Lyrics
As the old man enters the tavern
Introduction of the main character, an old man, entering a tavern.
Every voice passed by
People in the tavern notice the old man, and there is a collective hush.
Curious whispers spread across the room:
Whispers of curiosity spread in the room about the returned wayfarer.
„The wayfarer has returned...
Direct quote reporting the murmurs: "The wayfarer has returned..."
He has seen secrets, no eyes have ever seen.
The old man claims to have witnessed unseen secrets.
His appearance was weary
Describes the weary appearance of the old man.
and everyone gathered around him
A crowd gathers around the old man due to his weary state.
As his tale began
The old man starts narrating his tale to the intrigued audience.
Let me tell you where I've been
The old man begins recounting his journey and experiences.
in all those years gone by
Reflecting on the time that has passed since his journey began.
My path led me far, far away
The old man's path took him far away from his starting point.
Where fire and ice embraced
Describes reaching a place where fire and ice coexist.
Dark rocks surrounded me
Depiction of a desolate landscape with dark rocks surrounding the old man.
Stones and cliffs everywhere
Description of the prevalence of stones and cliffs in the area.
Grey moss in the fields
Grey moss is present in the fields, adding to the desolation.
The realm of the Jötun must be near
Suggests proximity to the realm of the Jötun, mythical giants in Norse mythology.
The realm of the Jötun must be near
Repetition for emphasis on the proximity to the Jötun's realm.
Mighty flames mirror in the ice
Imagery of powerful flames reflecting in the ice.
Thundering waterfalls break through the walls
Depicts thundering waterfalls breaking through barriers.
Frozen halls of eternal gods, sparkling in the winter sun
Describes frozen halls of eternal gods sparkling in the winter sun.
And I have seen mountains black like soot
The old man observes mountains that are dark and covered in soot.
covered with stones sharp like knifes.
Mountains covered with sharp stones resembling knives.
Giant fountains blasted off the ground
Depiction of giant fountains forcefully erupting from the ground.
Scalding water, burning on my skin
The old man experienced scalding water, burning his skin.
The dark hill rumbled, a deep and eerie voice
The dark hill rumbles, accompanied by a deep and eerie voice.
And then I saw liquid fire on the top!
The old man witnesses liquid fire on the top of the hill.
This is the gate to hel, I swear
The old man swears that what he witnessed is the gate to Hel, the realm of the dead.
and I fled
Driven by fear, the old man flees the ominous scene.
to spread my tale
The old man concludes by expressing his urgency to spread his harrowing tale.
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