by the light of the northern star
TYR Lyrics

In the mass grave of mythology lie the legends of the past
The ancient and mythological stories that were once held in high regard have now been discarded and forgotten.

Discarded superstitions,
The beliefs and practices associated with these myths and legends have been rejected as mere superstitions.

Although once held high both in honour and in awe
Despite the fact that these myths were revered and held in high esteem at one point in time, they are no longer considered to be important or valuable.

Now they have fallen too far to rise, and closed their eyes
The myths and legends are now so far removed from our present reality that they can never be revived, and they will remain forever closed and forgotten.

The time and the tide
The passing of time and the changing of circumstances have caused these myths to lose their relevance and significance.

From yearning years of want on to dark days of wane
Through times of longing and deprivation, to times of decline and decay, we have persevered and continued to exist.

We have walked by the light of the northern star
Through our journey of life, we have been guided by the bright and constant light of the northern star for direction and hope.

From frozen fjords of rime out to swift seas of raid
We have traveled through the barren and harsh landscapes of the north, as well as the more turbulent and dangerous waters that surround it.

The northern night has never seen The southern cross shine bright
Despite the beauty and wonder of the southern sky, it is not visible from the northern hemisphere, where we have spent our lives and pursued our dreams.

Across the colder seas under rain ridden skies
We have endured many hardships and challenges while journeying across the colder and more treacherous oceans, often facing difficult weather conditions.

We go on by the light of the northern star
Despite everything, we continue to be guided by the brightness and steadiness of the northern star, keeping hope and perseverance alive.

May the mighty Mj?lnir nail the bleeding And naked Nazarene upon the pagan planks
This line is a reference to the pagan religious practices of the past, and a call for a revival of these practices in opposition to the dictates of Christianity.

Pound in the painful nails now and hang him high and dry
The singer is calling for the crucifixion of Jesus Christ (referred to here as 'the naked Nazarene') to be carried out in a painful and humiliating manner.

Or have we fallen too far to rise and closed our eyes
The singer questions whether their culture and way of life has been so degraded that they can no longer rise up against Christianity and revive their pagan past.

The time and the tide Have we fallen too far to rise and closed our eyes The time and the tide
Again, the singer reflects on the past and wonders whether their current state of degradation is too deep to be overcome, whether they have lost all hope, and whether the passage of time has rendered them irretrievably lost to history.