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Myrkur Lyrics


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Og som en skygge på himlens bue faldt
Mit onde barn jeg lytter til dig i nat
Jeg slukker dagen, stormen tager fat
Dødsriget hvisker mit navn i den lange nat
Samlet vi går i skyggen der forsvandt
De nyttesløse skabninger faldt
De tørster efter vores rene blod
Men de må ære mig ved træets fod




Overall Meaning

The song Vølvens Spådom by Myrkur is a haunting and ethereal piece that transports listeners to a realm of darkness and mystery. The lyrics evoke a sense of otherworldliness, with phrases like "Og som en skygge på himlens bue faldt" (And like a shadow on the bow of the sky fell) painting a vivid picture of a magical realm. The singer refers to their "evil child" and listens to their whispers in the night. They extinguish the light of day and embrace the storm that rages around them. The realm of death whispers their name in the long night. They join with others in the shadow that disappeared, and together they face their futile creations that thirst for their pure blood. They must be honored at the foot of the tree.


The lyrics can be interpreted in different ways, but one possible interpretation is that they describe a character who has embraced the dark side of their nature and the forces of the underworld. They have found a community of like-minded individuals who reject the shallow and materialistic aspects of the world and seek something deeper and more meaningful. They may be seen as rebels, as outsiders who reject the norms of society and follow their own path. The lyrics suggest that this path is not easy, as they face challenges and enemies along the way. However, they are also empowered by their connection to the mysterious and primal forces that surround them.


Overall, Vølvens Spådom is a song that invites listeners to explore the darker aspects of human nature and the mysterious forces that shape our world. It is a haunting and beautiful piece that showcases Myrkur's unique talent for crafting evocative and powerful music.


Line by Line Meaning

Og som en skygge på himlens bue faldt
Like a shadow falling on the arc of the sky


Mit onde barn jeg lytter til dig i nat
My evil child, I listen to you tonight


Jeg slukker dagen, stormen tager fat
I extinguish the day, the storm takes hold


Dødsriget hvisker mit navn i den lange nat
The realm of death whispers my name in the long night


Samlet vi går i skyggen der forsvandt
Together we walk in the shadow that disappeared


De nyttesløse skabninger faldt
The useless creatures fell


De tørster efter vores rene blod
They thirst for our pure blood


Men de må ære mig ved træets fod
But they must honor me at the foot of the tree




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@SevereRepugnance

Wow, that was fucking beautiful. The struggle of existence from birth to childhood through the uphill climb of adulthood, depression (the sand trap) and looking back at all of the shit you've been through as motivation to get through it. Then the ocean represents death or oblivion and diving into it without fear after a lifetime of battle.

@00B.

I really love the contrast between her voice and the black metal instrumental, glad I found out this artist

@Rottensparrow

black metal instrumental? where?

@user-be2ht6sm5u

@@Rottensparrow В голове.

@helvisfreshly3513

Myrkur is simply amazing. I find myself not only listening to the music, but experiencing it as well, and I think that that's the true mark of an artist, when they can make their audience feel what it is that they are doing.

@Ghoulstille

I did not think i was going to like this... i was wrong, very wrong. This is one of the best albums i heave heard in 2015.

@azrael666ethereal

+C Targaryen It's very good regardless of the reviews in metal archives. Very very Ulver but that was to be expected.

@azrael666ethereal

+Meelo What are you talking about the archive isn't just for Black Metal but all kinds of metal genres. The people there are just normal people with an opinion.

@azrael666ethereal

+The Sickness What the hell are you talking about??? ANYONE can sign up to the archives and give an opinion. Sure the site is run by somebody but the majority of the people giving "reviews" is the general public. Nobody is deciding what is metal and what is not. It's a great resource site and extremely accurate in terms of releases of a particular band. If you can't understand that then that is your problem, not mine...

@azrael666ethereal

+The Sickness I actually do understand what you mean. A friend of mine tried to put his band in the archive a few years ago. Death Metal. He was told at the time because his band hadn't released anything (You have to release at least a demo to be included) his band couldn't be included. They are there now but since then they went on to make a demo and an album.

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