The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Was ich sah auf meiner Reise
Scheint zu wahr es zu erzählen
Drum versuch ich auf meine Weise
Euch mit mir dort hinzunehmen
Wie ich einst auf dunklen Pfaden
Weit von hier in Nordens Land,
Sah was mir den Atem raubte
Was ich bis da nicht gekannt
Blut im Auge
Auf wunde Knie
So sank ich nieder
So fand ich sie
So beschloss ich dort zu bleiben
Was ich sah ließ mich nicht mehr los
Zu entdecken ihr Geheimnis
War die Nacht für mich verloren
Tag um Tag in grauem Regen
Suchte ich den Blick noch mal
War verfallen jenem Zauber
Den ich bisher nicht erahnt
Blut im Auge
Auf wunde Knie
So sank ich nieder
So fand ich sie
Lies zurück der Städte Tore
Zog hinauf in eisige Höhen
Sturmgewitter, Donners Peitschen
Suchten mich zu Grund zu gehn
Blickte in des Wassers Fälle
Hinter Sträucher, Birkenhain
Unruhig Blicke, grau die Wogen
Wo mag sie geblieben sein?
Schlaflos, rastlos such ich
Lautlos, raunend, hört sie mich nicht
Über Felsen, Berg und Heide
Dickicht, Dornen, Dunkelheit
Such ich sie bei Nacht, die Weiße
Such den gleißend' Himmelsschein
Scheint zu wahr es zu erzählen
Drum versuch ich auf meine Weise
Euch mit mir dort hinzunehmen
Wie ich einst auf dunklen Pfaden
Weit von hier in Nordens Land,
Sah was mir den Atem raubte
Was ich bis da nicht gekannt
Blut im Auge
Auf wunde Knie
So sank ich nieder
So fand ich sie
So beschloss ich dort zu bleiben
Was ich sah ließ mich nicht mehr los
Zu entdecken ihr Geheimnis
War die Nacht für mich verloren
Tag um Tag in grauem Regen
Suchte ich den Blick noch mal
War verfallen jenem Zauber
Den ich bisher nicht erahnt
Blut im Auge
Auf wunde Knie
So sank ich nieder
So fand ich sie
Lies zurück der Städte Tore
Zog hinauf in eisige Höhen
Sturmgewitter, Donners Peitschen
Suchten mich zu Grund zu gehn
Blickte in des Wassers Fälle
Hinter Sträucher, Birkenhain
Unruhig Blicke, grau die Wogen
Wo mag sie geblieben sein?
Schlaflos, rastlos such ich
Lautlos, raunend, hört sie mich nicht
Über Felsen, Berg und Heide
Dickicht, Dornen, Dunkelheit
Such ich sie bei Nacht, die Weiße
Such den gleißend' Himmelsschein
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okay, so most of my knowledge comes from a rough translation of the german lyrics so bear with me:
basically, a wounded man with blood in his eyes (hence in the title which means Blood in the Eye) is weak and near dying, possibly from a battle. he falls onto his knees and looks up and lo and behold, he sees the most beautiful sight ever, which restores him (i'm not really sure if it was a beautiful paradise or an actual woman he saw. however, he refers to the sight as "her" throughout the song).
determined to find "her" again and discover her secrets, he spends the rest of his life looking for "her." However, he never finds "her" again.
that's my two cents.
I agree with this interpretation with this interpretation, I personally thought, it might be the Aurora borealis, what he is seeing.<br /> The last line "Such den gleißend Himmelsschein" gives a hint in that direction, I think, also he can't find, because it's raining, so the clouds cover the lights, if there are any.
English Translation
"Blood in the eye"
What I have seen on my journey Seems too true to tell So I'll try in my own way To take you there with me
As once on dark paths Far from here in northern lands Saw what took my breath away What I didn't know until then
Blood in the eye On sore knees So I sank down So I found her
So I determined to stay there What I've seen didn't set me free To discover her secret The night was lorn for me
Day by day in grey rain I searched for the view again Have been fallen for the charm I had never seen before
Blood in the eye On sore knees So I sank down So I found her
Left behind the cities portals I travelled up into icy heights Thunderstorms, Thunder's lash Tried myself to decay Looked into the water's falls Behind bushes, birche's groves Restless views, grey the waves Where might she have stayed?
Sleepless, restless I'm searching... Quiet, whispering, she doesn't hear me...
Over rocks, mountains and heathland Spinnet, thorns, darkness I'm searching for her by night, the white one Searching for the glistening heaven's sheen
i totally agree with you, i do like other of their songs but this one is the one i like more. have you seen the video? the video is decent. i have no idea what they are saying though lol
Best song on Sagas in my opinion.