VIKING COVER - Vinland Saga Season 2 OP [River - Anonymouz]

It would mean a lot to me if you went and checked out my friend Carl, who helped me record the Didgeridoo for this project:

Just some disclaimers: I apologize profuesly to the native speakers of Iceland. I tried my best to get all the pronunciations and meanings correct to the best of my ability, but as I listen through the song, there are undoubtedly some MAJOR mistakes. For me it was an aesthetic choice to fit with the character Thorfinn's background, seeing as his origins in the story are Icelandic. I hope you can offer some leniency.

I also know now in the aftermath that I got some of the original lyrics wrong too, Whoopsie. I wrote them down whilst listening to the intro, and did not have the lyrics at hand at that moment, so it is what it is.

Lyrics:

Ríst þú, Ríst þú
Ríst þú, Ríst þú

Water, running, stronger, rougher
Holding on to Any (any) anything
All our oneness
Serve it, love it
If I let go
Will it be the end of me?

Got to move on
Held on too long
Sweep me away
Run into the ocean…

Mighty river release my soul
I need to see the world
To the unknown I’ll go against my sorrow (sorrow)
Mighty river release my soul
Until they owe the gold
I can stay here forever in this hollow (hollow)

Oh river , take me out
Take me away river
Oh river, take me out
Take me up to the unknown
Oh river , take me out
Take me away river
Oh river, take me out
Take me up to the unknown (up to the unknown)

Vatn, Rennur
stöðugt, í mér
ég reyni að halda i hvað sem er

Eining, Frelsi, Aflausn, Vona
Ef ég sleppti, verður það endirinn á mér?

Halda áfram
Til annars lands
Berjast áfram!

Voldugur haf
Slepptu sál minni
Leyfðu mér að sjá heiminn
Í nýjum löndum
Ég mun hugleiða allar syndir og sorgir

Voldugur haf
Slepptu sál minni
Leyfðu mér að sjá heiminn
Mun ég alltaf vera kaldlyndir, Thunglyndir?

Oh river , take me out
Take me away river
Oh river, take me out
Take me up to the unknown
Oh river , take me out
Take me away river
Oh river, take me out
Take me up to the unknown

[berminbear]

I am very thankful for all of your very kind comments, it really brightens my day to read them.

Hope you have a good day! :)

[danihelarun]

Carve it.
Carve it into your flesh.
Carve it into the land.
Carve it into the sea.
Carve it into your spoils.
Carve it into your enemies.
Carve it.
Carve it.
Carve what you feel into me.
Carve that encounter into me.

[Sarcastrich]

It looks like Thorfinn and Einar are actually singing the song in their respective mother tongue!
Very impressive congratulations!!

[mamans]

the nordic part gives me chills please do more

[darkapollo]

So amazing! The inclusion of Icelandic really gives it a lot of authenticity!

[pixlv]

Not only did this man create an amazing Viking version of the original song, he also MADE NEW LYRICS, and translated them to Icelandic. Absolute legend

[aweebtaku]

Imagine the entire song in Icelandic
He actually did it wow
Bravo

[rubedo]

never thought there would be a viking version, it's amazing, i don't know what language the second verse but it sounds like fun

[ShvetZ]

Listening to this masterpiece, I imagine myself in the Drakkar, Surrounded by strong men while the cold wind and icy water whip right into my face. Thank you!

[themilkemissary]

Honestly the best cover ibe heard in a long time. I love the masculine, communal energy the cover gives off. It fits in perfectly for a viking cover. The incorpartion of the original language shows dedication and how far you were willing to go to make a genuinely good cover that is unique but still impressive! Its a disservice to the community to deprive us of your talent! Just know you have a community waiting for you to come back and bless us with your skill!

[JarkeyBacon]

Stunning again! The second verse was particularly marvelous :D

[joseamellugo]

Waao i didn't expect the second verse Wooow bro this is great🔥

[VitorAlvesNutri]

Friend idk how to thank you enough for this masterpiece, the first time i heard this it gave me goosebumps, keep up the good job!

[jessicacolella]

Icelandic + Thorfinn + Vinland saga... Pure gold ❤️ thank you, my friend ⚔️

[Knight_Killer]

Just checked your channel and I was surprised to see this was your second video only and you're already making content this good. Can't imagine how much potential you have. I would like to see your YouTube journey unfold from here.

[_KRAUGEL_]

This is just perfect, opening song was already good but you made it perfect.
I can't even convey how good this sounds, Goosebumps.

[nyurons]

Wow…I was not expecting that second verse.

[siddhantchauhan]

This is rlly impressive, would love to add that to my Spotify playlist

[lanelovitt]

We need more stuff like this. I could listen to this while driving my truck.

[VerchielxKanda]

Switching to Thorfinn during the Icelandic part is beautiful editing!
Awesome work on this!!