My Mother Told me

[instrumental intro] Verse 1: My mother told me of a time long ago, (Chant) When the sea was wild and the winds did blow. (Chant) Brave warriors sailed on a midnight tide, (Chant) With hearts of iron and steel at their side. Chorus: (Chant) Hoist the sails, ride the storm, (Chant) To distant shores, where legends are born. (Chant) With axe and shield, we fear no foe, (Chant) My mother told me so. Verse 2: (Chant) Through icy fjords and mountains high, (Chant) Underneath the raven’s sky. (Chant) We seek the halls of endless fame, (Chant) Where echoes whisper Odin’s name. Chorus: (Chant) Hoist the sails, ride the storm, (Chant) To distant shores, where legends are born. (Chant) With axe and shield, we fear no foe, (Chant) My mother told me so. Bridge: (Chant) By fire’s light and mead’s sweet flow, (Chant) Tales of glory we bestow. (Chant) The sagas tell of deeds so bold, (Chant) In the days of old. Chorus: (Chant) Hoist the sails, ride the storm, (Chant) To distant shores, where legends are born. (Chant) With axe and shield, we fear no foe, (Chant) My mother told me so. [instrumental solo] Verse 3: (Chant) The dragon prow cuts through the mist, (Chant) In search of treasures, we can’t resist. (Chant) With every oar stroke, power and pride, (Chant) The Norsemen's spirit will not hide. Chorus: (Chant) Hoist the sails, ride the storm, (Chant) To distant shores, where legends are born. (Chant) With axe and shield, we fear no foe, (Chant) My mother told me so. Verse 4: (Chant) From village hearths to battlefields, (Chant) Our courage never yields. (Chant) In sagas sung and stories old, (Chant) The Viking's heart is brave and bold. Chorus: (Chant) Hoist the sails, ride the storm, (Chant) To distant shores, where legends are born. (Chant) With axe and shield, we fear no foe, (Chant) My mother told me so. Bridge: (Chant) By fire’s light and mead’s sweet flow, (Chant) Tales of glory we bestow. (Chant) The sagas tell of deeds so bold, (Chant) In the days of old. Chorus: (Chant) Hoist the sails, ride the storm, (Chant) To distant shores, where legends are born. (Chant) With axe and shield, we fear no foe, (Chant) My mother told me so. Verse 5: (Chant) The shield wall stands, unbreakable, (Chant) Our might and will, unshakable. (Chant) With Thor’s hammer, we strike the ground, (Chant) In victory, our voices sound. Chorus: (Chant) Hoist the sails, ride the storm, (Chant) To distant shores, where legends are born. (Chant) With axe and shield, we fear no foe, (Chant) My mother told me so. Outro: (Chant) Now the echoes of the past remain, (Chant) In the hearts of those who sail the main. (Chant) My mother told me, now I know, (Chant) The Viking spirit in me grows. (Chant) Through the storms and raging seas, (Chant) We carve our fate with ancient keys. (Chant) Valor guides us, strong and free, (Chant) In our blood, the legacy. (Chant) From fjord to fjord, we journey far, (Chant) Guided by the northern star. (Chant) Tales of dragons, fierce and bold, (Chant) In our hearts, their fire we hold. (Chant) My mother’s words, a guiding light, (Chant) Through darkest days and endless night. (Chant) With every wave and every tide, (Chant) The Viking spirit will abide. [instrumental Fade out]