Wardruna - Helvegen (Official Live Video)

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Directed by Kolibri Media & M12 Kultur

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Lyrics:

Eg songane søkte
Eg songane sende
då den djupaste brunni
gav meg dråpar så ramme
av Valfaders pant

Alt veit eg, Odin
kvar du auge løynde

Kven skal synge meg
i daudsvevna slynge meg
når eg helvegen går
og dei spora eg trår
er kalde, så kalde

Årle ell i dagars hell
enn veit ravnen om eg fell

Når du ved helgrindi står
og når du laus deg må rive
skal eg fylgje deg
yver gjallarbrui
med min song

Du blir løyst frå banda som bind deg
Du er løyst frå banda som batt deg

Deyr fé
Deyja frændr
Deyr sjalfr it sama
En orðstírr
Deyr aldregi
Hveim er sér góðan getr

Deyr fé
Deyja frændr
Deyr sjalfr it sama
Ek veit einn
At aldrei deyr
Dómr um dauðan hvern

English Helvegen (Way to Hel) Lyrics:

I sought the songs
I sent the songs
when the deepest well
offered drops so mighty
of Valfather’s pledge

I know it all, Odin
where you hid your eye

Who will sing me
in the death-sleep sling me
when I walk the road to Hel
and the tracks I tread
are cold, so cold

Early or in fading day
still the raven knows if I fall

When you stand by the gate of Hel
and when you must tear loose
follow you I shall
across the bridge of Gjöll with my song

You become free from the bonds that bind you
You are free from the bonds that bound you

#Wardruna #Helvegen #FirstFlightOfTheWhiteRaven

Official live video by Wardruna performing Helvegen.
© 2022 Sony Music, Columbia Germany, Music For Nations, By Norse

[FrostHex]

We played Helvegen at my dads funeral, as his coffin was carried away.
Thank you for helping sending him off.

[tranquildeep]

I never leave comments - this may be my first one. On December 4th of 2023 I played this song for my step-father as he fought a painful battle with cancer. He was in my life for 45 years and was more of a mother to me than my own mother was. He had become nearly unresponsive and as I played this song I could tell that something was changing in him. At the point where the song hits a crescendo and the lyrics, translated are, "You become free from the bonds that bind you. You are free from the bonds that bound you, " he took a deep breath, nearly sitting up, and made a sound of pain, his once closed eyes opened and fluttered closed. He layed back again and never regained consciousness. He passed away 14 hours later. Thank you, Einar, for gifting this song to all of us. I truly believe that this song helped my step-father transition across the bridge. I am so thankful to you so that we could give him this song.

[AlexAlexno]

someone said the really beautiful words about this song:
"I feel like its sending my soul someplace it would call home"

[don_der_king]

Ich kann einfach nicht anders, als es mir immer und immer wieder anzuhören.

[cynthiapotter]

My mother died 7 days ago. I want you to know that I played this as she lay dying to help her on her journey. I hope it helped her. I know it did me. Thank you for this.

[SimonSays]

Really wished they made a studio album with Aurora doing vocals. That was magical.

[floki]

it's the first song my goddaughter heard me sing. She was a few months old, not falling asleep, screaming and crying. I took her in my arms, I started to sing and she fell into a deep sleep all of a sudden.
thank you very much for this extraordinary sound that transports all generations <3

[a.arsenicz]

I feel like your music just bypasses the ears and goes straight into my soul

[JscottSears]

I can NOT put into words how majestic their music is!!!

[Einhildur]

Death seems less scary with beautiful songs like this. When you played this one at your Paris show in March, couldn't help but shed a tear, thinking of my father who lost his fight against cancer in 2018. Thank you, Wardruna

[nakedsnake]

I feel like the ancient spirits are calling my soul for a celebration and a feast like no other man has ever seen

[iigfsnd]

For me wardruna is a painkiller. I do not remember if I wrote something like this, but, I have a regular migraines. No pill can take pain away. Thus I am turning on wardruna. Your songs put me in some sort of trance in which it is easier for me to overcome pain and fall asleep for some hours. Thus the pain goes away. I have been listening Wardruna for a long period of my life. So whenever I am stressed or in bad mood or depressed I listen to your songs as well. It brings me memories of past, times when I could afford myself to be more carefree and when everything seemed easier. As well you songs help me when I need some support, some stoic energy your songs help me as well. And your songs are perfect for hiling and walking in the forests. Thank you Wardruna, thank you for everything yoou are doing.

[NeptunesHorses]

This performance of the song is riveting and showcases Einar's journey in presenting such a powerful work over the years; the drama and flourish given to the old verses at the end is wonderful.

[jesseearles]

I've listened to multiple versions of this song, and it NEVER gets old. Gods, this hits the soul!

[StonedViking]

I unfortunately lost a friend recently to the demons that lived in his mind. I was listening to this song for almost a week straight and it still brings tears to my eyes. I'm glad he is at peace but grief still affects us all. I just pray that the gods be with him during his travels in the beyond realms.

[Toutowalos]

May the Gods give strength and wisdom to each and every one of our Brothers & Sisters that comes across this masterpiece!! Sköl 🍻

[marktuohy]

This is not just words to music, it's an entire spiritual experience. This song touches one's spirit in a way that few songs ever can.

[bloom]

Today my grandfather died. I couldn't say goodbye to him, but I decided to play this song in his honor. I feel grateful to have found this song, it helped me stand my ground and stay firm on my path, and now I hope that this song guides my grandfather on his path to Hel.

[Ulvetann]

This is why I sit in Denmark an teach danes about norwegian 'folk' is getting back to basics. Love, love, love, love.

[Azhureus]

Still remember this beautiful performance from live event. I'm happy you put that on YouTube.