North
Current 93 / Death In June / Sol Invictus Lyrics
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I call Thee forth
O mighty Odin
Lord of the spear
Fettered by fear
Curse all those
Who do oppose our fight
Victory is near
The lyrics to "North" by Current 93/Death In June/Sol Invictus are a hymn or chant dedicated to Odin, the Norse god of war, wisdom, and death. The song begins with a call to Odin from the North, where he is said to reside. The singer then addresses Odin as "Lord of the spear," which is a reference to Odin's association with warfare and battle. The line "fettered by fear" suggests that even the mighty Odin, despite his strength and power, is not immune to fear. The final lines of the song call upon Odin to curse those who oppose the singer's fight and promise that victory is near.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a warrior calling upon a powerful deity to aid them in a battle or conflict. The focus on Odin highlights the Norse mythology influences that are present throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
From the North
Emerging from the icy lands of the North, I summon Thee, almighty Odin
I call Thee forth
I beckon Thee to join us in our battle, to lend us Your strength and wisdom
O mighty Odin
Addressing the God of War and Death, who is revered for His bravery and triumph in battles
Lord of the spear
Hailing Odin's prowess as the wielder of the magical spear, Gungnir, that never misses its mark
Fettered by fear
Confronted with the terror of opposing forces, I will put aside my dread and rise up to the challenge
Curse all those
Calling upon the wrath of the Gods to condemn and punish our foes for defying us
Who do oppose our fight
Directing our anger towards those who dare to stand in our way and oppose our battle
Victory is near
Encouraging ourselves and our allies that we are close to achieving triumph in our battle
Victory is near
Reiterating the hopeful message that our victory is within reach of our grasp
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