Vikings
TV Theme Players Lyrics

The opening lines of the song 'Vikings' by TV Theme Players, communicates a sense of insatiability and desire for more. The lyrics suggest that the singer is in a perpetual search for something more, insinuating that the thirst for whatever that is, cannot be quenched, and there will always be the unattainable need for more. This feeling is reiterated in the repetition of the phrase ‘give me more.’ The song also explores themes of love and longing for something that is not reachable. The singer expresses a desire to love someone, but seems to be unable to do so. The lyrics, “If I had a heart, I could love you, If I had a voice, I would sing”, highlights this feeling of yearning and want for something that cannot be achieved. However, it can also be interpreted that the singer is committed to the idea of love and the act of singing, even if they can’t currently engage with them.

The song incorporates elements of Nordic mythology, with the reference to Vikings in the lyrics. The Vikings were seafaring individuals who sailed from the late eighth to early 11th century from their Scandinavian homelands for trading, raiding, and to colonize new lands. The Vikings are known for their warrior culture, and the opening chords of the song sound somewhat like the tolling of ancient Nordic war drums. This makes the song aptly fitting for a TV show about Vikings. In the show, the song appears in a scene in which extravagant rituals are being performed, with the Vikings setting sail on instinctual raids.