The Eastway

They came from the west
Through the storm across the sea
One thousand men armed
With their swords and shields.

Somewere there was a strange land their never thought
It would be so far from home.

They sailed with their ships
Across the rivers and lakes
With courage and pride
Like proud sons of god Odin.

The were varangians from the west - they were vikings
The warriors of town holmgard.

Then two tribes rebelled
Against their conquerors
Driving 'em overseas
Back into their land.

After conflicts the tries invited 'em back
To rule 'em, to bring order and peace.

They roamed the rivers
Engaging in trade
Merchants who raided
And colonized new lands.

They served as the bodyguards of the emperor
The warriors of town miklagard.

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They sailed with their ships
Across the rivers and lakes
With courage and pride
Like proud sons of god Odin.

The were varangians from the west - they were vikings
The warriors of town holmgard.

They served as the bodyguards of the emperor
The warriors of town miklagard.

Hej skål hej
Hej skål hej
Nu skålar vi för dig, hej hej.