The Hammer of Thor
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Mercy, spare me, I was just jesting
Didn't mean to cut all her hair off
Listen, I will make the sons of

Iwald forge her, you won't regret this
New hair, see here,
Dwarves are fine craftsmen
Simple, you know, they may let me

Stand by, setting their souls on fire
My my, watching the world

Go through mischief and
Malice and the woes of war
Sill some things are worth fighting for
Let death and destruction
Stand your foes before
And Midgard is safer the more
Out of the fire of freedom
And out of the forge of dwarves
To hold in your hand now
And for evermore
I give you the Hammer of Thor

War unlike peace leaves its lore
Takes our blood and our gore
And never repay us
Once thrown there's no way back
To the way things were before

Warfare somewhere
Forge now your finest weapons
Worthy of blood of battle
Metal, dead for these days of

Wartime, war crime
Leave all you loved once safely
Sheltered from foes of freedom
Stardom fortune to the fools who

Stand by, setting our souls on fire
My my, wathching the world

Go through mischief and
Malice and the woes of war
Sill some things are worth fighting for
Let death and destruction
Stand your foes before
And Midgard is safer the more
Out of the fire of freedom
And out of the forge of dwarves
To hold in your hand now
And for evermore
I give you the Hammer of Thor

War marches up to your door
If you don't stand before the Giants of Chaos




Once thrown there's no way back
To the way things were before

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Týr's "The Hammer of Thor" depict the Norse god of thunder, Thor, giving his magical Hammer to a mortal to aid in the defense of Midgard, the human world. The song begins with the singer asking for mercy, claiming that he was only joking when he cut a woman's hair off. He then proposes that the sons of Iwald, a group of skilled blacksmiths, should craft a new wig for her. The song then shifts to Thor, who appears to the singer and gives him his Hammer, telling him that it must be used to defend Midgard against its enemies. The singer then reflects on the horrors of war and the sacrifices that must be made to protect what is valuable.


The lyrics of "The Hammer of Thor" are dense with Norse mythology and references to the Viking-era Scandinavian culture. Thor's Hammer, also known as Mjölnir, was one of the most important symbols in Viking mythology and was believed to have the power to summon lightning, protect its wielder, and smite enemies. The notion that war is a necessary evil and a time of great sacrifice is also a central theme in the song, reflecting the brutal and often violent nature of Viking society. Overall, "The Hammer of Thor" celebrates the bravery and determination of those who stand up to defend their homes, even in the face of overwhelming odds.


Line by Line Meaning

Mercy, spare me, I was just jesting
I apologize and ask for forgiveness, as my previous phrase was not meant to cause any harm or offense.


Didn't mean to cut all her hair off
I did not intend to harm or offend anyone, as my actions were not premeditated or malicious.


Listen, I will make the sons of Iwald forge her, you won't regret this
I have a solution to the previous problem, as I will have skilled craftsmen make her a new hairstyle. Trust me, you will not be disappointed.


New hair, see here, Dwarves are fine craftsmen
Look at the new hairstyle, it is a testament to the skill of Dwarven craftsmen.


Simple, you know, they may let me
It is a straightforward solution that even you can understand, and the Dwarves may be willing to help me.


Stand by, setting their souls on fire
Prepare to ignite the passions and emotions of those around you.


My my, watching the world
Reflecting on the state of the world as it evolves and changes around us.


Go through mischief and Malice and the woes of war
Enduring the negative consequences and suffering caused by deception, cruelty, and warfare.


Still some things are worth fighting for
Despite the misery and destruction caused by war, there may still be things or ideals that are necessary to fight for.


Let death and destruction stand your foes before
Recognize that war has the power to bring death and devastation upon one's enemies.


And Midgard is safer the more
The realm of Midgard, or the Earth, is better off and more secure as a result of successful warfare.


Out of the fire of freedom
Through the crucible of war, often fought in the name of freedom or independence.


And out of the forge of dwarves
Emphasizing again the skill of the Dwarves as craftsmen, relating to the creation of the powerful weapon being described.


To hold in your hand now
A reference to the Hammer of Thor, which is the subject of the song.


And for evermore
Implying that the Hammer of Thor will remain a powerful and significant artifact for all of time.


War unlike peace leaves its lore
War can have lasting effects that are not present in times of peace.


Takes our blood and our gore
War is a violent and bloody affair, inflicting casualties and damage on both sides.


And never repay us
War often brings sacrifices that never receive any sort of compensation or reparation for those affected.


Once thrown there's no way back
Once conflict has begun, it is difficult to return to a state of peace, especially if the conflict is violent or deadly.


To the way things were before
A return to normalcy or the prior state of affairs is often impossible after going through war or significant conflict.


Warfare somewhere
War is happening somewhere in the world, regardless of our awareness or involvement.


Forge now your finest weapons
In times of war, it is important to create the best possible weapons for defense and offense.


Worthy of blood of battle
These weapons should be considered worthy of the blood, sweat, and tears that will be shed in the upcoming battle.


Metal, dead for these days of wartime, war crime
Metals will be used in the construction of these weapons, which are reminders of the atrocities and wrongdoings of war.


Leave all you loved once safely
It is important to secure and protect one's loved ones, ensuring their safety during times of conflict.


Sheltered from foes of freedom
Further emphasizing that the enemies of freedom or independence are the driving force behind many wars and conflicts.


Stardom fortune to the fools who
A warning against those who seek fame and riches through warfare, actively referencing the statement that history is written by the victors of war.


Stand by, setting our souls on fire
Repeating an earlier phrase, urging a renewed passion and energy among those who are preparing for war.


My my, watching the world
A continuation of self-reflection and observation regarding the global situation.


Go through mischief and Malice and the woes of war
Another repetition of an earlier line, emphasizing the suffering and negative consequences of warfare.


Still some things are worth fighting for
Repeating the idea that there may be ideals and values that are necessary and worth fighting for, even amidst the pain and loss of war.


Let death and destruction stand your foes before
Again emphasizing that armed conflict carries with it the risk of death and destruction, and it is imperative to recognize this.


And Midgard is safer the more
An additional reminder that the long-term result of successful warfare can lead to increased safety and stability.


Out of the fire of freedom
Another reference to the idea that the crucible of war can be viewed as a reflection of the quest for freedom or independence.


And out of the forge of dwarves
Repeating an earlier line regarding the skill and craftsmanship of Dwarves in creating powerful weapons.


To hold in your hand now
Another reference to the Hammer of Thor, which is the subject of the song.


And for evermore
Implying that the Hammer of Thor will remain a significant and powerful artifact for all of time.


War marches up to your door
The conflict of war can rapidly approach and affect the lives of those who were previously far removed from the fighting.


If you don't stand before the Giants of Chaos
If one does not take up arms and fight against the powerful enemies of freedom, chaos and destruction may ensue.


Once thrown there's no way back
Similar to a previous line, indicating that the repercussions of war can be far-reaching and permanent.


To the way things were before
Finalizing the idea that war can have long-lasting and irreversible effects on those involved, on both sides, and on the world as a whole.




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Written by: HERI JOENSEN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Tazmanian

Mercy, spare me, I was but jesting
Didn't mean to cut all her hair off
Listen, I will make the sons of

Iwald forge her, you won't regret this
New hair, see here
Dwarves are fine craftsmen
Simple, you know, they make let me

Stand by, setting their souls on fire
My my, watching the world

Go through mischief and malice and the woes of war
Still some things are worth fighting for
Let death and destruction stand your foes before
And Midgard is safer the more
Out of the fire of freedom and out of the forge of dwarves
To hold in your hand now and for evermore
I give you the Hammer of Thor

War unlike peace leaves it's lore
Takes our blood and our gore and never repay us
Once thrown there's no way back
To the way things were before

Warfare somewhere
Forge now your finest weapons
Worthy of blood of battle
Metal, deadly for these days of

Wartime, war crime
Leave all you loved once safety
Sheltered from foes of freedom
Stardom fortune to the fools who

Stand by, setting their souls on fire
My my, watching the world

At it goes through mischief and malice and the woes of war
Still some things are worth fighting for
Let death and destruction stand your foes before
And Midgard is safer the more
Out of the fire of freedom and out of the forge of dwarves
To hold in your hand now and for evermore
I give you the Hammer of Thor

War marches up to your door
If you don't stand before the giants of chaos
Once thrown there's now way back
To the way things were before



All comments from YouTube:

An Aran

Ragnarok is one of my favorite albums ever. Tyr's music has played an important role in filling my life with joy.

Z-MK Gaming

Slowly crept its way up to be one of my favourite songs from you guys. To the Gods of old and to the people of new they inspire through you!

Joe-John Castles

Hail to the hammer! Long Live Thor! LONG LIVE TÝR! GODS KEEP YOU WITH US FOR GENERATIONS TO COME! 🤘🏼🔥🍻🤘🏼🔥🍻🍻🍻

Ana Rodriguez Asensi

Mjölnir the devastating protective weapon of the Æsir.
Honor him forever with this great song.

Týr

🤘🏻😎🖤🎵🎶

robert wenzilk

Great song, great band !

vincent Mcgann

Thank you just what I needed love it keep up the good work 🤘 🤘 🤘

Aarom Glanc

One of my favorite songs

Tazmanian

Mercy, spare me, I was but jesting
Didn't mean to cut all her hair off
Listen, I will make the sons of

Iwald forge her, you won't regret this
New hair, see here
Dwarves are fine craftsmen
Simple, you know, they make let me

Stand by, setting their souls on fire
My my, watching the world

Go through mischief and malice and the woes of war
Still some things are worth fighting for
Let death and destruction stand your foes before
And Midgard is safer the more
Out of the fire of freedom and out of the forge of dwarves
To hold in your hand now and for evermore
I give you the Hammer of Thor

War unlike peace leaves it's lore
Takes our blood and our gore and never repay us
Once thrown there's no way back
To the way things were before

Warfare somewhere
Forge now your finest weapons
Worthy of blood of battle
Metal, deadly for these days of

Wartime, war crime
Leave all you loved once safety
Sheltered from foes of freedom
Stardom fortune to the fools who

Stand by, setting their souls on fire
My my, watching the world

At it goes through mischief and malice and the woes of war
Still some things are worth fighting for
Let death and destruction stand your foes before
And Midgard is safer the more
Out of the fire of freedom and out of the forge of dwarves
To hold in your hand now and for evermore
I give you the Hammer of Thor

War marches up to your door
If you don't stand before the giants of chaos
Once thrown there's now way back
To the way things were before

Stormrage Highborne

Týr you are my best favourite band from Turkey 🇹🇷🙋‍♂️

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