Under The Northern Star Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Cpt. Yossarian 

Cover art for Under The Northern Star lyrics by Amon Amarth

Hmm, don't know how you got that.

I thought it showed how he would have rather died than them die, mainly because they are in Valhalla and presumably he is going to Niflheim and join Hel's army to fight against his friends at Ragnarök.

Also considering the season being reminiscent of both the end of his life (of age i.e. going to Hel) and possibly the start of Ragnarök which was preceded by, I think , 3 years of winter, that event may not be far off.

To Cpt. Yossarian:

I just see it like the author is saying that some of his friends are dead, but he would have gladly died if it brought them back.