Lyrics
Intro]
I’m not born a Viking, but I long to be,
Riding on the ice-cold waves, my kin and me.
Living with no earthly bonds, wild and free,
The envy of all mortal men, bound to their land and tree.
[Instrumental Interlude]
[Chorus]
A song for the wanderers, a song for the brave,
A song for the warriors who’ll never be enslaved!
Our treasure’s not in silver, nor in chivalry,
Our wealth lies in the roaring waves, the call of the sea!
[Verse 1]
Frozen oceans lead us to lands cloaked in mist,
Where myths and ancient secrets by the North wind are kissed.
Hoist the sail and raise the flag, we charge into the night,
We’ll ride the frosty gusts and waves ‘til morning’s first light!
[Chorus]
In icy caverns, mighty halls, we bend to no man’s rule,
We bear the runes of freedom, fierce and true!
We set forth on the frozen sea to shatter tyranny,
With hearts of steel and spirits wild, long as we roam free.
[Verse 2]
A wanderer once walked the shore, and called out unto me,
“I see you are a fisherman, a lover of the sea.
I know this world’s a harsh place, but if you follow me,
I’ll lift your burdens high, and Vikings we shall be!”
[Bridge]
Hoist the frostbite fury, ho!
[Instrumental Interlude]
[Verse 3]
Hope lies just before us, misery astern,
We heed not the whispers of those who’ll never learn.
Let the howling winds tear in and seize the mast,
Unchain your soul, release your sins, you’re free at last!
[Chorus]
“Swab the deck, my hardy lad, and heed well my decree.
Learn our ways, and soon one day a chieftain you shall be.
Climb the rigging, scan the seas, tell me, what do you see?”
“A fleet upon the starboard side... in battle we’ll decree!”
[Verse 4]
“Load the cannons, raise the flag, and steel your heart!
A true Viking warrior does not flee before the start.
Do not fear when death is near, when doom is at hand,
Your end is but the gateway to a hall in Asgard’s land!”
[Chorus]
All day the battle rages, and on through the night,
With clashing steel and thund’rous roars, upon the ice we fight!
We match our wits and cannonballs with the finest of their fleet,
Their chieftain walks the plank in shame, their navy we defeat.
[Verse 5]
So raise a horn to plunder, and toast to spoils gained,
Cheer good warriors - in valor, our enemies are slain!
Pour another round and we’ll sing a song of might,
When next we moor, the folk will say, “Victors in the night!”
[Verse 6]
We land upon a frigid isle of lords and slaves,
Who toil all day and suffer, in their master's caves.
When the moon has risen, we shatter all their chains,
And share with them our bounty, now free men they are made!
[Chorus]
We revel in the tavern with our new kinsmen and mates,
Soon the lords come searching for their runaways!
The barkeep sends them off with ale, saying, “Drink away!”
But when the rest have gone, one aged nobleman does stay.
[Verse 7]
“I was once a young warrior, sailing by the charts,
I did not cherish wind, nor wave, nor starry arcs.
Now I have grown old and frail, my spirit’s fire departs,
I only long to sail once more, to reignite my heart.”
[Outro]
Well, come aboard and voyage long, to shores unseen,
Ride the icy waves with us, find what you’ve dreamed.
Leave your wealth behind you, shed your bitter scheme,
Join our ranks of freeborn souls, let your spirit gleam.
[Final Chorus]
Hoist the frostbite fury, ho!
Hoist the frostbite fury, ho!
(fury, ho!)
Hoist the frostbite fury, ho!
(fury, ho!)
[end]
