Immigrant Song
Journey from Ice to Valhalla: Led Zeppelin's Epic Tale
Lyrics
Ah-ah, ah!
Expressing a vocalization, possibly evoking a sense of excitement or anticipation.
Ah-ah, ah!
Repetition of the vocalization, emphasizing the emotional or primal aspect.
We come from the land of the ice and snow
Referring to the origin as a place characterized by coldness and snow.
From the midnight sun where the hot springs flow
Describing the homeland under the midnight sun with geothermal features.
Hammer of the Gods
Symbolic reference to powerful forces or leaders.
Will drive our ships to new land
Describing the journey using mythic imagery of ships driven to new lands.
To fight the horde and sing and cry
Expressing the purpose of the journey – to battle and celebrate through song.
Valhalla, I am coming
Reference to Valhalla, a Norse afterlife, suggesting readiness for battle and honor.
On we sweep with threshing oar
Continuation of the journey with a determination to reach the Western shore.
Our only goal will be the Western shore
Clarifying the primary goal of reaching the Western shore.
Ah-ah, ah!
Repetition of the primal vocalization.
Ah-ah, ah!
Reiteration of the primal vocalization.
We come from the land of the ice and snow
Repetition of the description of the icy homeland under the midnight sun.
From the midnight sun where the hot springs flow
Continuation of the description with emphasis on natural features.
How soft your fields so green
Appreciation for the beauty of the homeland's green fields.
Can whisper tales of gore
Imagery of the homeland's tales, possibly of battles or conflicts.
Of how we calmed the tides of war
Narrative of calming the tides of war, showcasing power and control.
We are your overlords
Asserting dominance or authority over the listener.
On we sweep with threshing oar
Reiteration of the journey with an emphasis on the oar's sweeping motion.
Our only goal will be the Western shore
Restating the primary goal of reaching the Western shore.
So now you'd better stop and rebuild all your ruins
Advising a pause in destructive actions and a call for rebuilding.
For peace and trust can win the day despite of all your losing
Emphasizing the potential for peace and trust to prevail despite losses.
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Expressing a vocalization, possibly indicating emotion or intensity.
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Repetition of the intense vocalization.
Ahh, ah
Interlude without lyrics.
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Repetition of the intense vocalization.
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Reiteration of the intense vocalization.
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Final repetition of the intense vocalization.
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