This project was very popular right from the start and e… Read Full Bio ↴1998 - 2002
This project was very popular right from the start and entered the charts. Originally inspired by Germanic occultism and culture through the Neo-Folk music scene, founder Andrea was involved with counter culture artists such as Boyd Rice, Patrick Leagas and Tony Wakeford, thus Hagalaz' Runedance was, in the beginning, linked to this genre, even referred to as the most selling Neo-Folk album. Electro masters Ulver were also collaborating on a few songs. The lyrics were based on modern themes, cleverly disguised with mythical metaphors.
The band dissolved many years ago and Andrea moved on and turned to her darker tunes and urban art again. None of her other projects have relations to the Hagalaz’ Runedance theme, and people should not claim otherwise!
”I’m too controversial and free-spirited to be religious, if you know what I mean. I found out soon that Pagan religion blinds people just like any other religion. Don’t connect me to it. I’m a free artist, I love my real life and personal freedom. I have evolved to amazing things and people should do the same. ”
”I like to start new ideas, I love to renew myself! I don’t want to have a label on my forehead and I keep my personal spiritual ideas separated from my artistic expressions. I need artistic freedom and I only do things that give me energy. These days I work as a full-time artist with music, films, novel writings and acting and I love my job. I even work with famous film-directors and it’s awesome!
I like to exlore whatever new things come to my mind and I’m not afraid to stand alone. And I know people often feel threatened by such an individual, but hey, I rather am hated for who I am than loved for what I’m not. And I so encourage everyone out there to do the same. Just be yourself, and never stop asking questions! ”
When the Trees Were Silenced
Hagalaz' Runedance Lyrics
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Yggdrasil's children fell
Bloodstained leaves decaying
And no one was left to tell
The tales of the gods, of fates
And of the timeless worlds
Wisdom we people once knew
Of the wonders of life
When the trees were silenced
By the ones that fooled you well
When the trees were silenced
Because they know the truth to tell
Sorrow is the name of their song
The memory lives on
The spirit of the green man has gone
Why has it been so long?
The seeker hears the cries within
Will you remember the trees proud and tall?
Will you listen and answer nature's call?
See, your dead world is starting to fall
Let life return
The lyrics of "When the Trees Were Silenced" by Hagalaz' Runedance speak about the importance of nature and the consequences of ignoring it. Yggdrasil, the world tree of Norse mythology, and its children, the trees, have been silenced, fallen, and their bloodstained leaves decaying. With no one left to tell the tales of the gods, fates, and timeless worlds, wisdom that people once knew, of the wonders of life and nature's ways, has become lost.
The song suggests that the trees were silenced by those who fooled people well and knew the truth, while the sorrow of their loss remains. The memory lives on, yet the spirit of the green man, who represents nature and its power, has gone. The lyrics pose a question to the listener: Will you remember the trees proud and tall, listen to and answer nature's call? As the dead world begins to fall, it is time to let life return.
The song is a poignant reminder of the importance of nature in our lives and the need to protect it. It speaks about the wisdom and wonder that has been lost due to neglect, and the urgent need to regain it for the sake of our planet and future generations.
Line by Line Meaning
When the trees were silenced
Amidst the quiet, stillness of the forest, Yggdrasil's beloved siblings fell and lay dead.
Yggdrasil's children fell
The beautiful, vibrant trees that were once full of life and energy fell to the ground, lifeless and still.
Bloodstained leaves decaying
The leaves of the once mighty trees were stained with blood, decayed and lifeless, as if reflecting the demise of their great guardians.
And no one was left to tell
With their protectors gone, nobody remained to pass on the tales of the gods, of the world's fate, or of the timeless worlds.
The tales of the gods, of fates
Nobody remained to tell the stories of the gods or the fates of each person and place.
And of the timeless worlds
The stories of the worlds that existed beyond the physical and visible, and the great wisdom contained within them, was lost in the silence.
Wisdom we people once knew
Once, people held great knowledge and understanding about the wonder and beauty of life and nature's own way, but it has since been forgotten.
Of the wonders of life
The knowledge and understanding of the beauty and mystery of life has faded away over time.
And of nature's own way
The knowledge of how to live in harmony and respect of the natural world has also been lost.
By the ones that fooled you well
Those who deceived and misled people held a powerful, and ultimately destructive, level of influence over the world.
Because they know the truth to tell
The ones who silenced the trees and destroyed nature possessed knowledge of the truth, but chose to hide it from others for their own gain.
Sorrow is the name of their song
The ones who destroyed nature and the green man may have gained power, but their legacy was one of sadness and regret.
The memory lives on
Despite the silence that followed, the memory of the once vibrant and alive trees, and the wisdom they held, continues to linger.
The spirit of the green man has gone
The mighty force of the natural world – the green man – was destroyed along with the trees and their stories.
Why has it been so long?
Why has humanity taken so long to recognize and rectify the destruction of the natural world?
The seeker hears the cries within
Despite the destruction, there are those who can still hear the faint cries of the natural world, and who seek to repair the damage that has been done.
Will you remember the trees proud and tall?
Will you remember to honor and respect the beauty of the natural world, and the vast importance of the trees that sustain us?
Will you listen and answer nature's call?
Will you learn to hear and work with the natural world, in order to help restore the balance that has been lost?
See, your dead world is starting to fall
This once-thriving world has been brought to a state of lifelessness and ruin, and now it is beginning to crumble and fall apart.
Let life return
Let us work together to breathe life back into this dying world, and restore the beauty of nature to its rightful place of power and respect.
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When the trees were silenced
Yggdrasil's children fell
Bloodstained leaves decaying
And no one was left to tell
The tales of the Gods, of fates
And of the timeless worlds
Wisdom we people once knew
Of the wonders of life
And of nature's own way...
When the trees were silenced
By the ones that fooled you well
When the trees were silenced
Because they know the truth to tell
Sorrow is the name of their song
The memory lives on
The spirit of the green man has gone
Why has it been so long?
The seeker hears the cries within
Will you remember the trees proud and tall?
Will you listen and answer nature's call?
See, your dead world is starting to fall
Let life return.
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mandrilijanka
adorable, enchanting song. <3 thank you for uploading! :)
Fabio Alan
Perfect song.
ravenclawseekergirl
beautiful
Melissa Love
Such a sad song :( The lyrics and energy of this song meed to be realized :,( Actually made me cry
George Papadopoulos
Rest in peace :(
Mahdi Hoseini
She was a pure talent. Her death was a heartbreaking event for the music world. 😭😭😭 r.i.p
Stephen Jones
She was killed by a bow and arrow last year at 52 years old - Hefna!
Les Petz
i wonder if the maker of this album is Canadian... if not, thanks for using a maple leaf!! good music though EH!?