Skyrim
Lindsey Stirling & Peter Hollens Lyrics


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Ungh, Hoo-ah Huh!
Ungh, Hoo-ah Huh!
Ungh, Hoo-ah Huh!
Ungh, Hoo-ah Huh!
Ungh, Hoo-ah Huh!

Dovahkiin, Dovahkiin naal ok zin los vahriin,
Wahdein vokul mahfaeraak ast vaal
Ahrk fin norok paal graan
fodnust vok zin dro zaan
Dovahkiin fah hin kogaan mu draal!

Huzrah nu kul do od wah aan bok
Lingrah vod, ahrk fin tey,
boziik fun do fin gein!

Wo lost fron wah ney dov,
ahrk fin rey liik do jul,
voth aan su ley kwahro nit faal krein!

Ahrk fin Kel lost prodah,
do vedviing ko fin krah,
Tol fod zehmah win kein mez fun dein!

Alduin, feyn do jun, kru ziik vokun staadnau,
Voth aan baaalok wah diivon fin lein!

nuz aansul, fent alok,
fod fin vul dovah nok,
Fen kos nah lot, mahfae raak ahrk ruz!

Paaz Keizaal fen kos stin nol bein Alduin jot,

nuz aansul, fent alok,
fod fin vul dovah nok,
Fen kos nah lot, mahfae raak ahrk ruz!

Dovahkiin, Dovahkiin naal ok zin los vahriin,
Wahdein vokul mahfaeraak ast vaal
Ahrk fin norok paal graan




fodnust vok zin dro zaan
Dovahkiin fah hin kogaan mu draal!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lindsey Stirling and Peter Hollens' Skyrim are a combination of the fictional language of Dovahzul from the video game "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim" and English. The song is a musical tribute to the game's protagonist, Dovahkiin, the "dragonborn".


The song starts with chants of "Ungh, Hoo-ah Huh!", which are meant to signify part of the game's soundtrack. Then it goes on to sing in the language of the dragons, Dovahzul. The chorus of the song, which is repeated throughout, translates to "Dragonborn, Dragonborn, by his honor is sworn, to keep evil forever at bay, and the fiercest foes rout when they hear triumph’s shout, Dragonborn, for your blessing, we pray!"


The second half of the song talks about the journey of the dragonborn and his battles against the dragons and the evil god, Alduin. The lyrics convey the idea of being the chosen one and facing insurmountable challenges while being helped by allies.


The song's lyrics have a cinematic quality to them, invoking images of epic battles and adventures. The combination of Dovahzul and English gives the song an otherworldly and fantastical feel. Lindsey Stirling’s violin playing and Peter Hollens' voice complement the song's lyrics and make it a hauntingly beautiful composition.


Line by Line Meaning

Ungh, Hoo-ah Huh!
A cry of excitement and anticipation


Dovahkiin, Dovahkiin naal ok zin los vahriin,
Dragonborn, Dragonborn, by his honor is sworn


Wahdein vokul mahfaeraak ast vaal
To keep evil forever at bay


Ahrk fin norok paal graan
And the fiercest foes rout


fodnust vok zin dro zaan
When they hear triumph's shout


Dovahkiin fah hin kogaan mu draal!
Dragonborn, for your blessing we pray!


Huzrah nu kul do od wah aan bok
Come forth, from the nothingness of oblivion


Lingrah vod, ahrk fin tey,
Rise up like fire, dragonborn


boziik fun do fin gein!
Our legend is revealed


Wo lost fron wah ney dov,
The power of our sword


ahrk fin rey liik do jul,
And the courage of our hearts


voth aan su ley kwahro nit faal krein!
Forever the glory of the Shield-Brothers!


Ahrk fin Kel lost prodah,
And so the Tongues freed us from Alduin's rage


do vedviing ko fin krah,
Gave the gift of the Voice, ushered in a new age


Tol fod zehmah win kein mez fun dein!
If Alduin is eternal, then eternity's done


Alduin, feyn do jun, kru ziik vokun staadnau,
Alduin, our doom, who has been given a name


Voth aan baaalok wah diivon fin lein!
We call on your dragonborn to take up our claim


nuz aansul, fent alok,
To the ancient hall of heroes


fod fin vul dovah nok,
Where waits the blood of our foes


Fen kos nah lot, mahfae raak ahrk ruz!
We call upon you in this, our darkest hour


Paaz Keizaal fen kos stin nol bein Alduin jot,
To make your name if they cannot


nuz aansul, fent alok,
Dragonborn, heed our call


fod fin vul dovah nok,
Through fire and fury, deliver us from evil


Fen kos nah lot, mahfae raak ahrk ruz!
For countless blessings bestowed upon us


Dovahkiin, Dovahkiin naal ok zin los vahriin,
Dragonborn, Dragonborn, by his honor is sworn


Wahdein vokul mahfaeraak ast vaal
To keep evil forever at bay


Ahrk fin norok paal graan
And the fiercest foes rout


fodnust vok zin dro zaan
When they hear triumph's shout


Dovahkiin fah hin kogaan mu draal!
Dragonborn, for your blessing we pray!




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@miguel10kchallengewith0video

If you are still listening to this in 2023, you're a legend

@csabalako1788

I'm already listening to this in 2024

@mashiro1801

yes

@Wolffur

Good music never dies.

@hurleyfromtheisland

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@extraordinaryiam6265

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@alphaarc1726

I wish they have in Elder Scrolls 6 a companion named Lindsey, who plays the violin, while you're travelling

@painxz1

Can't stop laughing from the thought of my character in a serious fight and my companion is just in the corner going ham on the violin with such ferocity that even the enemy doesn't mess with them.

@mikhailvasiliev6275

Yeah that would get irritating quick.

@n0namesowhatblerp362

@Daniel Gonzalez hahaha thank you! im laughiogn aobut that now aswell. Please modders do it!

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