In an austere time we live
Plunder for hunger, storm and sword
So barren and not friendly
Seems this land and world
We see the bane behind the door
Next door a fiend might live
Know that the time constantly flees
Between crib and grave
[Chorus:]
Odin helps with cunning and magical potency
Thor helps, bestow strength and power
High Freyr and Freyja, help us endure
Æsir hear and Vanir, out in storm, protect me
[Interlude]
A pilgrimage over the mountains
Snowstorm comes, battle comes
Like lightning from [a] clear blue sky
And ends your time the same
If [your] spear isn't honed
If dull your knife is
Know little of what separates
A living from death
[Chorus]
[Interlude]
A secret wisdom awaits
From land which is deadly
Father of harm, god of war
All-knowing is Odin
Comes Thor with lightning and thunder
The Vanir [will] guard our seed
Bestows peace and freedom, luck
Brings joy to each land
[Chorus x2]
In an austere time we live
Plunder for hunger, storm and sword
So barren and not friendly
Seems this land and world
We see the bane behind the door
Next door a fiend might live
Know that the time constantly flees
Between crib and grave