Yhorm The Giant
Yuka Kitamura Lyrics
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Humus hedum patiare fusarum biga sanguinem
Avi ovetur subsannor vis veles valla valla
Vis bolos valla vis valla
Edo sanna ballista nove
Humus sanna vis vallem (uh) sanna novo
Vis valla do veto scandi nove
Humus sanna novi (ah) vallo vellem
Humus vis minanter subsannor subsannor una vis minanter subsannor diva
Vado bellum
Vadi vallem
(Uh) subsannor diva subnubae
Humus abde abde sanctus (uh) diva (uh) gravidus navi
(Ah) gravidus sanna (ah) (uh) diva (uh) gravidus
Navi rota vis rota adedo vis rota subsannor taba
Tui bassa obrepo fuga
Vis nove fusca
Vado villa
Vado bellum
(Ah) vis vallem fusca
Adubi canna veto vis vallem (ah) vani bassa vaneni fuga
The lyrics of Yuka Kitamura's song Yhorm the Giant are quite challenging to interpret, as they are written in an obscure and seemingly made-up language, similar to the Black Speech of Mordor from J.R.R. Tolkien's books. However, some key themes and motifs can be identified, especially when taking into account the context of the song, which is featured in the soundtrack of the video game Dark Souls III.
The first verse seems to be a lament or a battle cry, as it mentions the "valley of vanquished hope" and the "chariot's blood". The words "vis" and "valla" could mean "strength" and "power", respectively, and they are repeated throughout the song as a mantra or a chant. The second verse is more cryptic, but it contains references to a goddess, possibly associated with fertility or healing, who is "gravidus" or pregnant. The last lines evoke a sense of urgency and a call to action, as the singer proclaims that they are going to war and to the valley.
One possible interpretation of this song is that it is a tribute to Yhorm the Giant, a powerful and tragic character from Dark Souls III. Yhorm was once a noble ruler, but he eventually succumbed to madness and became a brutal tyrant. The lyrics of the song could reflect Yhorm's journey and his inner turmoil, as he struggles with his own power and his failures as a leader. Alternatively, the song could be a more abstract meditation on the themes of strength, war, and mortality, which are central to the Dark Souls universe.
Line by Line Meaning
Vis vana vallem forsan fortia
We journey towards the valley of vanquished hopes, hoping that we may become stronger.
Humus hedum patiare fusarum biga sanguinem
We endure the blood and sweat of battle, as heavy as the wheels of a wagon in the dirt.
Avi ovetur subsannor vis veles valla valla
The winds whip past, mocking our determination to reach the ramparts of the fort.
Vis bolos valla vis valla
We press on, determined to reach our goal.
Edo sanna ballista nove
We hear the sounds of a new attack on us, a ballista perhaps.
Humus sanna vis vallem (uh) sanna novo
Our spirits are uplifted as we see the valley and new hope arises.
Vis valla do veto scandi nove
We will not be stopped and we will climb over any obstacle.
Humus sanna novi (ah) vallo vellem
We are emboldened with new strength to breach the walls of the fortress.
Humus vis minanter subsannor subsannor una vis minanter subsannor diva
Our enemies taunt and threaten us, but we stand together and continue to advance.
Vado bellum
We enter into battle.
Vadi vallem
We advance towards the valley.
(Uh) subsannor diva subnubae
We hear the taunts of the enemy, coming from the darkness.
Humus abde abde sanctus (uh) diva (uh) gravidus navi
We push forward with our sacred mission, pregnant with the possibility of victory.
(Ah) gravidus sanna (ah) (uh) diva (uh) gravidus
We are filled with the hope of victory, even as we face our fears and doubts.
Navi rota vis rota adedo vis rota subsannor taba
We push on, like a ship's wheel turning, overcoming any obstacles or attacks from the enemy.
Tui bassa obrepo fuga
Our enemies retreat in fear as we approach.
Vis nove fusca
We are ignited with newfound energy.
Vado villa
We march forward towards victory.
Vado bellum
We enter into battle.
(Ah) vis vallem fusca
We see our goal and are filled with determination and passion.
Adubi canna veto vis vallem (ah) vani bassa vaneni fuga
We will not be deterred as we march towards our victory, leaving our enemies fleeing in defeat.
Contributed by Nathaniel W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.