Suvetar
Gjallarhorn Lyrics
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Arise to see the seeds
Raise the matron´s corn
So that we may be spared pain
Manutar, matron of the earth
Lift up the shoots from the ground
New shoots from the stumps
Suvetar, fine matron
Arise to see the seeds
Raise the matron´s corn
So that we may be spared pain
Manutar, matron of the earth
Lift up the shoots from the ground
New shoots from the stumps
So that we may be spared pain
Feed us with honey-eats
Give us honey-drink
Delicious honey-grass
On a blossoming knoll
You have shining silver
You have glistening gold
You have shining silver
You have glistening gold
Suvetar, fine matron
Arise to see the seeds
Raise the matron´s corn
So that we may be spared pain
Manutar, matron of the earth
Lift up the shoots from the ground
New shoots from the stumps
So that we may be spared pain
Feed us with honey-eats
Give us honey-drink
Delicious honey-grass
On a blossoming knoll
You have shining silver
You have glistening gold
You have shining silver
You have glistening gold
Rise up, O maiden black from the soil
Rise up, O maiden black from the soil
Underground crone
Most ancient of Nature´s daughters
Make the peat shoot forth
And the ground turn over
Underground crone
Most ancient of Nature´s daughters
Lift up a thousand seedlings
To reward my efforts
Suvetar, fine matron
Arise to see the seeds
Raise the matron´s corn
So that we may be spared pain
Manutar, matron of the earth
Lift up the shoots from the ground
New shoots from the stumps
So that we may be spared pain
Feed us with honey-eats
Give us honey-drink
Delicious honey-grass
On a blossoming knoll
You have shining silver
You have glistening gold
You have shining silver
You have glistening gold
Rise up, O maiden black from the soil
Rise up, O maiden black from the soil
Underground crone
Most ancient of Nature´s daughters
Make the peat shoot forth
And the ground turn over
Underground crone
Most ancient of Nature´s daughters
Lift up a thousand seedlings
To reward my efforts
The lyrics to "Suvetar" by Gjallarhorn sing praises to the matrons of nature and the earth. Suvetar, the "fine matron," is called upon to raise the seeds and corn so that the people may be spared pain. Her counterpart, Manutar, the "matron of the earth," is asked to lift up the shoots from the ground and create new growth so that pain may also be avoided.
The lyrics also ask for sustenance in the form of honey-eats, honey-drinks, and delicious honey-grass on a blossoming knoll. The matrons are said to possess shining silver and glistening gold, which also emphasizes their wealth and power.
The lyrics then turn to the underground crone, the most ancient of nature's daughters, who is asked to make the peat shoot forth and the ground turn over. She is also asked to lift up a thousand seedlings to reward the singer's efforts. This section of the song highlights the interconnectedness of all aspects of nature and how each contributes to the success and abundance of the whole.
Overall, the lyrics of "Suvetar" are a tribute to the beauty and vitality of nature and the importance of cultivating and nurturing it.
Line by Line Meaning
Suvetar, fine matron
Oh Suvetar, beautiful goddess
Arise to see the seeds
Wake up to observe the growing plants
Raise the matron´s corn
Help the corn grow well
So that we may be spared pain
So we can avoid suffering
Manutar, matron of the earth
Oh Manutar, mother of the earth
Lift up the shoots from the ground
Raise the young plants from the soil
New shoots from the stumps
Bring new life from the old trees
Feed us with honey-eats
Provide us with sweet food
Give us honey-drink
Offer us a delicious drink
Delicious honey-grass
Tasty grass flavored with honey
On a blossoming knoll
On a hill covered in blooming flowers
You have shining silver
You possess bright, valuable silver
You have glistening gold
You own sparkling, precious gold
Rise up, O maiden black from the soil
Rise up, dark maiden born of the earth
Underground crone
Old woman who lives beneath the earth
Most ancient of Nature´s daughters
Oldest of the earth's goddesses
Make the peat shoot forth
Cause the peat to grow and flourish
And the ground turn over
And turn the soil for new life
Lift up a thousand seedlings
Raise thousands of new plants
To reward my efforts
As a reward for my hard work
Contributed by Claire O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jesschristiansen2523
Suvetar (English)
Suvetar, fine matron
Arise to see the seeds
Raise the matron´s corn
So that we may be spared pain
Manutar, matron of the earth
Lift up the shoots from the ground
New shoots from the stumps
So that we may be spared pain
Suvetar, fine matron
Arise to see the seeds
Raise the matron´s corn
So that we may be spared pain
Manutar, matron of the earth
Lift up the shoots from the ground
New shoots from the stumps
So that we may be spared pain
Feed us with honey-eats
Give us honey-drink
Delicious honey-grass
On a blossoming knoll
You have shining silver
You have glistening gold
You have shining silver
You have glistening gold
Suvetar, fine matron
Arise to see the seeds
Raise the matron´s corn
So that we may be spared pain
Manutar, matron of the earth
Lift up the shoots from the ground
New shoots from the stumps
So that we may be spared pain
Feed us with honey-eats
Give us honey-drink
Delicious honey-grass
On a blossoming knoll
You have shining silver
You have glistening gold
You have shining silver
You have glistening gold
Rise up, O maiden black from the soil
Rise up, O maiden black from the soil
Underground crone
Most ancient of Nature´s daughters
Make the peat shoot forth
And the ground turn over
Underground crone
Most ancient of Nature´s daughters
Lift up a thousand seedlings
To reward my efforts
Suvetar, fine matron
Arise to see the seeds
Raise the matron´s corn
So that we may be spared pain
Manutar, matron of the earth
Lift up the shoots from the ground
New shoots from the stumps
So that we may be spared pain
Feed us with honey-eats
Give us honey-drink
Delicious honey-grass
On a blossoming knoll
You have shining silver
You have glistening gold
You have shining silver
You have glistening gold
Rise up, O maiden black from the soil
Rise up, O maiden black from the soil
Underground crone
Most ancient of Nature´s daughters
Make the peat shoot forth
And the ground turn over
Underground crone
Underground crone
Most ancient of Nature´s daughters
Lift up a thousand seedlings
To reward my efforts
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@amandaidsounds
"Suvetar hyvä emäntä, nouse harja katsomahan, viitimä emännän viljaa kun ei tuskihin tulisi
Manutar maan emäntä nostele oras okinen, kannon karvanen ylennä, kun ei tuskihin tulisi,
Suvetar hyvä emäntä, nouse harja katsomahan, viitimä emännän viljaa kun ei tuskihin tulisi
Manutar maan emäntä, nostele oras okinen kannon karvanen ylennä, kun ei tuskihin tulisi,
Syöttele metisin syömin, juottele metisin juomin, mesiheinin herkuttele, vihannalla mättähällä, siull ´on helkiät hopiat, siull´ on kullat kuulusammat..
Suvetar hyvä emäntä, nouse harja katsomahan, viitimä emännän viljaa kun ei tuskihin tulisi,
Manutar maan emäntä nostele oras okinen, kannon karvanen ylennä, kun ei tuskihin tulisi,
Syöttele metisin syömin, juottele metisin juomin, mesiheinin herkuttele, vihannalla mättähällä, siull´ on helkiät hopiat, siull´ on kullat kuulusammat, siull´ on helkiät hopiat, siull´ on kullat kuulusammat..
Nouse jo neitonen mustana mullasta,
nouste jo neitonen mustana mullasta
Akka mantereen alanen, vanhin luonnon tyttäristä, pane turvet tunkomahan, maa väkevä vääntämähän, Akka mantereen alanen, vanhin luonnon tyttäristä, tuhansin neniä nosta, varsin päivän niimähästä
Suvetar hyvä emäntä, nouse harja katsomahan, viitimä emännän viljaa kun ei tuskihin tulisi,
Manutar maan emäntä nostele oras okinen, kannon karvanen ylennä, kun ei tuskihin tulisi,
Syöttele metisin syömin, juottele metisin juomin, mesiheinin herkuttele, vihannalla mättähällä, siull´ on helkiät hopiat, siull´ on kullat kuulusammat, siull´ on helkiät hopiat, siull´ on kullat kuulusammat..
(Nouse, lempi, liehumahan)
Akka mantereen alanen, vanhin luonnon tyttäristä, pane turve tunkomahan, maa väkevä vääntämähän, akka mantereen alanen, vanhin luonnon tyttäristä, tuhansin neniä nosta, varsin päivän niimähästä
(Nouse, lempi, liehumahan)"
@Armyvet951
15 years ago and still listening.
@paradox_1729
Holy shit, it took me 2 months to remember the name of the band and the song after hearing it about 7 years ago first.
@AlexandraVioletta
Finally you get it 😉😁
@Kolana42
SAME HERE! It was stuck in my head (ear worm) today and took me several searches to find it LOVE This song/band!
@Farbautisonn
Pretty weird though This is the only finnish music that has ever spoken to me. And Ive got a taste that reaches pretty wide. From Classic, over 17th century ballroom, Organ music by Bach, and onto Dean Frank and Sammy.
For me most music and artistic progress ended somewhere around 1955. What came after was utter shite. Especially so in these days. So its pretty rare that I find anything beyond there, that I actually appreciate. This is one of these rare cases.
@dbarshimon
@@Farbautisonnhave you listened to Jonne or Varrtina?
@susanarroyo9948
Such a masterpiece! I had totally forgot about this!!! After years still gives me chills, so powerful!
@___Truth___
It’s incredible this was 16yrs ago, they need a remastered version that allows for a 4k version
@christianheisch8472
So sad, that this masterpiece can't be found in Google Music. I'd love to have it in all my playlists :(
@gamehedgehog9434
There’s so much more English people in the comment section that it’s unbelievable how much this tiny Finnish song has gone so far.(I’m from Finland)