The band released two albums, Songs of Battle (2000) and Shades of Solstice (2003) after releasing a demo Ahtis Depths (1999) and an EP Fiery September Fire (1999). After Shades of Solstice the band split up.
Fimbulwinter
Hin Onde Lyrics
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The ravens have returned
To the snowy hills
Winter is here again
But this time it is forever
I hear the winds summon me
I hear the winds summon me
It's time to meet again
The time has arrived
At last
This is the fimbulwinter
See the dark clouds form in the sky
The winterstorms arrive
Flowers of frost abloom
I can hear the icy winds call my name
I hear the winds summon me
The winds call my name
I hear the winds summon me
It's time to meet again
The time has arrived
At last
This is the fimbulwinter
This is the fimbulwinter!
The song "Fimbulwinter", by Hin Onde, is an embodiment of the winter season and the relentless power it holds. The opening lines talk about the return of ravens to the wintery hills, a common sight in Norse mythology. The mention of winter being here "forever" evokes the idea of the mythological Fimbulwinter, a long and tragic winter that marks the tales of Ragnarok, the end of the world in Norse mythology. As the song continues, the winds are heard summoning the singer, calling out their name to meet again. The idea of the winds calling out one's name is a common motif in Norse mythology and signifies a calling to face the inevitable.
The next part of the song describes the winter storms arriving and the flowers of frost blooming. These are things that bring death and decay, as opposed to growth and life, signifying the coming of Ragnarok. The icy winds continue to call out the name of the singer, summoning them to face the inevitable. The closing lines of the song state that "this is the fimbulwinter", emphasizing the gravity of the situation at hand. The fimbulwinter is a time of great suffering, where there is little hope for survival.
Line by Line Meaning
The ravens have returned
The presence of ravens is a symbolic indication that winter is upon us once again.
To the snowy hills
Winter has returned, snow has fallen on the hills once again.
Winter is here again
The familiar season has returned as expected.
But this time it is forever
Winter is not just a temporary season but has become a permanent fixture.
I hear the winds summon me
The winds are beckoning me to come forward and meet them.
The winds call my name
The winds are calling out to me and asking me to join them.
It's time to meet again
It is time for me to meet with the winds again.
The time has arrived
The time I've been waiting for has finally come.
At last
Finally, after much waiting, the time has come.
This is the fimbulwinter
This is the catastrophic winter or the end of the world as per Norse mythology.
See the dark clouds form in the sky
The atmosphere is changing with the formation of dark clouds in the sky.
The winterstorms arrive
The arrival of winter also brings a stormy weather pattern.
Flowers of frost abloom
Although freezing and cold, winter also has a certain beauty to it, like the flowers of frost.
I can hear the icy winds call my name
The icy winds are calling out to me strongly.
This is the fimbulwinter!
This repeated exclamation emphasizes the apocalyptic and catastrophic winter that is upon us.
Contributed by Hunter V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
N. Nature
Such an awesome track! Heathen!
Lohhild Lindgrin
Nostalgia! 😁