Skuggsjá translates into ‘mirror’ or ‘reflection’ in the Norse language, and the piece not only contextualizes harder music’s role in the democracy in Norway in 2014, but also joins threads from the country’s ancient musical history and solidifies harder music’s position as Norway's most important cultural export.
By highlighting ideas, traditions and instruments of their Norse past, Skuggsjá tells the history of Norway and reflect relevant aspects from the past into the present day. In light of this we reflect on ourselves as a people and nation. In a magnificent tapestry of metal instrumentation, a wide variety of Norway´s and Scandinavia’s oldest instruments, and poetry in Norse and Norwegian, Skuggsjá is a fusion between past and present, both lyrically and musically.
Rop Fra Røynda
Ivar Bjørnson & Einar Selvik Lyrics
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flyg i ringar
hugen hastar
vil i veg, vil ut og fram
Høyr - ravnegala
rop frå røynda
frå kjømda kallar
Høyr - korpekalla
gala frå gløymsla
mælt frå minni
Djupt og inst inn i dei gjel
Om eg veljer
vrir og vender
om eg vågar
spør og sender - sjå eg veks
These lyrics, taken from Ivar Bjørnson & Einar Selvik's song "Rop Fra Røynda," describe a sense of restlessness and a desire for growth and exploration. The "black wings" flying in circles and the "mind racing" suggest a feeling of being stuck, a longing for something more. The repeated calls of ravens and crows ("ravnegala" and "korpekalla") serve as a reminder of the passage of time and the inevitability of death. The lines "tankars vekst av tankar veks" and "mælt frå minni, djupt og inst inn i dei gjel" point to the importance of introspection and reflecting on one's experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Svarte vingar
Black wings
flyg i ringar
fly in circles
hugen hastar
the mind rushes forward
vil i veg, vil ut og fram
wanting to go out and move forward
Høyr - ravnegala
Listen - raven's call
rop frå røynda
a call from the clearing
frå kjømda kallar
calling from the past
tankars vekst av tankar veks
growth of thoughts from thoughts
Høyr - korpekalla
Listen - crow's call
gala frå gløymsla
a cry from oblivion
mælt frå minni
spoken from memory
Djupt og inst inn i dei gjel
deeply and intimately in the souls
Om eg veljer
If I choose
vrir og vender
twist and turn
om eg vågar
If I dare
spør og sender - sjå eg veks
Ask and send - see myself grow
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Einar Selvik, Ivar Peersen
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@FehnChriss
I love when Floki said. He´s not dead... Yet... and his amazing face! :-D
@Gobbygiblet
Then he proceeds to kick Borg in the ribs :P
@gregwright964
@@Gobbygiblet Borg: UUUUuUUuurRrGhHh
@dandini0698
Whenever i hear this song, i imagine myself in an ancient battlefield shouting a warcry against an enemy, charging at them with thousands of men on either side. Damn, it really is a powerful song.
@quizzical342
and then you get an arrow in the eye
@dandini0698
@@quizzical342 or the knee
@quizzical342
@@dandini0698 lol I understand that reference
@Overcome808
"I've told you, I always seek revenge"
@mimmim13aiv
OMG finally that Vikings song, when Borg is caught ! This song is amazing.
@danishviking8002
+Dup Dupix Its not the blood eagle you are thinking about ?