Fields Of The Fallen
TYR Lyrics


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Ways of the wary and the ordinary
Won't take all my time, waste all my days, let me rephrase

All expire, I lived by the lyre
Follow me

To the fields of the fallen
Where the legends lie
Should you suddenly join in their numbers
Say the last goodbye
From the fields of the fallen
Where the lucky leave
And bring with them the word of the victory
That they did achieve

Riches and glory, who will tell my story
There over the hill, wide is the world, make it all mine

Steal my thunder, your world will go under
Follow me

To the fields of the fallen
Where the legends lie
Should you suddenly join in their numbers
Say the last goodbye
From the fields of the fallen
Where the lucky leave




And bring with them the word of the victory
That they did achieve

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Týr's song "Fields of the Fallen" seem to be about the pursuit of glory and success, though it warns against being preoccupied with it. The first verse reflects this balance; the "ways of the wary and the ordinary" won't take up all of the singer's time and waste all of their days. The use of the lyre as part of the song's imagery suggests that the pursuit of glory and success is an artistic one, and that it may not come to everyone. However, the singer urges those listening to follow them to the fields of the fallen, where fallen legends lie. If they suddenly join in their numbers, to say their last goodbye and bring with them the word of the victory they achieved.


The second verse reflects an even stronger sense of determination. The singer wants to make the entire world theirs, and warns that anyone trying to steal their thunder will fail. Despite this, the Fields of the Fallen remain the true goal. The chorus repeats the warning to say goodbye should they suddenly join the fallen legends, but emphasizes that the lucky will leave with the word of their victory.


Overall, the song seems to be a reflection on the pursuit of glory and success, and the enduring legacy of those who have achieved it. While there is a sense of warning against being too preoccupied with it, there is also an acknowledgement of the power of success and the importance of the legends who achieve it.


Line by Line Meaning

Ways of the wary and the ordinary
The typical and cautious paths are not enough for me


Won't take all my time, waste all my days, let me rephrase
I refuse to spend my life on unfulfilling tasks and desire a time for redemption


All expire, I lived by the lyre
Everything has an end, but I lived a life of music and inspiration


Follow me
Join me in my quest for glory and fulfillment


To the fields of the fallen
Come with me to the site of former battles


Where the legends lie
The place where the greatest warriors rest


Should you suddenly join in their numbers
If you were to die in battle and become one of them


Say the last goodbye
Bid farewell to the living world and pave the path to the afterlife


From the fields of the fallen
The place where the victorious ones depart from


Where the lucky leave
Only those who triumph can leave this place


And bring with them the word of the victory
They bring back stories of success and conquest


That they did achieve
Proving their worth and fulfilling their destiny


Riches and glory, who will tell my story
I seek both wealth and fame, but worry about being forgotten


There over the hill, wide is the world, make it all mine
I want to conquer the world and leave my mark


Steal my thunder, your world will go under
Those who interfere with my goals will face dire consequences




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Flammenwache-king

Kul att höra från dig igen och det låter fantastiskt fortsätt så 😍

Joe-John Castles

My favorite song in the album besides take your Tyrant & shadow of the swastika this one kills!!! 🍻🤘🏼💀⚔️❤️‍🔥

Týr

Thanks. Play them loud 🖤🎵🎶

Ragnarok

Hail to those who fell on the fields
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Nekrist 666

One of your most badass songs for sure.

Luca Gianchino

One of The best Classic songs of Folk Metal EVER! Than you sir!
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Týr

Thank you kindly 🤟🏻🙂

Humanoid

I love this album

Týr

Thank you for that 🤟🏻😎🖤🎵🎶

BorisRules

Whenever i listen to this i am expecting a Hansi Kürsch back vocals on reprise

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