He is a graduate of the University of Oregon where he earned a Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance. During his collegiate years he co-founded UO's premier men's a cappella group “On the Rocks” and most recently appeared with the group on NBC's The Sing-Off. When Peter isn't off performing or recording collegiate a cappella and works out of his home studio, Peter Hollens Productions.
Peter Hollens has been involved with music throughout the Northwest and beyond performing in such venues as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and the Beacon Theatre in NYC. Originally from Ashland, Peter graduated from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal performance, where he co-founded the U of O's award-winning male a cappella group On the Rocks. Since his time with the group he has become very involved with collegiate a cappella, recording, producing & judging international competitions both along the West Coast and in New York City.
Skyrim
Peter Hollens Lyrics
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naal ok zin los vahriin
wah dein vokul mahfaeraak ahst vaal!
Ahrk fin norok paal graan
fod nust hon zindro zaan
Dovahkiin, fah hin kogaan mu draal!
Huzrah nu, kul do od, wah aan bok lingrah vod
Wo lost fron wah ney dov
ahrk fin reyliik do jul
voth aan suleyk wah ronit faal krein
Ahrk fin kel lost prodah,
Do ved viing ko fin krah,
Tol fod zeymah win kein meyz fundein!
Alduin, feyn do jun,
kruziik vokun staadnau,
voth aan bahlok wah diivon fin lein!
Nuz aan sul, fent alok,
fod fin vul dovah nok,
fen kos nahlot mahfaeraak ahrk ruz!
Paaz Keizaal fen kos stin nol bein Alduin jot!
Dovahkiin, Dovahkiin
naal ok zin los vahriin
wah dein vokul mahfaeraak ahst vaal!
Ahrk fin norok paal graan
fod nust hon zindro zaan
Dovahkiin, fah hin kogaan mu draal!
The lyrics of "Skyrim" by Peter Hollens are essentially the Dragonborn's Anthem, as is evident from the repeated refrain of "Dovahkiin, Dovahkiin." The lyrics are written in the fictional language of Dovahzul, which is spoken by dragons in the Elder Scrolls series. The translation of the lyrics is as follows: "Dragonborn, Dragonborn, by his honor is sworn, to keep evil forever at bay! And the fiercest foes rout when they hear triumph's shout, Dragonborn, for your blessing we pray!"
The verse that follows further emphasizes the importance of the Dragonborn's role. The lines "And when your voice booms out, sing all hear the call, for we are the children of Skyrim" highlights that the Dragonborn's very voice has the power to inspire and lead the people of Skyrim against the forces of evil. The lyrics also mention Alduin, the antagonist of the game, who is prophesied to bring about the end of the world. The last line, "Paaz Keizaal fen kos stin nol bein Alduin jot!" roughly means "And the ancient land withered, when Alduin arose!"
Overall, the lyrics of "Skyrim" by Peter Hollens are an ode to the Dragonborn, who is the hero of the game around which the song is based. The lyrics extol the Dragonborn's prowess and role as the protector of Skyrim, and invoke the importance of his voice and leadership in the war against evil.
Line by Line Meaning
Dovahkiin, Dovahkiin
Dragonborn, Dragonborn
naal ok zin los vahriin
by his honor is sworn
wah dein vokul mahfaeraak ahst vaal!
to keep evil forever at bay!
Ahrk fin norok paal graan
And the fiercest foes rout
fod nust hon zindro zaan
when they hear triumph's shout
Dovahkiin, fah hin kogaan mu draal!
Dragonborn, for your blessing we pray!
Huzrah nu, kul do od, wah aan bok lingrah vod
Come forth! Far too long have you groveled for your nation
Ahrk fin tey, boziik fun, do fin gein!
but honor will push you to great things!
Wo lost fron wah ney dov
We must join together and fight
ahrk fin reyliik do jul
and prove to all that we are strong
voth aan suleyk wah ronit faal krein
Together we can defeat Alduin
Ahrk fin kel lost prodah,
And we'll dispel the darkness,
Do ved viing ko fin krah,
that plagues our lands,
Tol fod zeymah win kein meyz fundein!
And uplift the people of Skyrim to new heights!
Alduin, feyn do jun,
Alduin, we thought we had lost you
kruziik vokun staadnau,
But now we know you are still with us
voth aan bahlok wah diivon fin lein!
And we will fight until our dying breath!
Nuz aan sul, fent alok,
May our souls be as one,
fod fin vul dovah nok,
fighting together in this war,
fen kos nahlot mahfaeraak ahrk ruz!
And when victory is won, we'll sing of your valor and fame!
Paaz Keizaal fen kos stin nol bein Alduin jot!
On this day, we'll raise our swords against Alduin once and for all!
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jeremy Soule
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@miguel10kchallengewith0video
If you are still listening to this in 2023, you're a legend
@csabalako1788
I'm already listening to this in 2024
@mashiro1801
yes
@Wolffur
Good music never dies.
@hurleyfromtheisland
Ayyyy
@extraordinaryiam6265
Yes❤️
@alphaarc1726
I wish they have in Elder Scrolls 6 a companion named Lindsey, who plays the violin, while you're travelling
@painxz1
Can't stop laughing from the thought of my character in a serious fight and my companion is just in the corner going ham on the violin with such ferocity that even the enemy doesn't mess with them.
@mikhailvasiliev6275
Yeah that would get irritating quick.
@n0namesowhatblerp362
@Daniel Gonzalez hahaha thank you! im laughiogn aobut that now aswell. Please modders do it!