sends to me!
The singer suggests that they ought to question the swirling North Wind on any knowledge of others who disappeared in the same way as Boromir.

O Boromir! Beyond the gate the seaward road runs south
The path to the southern ocean runs past the gate where Boromir was bid farewell.

But you came not with the wailing gulls from the grey sea's mouth
But alas, Boromir was not among the sea gulls that wailed as the ships sailed off.

From the Gate of Kings the North Wind rides
The North Wind blows through the Gate of Kings.

And past the roaring falls
It gracefully passes by the waterfall, unimpeded by its remarkable noise and power.

And clear and cold about the tower its loud horn calls
It sends a clear, cold tone out from the tower, reaching any nearby listeners with its enigmatic message.

What news from the North, O mighty wind
The swirling North Wind is asked to share any important information from the northern regions.

Do you bring to me today?
They wonder if the Wind brings any major news about Boromir on this specific day.

What news of Boromir the Bold? For he is long away
They ask the North Wind specifically about Boromir, who has been gone for a long time now.

Beneath Amon Hen I heard his cry
The singer claims to have heard Boromir's cries from under a specific mountain called Amon Hen.

There many foes he fought
They understand that Boromir battled many enemies while traveling under the mountain.

His cloven shield, his broken sword
Despite fighting bravely, Boromir's shield was cut in two, and his sword unable to defend him.

They to the water brought
These weapons were found and brought to the water to be left there, useless to anyone else.

His head so proud, his face so fair
The singer admires Boromir's proud demeanor and handsome features.

His limbs they laid to rest
His remaining body parts were correctly buried, giving him proper respect in death.

And Rauros, golden Rauros-falls bore him upon its breast
Boromir was given a final goodbye by being placed at the top of the Rauros Waterfall, where he could calmly rest and be remembered with respect.

O Boromir! The Tower of Guard shall ever northward gaze
The singer acknowledges that, though they may grieve his loss, they will never forget Boromir's journey or what he did for the realm.

To Rauros, golden Rauros-falls, until the end of days
They vow to remember Boromir as they look upon the Rauros Waterfall, all the way until the end of time itself.