Often the wanderer was on the road To look and fulfill what the norns had told Creating heroes with iron wills To let them die for valhallas pride Bridge: We see the world - like the forefathers We respect their way - their way of life We try to live - like they do We forge the hammer - of the north new Refrain We are the sons of the north We live the ancient rites We are the sons of the north Of the forgotten tribes We won't serve in heaven won't rule in hell Our place is in asgard where all the gods dwell Look to the sky the two ravens fly They show you the way to live with honour and pride Bridge: We see the world - like our forefathers We respect their way - their way of life We try to live - like they do We forge the hammer - of the north Refrain: We are the sons of the north We live the ancient rites We are the sons of the north Of the forgotten tribes