Valhalla Calling
Miracle of Sound Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴Ships on vigor of the waves are skimming
Barren summits to the verdant plains
Each horizon is a new beginning
Rise and reign
Far from the fjords and the ice cold currents
Ravens soar over new frontiers
Songs and sagas of a fate determined
Vows of favour or the thrill of plunder
Pull together for the clan and kin
Clank of hammers and the crash of thunder
Pound within
Oh-ho-oh
The echoes of eternity
Oh-ho-oh
Valhalla calling me
Oh-ho-oh
To pluck the strings of destiny
Oh-ho-oh
Valhalla calling me
Valhalla calling me
Sails a' swaying on the crimson rivers
Blood and glory in the fighting fields
Shields a' shatter into splintered timbers
Iron and steel
Fires are rising and the bells are ringing
Glory, take us into Odin's halls
Golden glimmer and the sound of singing
Asgard's call
Oh-ho-oh
The echoes of eternity
Oh-ho-oh
Valhalla calling me
Oh-ho-oh
To pluck the strings of destiny
Oh-ho-oh
Valhalla calling me
Valhalla calling me
Wind and the waves will carry me
Wind and the waves will set me free
Wind and the waves will carry me
Wind and the waves will set me free
Oh-ho-oh
The echoes of eternity
Oh-ho-oh
Valhalla calling me
Oh-ho-oh
To pluck the strings of destiny
Oh-ho-oh
Valhalla calling me
Valhalla calling me
Overall Meaning
The lyrics of Miracle of Sound's song Valhalla Calling take the listener on a journey through the Viking world of song, sagas, plunder, and glory. The first verse describes the Vikings sailing on the sea, rough and ready, from barren summits to verdant plains, with each horizon offering new opportunities. The Vikings are often characterized by their willingness to explore new frontiers, and that spirit is captured in the lyric "Ravens soar over new frontiers". The Vikings believed strongly in fate and destiny, and this is reflected in the line "Songs and sagas of a fate determined, shields and spears." The Vikings were warriors at heart, and the sound of the clank of hammers, the crash of thunder, and the pound within describes the tools of their trade - weapons, shields, and armor.
The second verse is a call to glory, to fight for Odin and to earn their way into the halls of Asgard. The Vikings, like many other warrior cultures, believed that death in battle was a great honor that would earn them a place in the afterlife. The lyrics describe the fighting fields as being crimson with blood and glory, with iron and steel breaking shields into splintered timbers. The Vikings fought for their clan and their kin, and the sound of the bells ringing and fires rising helped to inspire them to greatness. The final verses of the song are a declaration of the power of the wind and the waves, which are the forces that will carry the Vikings to Valhalla, where they will join the gods and heroes of Norse mythology.
Line by Line Meaning
Ships on vigor of the waves are skimming
Vessels propelled by the strength of the ocean surge forward
Barren summits to the verdant plains
From desolate mountaintops to lush, green fields
Each horizon is a new beginning
Every vista brings fresh opportunities
Rise and reign
Stand tall and rule with authority
Far from the fjords and the ice cold currents
Distant from frigid ocean channels and icy waters
Ravens soar over new frontiers
Majestic birds glide over untrodden lands
Songs and sagas of a fate determined
Narratives and ballads that foretell a preordained destiny
Shields and spears
Weapons of battle and protection
Vows of favour or the thrill of plunder
Promises of support or the lure of spoils
Pull together for the clan and kin
Cooperate for the sake of family and tradition
Clank of hammers and the crash of thunder
The sounds of smiths toiling and nature's wrath
Pound within
Echoing in the soul
Oh-ho-oh The echoes of eternity
The timeless resonance of existence
Valhalla calling me
The mythical afterlife beckons to me
To pluck the strings of destiny
To seize control of my fate
Sails a' swaying on the crimson rivers
Masts sway on rivers of blood
Blood and glory in the fighting fields
Violent conflict yields fame and honor
Shields a' shatter into splintered timbers
Defensive implements break into splintered fragments
Iron and steel
Metals that represent warfare and hardship
Fires are rising and the bells are ringing
Infernos rage and bells chime in battle towns
Glory, take us into Odin's halls
Achievements bring passage to the gods' domain
Golden glimmer and the sound of singing
Shining illumination and melodious harmony
Asgard's call
The enticement of a divine realm
Wind and the waves will carry me
Natural forces will transport me
Wind and the waves will set me free
Natural powers will liberate me
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