Sound the Horns
Raven's Triumph: Echoes of Valor in 'Sound the Horns'
Lyrics
Sound the horns for the fallen ones
Sound the horns to honor those who have fallen in battle.
Strike your shields and raise a cry
Make a loud noise with shields and shout in celebration or mourning.
For all of those who went to die
Remembering and mourning those who sacrificed their lives in war.
The battlefield is won today
Victory is achieved on the battlefield today.
Curse our foes for the loss they've caused
Cursing the enemies for the pain and suffering they caused.
They have paid in blood and tears
Enemies have paid a heavy price in blood and tears.
None will bring their bodies home
No one will retrieve the bodies of the fallen enemies.
This will be their final grave
The battlefield is the eternal resting place for the enemies.
The battle fought was long and hard
The battle was prolonged and challenging.
My shield was cracked, my axe was dull
Personal hardship in battle, with a damaged shield and a dull axe.
I saw the arrow high in the sky
Observing an arrow in the sky and hearing a raven's cry.
A raven's cry, it fell on me
A symbolic moment with a raven's cry, suggesting a connection to fate.
They carried me 'neath the setting sun
Being carried away, perhaps symbolizing death or transcendence.
The Raven Banner flying high
A flag, likely representing victory, proudly displayed.
I will not see tomorrow's dawn
Acceptance of imminent death without seeing the next day.
But die knowing we've won
Choosing to die with the knowledge of victory.
Now I will leave and answer Oden's call
Responding to Odin's call to leave this world.
Raise your horns for me
Requesting others to celebrate and remember the departed.
I'll find my way to the Golden hall
Expressing the hope of reaching Odin's Golden Hall after death.
Raise your horns for me
Encouraging others to raise their horns in tribute.
One last time
A final acknowledgment of the present moment.
One final night
Embracing the last night in Midgard's embrace.
In Midgård's arms
Describing the setting within Midgard's arms.
Under the stars
Under the stars, highlighting the celestial backdrop.
I'll raise my horn
Raising a horn in tribute to the clan.
To the clan
Toast to those who have departed.
To those who have gone
Remembering and honoring those who have gone before.
The fire wanes
The fire diminishes, symbolizing the end of an era.
The clamour dies
The noise and commotion fade away.
The valkyrie comes
Anticipation of the arrival of a valkyrie, a mythical figure associated with death.
I will leave
A decision to leave the mortal realm.
Now I will leave and answer Oden's call
Reiteration of the choice to respond to Odin's call.
Raise your horns for me
A call for others to celebrate and remember the speaker.
I'll find my way to the Golden hall
Expressing the hope of reaching Odin's Golden Hall after death.
Raise your horns for me
Encouraging others to raise their horns in tribute.
Now I will leave and answer Oden's call
Reiteration of the choice to respond to Odin's call.
Raise your horns for me
A call for others to celebrate and remember the speaker.
I'll find my way to the Golden hall
Expressing the hope of reaching Odin's Golden Hall after death.
Raise your horns for me
Encouraging others to raise their horns in tribute.
One last time
A final call for celebration and remembrance.
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