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Hail to the Hammer
TYR Lyrics
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Low in the winter
Grey as a wolf now the wind has come
Cold as a hunter
Ride across the sky, thunder roll and lightning fly
Gone is the summer
What will keep us warm in the winter
Hail to the hammer, Hail to the hammer
Narrow eyes turn against the wind
Out from the ocean
Untill the day when we sail again
Life is a long pain
Ride across the sky, thunder roll and lightning fly
Gone is the summer
What will keep us warm in the winter
Tales of those who died, sword in hand in times gone by
Hail to the hammer, Hail to the hammer
To the god of thunder
The god that's protecting us all
All hail to the giant hunter
And hail to the forces of nature all
Ride across the sky, thunder roll and lightning fly
Gone is the summer
What will keep us warm in the winter
Tales of those who died, sword in hand in times gone by
Hail to the hammer, Hail to the hammer,
Hail to the hammer, Hail to the hammer
In "Hail to the Hammer," Týr sings about the changing of seasons and how the harsh winter can be survived through tales of the past and reverence for the forces of nature. The first stanza describes the arrival of winter with its cold winds and grey skies, and the need to find warmth in the absence of summer. The imagery evokes the idea of the harshness of nature and the inevitability of mortality. The second stanza shifts to a description of seafaring life and the constant struggle against the forces of nature. The last stanza pays homage to the god of thunder and the forces of nature, recognizing their power and protection of humanity.
Overall, the song seems to be a celebration of the power of nature and the need for humans to coexist with it. The lyrics also draw inspiration from Norse mythology and folklore, referencing the god of thunder and the "giant hunter." There is a sense of pride in the harshness of their environment and a respect for the challenges it poses.
Line by Line Meaning
Longing eyes turn into the sun
We look towards the sun with great desire
Low in the winter
The sun is far away in the winter, giving less warmth
Grey as a wolf now the wind has come
The sky has turned gray like a wolf as the cold wind arrives
Cold as a hunter
The wind is as cold and merciless as a hunter
Ride across the sky, thunder roll and lightning fly
The sound and fury of thunder and lightning are a metaphorical journey across the sky
Gone is the summer
Summer has ended and the time of warmth is gone
What will keep us warm in the winter
We must find ways to keep warm in the winter, as the sun provides less warmth
Tales of those who died, sword in hand in times gone by
We honor those who fought and died bravely in the past
Hail to the hammer, Hail to the hammer
We pay homage to our Norse heritage and its symbols, particularly the hammer of Thor
Narrow eyes turn against the wind
We squint against the harsh wind blowing against us
Out from the ocean
The wind is coming from the sea
Until the day when we sail again
We look forward to setting sail once more
Life is a long pain
Life can be a difficult journey with many hardships
To the god of thunder
We offer our respect and devotion to the god Thor, associated with thunder and storms
The god that's protecting us all
We believe that Thor protects us from harm
All hail to the giant hunter
We also honor another mythical figure, the giant hunter
And hail to the forces of nature all
We recognize the power of nature and all its elements, including wind and storms
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HERI JOENSEN
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@MiorineRembran
If anyone's interested, here are the lyrics below:
Longing eyes turn into the sun
Low in the winter
Grey as a wolf now the wind has come
Cold as a hunter
Ride across the sky, thunder roll and lightning fly
Gone is the summer
What will keep us warm in the winter
Tales of those who died, sword in hand in times gone by
Hail to the hammer, Hail to the hammer
Narrow eyes turn against the wind
Out from the ocean
Untill the day when we sail again
Life is a long pain
Ride across the sky, thunder roll and lightning fly
Gone is the summer
What will keep us warm in the winter
Tales of those who died, sword in hand in times gone by
Hail to the hammer, Hail to the hammer
To the god of thunder
The god that's protecting us all
All hail to the giant hunter
And hail to the forces of nature all
Ride across the sky, thunder roll and lightning fly
Gone is the summer
What will keep us warm in the winter
Tales of those who died, sword in hand in times gone by
Hail to the hammer, Hail to the hammer,
Hail to the hammer, Hail to the hammer
@JacquiPenar
the only video on 240p worth watching again and again! Hail to the Hammer!
@blah6028
and at 15fps.
@lifefromwithin
Truuu
@JacquiPenar
If this isn't played at my funeral then i won't go
@chiefwhitenoise5227
This piece surely is grave enough for a funeral.🙃
@tyrex1430
Here here!
@JacquiPenar
One of the best songs ever created by man. It's as if the Gods wrote this epic song. HAIL TO THE HAMMER!
@immortal4471
For Isaac Musser my childhood friend who lost the war with Muscular Dystrophy he fought his battles every day without fear until the very end. May we meet again in the halls of Valhalla brother.. Hail to the hammer.
@Xbuster6
Saw this back in 2006 when it was uploaded. Still enjoying it to this day. : )
@triggerhappy19832007
I think the pixelated 240p actually makes this better. It's been in my favorites list for years, and i rediscovered it today.
Hail to the Hammer!