Desperation

I can feel the cold wind at my back
I can feel the fear of being under attack
When the northern star doesn't shine for me
I'll make my final dying decree
No one here, just me and my home
And the pain knowing that I'll die alone
Waiting to die I sharpen my blade
And lay in the cold dark pouring rain.

[Chorus:]
As I brace for battle I can hear the Norns, speaking of how my soul will be torn
I'm ready for the fight to commence and finally take my dying breath…
I won't see the light of the next day, nor see the gods mourning my decay
A tear streams down my cheek, to the ground, as I cry in the dark I don't dare make a sound.

Upon the horizon, they're coming for me
Questioning my skills and my urge to flee
The pain comes forward, my oblivion's near
As they advance closer, I shed more tears.

[Second Chorus:]
Screaming for vengeance on behalf of my clan, I can feel the strength coming to my hands
I grip the blade and run toward the foe, Hoping to the gods I won't die alone.

As swords and spears go into my back
I won't emerge from my life's final attack
I'm holding the cold snow in my hands
while the enemy is taking my homeland
Dying for honor, driven by hate
I stand up to unleash my rage
I slice and hack as the Christians fall
Hoping that evil won't prevail after all.

[Third Chorus:]
As the last one falls I drop my shield, as well as the iron blade I wield
I drop to my knees I'm pleased it is done, I rest assured for the battle is won
Winter's cold hands embrace my skin, for the fight for my life I will not win
I lie in the snow like I did before and mourn my death for I live no more.