'Ofdrykkja' means "excessive drinking" in Old Norse, and pretty much explains the theme of the lyrics and musical influence for the band.
The main valuation of Ofdrykkja is to reflect our view of our contemporaries which often can be quite tangled and complex. But we try to be honest with what we do and do not exaggerate or fictitious catch on with this scene's culture of total negativity. Though we sometimes use extreme expressions (as a kind of visual art or authentic presentations). But those incidents that rarely happens and affects the members of the band are unfortunately parts of our lives.
The Swan
Ofdrykkja Lyrics
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Dancing alone on a desolate shore
Forsaken, like so many times before
Radient
Like a shimmering light
Spreads her snow-white wings so bright
Shining
Her feathers made of purest silk
Tired
Opened her beak to sing her throat sore
And sang like she had never sung before
Silence
A song of great knowedge and lore
She sang, and then she sang no more
The lyrics to Ofdrykkja's "The Swan" depict a lonely swan dancing on a deserted shore, feeling abandoned and forgotten, as she has so many times before. Despite her melancholic state, she radiates beauty, with her snow-white wings and pure silk feathers shining like a shimmering light. As she grows tired, she opens her beak and sings a song of great knowledge and lore, as if pouring her heart out, until eventually her singing fades away into complete silence.
The song seems to be about resilience in the face of despair, as demonstrated by the swan. Despite feeling alone and forlorn, she continues to dance and radiate beauty, even when no one is watching, and when given the chance to express herself, she sings a song that speaks to her innermost being. The lyrics may also be about the impermanence of life, and the importance of cherishing the beauty that surrounds us, even if it is fleeting.
Line by Line Meaning
Forlorn
Feeling lonely and sad
Dancing alone on a desolate shore
Moving gracefully by herself on an empty beach
Forsaken, like so many times before
Abandoned, just as she has been many times
Radiant
Glittering brightly
Like a shimmering light
Similar to a sparkling beam of illumination
Spreads her snow-white wings so bright
Extending her brilliant, white wings
Shining
Glowing brilliantly
Her feathers made of purest silk
Her plumes are so smooth, light, and soft
Shrouded in mist, like a blanket of milk
Surrounded by fog, similar to white linen
Tired
Exhausted and weary
Opened her beak to sing her throat sore
Started singing so intensely that she strained her voice
And sang like she had never sung before
Sang with a passion and excellence she had never displayed before
Silence
Complete hush
A song of great knowledge and lore
An insightful melody full of understanding and history
She sang, and then she sang no more
She sang her heart out and then stopped
Writer(s): Daniel Ahlström
Contributed by Callie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@thehutor
Essence of bright melancholia... The moments, when you just laying on the bed in your room with turned off light and remembering good moments from your life. You're crying, because you miss that good times. Why did everything turned out that way...
@elbowdestruction3653
One of the most beautiful things I've ever heard
@sankarihauta3830
Why are people complaining? This is tranquility for the soul, so relaxing and calm
@SlipAnarchyKnot
Watching bands become better, with different sound, perfect evolve and same essence is all a pleasure
@e_music_dark_ambient
WOOOOW, i can't stop repeating this track. It's insanely good, it brings tears to my eyes.
@mounirbenabd8634
Amazing song ❤️
@cizowleao
I love this so much
@user-ky6hu1ni5l
Very good, atmospheric.
@superappe
Simply amazing...
@jackraiser4391
My only problem with this song is that it ends