Evening Star
Týr Lyrics


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Days are long and nights are cold, the rivers run
I'm swept away down distant paths, the road goes on
From the halls of the free to the tower of torment
Where treasures lie in mountains high

The silent fields of stars so far and wide
The oceans of infinity, the great divide
In the heavens on high is a light so lonely
The evening star that shines so far

When home is far behind and ever the long roads wind
I keep your memory in my mind, one day I'll repay in kind
For so long as I've gone and so far I've wandered
The evening star has shone thus far

River rushing, waters wide, just north of there
Oh would that I was home again and home was here
And the fire was warm and the wind would whisper
You're home again, on roofs the rain

When home is far behind and ever the long roads wind
I keep your memory in my mind, one day I'll repay in kind
For so long as I've gone and so far I've wandered
The evening star has shone thus far

When home is far behind and ever the long roads wind
I keep your memory in my mind, one day I'll repay in kind




For so long as I've gone and so far I've wandered
The evening star to me you are

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Týr's song Evening Star paint a picture of a wandering traveler who is far from home, journeying down paths that seem to stretch on endlessly. The days are long and the nights are cold, with rivers running constantly beside the traveler. The road takes them from the halls of the free to the tower of torment, where treasures lie in mountains high. The traveler is caught between the vastness of infinity on one side and the silent fields of stars on the other. Through all of this, the only companion is the evening star that shines so far away in the heavens.


The lyrics of the chorus add a layer of meaning to the song, as the traveler reflects on the memories of home that they carry with them. Though they are far from the comforts of home, the traveler keeps the memory in their mind, hoping to repay the kindness that they have received there. The river rushes and the waters are wide, but the traveler longs for the warmth of home, where the fire is warm and the wind whispers gently.


Overall, the lyrics to Evening Star speak of the human longing for belonging and connection in a vast and lonely world. The traveler is caught between the infinity of the universe and the limitedness of their own experience, but the evening star shines as a beacon of hope and companionship.


Line by Line Meaning

Days are long and nights are cold, the rivers run
Endless days and chilly nights, rivers flow constantly


I'm swept away down distant paths, the road goes on
I am carried away along unknown paths, the journey never ends


From the halls of the free to the tower of torment
From the places of freedom to the places of suffering


Where treasures lie in mountains high
Where riches are hidden in towering peaks


The silent fields of stars so far and wide
The vast, peaceful expanse of the starry sky


The oceans of infinity, the great divide
The boundless seas of space, separating all things


In the heavens on high is a light so lonely
A solitary star shines high in the sky


The evening star that shines so far
The distant star that glows at dusk


When home is far behind and ever the long roads wind
As I travel far from home, enduring endless roads


I keep your memory in my mind, one day I'll repay in kind
I hold your memory dear and seek to repay you someday


For so long as I've gone and so far I've wandered
As I have journeyed far and wide for so long


The evening star has shone thus far
The faint light of the evening star has guided me


River rushing, waters wide, just north of there
A wide stream flows rapidly to the north


Oh would that I was home again and home was here
Oh, how I long to be back home and to have it near


And the fire was warm and the wind would whisper
With a cozy fire and the soft whispers of the wind


You're home again, on roofs the rain
You feel at home again, listening to the rain on the rooftops


The evening star to me you are
You are the evening star to me




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@carlabraz534

One of my absolute favourites, this song really touches on my emotions.

@Tyrband

Thank you, we're happy you say that!

@rudolfhess3153

@@Tyrband A quick question. Why have you not released or re-released more of your albums on vinyl? I know that I'd absolutely buy "By the light of the northern star" on vinyl. The market is there for it, since interest in vinyl today is the same as it was 29 years ago. Is there any reason why you have not?

@jp.riderkick.1990

this song is pure medicine for the soul

@Tyrband

Oh, we like to hear that :)

@evanholmes2369

Yes!

@SpoonySamurai

Yeah it's definitely one of my favorite songs especially as a drummer.

@oldratgod8473

This was the only song I listened to on repeat while I was homeless... It really got me through the toughest period of my life. I ended up getting the chorus tattood on my wrist+forearm in runic. Thanks for this, much love <3

@Tyrband

Stay strong and move forward! Good luck to you!

@Wildo.

hey man how are you doing today? the covid is going away slow but is going, things are better?

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