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Valkyrjan
TYR Lyrics
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Og fбur kann feigdini forрa
Н уtali
Fжkkast frжgir
Шkjast einherjar
Flъgva valkyrjur б val
Veiрa valkyljur
Og mangur fer mуtfallin maрur
Herja hшgir
Alist уfriрur
Flъgva valkyrjur б val
Veiрa valkyrjur
Tб hшvdingar hildarleik hevja
Til fбnэtis
Detta dreingir
Ognast уsigur
Flъgva valkyrjur б val
Veiрa valkyrjur
Og fбur kann feigdini forрa
Н уtali
Fжkkast frжgir
Шkjast einherjar
Flъgva valkyrjur б val
The song "Valkyrjan" by TYR is about the valkyries, mythical female figures from Norse mythology who choose the bravest warriors to die in battle and bring them to Valhalla, the afterlife realm of warriors. The lyrics describe the valkyries flying over the battlefield and selecting the fallen soldiers to join the ranks of the Einherjar, the chosen warriors who will fight by Odin's side during Ragnarok, the final battle. The valkyries are depicted as powerful and alluring creatures who can lead men to their deaths, but also to glory and eternal life.
The first verse describes the valkyries' role in choosing the fallen soldiers (feigdini) and taking them to their final resting place in Valhalla. The second verse mentions that not all the soldiers are chosen, and those who are left behind mourn for their fallen comrades. The third verse talks about the valkyries leading the hildarleik (battle games) between the hшvdingar (chieftains) of different tribes, and how these battles can end in victory or defeat. Throughout the song, the valkyries are praised for their beauty, power, and mystical allure.
Overall, "Valkyrjan" is a tribute to the valkyries and their important role in Norse mythology. It celebrates the bravery and sacrifice of the fallen warriors, while also acknowledging the darker side of war and the valkyries' association with death.
Line by Line Meaning
Veiрa valkyrjur
Calling Valkyries
Og fбur kann feigdini forрa
And few know how to carry the dead to the afterlife
Н уtali
In battle
Fжkkast frжgir
Famous warriors fall
Шkjast einherjar
Chosen ones fight
Flъgva valkyrjur б val
Valkyries fly to the field of the slain
Og mangur fer mуtfallin maрur
And many a brave man falls
Б vнgvшllin
On the battlefield
Herja hшgir
The sword strikes hard
Alist уfriрur
The higher powers decide
Tб hшvdingar hildarleik hevja
The chiefs raise the war game
Til fбnэtis
To the death
Detta dreingir
These warriors fight
Ognast уsigur
Until one prevails with victory
Flъgva valkyrjur б val
Valkyries fly to the field of the slain
Veiрa valkyrjur
Calling Valkyries
Og fбur kann feigdini forрa
And few know how to carry the dead to the afterlife
Н уtali
In battle
Fжkkast frжgir
Famous warriors fall
Шkjast einherjar
Chosen ones fight
Flъgva valkyrjur б val
Valkyries fly to the field of the slain
Contributed by Tristan K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
V3ntilator
The intro is from Edward Grieg, Solveis Song. (Norwegian composer) Its not by Kamelot. Kamelot Forever is a remake of Solveis Song. Edward Grieg also made the world famous "In the hall of the mountain king" and others.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_(T%C3%BDr_album)
V3ntilator
@Oogalook Kamelot didn't credit him, and got flamed for it. They admitted it later.
But Tyr gave Grieg 100% credit for this song. And yes, the guitar playing here is perfect for this tune. :)
Oogalook
I was just gonna comment this. It's super classy of Tyr to quote that lovely work, eh? I find it chilling and exciting. And the electric guitar rendering does it great justice!
acerb45666555
from a historical perspective, this band has done a very good job!
Kizales
@Dreamwar Actually, the intro was derived from Edvard Grieg's classical piece, Solveig's Song, from the Peer Gynt Suite. He has other brilliant compositions as well, and is among my utmost favorite composers. This piece of his is simply immaculate, and it happens to be one of my favorites :)
Schwarze Eule
i love listening to this song while sitting on the cliff of this mountain, watching the sun set, near my house. it's one of the epic moments in my life. the gold sunlight shining over the landscape, a beautiful song. coffee, 1.50$. munchies, 2$. cigarettes, 8$. a beautiful TYR moment a top a mountain, priceless. For everything else, there's Master Card... I just remembered, I have a Visa...
Matthew Fraser
I'm forever impressed by the work that Tyr can produce. Great instrument work; amazing vocals and the theme of our ancestors. These men are true modern Skjalds
kirstenellin
The beginning is from Solveigs Song from Peer Gynt by Edward Grieg :-) Beautifully integrated!
Fluxx84
I love this song!
Hanna S. O.
exelente rola de tyr. LARGA VIDA AL METAL...