2) Northland is a Viking / Folk Metal band from Spain. They formed in 2004. Their demo "Freezing Sadness" is available for download from their MySpace page.
Revenge
Northland Lyrics
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there's no star to follow in the night.
Awake my son; your heart will be your guide.
Walk and walk forwards.
When the arrows cross your lonely heart,
and the bastards scream for victory.
Awake my son; their heads soon will fall
In the name of my gods, of my king and my land
We will fight 'till we rise again.
We want revenge!!
Destiny in now by our side.
For what you did you all will pay.
Someday you will taste my revenge.
From the darkness to de light I will ride day and night.
Enemies on my way will pay what they deserve.
In the name of my gods, of my king and my land.
We will fight 'till we rise again.
The lyrics to Northland's "Revenge" depict a story of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity. The first stanza sets the stage for the journey ahead; when all seems lost and there is no clear path to follow, the singer is encouraged to rely on their own intuition and forge ahead. The second stanza speaks to the inevitable obstacles that arise along the way, symbolized by "arrows" and the callous taunts of those seeking victory over the singer. However, the singer's resolve remains unbroken, and they are confident that those who have wronged them will ultimately be defeated. The chorus is a battle cry, emphasizing the desire for vengeance and the determination to achieve it.
Throughout the song, Northland's use of warrior imagery and references to gods and kings conjures up a sense of ancient battles and epic struggles. While it's possible to interpret the lyrics in a literal sense, they could also be seen as a metaphor for personal struggles and the pursuit of justice more broadly. The message of the song is one of resilience in the face of adversity — no matter how many arrows are thrown your way, you still have agency and the power to make your own way in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
When the darkness remains on your way,
When you're feeling lost and alone,
there's no star to follow in the night.
When there's no hope or direction to guide you.
Awake my son; your heart will be your guide.
Wake up and trust your instincts.
Walk and walk forwards.
Keep moving forward.
When the arrows cross your lonely heart,
When you're under attack and feeling vulnerable,
and the bastards scream for victory.
And your enemies taunt you with the prospect of defeat.
Awake my son; their heads soon will fall
Stay strong and wait for your enemies to fall.
Their blood will flow away.
They will pay for what they've done.
In the name of my gods, of my king and my land
As a true patriot and believer,
We will fight 'till we rise again.
I will never stop fighting.
We want revenge!!
We're seeking justice for what's been done to us.
Destiny in now by our side.
We're ready to take control of our future.
For what you did you all will pay.
Your actions have consequences and you'll face them.
Someday you will taste my revenge.
You'll regret ever crossing me.
From the darkness to de light I will ride day and night.
No matter what obstacles come my way, I'll persevere.
Enemies on my way will pay what they deserve.
My enemies will face the consequences of their actions.
In the name of my gods, of my king and my land.
I'm fighting for something greater than myself.
We will fight 'till we rise again.
I won't stop fighting until I succeed.
Contributed by Layla T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DurinShadowcleaver
(Actually the right lyrics are:)Revenge! When the darkness remains on your way,
There's no stars to follow in the night.
Awake my son, your heart will be your guide,
Walk and walk, forward. When the arrows cross your lonely heart,
And the bastards scream for victory!
Raise your sword, their heads soon will fall,
Their blood will flow away. In the name of my Gods, of my King and my Land,
We will fight till we rise again. We want revenge!
Destiny is now by our side.
For what you did you all will pay.
Someday you will taste my revenge. From the darkness to the light, I will ride day and night.
Enemies on my way will pay, what they deserve. When the light is shining on the way,
and the stars that we follow bright so high.
We raise our swords!
And together we scream! In the name of my Gods, of my King and my Land,
We will fight till we rise again. We want revenge!
Destiny is now by our side.
For what you did, you all will pay.
Someday you will taste my revenge.\m/ ;)
@felipekaiser1342
I wish they would put this song back on spotify :(
@stevebloodymckenna
I know I was shocked when I found out they were from Barcelona. Their music sounds so Finnish, and they do sound a bit like Ensiferum, which is a good thing!
@vincentxavierr
Who else is listening here because these songs are no longer on Spotify? 🤘🏻😉
@georglange9017
Eine der besten pagan Bands und live einfach unschlagbar immer wieder schön mal Reinzuhören!
@supermarionetasbros2011
No entiendo por qué no está la canción en Spotify
@Seppovesimies
I listened this band when they released first demo. Nice to know that they have released album.
@MarokonKauhu
Awesome viking folkmetal from Spain! When I heard this first time I though this is Scandinavian band, but wth from Spain?! Really??? Thank U guys! You really are AWESOME!!!
@matthansen3734
At 2:40 I officially decided to buy the album, before the song is over it has been purchased online.
@DurinShadowcleaver
(Actually the right lyrics are:)Revenge! When the darkness remains on your way,
There's no stars to follow in the night.
Awake my son, your heart will be your guide,
Walk and walk, forward. When the arrows cross your lonely heart,
And the bastards scream for victory!
Raise your sword, their heads soon will fall,
Their blood will flow away. In the name of my Gods, of my King and my Land,
We will fight till we rise again. We want revenge!
Destiny is now by our side.
For what you did you all will pay.
Someday you will taste my revenge. From the darkness to the light, I will ride day and night.
Enemies on my way will pay, what they deserve. When the light is shining on the way,
and the stars that we follow bright so high.
We raise our swords!
And together we scream! In the name of my Gods, of my King and my Land,
We will fight till we rise again. We want revenge!
Destiny is now by our side.
For what you did, you all will pay.
Someday you will taste my revenge.\m/ ;)
@kenliuuzaki3655
+DurinShadowcleaver thx! \m/