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Hold The Heathen Hammer High
TYR Lyrics
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Pagan pride
Faring far
Sword by Side
Tribal times
Northern nights
Hidden high
Hold the heathen hammer high
Hold the heathen hammer high
Hold the heathen hammer high
Hold the heathen hammer high with a battle cry
For the pagan past I live and one day will die
Hold the heathen hammer high, never turn away
Ever true unto your forefathers stalwart stay
Hold the Heathen Hammer high with a battle cry
For the pagan past I live and one day will die
Hold the heathen hammer high, never turn away
Down the wayward way so far faring strangers stray
Hold the heathen hammer high
Weather wild
Blackened blade
Angry eyes
Ruthless raid
Heathen heart
Pagan pride
Faring far
Sword by Side
hard and cold
Hold the heathen hammer high
Hold the heathen hammer high
Hold the heathen hammer high
Hold the heathen hammer high with a battle cry
For the pagan past I live and one day will die
Hold the heathen hammer high, never turn away
Ever true unto your forefathers stalwart stay
Hold the Heathen Hammer high with a battle cry
For the pagan past I live and one day will die
Hold the heathen hammer high, never turn away
Down the wayward way so far faring strangers stray
Hold the heathen hammer high
From a pagan past that only the heathen hold
From the far end of the world and of times untold
I bring message to your mids of the ways of old
Ways reluctantly abandoned if truth be told
Ways abandoned for a scavenger of our souls
Living on malicious lies, hiding in the holes
Cruel and credible as any our tale of trolls
Hold the heathen hammer highest of all your goals
Hold the heathen hammer high with a battle cry
For the pagan past I live and one day will die
Hold the heathen hammer high, never turn away
Ever true unto your forefathers stalwart stay
Hold the Heathen Hammer high with a battle cry
For the pagan past I live and one day will die
Hold the heathen hammer high, never turn away
Down the wayward way so far faring strangers stray
Hold the heathen hammer high
Hold the heathen hammer high
The lyrics to Týr's "Hold The Heathen Hammer High" speaks of the pride and strength of the ancient pagan cultures in Northern Europe. The song is a call to arms to hold fast to the old ways and never forget the traditions of their ancestors. The song starts by echoing the importance of a heathen heart and pagan pride, something that drove those ancient and proud cultures. The lyrics then go on to describe the lifestyle of those cultures, including sword by side, tribal times, and northern nights. It then calls upon the listener to hold the heathen hammer high with a battle cry, for the pagan past that they live and one day will die for.
The song exudes a sense of pride and the importance of your ancestry and the preservation of your culture. The lyrics also describe the harsh and unforgiving terrain these pagan cultures came from, weather wild, blackened blade and ruthless raid, all elements that helped shape their culture and fighting spirit. The last part of the song warns of the dangers of straying too far from the old ways, of abandoning them for malicious lies and living in holes. It urges the listener to hold the heathen hammer high, as it is the highest of all their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Heathen heart
My heart beats with the rhythm of the ancient pagan gods.
Pagan pride
I am proud of my heritage and the traditions of my ancestors.
Faring far
I travel far and wide to keep the flame of paganism alive.
Sword by Side
I am ready to defend my beliefs and my people with my sword by my side.
Tribal times
I long for the times when my people were united and lived by their tribal customs.
Northern nights
The cold, dark North is where my people come from, and I feel connected to it.
Hidden high
There are secret places, high up in the mountains, where pagan rituals can still be performed.
Runic rites I was told
I have been taught the ancient, mystical symbols of the runes, and their significance in pagan culture.
Hold the heathen hammer high with a battle cry
We must hold our beliefs high and be ready to defend them with a fierce battle cry.
For the pagan past I live and one day will die
My life is dedicated to preserving and honoring the pagan traditions of my ancestors, and I will continue to do so until I die.
Never turn away
No matter what obstacles or challenges we face, we must never turn away from our beliefs or our people.
Ever true unto your forefathers stalwart stay
We must remain steadfast and loyal to the traditions and values of our forefathers.
Down the wayward way so far faring strangers stray
There are those who stray from the pagan path, and we must stay the course despite their influence.
Weather wild
The natural world is wild and untamed, just like the spirit of paganism.
Blackened blade
Our swords are stained with the blood of our enemies, who seek to destroy our pagan way of life.
Angry eyes
Our fierce and determined eyes show the world that we will not be defeated or intimidated.
Ruthless raid
We will take what we need to survive and thrive, even if it means raiding the lands of our enemies.
hard and cold
Our hearts may be hardened and cold, but that is because we have faced many challenges and hardships in the name of our beliefs.
From a pagan past that only the heathen hold
Our pagan past is something that only those who follow the old ways can truly understand and appreciate.
From the far end of the world and of times untold
Our ancient traditions come from a time and place far removed from modern society, and are shrouded in mystery and legend.
I bring message to your mids of the ways of old
I am here to share the wisdom and teachings of our pagan ancestors with those who are willing to listen and learn.
Ways reluctantly abandoned if truth be told
Many of our pagan ways have been abandoned over time, but it is only because of outside pressure and influence, not because they are no longer relevant or valuable.
Ways abandoned for a scavenger of our souls
The forces of modern society seek to rob us of our pagan spirit and replace it with their own soulless values.
Living on malicious lies, hiding in the holes
These forces hide behind lies and deceit, trying to undermine our beliefs and tear us apart.
Cruel and credible as any our tale of trolls
Their tactics are cruel and effective, like the mythical trolls of our pagan lore.
Hold the heathen hammer highest of all your goals
Our ultimate goal as pagans should be to hold our beliefs and traditions in the highest regard, and to defend them with all our might.
Contributed by Jason I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@WatermelonBMX
Heathen heart
Pagan pride
Faring far
Sword by Side
Tribal times
Northern nights
Hidden high
Runic rites I was told
Hold the heathen hammer high
Hold the heathen hammer high
Hold the heathen hammer high
Hold the heathen hammer high with a battle cry
For the pagan past I live and one day will die
Hold the heathen hammer high, never turn away
Ever true unto your forefathers stalwart stay
Hold the Heathen Hammer high with a battle cry
For the pagan past I live and one day will die
Hold the heathen hammer high, never turn away
Down the wayward way so far faring strangers stray
Hold the heathen hammer high
Weather wild
Blackened blade
Angry eyes
Ruthless raid
Heathen heart
Pagan pride
Faring far
Sword by Side
hard and cold
Hold the heathen hammer high
Hold the heathen hammer high
Hold the heathen hammer high
Hold the heathen hammer high with a battle cry
For the pagan past I live and one day will die
Hold the heathen hammer high, never turn away
Ever true unto your forefathers stalwart stay
Hold the Heathen Hammer high with a battle cry
For the pagan past I live and one day will die
Hold the heathen hammer high, never turn away
Down the wayward way so far faring strangers stray
Hold the heathen hammer high
From a pagan past that only the heathen hold
From the far end of the world and of times untold
I bring message to your mids of the ways of old
Ways reluctantly abandoned if truth be told
Ways abandoned for a scavenger of our souls
Living on malicious lies, hiding in the holes
Cruel and credible as any our tale of trolls
Hold the heathen hammer highest of all your goals
Hold the heathen hammer high with a battle cry
For the pagan past I live and one day will die
Hold the heathen hammer high, never turn away
Ever true unto your forefathers stalwart stay
Hold the Heathen Hammer high with a battle cry
For the pagan past I live and one day will die
Hold the heathen hammer high, never turn away
Down the wayward way so far faring strangers stray
Hold the heathen hammer high
Hold the heathen hammer high
Hold the heathen hammer high
Hold the heathen hammer high
Hold the heathen hammer high
@WatermelonBMX
Heathen heart
Pagan pride
Faring far
Sword by Side
Tribal times
Northern nights
Hidden high
Runic rites I was told
Hold the heathen hammer high
Hold the heathen hammer high
Hold the heathen hammer high
Hold the heathen hammer high with a battle cry
For the pagan past I live and one day will die
Hold the heathen hammer high, never turn away
Ever true unto your forefathers stalwart stay
Hold the Heathen Hammer high with a battle cry
For the pagan past I live and one day will die
Hold the heathen hammer high, never turn away
Down the wayward way so far faring strangers stray
Hold the heathen hammer high
Weather wild
Blackened blade
Angry eyes
Ruthless raid
Heathen heart
Pagan pride
Faring far
Sword by Side
hard and cold
Hold the heathen hammer high
Hold the heathen hammer high
Hold the heathen hammer high
Hold the heathen hammer high with a battle cry
For the pagan past I live and one day will die
Hold the heathen hammer high, never turn away
Ever true unto your forefathers stalwart stay
Hold the Heathen Hammer high with a battle cry
For the pagan past I live and one day will die
Hold the heathen hammer high, never turn away
Down the wayward way so far faring strangers stray
Hold the heathen hammer high
From a pagan past that only the heathen hold
From the far end of the world and of times untold
I bring message to your mids of the ways of old
Ways reluctantly abandoned if truth be told
Ways abandoned for a scavenger of our souls
Living on malicious lies, hiding in the holes
Cruel and credible as any our tale of trolls
Hold the heathen hammer highest of all your goals
Hold the heathen hammer high with a battle cry
For the pagan past I live and one day will die
Hold the heathen hammer high, never turn away
Ever true unto your forefathers stalwart stay
Hold the Heathen Hammer high with a battle cry
For the pagan past I live and one day will die
Hold the heathen hammer high, never turn away
Down the wayward way so far faring strangers stray
Hold the heathen hammer high
Hold the heathen hammer high
Hold the heathen hammer high
Hold the heathen hammer high
Hold the heathen hammer high
@agronautsk
Heathen heart
Pagan pride
Farting far
Beans by Side
@trainsanddominoes1
Those lyrics are VERY long.
@felpe6609
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@Bebedorra
So I heard Viking Metal was a genre of music and when I asked youtube to play me Viking Metal this was the first song that came up. I am not disappointed.
@user-zh8wc4zg6c
Bebedorra try ensiferum and managarm...there my current favorite folk metal bands...
@likwidsnake8358
You should try Amon Amarth as well....
@ihatemyocd9456
Regarding "Viking metal" i think that's a genre that encompasses metal bands of all types that have a Viking theme. There are many bands from different types of genres that sing of Vikings: black metal, folk metal, heavy metal, power metal and etc.