The King Beneath the Mountains
Clamavi De Profundis Lyrics
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The King of carven stone
The lord of silver fountains
Shall come into his own
His crown shall be upholding
His harp shall be restrung
His halls shall echo golden
The woods shall wave on mountains
And grass beneath the sun
His wealth shall flow in fountains
And the rivers golden run
The streams shall run in gladness
The lakes shall shine and burn
All sorrow fail and sadness
At the mountain king's return
The King beneath the mountains
The King of carven stone
The lord of silver fountains
Shall come into his own
His crown shall be upholding
His harp shall be restrung
His halls shall echo golden
To songs of yore re-sung
The woods shall wave on mountains
And grass beneath the sun
His wealth shall flow in fountains
And the rivers golden run
The streams shall run in gladness
The lakes shall shine and burn
All sorrow fail and sadness
At the mountain king's return
The King beneath the mountains
The King of carven stone
The lord of silver fountains
Shall come into his own
His crown shall be upholding
His harp shall be restrung
His halls shall echo golden
To songs of yore re-sung
The woods shall wave on mountains
And grass beneath the sun
His wealth shall flow in fountains
And the rivers golden run
The streams shall run in gladness
The lakes shall shine and burn
All sorrow fail and sadness
At the mountain king's return
All sorrow fail and sadness
At the mountain king's return
"The King Beneath the Mountains" is a song by Clamavi De Profundis that refers to the character of Durin in the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, specifically in "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Durin was the name given to the eldest of the Seven Fathers of the Dwarves, believed to be the ancestor of all Dwarves in Middle Earth. The song speaks of Durin's return to his rightful place as ruler of his people, with golden halls echoing with songs of old and fountains flowing with wealth. The imagery of waving woods, shining lakes and golden rivers denotes a sense of prosperity that comes with the mountain king's return - as all sadness and sorrow fail in his presence.
The lyrics speak of Durin's reign that would soon come to pass when his crown would be upholding and the harp restrung. It alludes to the wealth of Dwarves, who were known for mining valuable ores and precious gems. The reference to "songs of yore re-sung" could indicate the Dwarves' deep attachment to their culture and tradition.
The song strikes a chord with fans of Tolkien's works who are enamored with the rich lore surrounding the Dwarves. It captures the essence of Durin's legendary status as a wise and just ruler who commands respect from his subjects. It also paints a picture of a prosperous kingdom where life is full of joy and hope, and where the return of the king brings an end to all sorrow and sadness.
Line by Line Meaning
The King beneath the mountains
The ruler who resides below the mountains
The King of carven stone
The sovereign made of sculpted rock
The lord of silver fountains
The leader of the sparkling water sources
Shall come into his own
Will finally claim what rightfully belongs to him
His crown shall be upholding
His headwear will be firmly in place
His harp shall be restrung
His musical instrument will be tuned
His halls shall echo golden
His grand rooms will resound with opulence
To songs of yore re-sung
Old songs will be sung once again
The woods shall wave on mountains
Trees will sway on the peaks
And grass beneath the sun
Grasses will grow under the light
His wealth shall flow in fountains
His riches will stream out like water
And the rivers golden run
And the waterways will be filled with golden hues
The streams shall run in gladness
The streams will flow happily
The lakes shall shine and burn
The lakes will glitter and glow
All sorrow fail and sadness
All pain and misery will disappear
At the mountain king's return
Upon the arrival of the mountain king
Contributed by Camilla K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@1Korlash
My dad first read The Hobbit to me when I was very young.
Every night he'd come into my room, sit on my bed next to me, and read another chapter in the warm glow of a dimmed lamp. He gave all the characters unique voices that made me laugh, and he even sang the songs, making up the tune as he went.
Now, almost twenty years later, sitting in my appartment and listening to this song, I can hear his voice and feel the covers wrapped around me again.
Thank you so much for making this.
(P.S. My dad is still alive and well. This song just brought back some treasured memories.)
@ClamaviDeProfundis
Here is our version of J.R.R. Tolkien's, "The King Beneath the Mountains!" We hope you enjoy it:)
@karafprof7053
Excellent work, as always!
@ZulatobariGreatforge
So... sorry if someone else already wrote this, but when can we go buy it on iTunes?
@jeanduhamel9101
Zulatobari Greatforge read the description mate, they didn't get the rights.
@vanaheimstories7530
Clamavi De Profundis can you guys sing Tale Of Tongues from Skyrim?? Please🙏🙏🙏
@_just.luxa_
Clamavi De Profundis please do a video on which we can see you 😍😍😍 You are so good and you sing so beautiful, please show yourself 😍😍😍
@withinmyscope
I am reading the Hobbit to my 5 year old. I showed this (and your other songs from the book) and he has not stopped singing this for the last few weeks. He also insists of singing it in his deep, dwarven voice. He and his 3 year old sister want this to be the song I sing to them at bedtime. He also enjoys running around the house in a cloak and enormous boots. Thanks for making great stuff like this and for being so much cooler than Aquanauts.
@ledsplays7944
Me to your Kids: We will watch your career with greate interest
@smaug9956
Nice kids bro
@Tommy1977777
this is wonderful in every way!