Gátu Ríma
TYR Lyrics
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Blindur er hann og fáur
Møtir hann einum gomlum manni
Allur í hærum gráur
Far tú tær í grasagarð
Og ráð fyri tíni bú
Eg skal mær fyri Heiðrik kong
Treðum lættliga dansin
Dagurin skín so fagurliga
Komin er hægst á summarið
Tríati eru gáturnar
Git mær ein av teim
Hvussu eiter sá reyða trumma
Ið slær yvur allan heim?
Vita man eg gátuna
Eg giti tað fyrstu av teim
Toran eitur sá reyða trumma
Ið slær yvur allan heim
Treðum lættliga dansin
Dagurin skín so fagurliga
Komin er hægst á summarið
Vita man eg gátuna
Eg fari ei við tí hátt
Óðin ríður sínum hesti
Bæði um dag og nátt
Óðin gjørdist villini fuglar
Fleyg sær út í hav
Brendi inni Heiðrik kong
Og alt tað lið, har var
Treðum lættliga dansin
Dagurin skín so fagurliga
Komin er hægst á summarið
The song "Gátu Ríma" by Tyr tells a story of a blind man named Gestur who wanders away from his home and meets an old man. The old man is described as being gray-haired and Gestur is blind and alone. The lyrics then shift to a scene in a grassy garden where the singer advises that he will solve a riddle for King Heiðrik. The next verse speaks of a light dance and beautiful shining sun in the summertime. The third and fourth verses contain the riddle of three gates and a crimson drum that can be heard throughout the world, with the answer being the name of the drum, "Toran". The final verse mentions the god Odin, who has the power to transform into a bird and travels both day and night. He caused havoc by burning down the fortress of King Heiðrik and killing all of the soldiers.
The lyrics of "Gátu Ríma" showcase elements of traditional folklore, riddles, and storytelling. The blind man and old man meeting contain elements of vulnerability and isolation. The dance and summertime imagery provide a stark contrast to the violence and destruction mentioned later in the song. The riddle of the three gates and the crimson drum creates a sense of mystery and intrigue, as the answer to the riddle is not immediately clear. The final verse with Odin highlights the power of divine beings and their ability to cause significant chaos and destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
Gestur villur frá høllini gongur
A lost wanderer walks away from the mansion
Blindur er hann og fáur
He is blind and poor
Møtir hann einum gomlum manni
He meets an old man
Allur í hærum gráur
All gray in his hair
Far tú tær í grasagarð
Go to the garden
Og ráð fyri tíni bú
And take care of your home
Eg skal mær fyri Heiðrik kong
I will seek help from King Heiðrik
Eg gátur kenni nú
I think I know now
Treðum lættliga dansin
Let's dance lightly
Dagurin skín so fagurliga
The day shines so beautifully
Komin er hægst á summarið
Summer is at its highest
Tríati eru gáturnar
The streets are narrow
Git mær ein av teim
Give me one of them
Hvussu eiter sá reyða trumma
What is the name of that red drum?
Ið slær yvur allan heim?
That beats all the world?
Vita man eg gátuna
I know the riddle
Eg giti tað fyrstu av teim
I believe it's the first one
Toran eitur sá reyða trumma
The name of the red drum is Thoran
Ið slær yvur allan heim
That beats all the world
Vita man eg gátuna
I know the riddle
Eg fari ei við tí hátt
I won't go that high
Óðin ríður sínum hesti
Odin rides his horse
Bæði um dag og nátt
Both day and night
Óðin gjørdist villini fuglar
Odin became wild birds
Fleyg sær út í hav
Flies out to the sea
Brendi inni Heiðrik kong
Burned inside King Heiðrik
Og alt tað lið, har var
And all the troops that were there
Treðum lættliga dansin
Let's dance lightly
Dagurin skín so fagurliga
The day shines so beautifully
Komin er hægst á summarið
Summer is at its highest
Writer(s): Dp, Heri Joensen
Contributed by Scarlett F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mscooman
im so fucking happy i found týr!!!! my life is forever changed!!!
@bigfireveryscary
Just a new fan of Tyr passing by
@WynterSong
ooh.. I LOVE this song.
@sporebyosoch
one of my favorites from tyr
@Moin50
this song is really really good!!!!
@Hrafur1
this is awsome bestu kveðjur frá íslandi!!
@1320dp
joder no conociaa este grupo, es el mejor
@ultimatemetalfreak
Fantastic!
@Jashinknowsbest
So beautiful oo
@scaryfishdude
Ow! My stereo!