Gutbound
Raven Banner's Gutbound Saga: A Norse Vengeance UnveiledLyrics
From Lidskjalf I have seen his hearth
Observing from Lidskjalf, the narrator has witnessed the emotions of someone.
The one who caused the death of Balder
Refers to the person responsible for the death of Balder, a significant figure in Norse mythology.
Æsir gather, now we will hunt
The Æsir, a group of gods in Norse mythology, are gathering to embark on a hunt.
Vengeance is upon him
Expresses the imminent retribution or revenge against the individual mentioned in line 2.
The world has suffered from his deeds
Indicates that the world has suffered from the actions of the person in question.
Pain and misery, his legacy
Describes the negative and enduring impact of the person's deeds, characterized by pain and misery.
The time has come to end your days
Declares that it is time to bring an end to the life of the individual being addressed.
Bring the net, he will not escape
Preparations are being made to capture the individual, emphasizing the inevitability of their fate.
Outcast
The person is referred to as an outcast, likely highlighting their isolation or rejection from the community.
You will pay for what you have done
The outcast is warned that they will face consequences for their actions.
There is no place to hide
Emphasizes that there is no escape or refuge for the individual being pursued.
Hveðrungr
Introduces the term "Hveðrungr," which may have a specific cultural or mythological significance.
We'll come for you
Reiterates the determination to confront and bring justice to the person named "Hveðrungr."
You will always remember your crimes
States that the individual will forever carry the burden of remembering their crimes.
Fenris' father, your time is nigh
Refers to the targeted person as Fenris' father, hinting at their connection to the wolf Fenris in Norse mythology.
All you've built comes tumbling down
Symbolizes the downfall of everything the person has built.
This is the end for eternity
Declares that this is the definitive end, extending into eternity.
Thrice the iron will hold you down
Suggests that threefold restraints, possibly metaphorical or symbolic, will confine the individual.
Outcast
Reiterates that the person is an outcast and will face consequences for their deeds.
You will pay for what you have done
Restates the inevitability of consequences for the outcast.
There is no place to hide
Emphasizes the lack of hiding places for the person targeted for retribution.
Hveðrungr
Reiterates the mention of "Hveðrungr" and the determination to confront them.
We'll come for you
Affirms the commitment to seek justice and retribution against "Hveðrungr."
You will always remember your crimes
Reiterates that the individual will always remember the weight of their crimes.
Gutless
Labels the person as "Gutless," emphasizing their lack of courage or moral strength.
Now gutbound you'll lie
Describes the person as "gutbound," indicating they will be restrained or incapacitated in a significant way.
Here on Amsvartner's shore
Sets the scene on Amsvartner's shore, suggesting a location where the consequences will unfold.
Your poisonous words return to haunt you
Expresses that the individual's harmful words will return to haunt them.
A thousandfold
Introduces the idea that the repercussions for the individual will be extensive, possibly signifying a collective response.
For eternity Loke lies bound
Concludes with the image of Loki (Loke) being bound for eternity, underscoring the severity and permanence of the punishment.
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