Singer-songwriter Mike Schæfer Olsen, (born in 1985, Brøndby, Denmark), transitioned to focus on music in the early 2000’s and has been composing music almost continuously ever since, alongside doing radio shows and starting the indie label Fimbul Records. With a passion for songwriting running through his veins from an early age, Mike Olsen’s Viking-inspired music and dark melodies have broadened the Nordic folk genre and inspired millions of listeners around the world, bringing them back in time with a blend of his imagination and creativity.
Danheim hit 100 million streams across digital music platforms in 2019, obtained 200.000 subscribers on YouTube, and landed his music in the final season of the popular TV show Vikings.
Fimbulvetr
Danheim Lyrics
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We drink and we gamble, we′re screaming your names
Filling our horns for the gods and their reign
We're warriors of Valhalla, we′ll rise again
The tavern is shaking, the barrels are drained
We're Brothers of metal
We're fucking, we′re fighting, we bleed
And we′re never gonna fail before the sons of Odin
War
All hail gods of war
Hail my brother
All hail gods of war
War
All hail gods of war
Brothers of metal
As brothers arrive they are joining the feast
All brought from the battle by the Valkyries
And Saerimnir feeds every man, every beast
In life we would suffer, but here we are pleased
So drink brother, drink for the living deceased
We're brothers of metal
We′re fucking, we're fighting, we bleed
And we′re never gonna fail before the sons of Odin
All hail gods of war
War
All hail gods of war
Hail my brother
All hail gods of war
War
All hail gods of war
Brothers of metal
All hail gods of war
War
All hail gods of war
Hail my brother
All hail gods of war
War
All hail gods of war
Brothers of metal
All hail gods of war
War
All hail gods of war
Hail my brother
All hail gods of war
War
All hail gods of war
Brothers of metal
The lyrics of "Fimbulvetr" by Danheim portray a celebration of warriors in Valhalla, who have been brought there by the Valkyries. They are reveling with mead and gambling, filling their horns for the gods of war. The tavern shakes as they chant and scream the names of the gods. The warriors proudly call themselves the "Brothers of metal," and declare that they will rise again, never failing before the sons of Odin. They are enjoying a feast with their brothers who have also arrived from battle, and Saerimnir feeds everyone. In Valhalla, the warriors find pleasure and brotherhood, far removed from the suffering of life.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of Valhalla as a place of glory, honor, and camaraderie, where warriors can find respite from their struggles and be celebrated for their bravery. The song celebrates the values of courage, loyalty, and brotherhood that are fundamental to Viking culture. It evokes a spirit of pride and comradery that inspires the warrior ethos in those who listen and relate to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
So now we have gathered, with mead in our veins
We have come together, drinking and enjoying the effects of the mead
We drink and we gamble, we’re screaming your names
We are drinking and gambling while shouting in excitement
Filling our horns for the gods and their reign
We fill our horns with mead as an offering to the gods
We’re warriors of Valhalla, we’ll rise again
As warriors of Valhalla, we will rise again after death
The tavern is shaking, the barrels are drained
The tavern is filled with excitement and the mead has been consumed
We’re Brothers of metal
We are united as brothers in our love for metal music
We’re fucking, we’re fighting, we bleed
We live our lives passionately and are willing to fight for what we believe in
And we’re never gonna fail before the sons of Odin
We will never fail in battle because we are protected by Odin
All hail gods of war
We give honor and respect to the gods of war
War
We live in times of war and conflict
Hail my brother
We recognize and respect the brotherhood between us
As brothers arrive they are joining the feast
As more of our metal brothers arrive, they too join in the festivities
All brought from the battle by the Valkyries
All of us have been brought here by the Valkyries after dying in battle
And Saerimnir feeds every man, every beast
Saerimnir (a mythical magical boar) provides every man and beast with food
In life we would suffer, but here we are pleased
We may have suffered in our previous lives, but here we are happy and content
So drink brother, drink for the living deceased
Drink in honor of those who have passed and those who are still living
Brothers of metal
We are united as brothers in our love for metal music
All hail gods of war
We give honor and respect to the gods of war
Contributed by Elliot N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.