CATEGORIES » MEANING OF THE SONG

The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Eric the Red" by the artist "Tyacute;r"

Contents

The lyrics of the song "Eric the Red" by Týr tell a story of the struggle between faith and doubt against the backdrop of historical events. The lyrical hero, probably a pagan hiding from persecution, just as Eric the Red was forced to seek refuge in Greenland.

He addresses "you," most likely meaning a Christian missionary whose teachings are spreading like a virus. The hero bitterly watches as people renounce the faith of their ancestors, adopting a new religion that for him is a lie and hypocrisy. He does not understand the "perverted divine ideal" of suffering and torment, contrasting it with his faith, which he likens to smoldering coals.

The text draws parallels with the historical context of the Christianization of Scandinavia. The words "both sides in this war will fight for one true god" reflect the conflicts between pagans and Christians. The phrase "just turn all the white light into the primordial chaos" conveys despair and a sense of the imminent death of the old world.

Why I take refuge here,

My father was outlawed

From the old land in east,

A story of bloodshed and

I too was outlawed,

Now I take refuge here.

What brings you here, my friend,

What brings you north to where

Hell is of ice,

South from the sand dunes

Where hell is of fire,

Why have you come so far?

Anywhere, you don't care where you.

Go as long as there are faithless,

You can make believe need help

And that you have the cure,

Of your intentions, I'm sure

I can't bring it all to reason

You've convinced these people that all

Their ancestors were wrong,

Disoriented, they do not know

Where they belong.

Like a virus you'll go on,

And when I'm dead and gone,

Both sides waging war will be

For one true divinity.

Like a virus you'll go on,

And when I'm dead and gone,

Both sides waging war will be

Raging in the name of one true divinity.

This I don't understand,

Why this perverted

Superhuman ideal,

So we are born to nothing

But torture and torment,

That I don't understand.

Clearly I see the end,

I pray that the embers

Will persist from my faith,

Clearly I'm outnumbered,

Allegedly outdated,

Since your arrival here.

Anywhere, you don't care where you.

Go as long as there are faithless,

You can make believe need help

And that you have the cure,

Of your intentions, I'm sure

I can't bring it all to reason

You've convinced these people that all

Their ancestors were wrong,

Disoriented, they do not know

Where they belong.

Like a virus you'll go on

And when I'm dead and gone,

Both sides waging war will be

For one true divinity

Just convert the whole wide world

Into the abyss we are hurled,

Sentenced come end of the world,

Spare me your selfrighteous word.

More Articles
The lyrics of "Twelve Black Rainbows" by Type O Negative depict the lyrical hero's struggle with guilt, regret, and self-loss. He feels empty and lost, haunted by the past and unable to break free from the grip of depression
Prelude to Agony by Type O Negative explores the intricate and often destructive relationship between passionate love and pain, using fire as a metaphor for both. The lyrics are filled with dark imagery and sexual undertones, creating an atmosphere of despair and obsession
EnglishThe song "I Don't Wanna Be Me" by Type O Negative is a dark and sarcastic look at suicide and the hypocrisy that can surround death.The first verse ("Have you ever
The song "Bloody Kisses" by Type O Negative tells a story of grief and despair following the suicide of the singer's lover. The lyrical hero is devastated by the loss and contemplates joining his beloved in death
In the song "Blood and Fire" by Type O Negative, the lyrical hero experiences a painful breakup with his beloved. The lyrics are imbued with a sense of loss, misunderstanding, and despair
Type O Negative's "Be My Druidess" lyrics are rich in pagan imagery and sensuality, creating an atmosphere of ancient ritual and passionate love.The image of the druidess refers to Celtic mythology, where druids were priests endowed with wisdom and a connection to nature
Feedback: mail@wikimeaning.com
Privacy Policy
Disclaimer
About Wikimeaning