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Tyr – Sinklars Visa Lyrics

Tyr · Land
Rock

Herr Sinklar drog over salten hav,
Til Norge hans kurs monne stande;
Blant Gudbrands klipper han fant sin grav,
Der vanked så blodig en pande.
- Vel opp før dag, de kommer vel over den hede

Ved Romsdals kyster han styred I land,
Erklærete sig for en fjende;
Hannem fulgte efter fjortenhundrede mand
Som alle havde vondt I sinde.
- Vel opp før dag, de kommer vel over den hede

De skændte og brændte, hvor de kom frem,
All folkeret monne de krænke,
Oldingens avmagt rørte ei dem,
De spotted den grædende enke.
- Vel opp før dag, de kommer vel over den hede

Soldaten er ude på Kongens Tog,
Vi selv må Landet forsvare;
Forbandet være det niddingsdrog
Som nu sit Blod vil spare.
- Vel opp før dag, de kommer vel over den hede

De bønder af Våge, Lesje og Lom

About This Song

"Sinklars Visa" is a haunting folk metal ballad that retells the tragic tale of Scottish mercenary Sinclair and his doomed 1612 invasion of Norway, drawing from traditional Scandinavian folk ballads. The song chronicles how Sinclair and his 900 men landed at Romsdal, pillaging and burning their way inland until meeting their end in the mountains of Gudbrandsdal, with the recurring refrain "Vel opp før dag" ("Well up before dawn") creating an ominous sense of impending doom. Tyr's arrangement combines traditional Faroese vocal techniques with heavy guitars and driving rhythms, creating a sound that bridges ancient storytelling with modern metal intensity. The track exemplifies the band's mission to preserve Nordic cultural heritage through music, transforming a centuries-old cautionary tale about foreign invasion and its consequences into a powerful meditation on war, hubris, and historical memory that resonates with contemporary audiences.

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