My Mother Told Me

My mother told me
Far behind the sea
Lives a man who knows no fear
With a heart made of steel
His eyes are blue like ocean
Full of hope and pride
What an honour is to fight
And die by his side

My father told me
"That man is son of Odin
Where he points, you'll go
To build us new home
To build us new home."

My mother told me
Someday I would buy
Galley with good oars
Sail to distant shores
Stand up on the prow
Noble barque I steer
Steady course to the haven
Hew many foe - men
Hew many foe - men

And when our last day comes
He will lead me straight to thee
To feast and drink with Gods
To heal our bleeding hearts

My mother told me
Someday I would buy
Galley with good oars
Sail to distant shores
Stand up on the prow
Noble barque I steer
Steady course to the haven
Hew many foe - men
Hew many foe - men