There are 2 bands by the name Heimdall.

1.) The story of Heimdall st… Read Full Bio ↴There are 2 bands by the name Heimdall.

1.) The story of Heimdall starts in 1994 when Fabio Calluori (guitars) and Nicolas Calluori (drums) decide to form a heavy metal band. After some changes of line-up, the bass player Giovanni Canu, the guitarist Carmelo Claps and the singer Claudio Gallo join Heimdall which start an intense live activity. With this line-up, the band records the homonymous demo in 1997 that receives great reviews by the specialized press and gives it the opportunity to sign a record-deal with Elevate Records. In May 1998 "Lord of the Sky", the first cd of the band, is released. It is a concept-album based on the story of the Nordic god Heimdall, Lord of the sky and Guardian of the mighty bridge Bifrost which links the world of the mortals with the one of the gods. "Lord of the Sky" has immediately a great success from the public and from the press - it is Top-album on many magazines. Besides, it is licensed and published by Dreamchaser in Japan. In the meanwhile, Sergio Duccilli (keyboards) joins the band, giving a more symphonic and majestic aspect to Heimdall sound. The great success of "Lord of the Sky" takes Heimdall to start an intense live activity, playing many gigs and taking part in many festivals with bands like Sentenced, Labyrinth, 69 Eyes and so on. At the beginning of '99, Nicolas leaves the band for personal problems and Ottavio Amato becomes the new drummer. With him, Heimdall go on tour together with Labyrinth, having a great success. After the acclaimed debut album "Lord of the Sky", Heimdall record the follow-up "The Temple of Theil", published by Elevate Records in September 1999. The Japanese edition, released always by Dreamchaser on August 25, 1999, contains two bonus tracks: "Breaking the Law", cover of the Judas Priest classic-song and the unplugged version of "The Challenge" from the debut cd. The album shows a great improvement in the song writing and, although still based on flashy guitars, epic tunes, glorious vocals and choruses, presents a really more personal and 'rich' touch than on the debut album. The cover is painted by Eric Philippe already known for his artworks for Riot, Stratovarious and Rhapsody. "The Temple of Theil" receives very good responses but after four months from its publication Claudio Gallo leaves the band. So Heimdall begin searching for a new singer and, in 2001, they meet Giacomo Mercaldo. With him, the band completes the composition of the songs for the new album After three years from "The Temple of Theil", Heimdall are out with the 3rd album, titled 'The Almighty', with a new record deal (Scarlet Records) and a new, vital & inspired song-writing. 'The Almighty' shows once more the great potential of this band that is able to catch the true power of metal-guitar riffs and mix it with refined keyboards arrangements, epic choirs and intense vocal lines. Recorded at the beginning of 2002, "The Almighty" sees the return of Nicolas on drums and is published in July in Japan and in September in the rest of the world. After a tour and some concerts with bands like Shaman, Vicious Rumors and Destruction, Heimdall start the composition of the new tracks. Before entering the studio to give life the fourth album, Nicolas leaves and Enrico, Giovanni's brother, joins the band. Between December and February, Heimdall record the new album. The title chosen for it is "Hard As Iron". Heimdall style with this new album turns to be even more compact and new songs are more aggressive if compared with previous ones, with lots of heavy riffs added to the classic epic surrounding. "Hard As Iron" is out on 10 May 04 for Scarlet Records and in April 04 in Japan for Soundholic Records.

2.) A swedish nationell/viking-rock band from the town of Gävle who was most active in the middle of the 90s. Allthough the band is no more, since one of the members died in a carcrash in 2003. The recordlabel Sniper Records released the Norrlands Befrielsearmé compilation in memory of the two people who died in the crash.

Save You
Heimdall Lyrics

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Son, watch around
This is my home
Now burns in flames
And I with her sink
I hear thy voice; fate
I obey thy call
As for my grave,
Let heaven take care

Save you
Beyond the dark of this night
Save you
Beyond this line
Save you
Beyond the clouds to the light
Save you
Now it's my time
My way is written
The same of these ruins
Here, my last elegy
Her last sad song
I hear thy voice; fate
I obey thy call
As for my grave
Let heaven take care
Save you
Beyond the dark of this night
Save you
Beyond this line
Save you
Beyond the clouds to the light
Save you
Now it's my time
Save you
Beyond the dark of this night
Save you
Beyond this line
Save you
Beyond the clouds to the light

Save you
Now it's my time

Overall Meaning

Heimdall's song, "Save You," provides a glimpse into the final moments of a protagonist, who bids his final farewell to his son. The song suggests that the singer's home is burnt down, and he is accompanying it in the flames, sinking with her. However, he hears a voice, which he recognizes as fate, and obediently follows, asking for the well-being of his son. He demands that his son be saved from the darkness of the night, the line beyond which he is unable to cross, and from the clouds, towards the light. The song concludes with the singer acknowledging that his fate is written, much like the ruins left behind, and that this song is his last farewell to his home.

The song's lyrics are symbolic and metaphorical, projecting profound emotions of a final farewell, sacrifice, and a deep sense of responsibility that a parent holds towards his offspring. The song provides an insight into the singer's noble character, his love for his family, and the willingness to follow his destiny.

Line by Line Meaning

Son, watch around
Heimdall is calling out to his son and telling him to be aware of his surroundings.

This is my home
Heimdall is referring to the place he is currently in as his home.

Now burns in flames
The place Heimdall is in is being destroyed by fire.

And I with her sink
Heimdall is sinking along with the place he calls home.

I hear thy voice; fate
Heimdall is hearing a voice which he interprets as his fate.

I obey thy call
Heimdall is accepting his fate and submitting to it.

As for my grave,
Heimdall is making a statement regarding his eventual resting place.

Let heaven take care
Heimdall is entrusting his afterlife to heaven.

Save you Beyond the dark of this night Save you Beyond this line Save you Beyond the clouds to the light Save you Now it's my time
Heimdall is telling someone or something he cares about to be saved and to move beyond their current situation to a better place or circumstance. Heimdall believes his time has come to an end.

My way is written
Heimdall believes that his destiny has already been predetermined.

The same of these ruins
Heimdall believes that his fate is intertwined with the destruction of his home.

Here, my last elegy
Heimdall is singing his final song, a tribute to his home.

Her last sad song
The home being destroyed is also singing its final song of sadness.

Contributed by Alaina C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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