Shield Maiden's Lament

[quiet intro fading in with shaman drum and strings] [whispers] [Verse 1] Sailing through the darkest night Battles raging under pale moonlight Clash of swords, the sound of war Every Viking longing for more [Chorus] Shield maiden's heart, so strong and brave Her spirit unyielding, refusing to cave In the fire of battle, she finds her way Through bloodshed and tears, she'll always stay (Verse 2) Raiding villages, plundering gold Stories of glory, forever told A warrior's heart, a Viking's soul In the heat of battle, she's in control [Chorus] Shield maiden's heart, so strong and brave Her spirit unyielding, refusing to cave In the fire of battle, she finds her way Through bloodshed and tears, she'll always stay [instrumental solo] [Bridge] In the midst of chaos and strife She fights for her people, for their life With Odin's guidance, she'll never fall A shield maiden standing tall [Chorus] Shield maiden's heart, so strong and brave Her spirit unyielding, refusing to cave In the fire of battle, she finds her way Through bloodshed and tears, she'll always stay [gutar solo into outro] (Outro) And so she rides into the night A warrior's spirit burning bright The Shield Maiden's Lament, forever sung In the halls of Valhalla, her legacy lives on.