The Road to Valhalla
Skrewdriver Lyrics


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There is a road and it leads to Valhalla
where only the chosen are allowed
There is a boy with a dream of Valhalla
a place in the land of the gods

But in the heart where the fire burns forever
Where life goes on for those who fell in battle
The gods will take him the moment he falls in a fight
And he will rise when the sun goes down

Raised high his sword
As he cried out Valhalla
His dream had become reality
And tonight he will die
On the road to Valhalla
Chosen to feast with the gods

But in the heart where the fires burn forever
Where life goes on for the mighty young viking




The journey has finally come to an end for the boy
And he has risen as the bravest of them all

Overall Meaning

In Skrewdriver’s song “The Road to Valhalla”, the lyrics describe a young boy who dreams of reaching Valhalla, a place in the land of the gods, where only the chosen ones are allowed. The song also speaks about an everlasting fire burning in the heart of those who have fallen in battle, and how the gods will take the boy to Valhalla the moment he falls in a fight. Once there, he will rise again when the sun goes down, chosen to feast with the gods.


As the boy lifts his sword, he cries out “Valhalla” before embarking on his journey to reach his dream. In the end, the journey has come to an end for the boy and he has risen as the bravest of them all. The lyrics speak about the boy’s journey, filled with fighting, courage, and strength and how he was chosen to be among the gods.


The song may be interpreted as a tribute to Viking tradition and culture, which celebrated bravery, strength, and honor in battle. The lyrics portray an unwavering belief in a heroic afterlife, where warriors are rewarded for their bravery with an everlasting glory that lives on in the hearts of the fighting men.


Line by Line Meaning

There is a road and it leads to Valhalla
There is a path that leads to the land of the gods


where only the chosen are allowed
Only select individuals are permitted to enter


There is a boy with a dream of Valhalla
A young man aspires to reach the land of the gods


a place in the land of the gods
A destination found in the realm of the deities


But in the heart where the fire burns forever
Deep within the soul where passion never fades


Where life goes on for those who fell in battle
Where the fallen warriors continue to thrive


The gods will take him the moment he falls in a fight
The deities will claim him upon his demise in battle


And he will rise when the sun goes down
He will be reborn at dusk


Raised high his sword
He lifted his weapon


As he cried out Valhalla
While shouting the name of the destination


His dream had become reality
His aspiration had been fulfilled


And tonight he will die
He will meet his end this evening


On the road to Valhalla
While venturing towards the land of the gods


Chosen to feast with the gods
Selected to dine among the deities


The journey has finally come to an end for the boy
The young man's travels have concluded


And he has risen as the bravest of them all
He has emerged as the most courageous warrior




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Comments from YouTube:

@karolybooz1431

R.I.P. Ian! The Legends Live FOREVER!

@jebsie7859

beautiful song, RIP Ian Stuart, You was best ! Greetings from Poland <3

@awhitecouple

No more Brothers wars

@bigswede7241

This was my song to my dead kid brother 20 years ago. May he feast in valhalla.

@michaelraymolde8355

For those who didn't know it, this is a very beautiful song written by White Lion.

@alexcarney4811

where can i find this song?

@lucasboisvert41

Thankyou for this, items been years and you risked Skrewdriver . Passing the torch to you, you woke me back up

@peterpeta1025

Ich bin stolz auf das es so jemand gab wie
Ian Stuart, dass ist Charakter und Treue zu
Germania! 🃏

@maikwollnik9695

Er war Engländer du Pfosten!!! Treu zu germania? Lol

@justinadams1968

@Maik Wollnik not everyone wants division my friend. Ian was English but loved all European peoples.

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