The Gathering

(lyrics: e. holopainen)

(music: t. koivusaari)



As i sense their steel,

As i see the mighty one,

As we all gather once again

The gods of war summon us...

Summon us



North wind blows to our valley

Men with ships, with swords, with honour



Their horses between flames,

Their dogs eating enemy childs,

Our heavenly father, what is this mortality,

Do you see my mortal agony



Look, i see the shield up high

This must be the sign from my lord

This can be my death - sentence

What a fine day to die



Taste of blood comes up high

Wind blows hard, our men fall...

One by one

This oath claims me

I must bleed for my generation



Strong is the enemy,

Strong is my sword

The hammer is rising

I feel their cold steel



Now when i leave this world

I shall open the mighty oaken gate

And we all shall gather once again


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