Lyrics
Ah-ah, ah!
The expression "Ah-ah, ah!" suggests a powerful, primal, or triumphant emotion.
Ah-ah, ah!
Repetition of the primal expression, reinforcing the intense emotion conveyed.
We come from the land of the ice and snow
The band identifies their origin, possibly metaphorically as a harsh, cold place – "the land of the ice and snow."
From the midnight sun, where the hot springs flow
Describes the geographical features of their origin, emphasizing extremes like the "midnight sun" and "hot springs."
The hammer of the gods
The "hammer of the gods" symbolizes power and dominance, possibly hinting at Norse mythology.
W'ell drive our ships to new lands
The band expresses the intent to explore new territories, symbolized by sailing to "new lands."
To fight the horde, and sing and cry
The purpose of their journey is to engage in battles ("fight the horde") while celebrating through song and tears.
Valhalla, I am coming!
Mentions "Valhalla," a mythical hall in Norse mythology, indicating a warrior's aspiration for an honorable afterlife.
On we sweep with threshing oar
Continues the theme of the journey, emphasizing the determination to reach the "western shore" with a "threshing oar."
Our only goal will be the western shore
Reiterates the singular focus on reaching the western shore as their ultimate goal.
Ah-ah, ah!
Repetition of the primal expression, maintaining the intense emotion in the narrative.
Ah-ah, ah!
Continued repetition, reinforcing the emotive and powerful atmosphere of the song.
We come from the land of the ice and snow
Reiteration of the harsh origin and the band's quest from the "land of the ice and snow."
From the midnight sun where the hot springs flow
Repeats the description of the extreme features of their origin, emphasizing the midnight sun and hot springs.
How soft your fields so green
Shifts to a poetic description of the peaceful landscape, contrasting the earlier emphasis on war and battle.
Can whisper tales of gore
Suggests that the peaceful landscape can tell stories of war and violence, portraying a paradoxical beauty.
Of how we calmed the tides of war
Claims credit for calming the "tides of war," implying the band's role in bringing peace or asserting dominance.
We are your overlords
Asserts dominance by declaring "We are your overlords," possibly referring to the impact and influence of their music.
On we sweep with threshing oar
Reiterates the determination to reach the western shore, emphasizing the use of the "threshing oar."
Our only goal will be the western shore
Restates the singular focus on reaching the western shore as their primary objective.
So now you'd better stop and rebuild all your ruins
Issues a directive to stop and rebuild, suggesting a call for renewal and reconstruction despite past setbacks.
For peace and trust can win the day despite of all your losing
Expresses a hopeful message that peace and trust can prevail despite past failures or losses.
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Repetition of a melodic vocalization, possibly serving as a musical interlude or emphasizing a particular emotion.
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
-Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
-Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
-Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Repetition of the melodic vocalization, providing a musical conclusion to the song.
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