Sons Chant

The sea is black, the dawn burns red
Cold wind cuts like the words you said
Your shield is scarred, your hands are stone
You kiss my brow, then turn toward home

The longship creaks, the ravens cry
The gods bear witness as you lie
I stand ashore, my heart too small
To carry all you are to me

Your name is carved in oak and bone
Your blood runs deep inside my bones
Father, go, I'll remember your flame
Father, go, I'll carry your name

When the drums call out and the storms test me
I will stand like you, strong and free

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

You sail where monsters, rule the tide
Where iron sings and brave men die
You say be still, your time will come
A wolf must learn before he runs

Your shadow fades into the mist
But strength is something you don't miss
It's forged in loss, it's born in fire
I feel it now, I feel it rise

If you fall where legends sleep
Your courage stays alive in me
Father, go, the sea knows your name
Father, go, the gods clear your way
When my hands shake, when fear calls me
I will stand like you, brave and free

Hear me, oh gods, hear me, sky and sea
If he does not return, make a man of me
Hear me, oh gods, hear me, sky and sea
If he does not return, make a man of me
Hear me, oh gods, hear me, sky and sea
If he does not return, make a man of me
Hear me, oh gods, hear me, sky and sea
If he does not return, I will lift the axe

I will face the storm
I will guard our blood
I will bring you honor

Who am I, son of the brave
What will I be, fire and blade
Who am I, son of the sea
What will I be, just like he

Father, go, I will not break
Father, go, I will be strong
When my day comes and the oars strike free
They'll say your son rose up like you
Fearless and true

The sails rise high
The boy stands tall
A man is born when the longships call