Nation
TYR Lyrics
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In which I took delight
Out of sight
All that of which i dreamt
All that I was longing for
Now lost somewhere in time
Hidden in a heathen rhyme
Time comes to turn
Misfortunes back around
Gaining ground
Time will return for dreams
Time for what we're longing for
By law we built this land
Would that it forever stand
Allt, sem þjóðin átti og naut,
Allt, sem hana dreymir,
Allt, sem hún þráði og aldrei hlaut,
Alþýðustakan geymir.
The lyrics of TYR’s song “Nation” explore the theme of nostalgia and the loss of something dear. The first verse describes something that the singer cherished and longed for, but is now lost in time and hidden in a heathen rhyme. The word “heathen” could suggest a pagan influence or an ancient tradition that has been forgotten or abandoned. The second verse, however, brings a sense of hope as the singer believes that time will turn misfortunes back around and the dreams that hold a nation will be regained. They express a sense of pride in the land they have built by law and a desire for it to forever stand.
The song could be interpreted as a commentary on the cultural and historical identity of a nation. The loss of something meaningful and the desire to regain it could be symbolic of the loss of cultural traditions and the desire to revive them. The pride in the land built by law could also suggest a desire to protect the political and social structures of a nation.
Overall, “Nation” is a powerful anthem that speaks to the universal themes of loss, hope, and pride in one’s cultural identity.
Line by Line Meaning
All that I had
Everything I possess
In which I took delight
That brings me happiness
Out of sight
Not visible or lost
All that of which i dreamt
Everything I desired and dreamed for
All that I was longing for
Everything I am yearning for
Now lost somewhere in time
Gone and unattainable
Hidden in a heathen rhyme
Obscured in a pagan lyric
Dreams that hold a nation
Ideals that are important for a country
Time comes to turn
A moment to change
Misfortunes back around
Bad luck reversing
Gaining ground
Making progress
Time will return for dreams
Opportunity for those aspirations
Time for what we're longing for
An era for our desires
By law we built this land
The rules establish our nation
Would that it forever stand
Hope it will last forever
Contributed by Madison S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.