Sacred Runes Lyrics

At the center of the cosmos

Home of the gods

The world tree Yggdrasil stands tall

At the roots of this mighty tree

From the well of Urd

The Norns shape all worldly fate.

Carving the sacred runes

From his throne in Asgard, Odin watches from afar

Envious of their wisdom

Hungry for knowledge of the stars

He pierced himself with his spear

He hung himself from the world tree

Falling deeper into the abyss

Death not be feared

With his life slipping on the edge of death

Wisdom will be his soon!

Hanging there for nine whole days and nine whole nights

He calls out to the runes!

Odin's sacrifice! Unto himself

From the depths of the cosmos

These runes are ours to use

A gift for all mankind

From the All fathers sacrifice!

Oppression's grip is doomed

Behold the sacred runes!

Through the suffering near the end

The runes appear before him

His sacrifice well met

Elated he shouts with glory

In his moments near death

He truly grew and thrived

From a word to a word

The All father's sacrifice!

Equipped with the knowledge of the cosmos

Power is his reward

With the secrets of the runes

Odin's strength and knowledge grew

He gave himself to himself

Through pain and agony

To understand through strife and will

How his mind can be set free!

Odin's sacrifice! Unto himself

From the depths of the cosmos

These runes are ours to use

A gift for all mankind

From the All fathers sacrifice!

Oppression's grip is doomed

Behold the sacred runes!