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.
The Awakening
Northland Lyrics
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cursed by the human race
From the shadows I will arise
It's time for my revenge
(My revenge...)
The prophecy just has begun!
again my heart beats
My anger grows as seconds pass by
for all the winters that I left behind
(Left behind...)
The final judgement comes!
Tonight I will arise again
from the dark
The eagles will cry
On my awakening!
LET'S GO!
Beautiful sky of winter nights
I couldn't see your shining stars
Frozen breeze of winter time
I couldn't feel your eternal ice
Tonight I will arise again
from the dark
The eagles will cry
On my awakening!
Finally I opened my eyes while a eagle was crying
and all my forces light my soul again.
Now it's time to find my revenge.
Ride for revenge, the cursed one!
Ride full of rage, the cursed one!
I was forgotten long time ago
cursed by the human race
But now I'm awake and you will die
I will send you straight to hell
(Straight to hell...)
Your last winter has just begun!
Tonight I will arise again
from the dark
The eagles will cry
On my awakening!
Tonight I will arise again
from the dark
The eagles will cry
On my awakening!
The Awakening by Northland is a song about revenge and rising up against those who have wronged the singer. The song opens with the singer feeling forgotten and cursed by the human race. They have been living in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to seek revenge. The lyrics "from the shadows I will arise" and "it's time for my revenge" convey a vengeful tone that sets the mood for the rest of the song.
As the song progresses, the singer's anger grows stronger with each passing moment. They have been holding onto the pain of the past and the lyrics "for all the winters that I left behind" show how long they have been waiting for revenge. The singer sees themselves as the judge, where the final judgement is coming. This implies that the singer is going to take matters into their own hands and seek out justice for themselves.
Towards the end of the song, the singer finally opens their eyes and hears an eagle crying. This ignites their passion and the lyrics "all my forces light my soul again" show that they are ready to take action. The final lyrics "your last winter has just begun" signifies that someone is about to face their consequences for their actions.
Overall, The Awakening conveys a message of standing up for oneself and seeking revenge against those who have wronged them. It's a powerful message that resonates with those who have been hurt or betrayed in the past.
Line by Line Meaning
I was forgotten long time ago
I have been ignored and left behind by the human race for a long time
cursed by the human race
The human race has brought a curse upon me
From the shadows I will arise
I am coming out from my hiding place
It's time for my revenge
I am seeking vengeance for what has been done to me
(My revenge...)
I am determined to get revenge on those who have wronged me
The prophecy just has begun!
The prophecy that was spoken about me has just started to unfold
Again the blood runs trough my veins
I am feeling alive again after being dormant for a long time
again my heart beats
My heart is once again pumping with energy
My anger grows as seconds pass by
I am continuously becoming more and more furious
for all the winters that I left behind
I am angry about all the time I have lost
(Left behind...)
I am ruminating about the past and things that were left undone
The final judgement comes!
The time for judgement has finally arrived
Tonight I will arise again
This evening, I will make my return
from the dark
I will emerge from my hiding place
The eagles will cry
The eagles will make a sound or scream to signify my arrival
On my awakening!
As soon as I appear, others will know that I have awoken
Beautiful sky of winter nights
The sky during the winter is a thing of beauty
I couldn't see your shining stars
However, I was unable to appreciate it because of my circumstances
Frozen breeze of winter time
The frigid air during winter is palpable
I couldn't feel your eternal ice
I wasn't able to experience the cold like others because of my isolation
Finally I opened my eyes while a eagle was crying
At last, I am opening my eyes while an eagle was making noise
and all my forces light my soul again.
All the energy and passion I had buried deep inside me is coming to the surface once again
Now it's time to find my revenge.
I am determined now more than ever to get the retribution I desire
Ride for revenge, the cursed one!
I am now embarking on the journey for revenge, despite being cursed by others
Ride full of rage, the cursed one!
I will ride with unbridled fury and anger, despite all that has happened to me
But now I'm awake and you will die
Now that I am fully aware, those who have wronged me will not be spared
I will send you straight to hell
I will make sure that those who have wronged me suffer the ultimate punishment
(Straight to hell...)
I am determined to send my enemies to hell
Your last winter has just begun!
The adversaries I am seeking vengeance upon will suffer consequences that will be felt for a long time
Tonight I will arise again
This evening, I will make my return
The eagles will cry
The eagles will cry out, signaling my return
On my awakening!
As soon as I arise, others will know that I have awoken
Contributed by Colin N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.