Ensiferum Lyrics

Ensiferum (2001) 1. Intro 2. Hero in a Dream 3. Token of Time 4. Guardians of Fate 5. Old Man (Väinämöinen Part I) 6. Little Dreamer (Väinämöinen Part II) 7. Abandoned 8. Windirder 9. Treacherous Gods 10. Eternal Wait 11. Battle Song 12. Goblins' Dance

Iron (2004) 1. Ferrum Aeternum 2. Iron 3. Sword Chant 4. Mourning Heart - Interlude 5. Tale of Revenge 6. Lost in Despair 7. Slayer of Light 8. Into Battle 9. LAI LAI HEI 10. Tears

Dragonheads (2006) 1. Dragonheads 2. Warrior's Quest 3. Kalevala Melody 4. White Storm 5. Into Hiding 6. Finnish Medley

Victory Songs (2007) 1. Ad Victorium 2. Death is the Price of Glory 3. Deathbringer from the Sky 4. Ahti 5. One More Magic Potion 6. Wanderer 7. Raised by the Sword 8. The New Dawn 9. Victory Song

From Afar (2009) 1. By the Dividing Stream 2. From Afar 3. Twilight Tavern 4. Heathen Throne 5. Elusive Reaches 6. Stone Cold Metal 7. Smoking Ruins 8. Tumman Virran taa 9. The Longest Journey (Heathen Throne Part II)

Ensiferum (2001)

1. Intro

*Instrumental*


2. Hero in a dream

A witch read from the palm of his hand
that his life would turn into darkness
and alone he would face all the demons
from his past that he tries to forget
An elder king warned of the dangers
that lie in the valleys of north and
his only chance was to find his shadow
so he had to set forth

He is the man who travels in the land
of dragons and magic spells
He rides in the winds of fire and snow
an he rules the forests of elves

Slash of the golden sword
a flash in the burning night
Curse of the evil lord
He is fighting for his life for the last time

He is the man who travels in the land
of dragons and magic spells
He rides in the winds of fire and snow
an he rules the forests of elves

Oh such beauty in time, but it's just external
He cannot see truth with his eyes, so he is bound by a lie

The snow starts falling in paradise, as he gazes at the stars
He will be born again in the sky, when the night turns into a dawn

The snow starts falling in paradise, as he gazes at the stars
He will be born again in the sky, when the night turns into a dawn

On the way to the ancient castle of time
he will soon be damned by rage
so that his pride could betray him
when it's time to set him free
The fears in his mind had to be pushed aside
as he walked through the gates
He will never die
'cause he is truly a Hero in a Dream

He is the man who travels in the land
of dragons and magic spells
He rides in the winds of fire and snow
an he rules the forests of elves

He is the man who travels in the land
of dragons and magic spells
He rides in the winds of fire and snow
an he rules the forests of elves


3. Token of Time

Harvest the field of time
with the Old Man's scythe
The narrow path of the chosen one
reaches beyond life

I set sails for the ageless winds
No fear of dying or a thought of surrender
I threaten every barrier on my way
I am bound forever with Token of Time

Among the humble people
Everything is torn apart
but I'm blessed with faith
and bravely I shall go on

I set sails for the ageless winds
No fear of dying or a thought of surrender
I threaten every barrier on my way
I am bound forever with Token of Time

Are thou the bringer of hope and joy
that I've waited for years
I shall fight to restore the moon
Wisdoms of time are carved on the sacred wood
Wisdoms of time are carved on the sacred wood

Do thou possess spiritual powers
that would dispel all my fears
I shall not die until the seal is broken
Token of Time is trusted in the hands of the chosen
Token of Time is trusted in the hands of the chosen one

I set sails for the ageless winds
No fear of dying or a thought of surrender
I threaten every barrier on my way
I am bound forever with Token of Time

I set sails for the ageless winds
No fear of dying or a thought of surrender
I threaten every barrier on my way
I am bound forever with Token of Time


4. Guardians of Fate

Race with the wind
The night is ending
They will win
when the sun is rising
Stories have been told for years about the rebel men
riding in the lands of unknown
No one has ever seen their furious beings
and their secret remains untold

Race with the wind
The night is ending
They will win
when the sun is rising

Their deeds shall be heard
Their legend will live forever
They are the Guardians Of Fate

As they shouted their last battle cries their destiny was to be dead
Their future was in no one's hands like the prophet of the moon had said

Those who travelled far away from home, they'll never return
and those who crossed the seas of hope, they all will burn

Those who travelled far away from home, they'll never return
and those who crossed the seas of hope, they all will burn

They are the Guardians of Fate

Those who travelled far away from home, they'll never return
and those who crossed the seas of hope, they all will burn


5. Old Man (Väinämöinen Part I)

So much farther off than time could reach
Today it would be too late
So much despair he has bled
but will he wither away
No one knows that you must keep
this Old Man wide awake
'cause no one knows that he could feed
our lifes with brighter flame
Hush little dreamer, the bearer of light
has come to set you free
Now little dreamer at last you can sigh
'cause the nightmares will be released

Sweeter far than life I found that love was
Sweeter far than love to die as he did

Hush little dreamer, the bearer of light
has come to set you free
Now little dreamer at last you can sigh
'cause the nightmares will be released

The stars fell from the nightsky
as he reached his hands in the air

As the sun peeked between the trees
the Old Man burst to tears


6. Little Dreamer (Väinämöinen Part II)

Once there was boy back in time of the heathens
Day after day he just kept dreaming things that would make him weaker
His father could not make him see, that there is more than dreams
But he wouldn't listen to the words of his father, 'cause he's the Little Dreamer

Along his quest for solitude
A wise man came and told him to follow the stars

He ran to the forest with whirlwinds by his side
He's lost in this world of lies
Take him back where rivers flow upwards
He is the one who lives
under a moonless sky looking for time
Take him back where stars are shining bright

He ran to the forest with whirlwinds by his side
He's lost in this world of lies
Take him back where rivers flow upwards
He is the one who lives under a moonless sky

Far in the land of icetop mountains far on the other side
pictures are appearing so serenely into my mind
Far in the land of meadows of fire deep in forgotten life
memories are drifting away so silently from light

Along his path of misery
A wise man came and told him to follow... the stars

He ran to the forest with whirlwinds by his side
He's lost in this world of lies
Take him back where rivers flow upwards
He is the one who lives under a moonless sky looking for time
Take him back where stars are shining bright

Little Dreamer... Little Dreamer...


7. Abandoned

Sing for your tears
a song of the hatred
No one can hear
'cause your life is forgotten
I want to give my life to you but my will is tied with puppet strings
I am fighting and screaming alone
inside this empty room

They let you down, threw you in the rain
They let you down, sent you away... without a name

The night is dark when you're alone
and sometimes it can be so cruel
The rain keeps falling on me so coldly
'cause your wishes didn't come true

Nothing seems real anymore
as I dive into the sea of lies
I don't understand this sorrow
that keeps me sane

They let you down, threw you in the rain
They let you down, sent you away... without a name

They let you down, the night is dark when you're alone
and sometimes it can be so ruel
The rain is falling on me so coldly
'cause your wishes didn't come true


8. Windrider

He appears from the mists of a dismal lake
and the sky crumbles as he flies through the dimensions alone
The night has laid a cape on his shoulders
and with a grin on his face he attacks with his loyal soldiers, into the unknown

There's no place for him in this world, and no ties
and all this hate and grief unite in his mind

Windrider - seeks freedom with vengeance on his mind
to escape from the crimsons skygrave and fly away
Windrider - is waiting for the final day
when he'll be released from the shackles of a slave

In the eye of the storm he rides with jaded memories of his life
as the fires are dancing colorfully, he is struggling to survive
Trapped into a maze, can't get away, what have you became now
take the hammer of the elders and crush your way out

There's no place for him in this world, and no ties
and all this hate and grief unite in his mind

Windrider - seeks freedom with vengeance on his mind
to escape from the crimsons skygrave and fly away
Windrider - is waiting for the final day
when he'll be released from the shackles of a slave

His presence is shaking the land
as he stands at the mountain peak
His instincts are getting weak,
but there is still hunger in his eyes, that keeps him alive

He wears the mask of the hunted
Arts of light for him have been granted
He lives in the fragments of time
waiting for his time to die

Windrider - seeks freedom with vengeance on his mind
to escape from the crimsons skygrave and fly away
Windrider - is waiting for the final day
when he'll be released from the shackles of a slave

...Windrider... ...Windrider...


9. Treacherous Gods

The Land Is Silent... Before The Storm!

On the vast fields of snow, the wind is blowing strong
With it's frozen cold and relentless touch
it leaves a dead and hollow land of ice

I have seen through the eyes of a wolf
and felt all its pain and loneliness
The beautiful land opened before my eyes
wild as a beast I ran into the night

The Calling Of The Howling Wind
Is Raging In The Realms Of North
Creations Of Ice Rising Mighty Into The Skies
And Treacherous Gods Shall Fall

Watching through the falling snow
there's no sign of life
The fire has gone out in the whirl of time Behold the face of thunder
the storm is getting near
When the sky calls my name, I have no fear

The Calling Of The Howling Wind
Is Raging In The Realms Of North
Creations Of Ice Rising Mighty Into The Skies
And Treacherous Gods Shall Fall

They brought us misfortune, but their honor is about to be crushed
My blood flows cold as streams of the North
We'll never let them take our souls
The calling of the howling wind is raging in the North
Creations of ice, rising mighty into the skies
and Treacherous Gods shall fall

Time And Time Again
I Witness The Birth Of A New Born Star
I Climb The Highest Mountain
To Find The Essence Of A New Era

Time And Time Again
I Witness The Birth Of A New Born Star
I Climb The Highest Mountain
To Find The Essence Of A New Era


10. Eternal Wait

Over the forgotten sea
Voice of angel is calling for me
Somewhere where the mountains collide
That's where I'll find my new life

I have carried this burden so long for you
that nothing but sorrow I feel
I have let myself believe
that nothing would hurt deeper than the truth

Never has the wind blown like thousand years ago
Everything that I've known has left me on my own
Never have I felt the rain fall down like the burning flames
All I see is the face of eternal wait

I hear your silent cry
lost in the rainy night
No reason to live for
one reason to die for

I hear your silent cry
lost in the rainy night
No reason to live for
one reason to die for

I am the one who has fallen into the path of shadows
(and that road never seems to end)
I am the one who has drowned into the river of tears

Over the forgotten sea
Voice of angel is calling for me
Somewhere where the mountains collide
That's where I'll find my new life

Never has the wind blown like thousand years ago
Everything that I've known has left me on my own
Never have I felt the rain fall down like the burning flames
All I see is the face of eternal wait


11. Battle Song

Hear the sound of swords fulfill the night
Feel the winds of death on your skin
See the arrows fly, flaming in the sky
Hear the screams of men, as they die
As they die!

We won this battle wit might and fearless hearts
We came and we fulfilled our prophecy
So now we shall march back towards our kingdom
With heads up high and glimmering eyes
we returned with our glory

Silence now falls upon this blood red field
Vultures feasting with the flesh of dead bodies
"This is a great moment for all of us
but now it's time to head back home victorious"
Victorious!

We won this battle wit might and fearless hearts
We came and we fulfilled our prophecy
So now we shall march back towards our kingdom
With heads up high and glimmering eyes
we returned with our glory

We won this battle wit might and fearless hearts
We came and we fulfilled our prophecy
So now we shall march back towards our kingdom
With heads up high and glimmering eyes
we returned with our glory


12. Goblins' Dance

Once in the time of chaos,
of sunless days and of unhappiness.
The statue of the triumphant master
stood proud and grim.
In the light of three descending moons,
it twisted and cracked open.
Unleashing the Goblin King,
once again, for the last time.

"Now the Victory is ours!"
"Let us dance the dance of the Immortals."
Theay shriked, as they marched
up and down the hills,
in the sighing face of earth.

Misfortune and Chaos,
Grief and Destruction
The works of Dreaming evil,
and the joy of unholiness
No soul was left alone,
in the mayhem of the human race.
"Hahahahaa!!!, Let us joy, Let us Dance!!!"
So they danced their macabre dances

"Now the Victory is ours!"
"Let us dance the dance of the Immortals."
Theay shriked, as they marched
up and down the hills,
in the sighing face of earth.

From the three ascending moons,
moonshine, was spilling onto the ground,
Gruesome trophies were all around,
In the halls of the Goblin King.

"Now the Victory is ours!"
"Let us dance the dance of the Immortals."
Theay shriked, as they marched
up and down the hills,
in the sighing face of earth.



Iron (2004)

1. Ferrum Aeternum

*Instrumental*


2. Iron

The silence breaks the ground
a shadow is riding the horizon
An arcane man arrives to town
remoresless and condemned
Tasted the snake´s poison
broken every bone
Felt a thousand gunshot wounds
but there´s nothing that whiskey can´t cure

Ride Through the crossfire
Ride Through the flames, like a predator in the night
The eagles fly into eternal sunset
The heroes die, dying for their pride

Awoken to heavy galloping
I heard the blasting whiplash
Eyes are filled with lust to kill
Beware, he´s crying out your name
Now the time has come
when the Iron tears the heart
And the trumpets will ring loudly
as the stars are painted with blood

Blazing fire under the moon
burning taste of lead
We´ll ride forever
cause´ the Iron is stronger than death

Blazing fire under the moon
burning taste of lead
We´ll ride forever
cause´ the Iron is stronger than death


3. Sword Chant

A flaming blade of the dark shadows struck the lands
with furious lightning it fell into the hands of man
And the ancient fire came down
down from the sky into the ground
down, down from the sky into the ground
The clouds moved aside as the sword was cast from the sky
Burnt by a mark of fire, who shall make this find
And the grey clouds were watching down, down from the sky into the ground
Down... As the shapes of light were drowned

Creatures started crowling from the ashes and smoke
and the night was cursed and drifting within the winds so cold
And the knights from the sea were marching down
to the deep caverns down, down, down where the old spells are found
The war was growing in the old lands and towns
from the mountains war drums pounded with a defeaning sound
They´ll seek the Sword forevermore, until in battle they´ll fall
...Now,
hear the battle´s call

Who dares to play with death
Who smells the dragon´s breath
No grief for the fallen ones
The search for the sword has begun

Great as the mountains and seas
Grim as the earth and old trees
Made from the glimmer of golden lakes
Chained with fire that never fades
Rocks and stones they carve and mould
when the rivers run fierce and cold
May this chant haunt your past
for this Sword is yours at last

Raise the arms the battle is near
Through the mud and waters clear
The blood is coloring the lands again
A sign of victory the wind will send


4. Mourning Heart - Interlude

*Instrumental*


5. Tale of Revenge

He bears a tale so gloom and tragic never to be known
Into darkness now fallen, into hatred now grown
Like stillborn child drifting in the silent seas
of blood, crushing all his dreams
No castle walls can hold the fury in his eyes
Devotion for death, now controls his life
No gold or silver can bring him consolation
Only one thing is left inside him, the desire of revenge

One light so cold and pale, sleeping quietly all alone
One life so old and gray, wandering away from home

Parted with a horrid cry, snow falls on his grief
United by the sword of wicked screams
What deeds he has done to hear those deadful sounds
In the ruins of memories he wanders, forever bound
Forever bound to death!

Wait for me in the mountains, haunt me in the winds
Wait for me in the land where nothing lives
Until the day I have found revenge, I will feed my sword
Until my heart is cold, every breath of mine is yours

Wait for me in the mountains, haunt me in the winds
Wait for me in the land where nothing lives
Until the day I have found revenge, I will feed my sword
Until my heart is cold, every breath of mine is yours

Every breath of mine is yours


6. Lost in Despair

I was lost, on my own
and I couldn´t bear the thought of my life
I was gone, caught in the torturing memories
And they burned like fire
water can never heal such pain

Can´t you believe
Nothing is real
Can´t you see
I cannot feel

Take me away
Bury me in the sand
cause after all these years I am still the same
a sad and bitter man

Take me away
Bury me in the sand
cause after all these years I am still the same
a sad and bitter man

Crush my hope, grow my hate
There´s no home for me
Nothing to give, nothing to say
so tell me it´s a dream

Can´t you believe
Nothing is real
Can´t you see
I cannot feel

Take me away
Bury me in the sand
cause after all these years I am still the same
a sad and bitter man

Take me away
Bury me in the sand
cause after all these years I am still the same
a sad and bitter man

Crush my hope, grow my hate
There´s no home for me
Nothing to give, nothing to say
so tell me it´s a dream

Crush my hope, grow my hate
There´s no home for me
Nothing to give, nothing to say
so tell me it´s a dream


7. Slayer of Light

I have come to unfold your mind
in my veins runs the poison wild
in the streams of mountains I flow
I have opened the doors for unleashed and endless hate
it will burn like the raging green flames
inside a man dwell secrets so cold

Through the dreadful storms, across the frozen oceans
I have come from the dark lands with sorrow in my hands
The firewind rages in the sky
and my luminious sword hungers for more
I will leave no one alive
For I am the Slayer of Light
I... I will break your will
I... I will crush your faith
I... I will slay your dreams
I will reclaim the stars and I will tear your precious world apart
I will tear it apart

I will pull everything with me under the surface
and all the screams will fade into my dreams
Fall now! Dying light!
I will burn away the ground beneath your feet
and all will be vanished in the darkness
Dying light! Fall now!
and let the night arrive

Through the dreadful storms, across the frozen oceans
I have come from the dark lands with sorrow in my hands
The firewind rages in the sky
and my luminious sword hungers for more
I will leave no one alive
For I am the Slayer of Light


8. Into Battle

We left our homes behind, now we´re following the wolves´ trail
Through the deepest forests, beneath the stars we ride
I can see the moon glowing red like the blood of warriors
There´s a prophecy, that tonight many men will die
The fire will burn forever in our passionate hearts
Our destinies are calling us now
We are ready to take their lives

Into battle we ride with Gods by our side
We are strong and not afraid to die
We have an urge to kill and our lust for blood has to be fulfilled
WE´LL FIGHT TILL THE END! And send our enemies straight to Hell!

Prominent leaders, cast your swords in the wind as a sign of war
Men, prepare for death, ´cause we might never return

Blood will spill and heads will fall
as the swords sparkle, lights the night
The ground rumbles as we attack
in the throes of rage, we will fight
The lightning´s flash, the thunder´s roar
will petrify the weak
We´ll show no mercy, we´ll kill them all!
We are sworn in the name of steel

Into battle we ride with Gods by our side
We are strong and not afraid to die
We have an urge to kill and our lust for blood has to be fulfilled
WE´LL FIGHT TILL THE END! And send our enemies straight to Hell!

Into battle we ride with Gods by our side
We are strong and not afraid to die
We have an urge to kill and our lust for blood has to be fulfilled
WE´LL FIGHT TILL THE END! And send our enemies straight to Hell!


9. LAI LAI HEI

Hän katsoi maan reunalta tähteä putoavaa
Nyt kanuiit kasvot neitosen peittää karu maa
Jokaisen täytyy katsoa silmiin totuuden
sillä aika ompi voittoisa, mut´ tämä maa on ikuinen

Hän katsoi maan reunalta tähteä putoavaa
Nyt kanuiit kasvot neitosen peittää karu maa
Jokaisen täytyy katsoa silmiin totuuden
sillä aika ompi voittoisa, mut´ tämä maa on ikuinen

There’s a place in the North, far far away
Home for the wandering man
Dreaming fells with skies so pale
Calm is the glorious land
Flames will send the sign to the sky
that we have come to feast tonight
The lakes are echoing with our song
Shadows are dancing on a forest wall
Shadows are dancing on a forest wall

Enchantment of the fire and moon
Lost in the whispering night
The raven´s magic enthralls the woods
Crawling in the sweet starlight
We have gathered in this distant land
full of wisdom, secrets and tales
The morning will never rise again
Roaming wolves are howling for the dead
Roaming wolves are howling for the dead
Ow yeah!

Laa lalalaa lalalaa laa laa
lalalei lalalei lalalei laalei
lalalei laalaa laa LAI LAI HEI!

Laa lalalaa lalalaa laa laa
lalalei lalalei lalalei laalei
lalalei laalaa laa LAI LAI HEI!

Hän katsoi maan reunalta tähteä putoavaa
Nyt kanuiit kasvot neitosen peittää karu maa
Jokaisen täytyy katsoa silmiin totuuden
sillä aika ompi voittoisa, mut´ tämä maa on ikuinen

Laa lalalaa lalalaa laa laa
lalalei lalalei lalalei laalei
lalalei laalaa laa LAI LAI HEI!

Laa lalalaa lalalaa laa laa
lalalei lalalei lalalei laalei
lalalei laalaa laa LAI LAI HEI!


She watched a falling star, at the edge of the world
Now the maiden's beautiful face is covered by barren earth
Everyone has to look into the eyes of the truth
For time is victorious, but this land is eternal


10. Tears

Shadows of evening on a traveller´s way
Destiny tells where the strange path will lead you
Alone I´ve been walking this path every day
under the stars and the white silver moon
I hear a song and I´m closing my eyes
while it´s sound is carresing my poor and sad mind
Will you tonight give your promise to me
For one day the silence will sleep in your dreams

I´ve been waiting for so long time
to see the light of golden bright sun
I feel no sorrow in the heart of mine
for the tears of life are now gone

Winds are whispering in the sacred forest
dancing and singing with the red autumn leaves
These memories I could never forget
with rising sun I shall be here with thee

I´ve been waiting for so long time
to see the light of golden bright sun
I feel no sorrow in the heart of mine
for the tears of life are now gone

I´ve been waiting for so long time
to see the light of golden bright sun
I feel no sorrow in the heart of mine
for the tears of life are now gone



Dragonheads (2006)

1. Dragonheads

Sails up! We're leaving today
Distant lands are calling
Cowards stay at home; this is a quest of true men
Farewell, should we never see again

Weeping women waving at the pier
When the sky starts to cry
But neither rain, nor wind can make us turn around
What's decided, has to be done

see how the forefathers greet, us with northern lights
Bravely towards unknown shores, through raging storms we fight
Faith in the gods, their strength in our hearts, when lightning strikes
If we die, we'll meet again in Valhalla...

In a dream I saw two ravens in the sky
And a verbant lamd behind
When we set our feet there, we'll burn our fleet
'Cos the land is promised to us, by gods, by gods

May Njord protect us on our way
May the moon light our path
Let our spirits be purified by the ocean's breeze
Let the wind, tell our legend which ever lasts

When we reach the open sea, leaving our home behind
The Dreagonheads are rising, let the stars be our guides

see how the forefathers greet, us with northern lights
Bravely towards unknown shores, through raging storms we fight
Faith in the gods, their strength in our hearts, when lightning strikes
If we die the sun wil shine again beyond mortal time

We'll meet again in valhalla...


2. Warrior's Quest

Strike with the powers of a magic stone
grab your legacy that you behold
If you can find your destiny
then you may return back to your home
...Ride away with your mighty horse
ride away through the land of storms...
Unknown are the ways of your journey ahead
but with strength and courage you can avoid your death

Throw your sword through the memories
embracing your bleeding heart
Don't follow the shadows they ain't for real
like the guiding stars

As he falls through eternity the truth is fading
Part of him died long time ago but still there's death awaiting

As he falls through eternity the truth is fading
Part of him died long time ago but still there's death awaiting

Go now brave warrior don't look back
the stars will uide you through the night
But even the brightest light,
won't reach into the darkest night...
...Ride away with your mighty horse
ride away through the land of storms...
Unknown are the ways of your journey ahead
but with strength and courage you can avoid your death

Throw your sword through the memories
embracing your bleeding heart
Don't follow the shadows they ain't for real
like the guiding stars


3. Kalevala Melody

*instrumental*

4. White Storm

On this magical dawn the colours of Autumn are reflected by a light
A light that has been captured for years in oblivion of time

Circles of time a re raging now
and so his powers are slowly dying
Before the coldness rapes the lands
his spirit is wandering into the night... TO DIE!

...and he heard chimes ahead playing these enchanted notes,
that led him to a wooden cabin, where he could rest for the night...

Over the mountains
he had travelled
Across the oceans
deep in the night
Now when it's time to
say our last farewells
show us your power
show us your might

His eyes can see it so clearly now
but his restless mind cannot sense it in the air

THE WHITE STORM IS CLOSE!

...and his powers gained in the mystical place more than he ever before
So now he could rule the realms of ice... ONCE AGAIN!

Over the mountains
he had travelled
Across the oceans
deep in the night
Now when it's time to
say our last farewells
show us your power
gift from the sky

Over the mountains
he had travelled
Across the oceans
deep in the night
Now when it's time to
say our last farewells
show us your power
show us your might


5. Into Hiding

The islander slips into hiding
And takes to his heels
Out of dark Northland
The murky house of Sara
He whirled out of doors as snow
Arrives as smoke in the yard
To flee from bad deeds
There he had to become someone else
He must change his shape
As an eagle he swept up

Wanted to soar heavenward
The sun burnt his cheeks
The moon lit his brows

Wanted to soar heavenward
The sun burnt his cheeks
The moon lit his brows

The islander slips into hiding
And takes to his heels
Out of dark Northland
The murky house of Sara, of Sara


6. Finnish Medley

Karjalan Kunnailla
Jo Karjalan kunnailla lehtii puu,
jo Karjalan koivikot tuuhettuu
Käki kukkuu siellä ja kevät on,
vie sinne mun kaihoni pohjaton

Ma tunnen vaaras' ja vuoristovyös'
ja kaskies' sauhut ja uinuvat yös'
ja synkkäin metsies' aarniopuut
ja siintävät salmes' ja vuonojen suut

Siell' usein matkani määrätöin
läpi metsien kulki ja näreikköin,
Minä seisoin vaaroilla paljain päin,
missä Karjalan kauniin eessäin näin

Myrskyluodon Maija
*Instrumental*

Metsämiehen Maulu
Terve, metsä, terve, vuori,
terve, metsän ruhtinas!
Täs on poikas uljas, nuori;
esiin käy hän, voimaa täys,
kuin tuima tunturin tuuli

Metsän poika tahdon olla,
sankar jylhän kuusiston,
Tapiolan vainiolla
karhun kanssa painii lyön
ja mailma Unholaan jääköön

Ihana on täällä rauha,
urhea on taistelo:
myrsky käy ja metsä pauhaa,
tulta iskee pitkäinen
ja kuusi ryskyen kaatuu

Metsän poika tahdon olla,
sankar jylhän kuusiston,
Tapiolan vainiolla
karhun kanssa painii lyön
ja mailma Unholaan jääköön


Karjalan Kunnailla

Already Karelian trees spring leaves
And Karelian birches are bristling
I hear the cukoo and its spring
Oh, how I miss Karelia

I feel your hills and mountainbelts
The wildfires and dreamy nights
And the dark premival forests
And your inlets and fjords,

There I used to wander
Through the forests and fields
I stood on top of hillsides
And saw the beautiful Karelia before me

Metsämiehen Maulu

Hail forest hail the hillside
Hail the king of the forest
This is your son, young and able
Stepping forth, full of strenght
Like a strong wind from the fell

I'd be a son of forest,
Hero of the ancient sprucewood
On the fields of Tapiola
I wrestle bears
And forget the rest of the world

Lovely is the peace here,
Brave is the battle
I hear the storm and the forest
And the fire from the sky
As the spruce falls

I'd be a son of forest,
Hero of the ancient sprucewood
On the fields of Tapiola
I wrestle bears
And forget the rest of the world



Victory Songs (2007)

1. Ad Victorium

*Instrumental*


2. Death is the Price of Glory

Before the grimmest enemy
Cold rain whipping those proud faces
Warriors raising their spirits
Despising death as they rush forward
Blood of the brothers drains to the ground
Stirring up rage, giving them power
Trampling the enemy with their feet
Without fear they fight

Can you hear the call of the North Star
Feel its longing in your heart
This bond is eternal, sworn through blood
At the end we will stand as one
Evil if the daylight dies
Our horde marches on and on
If we should fall down to the ground
We'll rise again and never give up!

But for some it's all too much
This honorable battle and bloodshed
They flee like a swarm of craven rats
Leaving their brothers to a certain death
The last furious men
They didn't fear death or pain
They held up their swords and shields
As winners they stood on the battlefield

Can you hear the call of the North Star
Feel its longing in your heart
This bond is eternal, sworn through blood
At the end we will stand as one
Evil if the daylight dies
Our horde marches on and on
If we should fall down to the ground
We'll rise again and never give up!

Run away you cowards
We turn our backs on you
The shame that now stains your name
Will only brighten our glory
Those who fight till their last breath
And fall with honor
Their names and deeds shall live forever
Never to be forgotten

No axe stayed in your weak hand
No shields protected you from the blows of your enemies
Get out of our sight
The war has no need for traitors

Can you hear the call of the North Star
Feel its longing in your heart
This bond is eternal, sworn through blood
At the end we will stand as one
Evil if the daylight dies
Our horde marches on and on
If we should fall down to the ground
We'll rise again and never give up!


3. Deathbringer from the Sky

High above the ground
Beyond the thunderclouds
A black shade is flying alone
Once so feared among men
Now the legend is becoming too old
But finally the horrifying truth is about to unfold

Deathbringer from the sky
Hunting victims in the night
Feel the terror as flames are burning bright
There's no tower as high or a cave so deep
That can save you from his endless spite
So bow down, and face your raging destiny

A den filled with treasures and gold
No longer calms his spirit so cold
Again its time to spread the wings of doom
A growl shakes the ground
Flames blind men and smoke covers the stars
As he rises towards an ancient sky

The era of total chaos will arrive
Men shall flee in fear
My name will haunt their mortal souls
I'll burn their flesh and I'll crush their bones

Now they shall know
That every myth told is true
They shall burn on my blazing gallows

Deathbringer from the sky
Hunting victims in the night
Feel the terror as flames are burning bright
There's no tower as high or a cave so deep
That can save you from his endless spite
So bow down, and face your raging destiny

Your screams can't make me feel pity or regret
I only feel furious hatred
With fire, my dominion is gained
So burn away and let my kind rule the world again


4. Ahti

At the time of sundown
Nature bathes in colours
In silence it waits
For the approaching force
The true king of dark waters
Lurks with his mistress
And a mob of sea creatures

Under the waves, of a blue lake
Dwells the mighty Ahti!
Sailors praise, the glorious name
Of the ruler of tides, Ahti!

At the shores of a northern land
Pray mortal men
Destruction for the arrogant fools
A reward for humble souls
The great lurker of the seas
Is pleased of the sacrifice
The waters are calm
Today no storm shall rise!

Under the waves, of a blue lake
Dwells the mighty Ahti!
Sailors praise, the glorious name
Of the ruler of tides, Ahti!

Under the waves, of a blue lake
Dwells the mighty Ahti!
Sailors praise, the glorious name
Of the ruler of tides, Ahti!

Foreign ship with infidels
They didn't listen to the northern men
From a dead calm storm will rise
And they'll face the wrath of the sea
Take care that your heir
Don't turn out too proud
Or your bloodline will drown
Into a vast ocean...

Under the waves, of a blue lake
Dwells the mighty Ahti!
Sailors praise, the glorious name
Of the ruler of tides, Ahti!

Under the waves, of a blue lake
Dwells the mighty Ahti!
Sailors praise, the glorious name
Of the ruler of tides, Ahti!


5. One More Magic Potion

Once when we were returning from a battle and
We got lost in a gloomy forest
In the middle of the woods
We saw an old house
With tired minds we knocked
The door very loudly
Old woman opened the wooden door
She asked us to come in
With kind words
From her pot arose a scent so weird
Stunning and bitter but very summoning

Bring me a magic potion
It will heal my aching wounds
A taste so bitter that makes
My bleeding soul feel so good
It will make us sing and dance
In our endless feast
Or it might even unleash
The beast in me

She filled out pints with that devils beverage
And served another round with a hideous grin
The world was spinning
In a new light I saw everything
And everyone was singing this song

With nature, trolls and the spirits of the forest
We are one let our singing rise up into the stars
The witch's magic drum was still beating hard
When a goblin brought me a new pint and together we roared

Drink and dance
People of the forest sing with us
Who wants to brawl with me
Who can shape a kantele from a pike's jaw
Like the great one once did

Hey!

Close your eyes, calm your mind
And drift away from the pain
Beyond dreams
Into the depths of the cauldron
Like a rain it falls
And mirrors nature's healing powers
Surrender this time
And relief you shall find

La lala lalala lalalalala
La lala lalala lalalalala
La lala lalala lalalalala
La lala lalala lalalalala

Catcher of souls, hunter of spirits
Grant us the final drop of the life's elixir
I want to drown all my misery
Into the green troll's blood and brown swamp drink
Fight against diminishing time
Burden of the solitary warrior's life
So catcher of souls, hunter of spirits
Grant this final drop of the life's elixir

Bring me a magic potion
It will heal my aching wounds
A taste so bitter that makes
My bleeding soul feel so good
It will make us sing and dance
In our endless feast
Or it might even unleash
The beast in me

Hey!


6. Wanderer

In time, bleeding wounds will heal
Unlike some which are too deep to see
Like scars, in a nomads soul
Their mending is so slow

Not the shout, of a hundred enemies
Can make him feel fear inside him
But when sun sets, and the cold arrives
With crushing solitude in the darkest of night

He will ride, across land and time
To find a way through this endless night
There's a storm in his heart and a fire burns his soul
But the wanderer's part is to ride alone...

With bare hands, he has taken many lives
He's had a hundred women by his side
From enchanted woods, to the freezing north
He is known at every see and far beyond
As the moon grows, and the circle is complete
He lies down and waits for sleep
But there is always a scenery in his mind
Of all that beauty once left behind...

He will ride, across land and time
To find a way through this endless night
There's a storm in his heart and a fire burns his soul
But the wanderer's part is to ride alone...

He will ride, across land and time
To find a way through this endless night
There's a storm in his heart and a fire burns his soul
But the wanderer's part is to ride alone...

He will ride, across land and time
To find a way through this endless night
There's a storm in his heart and a fire burns his soul
But the wanderer's part is to ride alone...


7. Raised by the Sword

Oh, who is raised by the sword can't be beaten
Who is toughened by the fire can't be burned
Awaited by immortality
Are the ones sacrificing their lives
To blood, to victory to the truth

As ye know, as shall ye reap
We will turn your fields into death
Shining our blades smash all down
Guidance of cold winds
We complete the ancient rule
Each of us was created to kill!

Hail, the wisest ones
You have walked the severe and harsh path
To the almighty crown
Soon the lost riddles will be solved
Once and for all
As the ageless earth praises your sword

As ye know, as shall ye reap
We will turn your fields into death
Shining our blades smash all down
Guidance of cold winds
We complete the ancient rule
Each of us was created to kill!

Oh, Raise the wind
Oh, Open up earth
Oh, Wild waters flood
And flames burn the ruins they own
Burn all and everything they own

Now, let your prayers fade
The weak ones will meet their gruesome fate
Loyal minds will not break
The bold people of war
Have raised to get their victory
You depend on our mercy

Oh, who is raised by the sword can't be beaten
Who is toughened by the fire can't be burned
Our everlasting loyalty will never break
The bold people of war have raised their swords


8. The New Dawn

Through the storm like a wind we ride
Leaving it all far behind
Another war is straight ahead
This fight will give us all
None shall live they all will fall
When the new dawn arises, we stand tall

Fight! for our new dawn
Ride! kill them all
Fight! for our new dawn
Rise! and we stand tall

Feel your strength and let it rise
Hear the call of their demise
Let them feel your steel
Have faith, my friend this is not the end
Our time is here, we feel no fear cause we will

Fight! for our new dawn
Ride! kill them all
Fight! for our new dawn
Rise! and we stand tall

Nothing can stop us now
As we march towards the final fight
It waits us in the night
Our swords are taking lives
Giving us what is ours
Now the new dawn arises
And we will have it all

Fight! For our new dawn
Ride! Kill them all
Fight! For our new dawn
Rise! And we stand tall


9. Victory Song

The plan of invasion an evil deception
Was made in the halls of the dark kingdom
To steal their riches, to slave them all
To make them kneel, for a new god
The guard woke up the sleeping men
With a sound of bronze horn
"The enemy is getting closer
So brace yourselves for assault"

Swords in their hands they killed each and every man
Who dared to invade their sacred land
Victory Songs are rising in the night
Telling all of their undying strength and might

Arrows are raining from the sky
As brothers fight side by side
We, we're outnumbered
But your destiny is to win
Fight! Fight with the rage of a bear
Defend! Our homeland
Crush! Crush every enemy
And Seal! Our victory

Swords in their hands they kill each and every man
Who would dare to invade their sacred land
Victory Songs are rising in the night
Telling all of their undying strength and might

Ei urhot kaukaisen pohjolan
Uhan eessä taipuneet
Jälleen pauhaa kansi Taivahan
Veri valuu maahan lumiseen
Moni nähdä ei saa huomista
Moni jää heitä kaipaamaan
Jälkipolville jää maa rauhaisa
Voiton laulut soi ainiaan!
Voiton laulut soi ainiaan!

Swords in their hands they kill each and every man
Who would dare to invade their sacred land
Victory Songs are rising in the night
Telling all of their undying strength and might

Swords in their hands they kill each and every man
Who would dare to invade their sacred land
Victory Songs are rising in the night
Telling all of their undying strength and might
Telling all of their undying strength and might
Woohoohoo woohoohoo woohoohoohoohoooo


The braves of the north
Don't give before the threat
Again the sky dome rumbles
Blood stains the snow
Many don't get to see tomorrow
Many will be missed
Land remains peaceful for progeny
Songs of victory will sound forever
Songs of victory will sound forever



From Afar (2009)

1. By the Dividing Stream

*Instrumental*


2. From Afar

Raven came to me
Spoke to me in my dream
A long lost prophecy
A forgotten legacy

Echoes of yesterday
Won't let these dreams fade away
All the beauty I adored
At the edge of the world

Across the universe
Time is to be reversed
No shelter can be found
To this fate we are bound

Behold the final hour
The last times will be dour
All life falls into gorge
Of the end of the world

Burning skies
On vengeance's night
Devastating scythe
Of the Ancient Light

I saw the might
Of the Ancient Light
And the beauty of the perishing world
There's no tomorrow
We have been warned

Across the universe
Time is to be reversed
No shelter can be found
To this fate we are bound

Behold the final hour
The last times will be dour
All life falls into gorge
Of the end of the world

The sky's bird struck fire
made a flame flare up.
The north wind burn the clearing
the north-east quite consumed it:
it burnt all the trees to ash reduced them
to dust.
(Kalevala)

Burning skies
On vengeance's night
Devastating scythe
Of the Ancient Light

I saw the might
Of the Ancient Light
And the beauty of the perishing world
There's no tomorrow
We have been warned


3. Twilight Tavern

We heard that enemies are
approaching from the south
We marched to face them and killed their scout
But we were ambushed and slaughtered in the night
We fought so bravely but none were left alive

Now I open my eyes and what do I see?
A rainbow in the moonlight and valkyries calling me
They say: "Don't be afraid" and ask me to follow.
"You've been expected so forget your sorrow."

Their warriors' souls forever rejoice!
TWILIGHT TAVERN!
With our ancestors we raise our horns!
TWILIGHT TAVERN!
Their warriors' swords forever shine on!
TWILIGHT TAVERN!
Welcoming our brothers at the break of dawn!
TWILIGHT TAVERN!

Life is so short
Life is so short
Oh son of the North
Oh son of the North
You'll find your peace
You'll find your peace
At the end of the journey

Life is so short
Life is so short
Oh son of the North
Oh son of the North
You'll find your peace
You'll find your peace
At the end of the journey

Hey! All greet us when we open the door
Familiar faces, brothers it's been too long
Beer is flowing, the smell of burning meat
In the morning battle reigns like hell's been unleashed

As the sun sets behind the mountain's peak
The master of the house shouts: "Drink and feast!" This feels like it is too good to be true
The call for final battle will be here soon

Their warriors' souls forever rejoice!
TWILIGHT TAVERN!
With our ancestors we raise our horns!
TWILIGHT TAVERN!
Their warriors' swords forever shine on!
TWILIGHT TAVERN!
Welcoming our brothers at the break of dawn!
TWILIGHT TAVERN!

TWILIGHT TAVERN!

TWILIGHT TAVERN!

TWILIGHT TAVERN!

TWILIGHT TAVERN!


4. Heathen Throne

This hate inside me
It is constantly growing
Years of hollow lies
Made pagan hatred rise

They came with their troops
Destroying land and roots
Abominations under the sun
They and their poisoned truth

One by one my people fell
Under their deceptive spell
How many sons of the North had to fall?
Before our eyes could see;
This isn't how it should be!

Under the Northern star
We shed our blood
With the call of a battle horn
We raise our swords
Behind the fields of blood
There's a haven for us
Deep in the woods of the North
Rises the Heathen Throne

Under the Northern star
We shed our blood
With the call of a battle horn
We raise our swords

Under the Northern star
We shed our blood
With the call of a battle horn
We raise our swords
Behind the fields of blood
There's a haven for us
Deep in the woods of the North
Rises the Heathen Throne

Upholder of the skies
For too long has your name been despised
Give us your strength and courage
When we meet our nemesis
On the shores that used to be
The place we called home

Our land and faith are raped
Somehow they're going to pay

Grant ur your revenge
We are not afraid of death
Let none of them ever
Ever more
Lay a hopeful gaze upon the sky
Upon the sky!

Under the Northern star
We shed our blood
With the call of a battle horn
We raise our swords
Behind the fields of blood
There's a haven for us
Deep in the woods of the North
Rises the Heathen Throne


5. Elusive Reaches

Protector of the sun arrives with light
From the edge of the world to the highest heights
With a thunder blast he greets his twin
And falls back to oblivion

From the western plains where nature blooms
Roams the swift brother in eternal blue
Chasing the vanishing golden light
Hasting towards an endless night

Across the high northern skies
The eldet brother in all his might
Guards the frozen barren land
With a token of wisdom in his hand

Forlorn moon and dreadful mist
The youngest brother raises his fist
All life slowly withers away
And the infinite circle begins again

The trail of the winds remains unseen
For mortals their realm stays concealed
The ageless skies that stand before our eyes
When we'll be gone they'll still be flying free

Silvery light of the sea
Sparkles so far beneath
Cold breeze against their brawn
Reminds them of cold steel and war

The trail of the winds remains unseen
For mortals their realm stays concealed
The ageless skies that stand before our eyes
When we'll be gone they'll still be flying free


6. Stone Cold Metal

Howl of a coyote wakes up a man
A haggard shadow in his wasted land
Vultures rise with the scorching sun
A dry wind blows in a silent town

Some whiskey to clear his head
And some for the brothers who are dead
Another day, another chase
Vigilantes will meet their fate

Saddle your steed, we are RIDING TONIGHT!
Be ready to kill!
Don't FLEE FROM A FIGHT!
Pillaging is IN OUR BLOOD!
We bow to no one and NO ONE AT ALL!

Stone cold metal in his hand
Stirs wild rival of the righteous man
Life of an outlaw; the gallows await
Until then THEY SHALL REIGN!

No border is too sacred
To cross and to spill the cup of hatred
Days to come are still unveiled
TAKE WHAT'S YOURS, no time to bewail

Waning daylight, time to move on
Under a looming crescent moon
Another town, again to raze
Surely someone will pass death's gate

In the silence of the night
Treacherous lady of the evening
Deceived the whereabouts of the marauders

Ten bounty hunters are heading to the hideaway
A dark red desert moon shimmers its gloomy light
Upon a baneful affair of honour

For a fleeting moment, eye meets eye
Silent respect before an inevitable solution
Dead or alive, it's all the same...

Stone cold metal in his hand
Stirs wild rival of the righteous man
Life of an outlaw; the gallows await
Until then THEY SHALL REIGN!

Stone cold metal in his hand
Stirs wild rival of the righteous man
Life of an outlaw; the gallows await
Until then THEY SHALL REIGN!


7. Smoking Ruins

For many years ago
He left his home behind
No farewells or a note
Like a thief he fled into the night

Heart full of foolish pride
He caused a death of his clan's man
All prophecies he denied
And now in exile he grieves

Hear the call of the fallen ones
Wisdom of those whose time has gone
Live your life bravely my first born son
On battlefields fight, don't run

The wheel of time keeps turning
A boy becomes a man
But still shame burns in him
At last he understands

He heads back to his homeland
He rides fast like a storm wind
But the flames in the horizon
Tell there is only death to be found

Hear the call of the fallen ones
Wisdom of those whose time has gone
Live your life bravely my first born son
On battlefields fight, don't run

By the smoking ruins of his past life
He raises his hands to the skies
Oh god of thunder
God of my fathers
Strike me down for what I've done!

Hear the call of the fallen ones
Wisdom of those whose time has gone
Live your life bravely my first born son
On battlefields fight, don't run

Hear the call of the fallen ones
Wisdom of those whose time has gone
Live your life bravely my first born son
On battlefields fight, don't run


8. Tumman Virran taa

Yllä harmaan kovren korpit laulaa
Hurme tämän kansan roudan sulattaa
Katso kuinka hohkaa Kansi taivaan
Kutsuu semeitä Tumman Virran taa
Heikot vaipuu kuohuun sysimustaan
Sankarit kun astuu joen rantaan
Halki iäisyyden laulu raikaa
Kutsuu se veljiä Tumman Virran taa

Above the darkened woods,
blackened ravens sing
As flows the people's blood
to melt these frozen grounds
See how glows the sky,
how curve the heavens above us
It beckons, calling us
to the lands beyond the Dark Stream
Those weakened
to the Darkest of Streams shall drown
And when heroes
those riverbanks will reach
The sounds of singing
across eternity shall echo
Calling your brothers, to jouney, afar,
beyond the Dark Stream

9. The Longest Journey (Heathen Throne Part II)

Could my ruin have come,
my day of trouble have arrived
in these Tuomela cabins
these abodes of the dead, the Dead Land?
(Kalevala)

Far beyond the Dark Stream pagan souls will
Roam those cold lands wild and free
Wait for the sign; a blood red sky
Then beyond the Dark Stream we will ride

The path of mortals
So narrow and brutal
Only bravest of them all
Will find true valour

Decaying souls of men
who trust in false omens
Will drowm in the stream
With their untrue beliefs

He's been drifting
For so long
Searching for the land
Where heroes roam

In the horizon
The last ray of light
A breeze from the other side
Before he dies

Dividing walls of stone
Eternal Heathen Throne
Beneath the cold starlight
Revealed for the purest sight

Through constant affliction
Towards alleviation
When a searing star is near
Carry on, you're almost here

Far beyond the Dark Stream we'll meet again
Across the wilderness and we will be home

The longest journey of them all
Has to be made all alone
A flame in the skyline reaching the stars
Guiding the seeker through the night

Far beyond the Dark Stream we'll meet again
Across the wilderness and we will be home
Gather your strength, don't be afraid
Far beyond the Dark Stream we'll meet again