Lyrics
Under the shady green leaves of Yggdrasil
Refers to being beneath the protective foliage of Yggdrasil, the mythical tree in Norse cosmology
3 Norns spin a thread so coarse
Three Norns, representing fate, are spinning a coarse thread, symbolizing the destiny of both humans and gods
Fate of man and gods they weave
They control and shape the destiny of humans and gods through their weaving
The fairest maid in all the kingdom
Describes the most beautiful maiden in the kingdom
Hair of silver snow and ice
Depicts her physical appearance with hair resembling silver snow and ice
Lives in the heart of every warrior
Her essence resides in the heart of every warrior
But one filled her heart's desire
However, only one person fulfills her heart's desires
With a fever of love's fire
That person ignites intense passion and love within her
The course of true love
Expresses the difficulty in the journey of true love
Never did run smooth
Reflects the common notion that true love encounters obstacles
How much longer can they endure
Questions the endurance of their separation
Life apart bitter youth
Describes the bitterness of youth experienced while living apart
Lost in a land of a thousand forests
Portrays being lost in a vast expanse of forests
Far away from her true love
Describes being distant from one's true love
He kissed her lips so pale and rosy
Recalls a moment of intimacy where the lover kisses the maiden with pale and rosy lips
She dreams till the sun comes up
Highlights the maiden's dreams that persist until dawn
And then daylight blinds her heart
Daylight brings a harsh reality that contrasts with her dreams, causing pain and confusion
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