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Sleipnir
Manowar Lyrics
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His father Loki, god of fire
Is the sworn blood brother to Odin himself
He rides across land, sea and air
From the land of the living to the land of the dead
This eight-legged steed crosses eight points of the compass
From eight directions into eight dimensions
He is the bringer of the valiant dead
Carry we who die in battle
Over land and sea
Across the rainbow bridge to Valhalla
Odin's waiting for me
He was born of giants
His icy coat is grey
At night he rides into the world of death
The living by day
One day on his back I shall ride
From the battlefield into the sky
Borne by Valkyries, we valiant dead
To the hall of heroes shall be led
Ride down from Asgard
To the battlefield
Bringer of the valiant dead
Who died, but never yielded
Carry we who die in battle
Over land and sea
Across the rainbow bridge to Valhalla
Odin's waiting for me
Faster than the fastest horse alive
The living son of fire rides
From the halls of Asgard across the sky
To the world of gods and men
Eight legs and magic runes
Carved upon his teeth
Thunder and lightning
Sound beneath his feet
On his back the war god Odin rides
Sword and magic spear held high
Ride down from Asgard
To the battlefield
Bringer of the valiant dead
Who died, but never yielded
Carry we who die in battle
Over land and sea
Across the rainbow bridge to Valhalla
Odin's waiting for me
Carry we who die in battle
Over land and sea
Across the rainbow bridge to Valhalla
Odin's waiting for me
Carry we who die in battle
Over land and sea
Across the rainbow bridge to Valhalla
Odin's waiting
Carry we who die in battle
Over land and sea
Across the rainbow bridge to Valhalla
Odin's waiting
Carry we who die in battle
Over land and sea
Across the rainbow bridge to Valhalla
Odin's waiting for me
Carry we who die in battle
Over land and sea
Across the rainbow bridge to Valhalla
Odin's waiting for me
The song "Sleipnir" by Manowar tells the tale of a mythical eight-legged horse that was born to the giant Loki, the god of fire, and is the sworn blood brother of Odin, the Allfather. The horse is believed to have the ability to travel across all land, sea, and air, and even the world of the dead, serving as a means of transportation between the living and the dead. In Norse mythology, Sleipnir is the mount of the god Odin, who rides it to lead the valiant dead from the battlefield to Valhalla.
The lyrics of the song describe Sleipnir's journey, from crossing eight directions and dimensions to carrying the valiant dead to Valhalla. The chorus repeats the idea of carrying those who die in battle over land and sea, across the rainbow bridge to Valhalla where Odin himself awaits.
The song glorifies the idea of dying in battle and being taken to Valhalla, where a warrior's ultimate reward awaited them. The lyrical content of the song is about wanting to ride on Sleipnir, sacrificing everything in a battle, and dying a valiant death to be taken to Odin and his hall of heroes. The song's powerful lyrics and driving melody create a sense of excitement and urgency, painting a vivid picture of battle and the mythical creature that carries the ultimate reward for the valiant dead.
Line by Line Meaning
He is descended from giants
Sleipnir, Odin's eight-legged horse, is of giant origin
His father Loki, god of fire
Loki, the god of fire, is Sleipnir's father
Is the sworn blood brother to Odin himself
Loki and Odin share a close bond
He rides across land, sea and air
Sleipnir can travel freely across different terrains and environments
From the land of the living to the land of the dead
Sleipnir can travel between the realms of the living and the dead
This eight-legged steed crosses eight points of the compass
Sleipnir can traverse in eight different directions
From eight directions into eight dimensions
Sleipnir can move freely in eight different dimensions
He is the bringer of the valiant dead
Sleipnir carries the souls of the bravely fallen to Valhalla
From the battlefield to Valhalla
Sleipnir transports the warriors who died in battle to Valhalla
Carry we who die in battle
Over land and sea
Across the rainbow bridge to Valhalla
Odin's waiting for me
The song's protagonist wishes to be carried by Sleipnir to Valhalla upon their death in battle, where Odin awaits them
He was born of giants
His icy coat is grey
At night he rides into the world of death
The living by day
Sleipnir, who was born of giants, has a grey coat, and can travel between realms of the living and the dead
One day on his back I shall ride
From the battlefield into the sky
Borne by Valkyries, we valiant dead
To the hall of heroes shall be led
The artist hopes to ride on Sleipnir's back after they die in battle, accompanied by Valkyries, and brought to the hall of heroes in Valhalla
Ride down from Asgard
To the battlefield
Bringer of the valiant dead
Who died, but never yielded
Sleipnir descends from Asgard to collect the brave soldiers who died in battle but never surrendered
Faster than the fastest horse alive
The living son of fire rides
From the halls of Asgard across the sky
To the world of gods and men
Sleipnir, the living son of fire, is faster than any other horse and can travel between Asgard and the world of gods and men.
Eight legs and magic runes
Carved upon his teeth
Thunder and lightning
Sound beneath his feet
On his back the war god Odin rides
Sword and magic spear held high
Sleipnir boasts eight legs and magical runes carved into his teeth, creating a thunderous sound when he moves. Odin, the war god, rides on his back, wielding a sword and magic spear.
Carry we who die in battle
Over land and sea
Across the rainbow bridge to Valhalla
Odin's waiting for me
The chorus repeats the artist's desire to be carried to Valhalla by Sleipnir after they die in battle, to meet Odin.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Karl Logan, Joey DeMaio
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Maybe after Kiske
@AlexWangLong
My son Tobias, age 3, died last Tuesday and he loved this song. Every night he stayed with me, before bed, he asked to listen. Now, Tobias is no longer with us... there were many battles in Brazilian justice to save his life... but unfortunately, in the end, he paid with his life. May the gates of Valhalla's welcome Tobias and may our voices be heard here on earth.
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@sanoj1969
I’m so sorry for you and your family and for your Tobias. My heart bleeds when I read something like this. I’m a father to and can’t understand how a man or a woman can over live when a child goes away to the other side. Take care ❤️❤️❤️
@fasteddie19999
So sorry for your loss. I wish you all the strength in the world for the days to come.
@dennismattingly2857
I'm so sorry for the loss of your son