Valhalla
TYR Lyrics
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In awe they'll defend fictional visions of mist
I never believed in their stories
I never saw sense in their speech
All they ever taught me was hatred
Through the ages your desolate pages we're forced to learn
Through the stages of conscience in cages we bleed and burn
Just take me to Valhalla
Truth and tears of the past haunting my mind as I lay
Alone have at last made up my mind what you are
No learning or logical method
No reason or rhyme in your word
I have learned that nothing is sacred
Through the ages your desolate pages we're forced to learn
Bitter days and your logical maze in return
Through the stages of conscience in cages we bleed and burn
Just take me to Valhalla
Take your time, in the end time takes us all we grow
Old and ail, don't pretend you have the answers to all
Don't trouble me with all your worries
Don't tell me were born into sin
Physically and mentally naked
Through the ages your desolate pages we're forced to learn
Bitter days and your logical maze in return
Through the stages of conscience in cages we bleed and burn
Just take me to Valhalla
Existential dictatorship when shall we see the days
Come around when you burn to the ground in a blaze
Stay this madness and keep all your sadness inside your maze
Just take me to Valhalla
The lyrics of Týr's "Valhalla" speak to the frustration and disillusionment of an individual who has been taught and indoctrinated into a certain belief system or religion, only to find that it is meaningless and harmful. The first verse criticizes those who claim to have all the answers, but in reality, defend unreal visions of heaven or mist. The singer of the song never believed in their stories or found sense in their teachings, but only found hatred as a result. The second verse continues this sentiment, with the singer recognizing that the only things forced upon them were desolate pages, bitter days, and logical mazes. The truth and tears of the past haunt their mind, but they have finally realized that the belief system is meaningless and they desire to go to Valhalla, a realm in Norse mythology where fallen warriors go. Finally, the last verse is a plea to be taken to Valhalla, away from the existential dictatorship and sadness of the current reality.
Overall, this song speaks to the frustration and disillusionment that can come with realizing that a belief system or religion is hollow and harmful. It criticizes those who claim to have all the answers, but only cause pain and hatred. The song ultimately calls for a better alternative and escape from the current reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Faiths and fools will pretend they have the answers to all
People who claim to have all the answers are either blindly faithful or foolish.
In awe they'll defend fictional visions of mist
These people will passionately defend imaginary concepts as if they were real.
I never believed in their stories
The singer rejects the tales of these people.
I never saw sense in their speech
The artist finds no logical reasoning in their words.
All they ever taught me was hatred
The teachings of these people instilled hatred in the artist.
Through the ages your desolate pages we're forced to learn
Over time, everyone is forced to learn from the bleak pages of history.
Bitter days and your logical maze in return
This education often leads to hard times and confusion.
Through the stages of conscience in cages we bleed and burn
The artist feels trapped and tormented by their own conscience.
Just take me to Valhalla
The artist desires release from their suffering by ascending to Valhalla.
Truth and tears of the past haunting my mind as I lay
The artist is haunted by memories of the past that are both truthful and emotional.
Alone have at last made up my mind what you are
The singer has come to a conclusion about what the past truly was.
No learning or logical method
The past offered no knowledge or reasoning for the artist.
No reason or rhyme in your word
The singer finds no logical explanation for the events of the past.
I have learned that nothing is sacred
The singer has come to the realization that nothing is truly sacred or holy.
Take your time, in the end time takes us all we grow
The singer acknowledges that time passes for everyone and everything.
Old and ail, don't pretend you have the answers to all
The elderly should not pretend to have all the answers just because they have lived a long time.
Don't trouble me with all your worries
The artist does not want to be burdened by the worries of others.
Don't tell me were born into sin
The singer rejects the notion that they were born sinful.
Physically and mentally naked
The singer feels exposed and vulnerable in both body and mind.
Existential dictatorship when shall we see the days
The artist questions when people will break free from the oppressive nature of existence.
Come around when you burn to the ground in a blaze
The artist suggests that complete destruction is necessary to escape this existence.
Stay this madness and keep all your sadness inside your maze
The artist desires for this madness to stop and for people to keep their sadness internalized.
Just take me to Valhalla
The singer maintains their desire to ascend to Valhalla to escape their suffering.
Contributed by Carson Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cmorrow74
This band is proof that you don't have to have a vocalist who sounds like he gargled with battery acid to be metal.
@lytherael2309
My thoughts exactly. I prefer to listen to things I can understand. Not gibberish like most metal singers release from their mouths.... it was Tyr who restored my faith in metal.
@BlueAnon
That's the badassadry of viking folk metal
@mr420quickscops2
There's a huge difference between the good screams of Metal bands like System of a Down or Miss May I and the growls of bands like Cannibal Corpse. I much prefer the former to the latter
@lytherael2309
Scream Like You Mean It I completely agree!
@randpaul7031
The growls in cannibal corpse aren't too bad. What I can't stand is that slam deathcore "BREE BREE BREE BREE" shit.
@Maidenpriest89
Praise Odin that I found this band!!! Was it a coincidence? I think not! This is band is hands down my new favorite band!
@rubenb8653
mate: volume okay like this?
me: dunno. think the neighbours can hear this?
mate: nah i dont think so dude
me: turn it up
@Mephilis78
I literally just had this conversation in my head. Though, I had my windows open... so they probably could hear it.
(My neighbor blasts shitty rap music all day, so I don't give a fuck what he thinks. I'll make him listen to Wolfkreig next)
@someguyontheinternet5944
Unless Odin can hear it from Asgard, it's not loud enough.