Fields Of The Fallen
TYR Lyrics
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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
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
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
Contributed by Jacob G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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
🤯🔨
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!
❤️🔥⚔️😎
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