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Our hero, our hero, claims a warrior′s heart
I tell you, I tell you, the dragonborn comes
With a voice wielding power of the ancient nord art
Believe, believe, the dragonborn comes
It's an end to the evil, of all Skyrim′s foes
Beware, beware, the dragonborn comes
For the darkness has passed, and the legend yet grows
You'll know, you'll know the dragonborn′s come

Dovahkiin, dovahkiin, naal ok zin los vahriin
Wah dein vokul mahfaeraak ahst vaal!




Ahrk fin norok paal graan fod nust hon zindro zaan
Dovahkiin, fah hin kogaan mu draal!

Overall Meaning

It is important to note that these lyrics are not from Vangelis's "Main Theme From Missing," but rather from the Skyrim video game soundtrack. With that said, the lyrics speak of a legendary hero known as the Dragonborn who possesses the soul of a dragon and the ability to harness the ancient Nord art of the voice, which allows the Dragonborn to shout with great power. The chorus of the song declares the Dragonborn comes to vanquish evil in all its many forms, and as a true hero, the Dragonborn's legend only grows with each heroic deed.


The first two lines of the song repeat themselves in the chorus, and they refer to the Dragonborn. The chorus speaks of the Dragonborn's powers, claiming that they wield a voice imbued with the ancient art of the Nords, and that they are the end of all the evil in the land of Skyrim. The third line of the chorus calls upon listeners to believe in the power and authority of the Dragonborn, with the final line declaring that the Dragonborn has indeed come.


The verses of the song are in the native tongue of the Nords, which are the people of Skyrim, and as such are a fantasy language of sorts. The verses reaffirm the chorus, further expressing the strength and abilities of the Dragonborn, and calling out to them to use their powers to defeat their enemies. The overall message of the song is one of heroism and adventure, depicting a figure of limitless potential who fights against the forces of darkness to save the people of Skyrim.


Line by Line Meaning

Our hero, our hero, claims a warrior's heart
The singer is eulogized as a courageous character with a heart of a fighter


I tell you, I tell you, the dragonborn comes
The singer anticipates the arrival of the singer, the dragonborn, with excitement


With a voice wielding power of the ancient nord art
The dragonborn possesses an extraordinary and mighty vocal prowess that can be compared to the ancient nordic vocal technique


Believe, believe, the dragonborn comes
The artist conveys the importance of acknowledging and trusting in the powers of the dragonborn


It's an end to the evil, of all Skyrim's foes
The arrival of the dragonborn marks a conclusion to all the villains of Skyrim


Beware, beware, the dragonborn comes
The singer warns the foes of the dragonborn to be cautious and fearful of their imminent demise


For the darkness has passed, and the legend yet grows
The dragonborn has triumphed over the darkness, and the legend continues to be told and remembered


You'll know, you'll know the dragonborn's come
The arrival of the dragonborn won't go unnoticed, as their power and impact will be known and felt by all


Dovahkiin, dovahkiin, naal ok zin los vahriin
The artist addresses the dragonborn through their title, Dovahkiin


Wah dein vokul mahfaeraak ahst vaal!
The artist proclaims a battle cry, calling the dragonborn to use their powers and defeat their enemies


Ahrk fin norok paal graan fod nust hon zindro zaan
The singer tells the dragonborn to use their wits and intellect, as well as their strength, to overcome their foes


Dovahkiin, fah hin kogaan mu draal!
The artist encourages the dragonborn to fulfill their destiny by using all their skills and abilities to conquer their enemies




Writer(s): Evangelos Papathanassiou

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