The project began in January 1998. Heri Joensen met his old bandmate, Kári Streymoy, at a party in Copenhagen, Denmark. Joensen suggested to Streymoy that they should meet up and jam. Streymoy initially declined, but later took him up on his offer.
They were soon joined by another former bandmate, bassplayer Gunnar H. Thomsen, making the duo a trio.
Singer Pól Arni Holm and guitarist Jón Joensen (Heri Joensen's brother) were part of the band while they recorded How Far to Asgaard but left soon after its release.
Terji Skibenæs joined after Jón Joensen had left the band. Allan Streymoy (Kári Streymoy's brother) took over singing duties for a brief time during which they released the single "Ólavur Riddararós". After Allan left Heri Joensen took over the vocals. It was this line up which recorded Eric the Red.
Skibenæs left the band for a while after the release of Eric the Red. The band played as a trio for some time. In the summer of 2004 they were joined by Icelandic guitarist Ottó P. Arnarson for a very brief time. When the latter left, Skibenæs came back.
Evening Star
Týr Lyrics
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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
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
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
Contributed by Kaelyn I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@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?