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.
Fánar Burtur Brandaljóð
Týr Lyrics
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Lokin er mín sigursferð
Hifar at tøla tað floygda fljóð
Eingin er líki hennar í hesu verð
Farið havi ey fjart um lond
Handan hav og høgu fjøll
Higar at tøla ta liljuvond
Burtur frá hesari jarðargrund
Yvir høv og háfjøll køld
Flýgur meg fagrasta menjarsprund
Endar øld handan høgu stjørnufjøld
The lyrics of Týr's song Fánar Burtur Brandaljóð are written in Faroese language and describe the journey of the singer's spirit after death. The first four lines mean "The flag is waving in the wind, my victory journey is over. To the heights I dare to speak, there is no one like her in this world." These lines can be interpreted as the singer being satisfied with the life he/she lived, having achieved victory in his/her journey. The next two lines, "I have traveled far over lands beyond sea and high mountains, to speak about my lily wounds. She, the lonely, rose on my field of death" represent the singer's search for answers after death, traveling to distant lands and seeking comfort from the one person he/she considers to be the most empathetic.
The final lines of the song, "Away from this earthly ground, over the heights and cool mountains, the fairest beckoning maiden flies to me. The age ends, beyond the high star cluster" describe the singer's release from the earthly bounds and the end of an era. The maiden represents the death that the singer has been seeking and is finally at peace with. The song evokes a sense of acceptance of the end of life and the journey onward.
Line by Line Meaning
Fánar burtur brandaljóð
The wind carries my battle cry far and wide
Lokin er mín sigursferð
Victory is my ultimate goal
Hifar at tøla tað floygda fljóð
No one can compare to the power and might I possess
Eingin er líki hennar í hesu verð
There is no one like me in this world
Farið havi ey fjart um lond
I have traveled far and wide
Handan hav og høgu fjøll
Over oceans and high mountains
Higar at tøla ta liljuvond
I am not afraid to face every challenge
Einsamøll steig hon á mín feigdarvøll
I stand alone and face my destiny with courage
Burtur frá hesari jarðargrund
I transcend this earthly plane
Yvir høv og háfjøll køld
Beyond the highest peaks and coldest seas
Flýgur meg fagrasta menjarsprund
I am lifted up by the most beautiful celestial abyss
Endar øld handan høgu stjørnufjøld
My journey ends beyond the realm of the stars
Contributed by Bailey Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.