Wardruna - Grá (Official music video)

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Published 2020-02-21
Production: Koski Syväri - Director: Tuukka Koski - DOP: Johan Wasicki
Special thanks to Tihu the wolf and her caretakers.

New Wardruna album ‘Kvitravn’ out June 5th, 2020! Pre-order at www.wardruna.com/
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Original lyrics and English translation:
Grá
Gamle Grå…
Eg hugsar ringen før den brotna

Songen din rørar djupt i meg
Som taumar rakt frå minna dreg
Eg finn ikkje ord, dei er for meg gøymd
Men det er noko gamalt, det er noko gløymd

Eg hugsar når du jaga fritt
Eg hugsar når me jaga saman
Eg hugsar oss, før vegen skildes
Eg hugsar ringen før den brotna

Alltid var på meg, og eg på deg
Alltid var på deg, og du på meg

Berre spring til mine skogar
Berre jag i mine fjell
Før din flokk til mine dalar
Lat oss laga ringen heil
Eg skal syngje deg vegen heil
Eg skal syngje heimat heil

English translation:
Grey

Old Grey…
I recall the ring before it broke…

Your song stirs something deep within
Like chords pulling straight from memory
I can’t find the words, they still remain veiled
Yet I know it is old, I know that it’s forgotten

I remember when you roamed freely
I remember when we roamed together
I remember us before our paths got separated
I remember the ring before it broke

Always wary about you, and you about me
Always wary about me, and I about you

You may run to my forests
Roam freely in my mountains
Lead your pack to my valleys
Let us restore the ring
I shall sing you safe on your way
I shall sing you safely home

All Comments (21)
  • I want to live in a society where this is what is played on the radio
  • @FoxOwlLilithia
    Listen to this during a thunderstorm. Don't ask questions, just do it.
  • @amaya_____
    you know that it's powerful when you start crying without even knowing what they are saying
  • @jegeization
    When Wardruna sing a new song, the Gods gather to listen to them.
  • I’ve been struggling with religion throughout my life, always felt a strong connection to paganism. It’s what my forefathers believed, this song has been stuck in my head for a few days, and yesterday on Wednesday ( I’ve learned is Odin’s day) I had a dream, and from researching and talking to several people who helped interpret it, I realized Odin finally answered my pleas and he showed me Yggdrasil. And today I finally am at peace with myself and my views. Thank you Wardruna for giving me that. And Thank you Odin.
  • @leod2408
    Old Grey… I recall the ring before it broke… Your song stirs something deep within Like chords pulling straight from memory I can’t find the words, they still remain veiled Yet I know it is old, I know that it’s forgotten I remember when you roamed freely I remember when we roamed together I remember us before our paths got separated I remember the ring before it broke Always wary about you, and you about me Always wary about me, and I about you You may run to my forests Roam freely in my mountains Lead your pack to my valleys Let us restore the ring I shall sing you safe on your way I shall sing you safely home
  • @LoneRising
    You are missing the point if you only want to revert to tribal life. The song isn't about taking us to the past, but bringing a piece of the past to the future. Use what we have now to fix the balance. The world doesn't need us, we need it.
  • @ARadicalCut
    This was my daughter' favourite song when she was 2.5yo. She would always say "daddy i want the wolf song" after she saw/heard me play this video on youtube once.
  • @Endzeitgeist
    I devoted a significant part of my academic existence to understanding Norse and Germanic cultures. It may sound dumb, but Grá felt like the ultimate vindication for all those hours of devotion.
  • @DiabloPablo42
    I would not call myself a religious or spiritual man. However, when I listen to one of these types of bands, Wardruna, Heilung, Danheim, etc, I cannot find any other word to describe what i feel other than spiritual. Keep banging your drums. Keep singing your songs. Keep the old blood alive and pulsing. May your gods keep you, brothers and sisters.
  • @466chalk
    You know you're a badass when you have a therapy wolf.
  • The power in this song is immense, it awakens something in my soul that has been long forgotten 💔
  • @t.sorvig3540
    This is the first time that I have listened to a song until it brought me to tears. This song brings out a part of me that feels so utterly trapped by today's world. Trapped by the constant grind. Trapped by the hoards of uncaring people. Trapped by the endless lines of cars moving by, unaware, unknowing, uncaring, anonymous. Trapped by the demands and expectations of family, government, and society. It feels like a wolf caught in a cage, desperately gnawing and clawing at the bars, despite broken claws, shattered teeth, and bleeding gums. It wants out. It needs to be free. I NEED TO BE FREE.
  • @guidoferri8683
    I love wardruna's minimalism in their videos: nothing fancy and over the top that could make them appear like nordic hippies. They are serious when it comes to Nordic culture and history
  • Know your traditions. Honor your ancestors. Show respect to the culture of your people, witch was passed down from the ones before you. Greetings and respect from Bulgaria.
  • @Kimchiboy08
    The similarities in Native American and Norse chant is astounding .
  • @eladiko1
    Einar is one of the most talented musicians i have ever listened to, But lets also give our respects to Lindy's AMAZING vocals! I cry nearly every time i listen to this incredible song thanks to her. Thank you so much for changing my musical aspect of life forever.