Thyrfing was formed in 1995 by Patrik Lindgren (guitar), Jocke Kristensson (drums), Peter Löf (keyboard) and Kimmy Sjölund (bass guitar). From the beginning, the band was meant to be a side project, as Patrik and Jocke put their main focus into their other band, Pantheon (not to be confused with the American National Socialist black metal band of the same name). Northern mythology and the Viking age was an interest of all the members, so the lyrics and the concept was focused upon this subject. The music was rather primitive and built upon slow pounding drums, heavy guitars and medieval synth-melodies. After two demo tapes that gained a lot of positive response in the underground scene, Thyrfing signed to the Dutch record label Hammerheart Records in 1997.
In Stockholm's Sunlight Studio in , their debut album was recorded, showing a much more varied songwriting. The album was then released in March 1998. For their second album, this time recorded in the Abyss Studios, their music took on a more symphonic approach, still keeping with the roots from the older material. For future live performances, Henke Svegsjö from Winds was recruited on guitar. He was regarded as a good choice, and nowadays he is considered a full-member of the band. Once again with Tommy Tägtgren, Urkraft was recorded and released in August 2000. During that same year, the band also held two mini-tours with Primordial and Shadowbreed throughout The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.
In the autumn of 2001, the band entered Dug-Out Studio with well-known producer Daniel Bergstrand to record the most diverse and mature Thyrfing-album to date, Vansinnesvisor (English: Songs of Madness). The album was released in July the following year, masterly-packaged by Niklas Sundin, and was considered a big step forward for the band. With more experimental vocals, distinct and focused songs, odd instruments such as keyed fiddle and home-made percussion, and with a majority of Swedish lyrics, the band won new fans and rooted their position within the genre.
To support the album, Thyrfing played two support gigs during the winter (for Freedom Call and Dismember) in Stockholm, and did a small headliner tour in Benelux with Cruachan and Shadowbreed.
2003 followed with further live-promotion, such as the Generation Armageddon Festivals (including Ancient Rites, Septic Flesh, Primordial, Blood Red Throne and Skyfire), a 12-day European tour throughout Europe, and performances on the main festival stages of 2000 Decibel in Sweden and Wacken Open Air in Germany.
Thyrfing entered EMI studios on April 18, 2005 to record their new album, Farsotstider ("Times of Plague"), which was released on November 21, 2005.
The band played their first US show in January 2006 alongside Moonsorrow and Primordial at the Heathen Crusade metalfest in Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
On March 13, 2007, the band posted a message on the official Thyrfing-site declaring that Thomas Väänänen (vocals) and Henrik Svegsjö (guitars) had decided to leave the band due to lack of motivation. Instead of Thomas, founder and ex-vocalist of Naglfar, Jens Rydén, is currently handling the vocals. The band also decided to continue with one guitarist.
Home Again
Thyrfing Lyrics
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For thirteen winters and a spring, I have been so far away
So far, far away from the place I call home
A place so beautiful, it's where I want to die
Have you ever seen the rivers of Nyfors?
Or the majestic view at the mountains of Brevik?
Home I am coming home again
As I think of home, the memories burn inside of me
Does my son still remember me?
Does his mother recall how life used to be?
Will she ever recognize this Grey and scarred old man?
Will I ever see her smile again?
Will she meet me at the shore when my ship comes in?
Mother Svea, you have left a mark in my heart
So I am coming home again
For home and kindred I have sailed so far
For home and kindred I am coming home again
The Thyrfing song "Home Again" is a powerful exploration of themes of displacement and longing for home. The opening lines speak of the physical toll that a life at sea has taken on the singer, who has spent over a dozen years away from the place they call home. They describe their home in evocative terms, as a place of great beauty and significance where they long to die. The following lines go on to highlight the specific natural wonders of the region, including the rivers of Nyfors and the mountains of Brevik.
The next verses turn to the personal relationships that the singer has left behind. They wonder if their son still remembers them, and if his mother still thinks about the way their lives used to be. The lyrics speak to the pain of separation and the uncertain future that the singer faces upon their return. However, there is a sense of hopefulness that runs through the song, with the repetition of the phrase "I am coming home again" acting as a refrain that reinforces the idea of being reunited with loved ones.
Overall, the mood of the song is wistful and reflective, with a strong emotional pull that speaks to the universal desire for a sense of belonging and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
The long, hard yers at sea, have taken their toll on me
The time I spent at sea has caused me great physical and emotional exhaustion.
For thirteen winters and a spring, I have been so far away
I have been away from home for thirteen years and a spring season.
So far, far away from the place I call home
I have been very distant from the place I identify as home.
A place so beautiful, it's where I want to die
Home is such a beautiful place that I would like to spend my last days there.
Have you ever seen the rivers of Nyfors?
Have you ever seen the magnificent rivers of Nyfors?
Or the majestic view at the mountains of Brevik?
Have you witnessed the spectacular vista of the mountains of Brevik?
Tyreso, you have left a mark in my heart
Tyreso has profoundly affected my being.
Home I am coming home again
I am returning to my home.
As I think of home, the memories burn inside of me
Memories of home evoke a strong emotional response within me.
Does my son still remember me?
I wonder if my son remembers me.
Does his mother recall how life used to be?
I wonder if my son's mother remembers our past life together.
Will she ever recognize this Grey and scarred old man?
I question whether or not she will recognize me as an older, worn version of myself.
Will I ever see her smile again?
I long to see her smiling face once more.
Will she meet me at the shore when my ship comes in?
I hope for her to greet me upon my arrival at the shore.
Mother Svea, you have left a mark in my heart
Mother Svea, the personification of Sweden, has left an indelible impression on my soul.
So I am coming home again
Therefore, I am returning home.
For home and kindred, I have sailed so far
I have traveled great distances for the sake of my home and family.
For home and kindred, I am coming home again
I am coming home once more for the sake of my home and family.
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Written by: Carole King
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Yoselin Flores
The long, hard yers at sea, have taken their toll on me
For thirteen winters and a spring, I have been so far away
So far, far away from the place I call home
A place so beautiful, it's where I want to die
Have you ever seen the rivers of Nyfors?
Or the majestic view at the mountains of Brevik?
Tyreso, you have left a mark in my heart
Home I am coming home again
As I think of home, the memories burn inside of me
Does my son still remember me?
Does his mother recall how life used to be?
Will she ever recognize this Grey and scarred old man?
Will I ever see her smile again?
Will she meet me at the shore when my ship comes in?
Mother Svea, you have left a mark in my heart
So I am coming home again
For home and kindred I have sailed so far
For home and kindred I am coming home again
IlIusion
This song is SOOO good. Can't even explain why, it just hits it right with that emotional out-pour.
GeminoSmothers
It's just perfect.
Yoselin Flores
The long, hard yers at sea, have taken their toll on me
For thirteen winters and a spring, I have been so far away
So far, far away from the place I call home
A place so beautiful, it's where I want to die
Have you ever seen the rivers of Nyfors?
Or the majestic view at the mountains of Brevik?
Tyreso, you have left a mark in my heart
Home I am coming home again
As I think of home, the memories burn inside of me
Does my son still remember me?
Does his mother recall how life used to be?
Will she ever recognize this Grey and scarred old man?
Will I ever see her smile again?
Will she meet me at the shore when my ship comes in?
Mother Svea, you have left a mark in my heart
So I am coming home again
For home and kindred I have sailed so far
For home and kindred I am coming home again
Michael Haynie
Excellent song!
luigi zapata
Amazing Band.
METAL PARA BRASILEIRO
Acalma a alma, a alma é inquieta, quer partir, necessita de alimento, para manter-se no corpo.
Santiago
A alma flutua, o corpo precisa de alimento. Se não tem leite a criança chora.
shox
I still remember when I came into Cogumelo Records store (home of many famous bands which amongst them Sarcofago and Sepultura) and listened to this song playing. I asked the store employee (I think his name was Romulo) what was playing and he showed me this album. I instanlty bought it and still have it to this day.
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Knephas
Best Thyrfing song no doubt
Valerie Mona Lisa Brandemihl
I like it I like it A LOT