In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Sails up! We're leaving today
Distant lands are calling
Cowards stay at home; this is a quest of true men
Farewell, should we never see again
Weeping women waiving at the pier
When the sky starts cry
But neither rain, nor wind can make us turn around
What's decided, has to be done
See how the forefathers greet, us with northern lights
Bravely towards unknown shores, through raging storms we fight
faith in the gods, their strength in our hearts, when lightning strikes
If we die, we'll meet again in Valhalla..
If we die the sun will shine again beyond mortal time
In a dream I saw two ravens in the sky
And a verdant land behind
When we set out feet there, we'll burn our fleet
'cos the land is promised to us by gods
May Lord protect us on our way
May the moon light our path
Let our spirits be purified by the ocean's breeze
Let the wind, tell our legend which ever lasts
When we reach the open sea
Leaving our home behind
The Dragondheads are rising
Let the stars be our guides
Distant lands are calling
Cowards stay at home; this is a quest of true men
Farewell, should we never see again
Weeping women waiving at the pier
When the sky starts cry
But neither rain, nor wind can make us turn around
What's decided, has to be done
See how the forefathers greet, us with northern lights
Bravely towards unknown shores, through raging storms we fight
faith in the gods, their strength in our hearts, when lightning strikes
If we die, we'll meet again in Valhalla..
If we die the sun will shine again beyond mortal time
In a dream I saw two ravens in the sky
And a verdant land behind
When we set out feet there, we'll burn our fleet
'cos the land is promised to us by gods
May Lord protect us on our way
May the moon light our path
Let our spirits be purified by the ocean's breeze
Let the wind, tell our legend which ever lasts
When we reach the open sea
Leaving our home behind
The Dragondheads are rising
Let the stars be our guides
Lyrics submitted by skycamefalling0
Dragonheads Lyrics as written by Sami Tapio Hinkka Meiju Pauliina Enho
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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