Immigrant Song
Viking Odyssey: Conquering New Horizons with the Hammer of the Gods
Lyrics
Ah, ah,
A vocal expression, possibly conveying a primal or energetic emotion.
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
Refers to the homeland characterized by icy conditions and snow.
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow
Describes the origin as a place with a midnight sun and geothermal springs.
The hammer of the gods
Suggests a powerful force or authority, symbolized by the "hammer of the gods."
Will drive our ships to new lands,
Indicates the use of powerful ships to explore and conquer new territories.
To fight the horde, singing and crying,
Highlights the purpose of engaging in battle against an enemy, expressed through singing and crying.
Valhalla, I am coming!
Expresses the destination as Valhalla, a mythical Norse afterlife associated with warriors.
On we sweep with threshing oar,
Continues the journey with determination, using a threshing oar as a metaphor for forward movement.
Our only goal will be the western shore
States the ultimate objective: reaching the western shore.
Ah, ah,
Reiterates the initial vocal expression, possibly to emphasize the intensity of the narrative.
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
Recalls the origin and sets the stage for further exploration.
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow
Repeats the description of the homeland's features.
How soft your fields so green,
Shifts focus to the peaceful and green fields, suggesting contrast to the earlier warlike themes.
Can whisper tales of gore,
Implies that these fields can tell stories of violence and bloodshed.
Of how we calmed the tides of war
Claims the ability to calm the tides of war, indicating a powerful and influential presence.
We are your overlords
Declares dominance and control over the listener, asserting superiority as overlords.
On we sweep with threshing oar,
Reiterates the continued journey with a threshing oar, emphasizing relentless progression.
Our only goal will be the western shore
Reaffirms the primary goal of reaching the western shore.
So now you'd better stop and rebuild all your ruins,
Advises to halt and reconstruct one's ruins, suggesting a call for reflection and rebuilding.
For peace and trust can win the day
Expresses the belief that peace and trust have the potential to triumph over adversity.
Despite of all your losing
Despite setbacks or defeats, there's an assertion that positive qualities can lead to victory.
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