Wardruna - Raido (Official music video)

[@NixxiomOnYouTube]

A breakdown of thought on this video: First and foremost, Raido is a rune that means to travel, it represents adventure, overcoming a great challenge, and it also is a rune that means "riding" or "to ride." In the beginning Einar is tied to two trees, deep within a forest, and we have a repeating rhythm. We also see that his back is turned to a horse, who eagerly walks behind him, also bound to a tree. I take stagnation from these metaphors: An individual who is rooted in place, cannot move, or make progress, and has willingly turned his/her back, or has been forced to turn their back on opportunity. However, as we see with the video, Einar manages to free himself and is shown wandering in the forest with the horse as his companion. Note two things: A forest has always been a poetic symbol of the unknown and thus Einar is traveling a new path that is foreign to him, and thus he's vulnerable and uncertain; him not wearing shoes adds to the 'vulnerable' metaphor. Second, notice that Einar is NOT riding the horse in the beginning, but is riding it later in the music video. When he starts to ride the horse this represents him getting control of his journey, and then you even get to a point where he's riding the horse full gallop, representing a complete control and a complete freedom in his life. What starts as him wandering in a forests becomes him traveling over streams, past mighty stones covered in moss (a symbol for time), through fields, past lakes, over mountains, and so forth. In the end however, Einar and his companion reach the ocean and he releases him, setting him free and saying goodbye. As a final note, you also have fire as a metaphor in this music video. You see Einar and Lindy-Fay singing over the flames and its casting light, which I take to represent the power of the rune itself, and its deeper meaning. In the end of the music video, one of the final shots is Einar closing his eyes to the fire, and then it cuts to the horse walking away. I take this as a metaphor for an end to the journey; his own death, or perhaps simply overcoming the challenge that he faced. I can also reaffirm this from how the camera is on the surface of the water then, constantly shifting in and out of focus as the water passes in front of it. This represents a new journey about to begin; a new unknown to face. These were my thoughts after just watching the music video one time, so I'm sure I missed something. Awesome video though, Wardruna! Powerful as always.

[@luqi97]

Simply love this, thank you for your comment.

[@Munjidk]

Wow Nixxiom I didn't think you knew so much about our Norse history. Well read! And also this was not the place I expected to see your comment.

[@kalmaved]

Oh, didn't know you are into Wardruna, now I respect you even more than I did :-)

[@Meemitalo_]

I take it you're some famous dude. Anyways, awesome analysis, thank you!

[@suumcuique44]

+Nixxikom Thanks for these thoughts, very interesting. What first came to my mind after watching the video is an other meaning of these images. The story and also the lyrics can interpretate and symbolize a form of bonds between beings. Between humans and also between humans and nature and/or animals. A true form of love (or at least what love really should be) about two equal sides which are completing each other, not based on selfish needs and thoughts. The way Einar walks and rides with the horse, and especially how he lets the horse go at the final few seconds... Amazing.

[@lindemuller4547]

- I play in a folk band. - Cool, what instrument do you play? - The *tree*

[@lauraschlieselhuber8487]

Sometimes I play the bones.

[@jackle7896]

@@lauraschlieselhuber8487 Good ol Heilung and their bone instruments

[@AmericanGirl6128]

Trees are Good

[@AmericanGirl6128]

Please Please while in NC go to the Mountains!!!!

[@peaceindarkness.darknessis3494]

It’s absurd that you can’t like a comment more than once...

[@robertjohnston1339]

Respect to our Nordic cousins from the Celts of Ireland. Mother Nature is so pure. She has beauty and strength. Teach our children of the old ways and paths. Saoirse

[@trollfinger]

Celts in Ireland? Nope. Something more special than that.

[@meganaxelia]

I love Ireland and the Irish natives very much. They are great people. Protect and preserve the identity.

[@the_polish_prince8966]

@I swing the Hammer of Thor I am Hunter Beware, you tread a dangerous path by mocking any of the gods, even one such as Loki. All the gods hold power, and Odin swore a blood oath of brotherhood with Loki.

[@the_polish_prince8966]

@Jaimi f What do you mean by that?

[@ericjohnson7234]

Nature will teach you the way, never stray from its path, listen to its words. They have wisdom, and always keep an open mind. How? Up to me it said.

[@naseilis]

There's one problem with Wardruna's songs: no matter how long they are, they're always too short.

[@sjefssersjant7247]

yeah, einar needs to make like an hour long of just us listening to his beautiful voice. hagal.

[@rhaellatargaryen5654]

@@sjefssersjant7247 last night I put this very song on repeat and went to lie down. Before I knew, 4 hours later, I woke up and it was still playing. I had fallen asleep listening to his beautiful voice. Amazing!!

[@Vatharian]

I highly encourage you to check out Corvus Corax. The style is adjacent to Wardruna's work, more orchestral definitely, and they record longer songs. Have fun!

[@JohnSmith-yi9cp]

Its also a bit too reprtitive not very diverse and simplistic for me but thats all.

[@Sonnenanbeterin1991]

@@Vatharian but there stiles are slightly different

[@Miselain]

Wardruna is more spiritual to me than any other music that I've ever listened to. I can't figure out why, but it's incredibly amazing.

[@NordicChilll]

We're the Aesir, the trees, the rocks, the mountains, the rivers, we're life. Asatru is the true way of us north man and women.

[@cbr900rr6]

Wardruna and heilung is all I need

[@hellypod]

Its voices coming down the ages to embrace you

[@captainwilliammorgansantim5629]

Very true ❤️👌🏻

[@JoelDiez]

Burn in Hel, Heretics

[@wolfsdream499]

That's the burden all horse people have to bear. First we join our souls into one and then we have to let our companions go, for a horses life is much shorter than our own... My mare is 26 now and our journey together was certainly not always easy as it began 23 years ago when we both were still young...and the day will come I've got to let her go. But there is one thing that comforts me: A handsome face will age and a perfect body will change but a beautiful soul will always stay a beautiful soul!

[@wombly5596]

My boy is 21, I am 62. We're probably going to retire at about the same time. I will keep him happy and comfortable as long as possible, but it will be devastating when I lose him.

[@mathiasaaron6945]

I am proud to be a Norwegian, To have viking ancestors. This type of songs take me on travels, This makes me peaceful and somewhat my soul get connected with the nature self.

[@camillaGorilla]

Jeg også 😊👌🏼🇳🇴

[@frost47ful]

Så hvorfor ser vi ikke deg i Njardarheimr?????? Ta kontakt hvis du vil :-)

[@CaptainNemo-me7wp]

Bro, I think that real Vikings moved abroad from Scandinavia. I mean, real Vikings moved to England, Normandy, Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Italy and even Constantinople. And most of them settled there.

[@mathiasaaron6945]

@Peter from Ukraine With all of their raids a few vikings did try to settle down in these lands. And also woman got raped and ended up with childrens by this vikings. The vikings have always been in Scandinavia. Those that left were at raids and probably tried to settle down. Due to all the conflict settling down was not easy for them. But i can tell you that the majority of the vikings still was in Scandinavia. And they was until the end of the viking age. The Vikings were many not few so they spread alot of their origins to people around europe through their raids. I would say that the majority of people in Scandinavia has viking ancestors. While some outside can be lucky enough to have too. They have focused alot on Britain/England so they got alot of ancestors from there.

[@CaptainNemo-me7wp]

@@mathiasaaron6945 Have you been interested in the Vikings raids to the Eastern countries? For example, nowadays Russian city Novgorod was one of the Viking's citadels and then Vikings moved to Kyiv (now the capital of Ukraine) and created the next Viking's citadel in the East. After that Vikings tried to get the control over the provinces of the Eastern Roman Empire and vast territories around Volga river. Vikings were valued for their ability to bring order and justice (in the Medieval meaning). The legitimate kings in the Eastern Europe connected their families to Viking ancestors.

[@buraklive]

This song touched my soul.

[@Callsign_Prophet]

it also touched me in places

[@sobek]

oh god...need to resist the urge to write inappropriate comments....

[@mithraicpriest]

shut up Nazgul, go back to Mordor

[@LasagnaQueen]

It didn't just touch it; it rubbed, carressed and massaged it.

[@sobek]

MarkShadJack Fan it touched me in appropriate places

[@roksvempire]

This is not a song. This is Edda. This is a masterpiece.

[@Mohrlaen]

This will travel through time.

[@allfatherodin-officiallyun1107]

@Deniz K. jesus died nailed to a cross. Thor has a hammer. Coincidence? I think not

[@krzysztofczoczynski419]

@@allfatherodin-officiallyun1107 Definitely. Also, if you rearrange letters in Loki, add a few more and remove a few, you'll get Jesus

[@nickycocaine]

Underrated comment. It's a story, more than music.

[@MZ-rv1bu]

@@krzysztofczoczynski419 ha...good one

[@nik0stat]

It is really a pity that most people will actually never get to listen to this masterpiece. This is so powerful that it can force you to change the way you think and reconsider many things in life. I want to support these guys to keep on doing what they do by any means I can, and this is the first time I feel this way for a band.. Wardruna, thank you

[@ValCharis]

You are right but let the people come to this kind of songs by themselves ; I mean I think it's not the music you can bring to most people and expecting them to like it 'easily', it's a journey, a personal path, and one day you find it. And you can fully enjoy it. It's practically spiritual. This is music! But I agree, everyone should be able to experience it.

[@BolasDaGrk]

Theos Boithos...

[@mirzaitziar]

I'm glad I got to listen. This is pure beauty

[@alessandrofrioli6978]

Δαίμων Εαυτού me too. They are different. It's a estate of art with powerfull soul. Never saw anything like this. But it's not to all kind of people.

[@troyb8579]

3 mill views is pretty surprising

[@grimstone151]

I don't know why but i feel a connection more to this then any church i was ever forced to attend love this

[@Taticakuasran]

The key word you mentioned is connection. Wardruna cleanses and strengthens our connection with our Source ( where we came from, God, Source energy, nature, or whatever you want to call it.) Most churches tell us we are separate from our Source until we die and we should do what they say or we will be rejected if we don't.This is total BS. When I go up into the high mountains and commune with nature my soul heals and my energy level rises to a very powerful state.I go trout fishing in my boat at over 8000 feet and I fish with the eagles. Love watching them swoop down and grab a trout out of the lake about 20 yards from me. I feel a much stronger connection with the energy that fuels the universe.Wardruna's songs make me feel the same thing. Go see them live if you can. I did !

[@Ruqkii]

@@Taticakuasran What you describe is what makes me wish I live in nature. Whenever I'm close to nature I always feel so loved. I mean the love feels so strong that I can feel it in my heart. It's why I'm sad I am in the city. I';m African and listening to this song is so elevating.

[@imp8453]

@@Ruqkii welcome, bróðir.

[@Taticakuasran]

@@Ruqkii I lived in the city as a kid and moved closer to nature as I grew older.

[@Ruqkii]

@@Taticakuasran I envy that.

[@arhansen85]

My two younger kids are 5 and almost 3 and they LOVE this music. My heart is happy to know they’re taking in such rich music at this early age!

[@fruit_goose]

Перевод: Тёмные тучи живут внутри. Тоска приманок обманывает ум. Понесёшь ли меня? Освободи меня. Славный жеребёнок, дам взамен Просторные поля золотые, Так скачи же, скачи неугомонно! Унеси меня, и я всё исполню, Чего пожелаешь. Райдо! Шторма успокоились, ум остёр, Стук копыт отбивает свой ритм. Два сердца идут как одно. Освободи меня, надели прытью Лошадиной, Райдо! Всё быстрей скакал я, бежал. На волю потом пустил жеребёнка. Дорога была для него трудна, Но приятна и быстра для меня. Райдо! Райдо! Коль объезжу тебя - Будем ехать вместе, Как единое целое, Где узлы крепки! И узами связаны Целые миры! Коль объединимся - Пойдём рука об руку! Коль понесёшь меня - Выдержишь двух Как единое целое, Где цепи куются! Узами связаны Целые миры! Коль объединимся - Уйдёшь в путь свободным.

[@lesers9783]

Спасибо!)))

[@kjenemy803]

фига, русские

[@ЖивувКрыму]

@@kjenemy803 мы же русские мы можем.

[@ТатиЯна-у9л]

Спасибо🙌

[@_Dictator]

Спасибо

[@zachosgood5884]

Each time I listen to this song or any song from Wardruna for that matter, I hear the voices of my ancestors. I love it.

[@vodun844]

Also Man ...Raido the way touch my soul)))

[@kittysbaccytin]

Listening in memory of my beloved Norwegian Fjord horse. He carried me through both heaven & hell. We shall reunite one day. - love from Ireland, thank you Wardruna. 🤍

[@denamccasland3428]

Looks like a Nord svensk

[@oddrunjeanettehellebakken4369]

Most likely it's a Norwegian dolehorse (dølahest) very close related to Nord svensk. ❤️

[@MyOmpalompa]

There is something divine in their music. so relaxing and beautiful

[@Amnethoras]

Something "divine" ?

[@damienlecrivain7078]

Jesus maybe, what a bad joke '-'

[@glenndyne3870]

very pleasing; delightful. "he had the most divine smile" synonyms: lovely, handsome, beautiful, good-looking, prepossessing, charming, delightful, appealing, engaging, winsome, ravishing, gorgeous, bewitching, beguiling; wonderful, glorious, marvellous, excellent, superlative, perfect; delicious, mouth-watering, delectable; bonny; informalheavenly, sublime, dreamy, sensational, knockout, stunning, super, supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, great, tasty, fanciable, easy on the eye, a sight for sore eyes, as nice as pie; informalbrilliant, brill, smashing; informalcute; informalbeaut; formalbeauteous; datedtaking; archaiccomely, fair; raresightly

[@glenndyne3870]

Yes it is divine!

[@Fuglsang84]

Esiltir and Damien Lecrivain : You are aware, that the norse Gods are divine too, right? Loke-kick-me-in-the-nuts!?.... 🙄😒

[@ИванБудков-ы7ф]

Scandinavians, germans,live long friends, respect from Russia

[@rhaellatargaryen5654]

that is very sweet, brother. I live in Hamburg, Germany and I send to you all my love and respect. Danke schön, Bruder!

[@vebbie0624]

This one isn't german, but respect!

[@darkmind7424]

Иван Будков respect

[@BalderJensen]

Spasibo bratan!! and likewise

[@KaldaBlood]

Russia is literally named after the Russ or the Reds, The Swedish vikings raided at first but then made friends with the slavics who helped them make their way all the way to the mediterainian sea. They interbred with the Slavics and became part of the fabric of Russia itself and the Baltic states. We are all connected thanks to the Vikings. Skål my Swedish viking brother!

[@emrearslan1541]

This song fits in perfectly for the description of " I miss a place that I have never been to"

[@Nattfoddone]

Слушая эту композицию веришь, что привычных забот нет. Что жизнь в природе. Благодарю!

[@lesers9783]

В погоне за своими мечтами мы не замечаем истинное счастье!

[@ЖивувКрыму]

Так и есть......

[@ara5h22]

I'm from Armenia and I don't understand but I am translating in English.. it's very beautiful , thank you Wardruna..I love your all musics

[@rulfryder17290]

This is the sound of freedom, spirituality, true friendship, rebellion, nature, traveling, power and truth

[@bowser515]

Not only has this quickly become my new favorite Wardruna song. But it's one of the most beautiful pieces of music I've heard in a long time, I can't stop listening to it.

[@dextc]

stumbled upon Wardruna after the TV-show VIKINGS, and I fell in love with the sound instantly.. As a Dane i feel that Wardruna reignites the glory of my heritage and gives a reminder about the power that both this country and the entire Scandinavian region was once build upon..

[@LFOake]

I have listened to this at least 32 times just today. More yesterday. And even more the day before...I listen to it on a loop and I can't get enough of it

[@frianklippelaar7331]

Its amazing that when you close your eyes, the song becomes part of you. You become the rithym

[@geffi3077]

So you mean you're listening less and less each day?

[@LFOake]

@@geffi3077 😂😂😂 I was clearly tired when I wrote this 😂😂 I'm still listening to it every day, though! It's part of my work Playlist and home Playlist 🥰

[@SteamboatWilley]

I love the way this song starts off quiet and just builds and builds into this tidal wave of sound. Awesome!

[@249sawgnr4]

exactly! I thought of it as a slow moving avalanche of music slowly building up until it engulfs you

[@Nourgab]

Greetings from Slavic brothers from Poland! Hail to the Wardruna!

[@teamkazkapoland1358]

Witaj! Miło widzieć Polaków nawet tutaj. Bardzo sie ciesze, że mogłam wpaść na Polaka. Na prawdę bardzo Mi miło. Pozdrawiam Serdecznie!

[@teamkazkapoland1358]

Nawet nie wiesz jak się ciesze. To na prawdę dużo znaczy. Liczę że szybko zobaczysz mój komentarz i odpiszesz

[@w.1538]

My nie jestesmy Slavic- Niewolni. My jestesmy PO-LACHY PANY LASOW!

[@rhaellatargaryen5654]

Greetings back to you, from Germany!

[@lilitu9114]

Nas jest tu więcej :D Pozdrawiam rodaków!

[@carsonmathews1264]

How did it take me 4 years before I found this...Absolute masterpiece.

[@MrElphoran]

This song remind me a bad feeling, the feeling to be born at the wrong period. Pleasure come from simple thing, we forget our origins, and we are all focus on superficial thing today. Thanks Wardruna for these 5 minutes of lucidity. Greetings from France.

[@sc8693]

MrElphoran I've the same feeling.

[@crysvicious]

:) embrace it. I identify as a 7th century vølva halvtroll Halvalv 😂 this time period sucks I don't belong here

[@crysvicious]

@@malopinhouet6373 I do believe it is happening now

[@crysvicious]

nublex that whole childbirth shit is drastically misrepresented , birth is not normally a medical emergency , America has the highest infant mortality rate of any other first world country. the medical mafia kills babies and mamas all the time. home birth is much safer.

[@sciohermetikum3902]

@@nublex"Life was hard back then" At least it was life.

[@VoloMalVor]

You know it's a good song when it gives you chills.

[@furycat9725]

yes!

[@isabellelivory4629]

Je vous adore ma très chère Lagertha, je regarde vos séries Viking. Je suis une Viking aussi, j'habite en France en Normandie dans la Manche dans le 50250. Très très fort Bisous 💕 💕 💕 à bientôt peut-être...

[@rra022001]

yes Lagertha is a fine warrior lady. Like Boudicca.

[@kannonjoshuartha9624]

and tears

[@FiddL3stixMa55acr3]

Every time

[@cb9996]

I take several trips to Colorado and I love listening to wardruna when I'm going through the mountains. Well not just then but especially going through the mountains at sunrise....man

[@emanuelgermangomez2357]

i´ve tattoed mi rigth arm with Raido in honor to my recently dead Grandmother .. " Ramona " ... she ís in a another journey . This song reminds me of her . Thank you !!

[@ashlyrae7240]

The soul is awakened and carries us onward such magic in these words Gods bless these musicians always please never stop making music

[@kirstybevan6760]

When I first discovered Wardruna, I couldn't put my finger on it but their music was so familiar to me in a way I couldn't explain. I didn't just hear it through my ears, I heard it through every part of me. Like something had been missing in my life... a very strange yet pleasant experience. I feel it every time I listen to them, like they awaken something in me that had been dormant for a very long time.

[@user-gu3ie]

Einar makes me want to be a viking... it's crazy how much emotion Wardruna creates

[@jaimeeyoung7456]

How are you sure its just emotion? Im not disagreeing with you at all, maybe he is just helping something deep down awaken yet again ☺ Skäl!

[@TurboSlav3000]

I would love to hear Raido on the radio :DD

[@КатеринаКозырева-ж7е]

I highly recommend everyone to watch this video. Really cool. I had a long depression, and my future husband advised me to watch and listen to their songs. This composition was the very first, tears rolled in a stream. I listened for a month, and just cried. In general, if it were not for this music, I would no longer exist. alive. AND NOW I WANT TO LIVE!!!!!!! THANK YOU GUYS !!!! I dream of getting to their concert at least once in my life

[@viktortymoshuk1788]

Направду , щось особливе криється у їхніх піснях

[@andry1445]

так

[@digitaldragonborn]

I have no idea why or how the music from Wardruna gets inside me, I feel it. Weird feeling but very pleasing to the senses. My CD collection is growing.

[@sc8693]

Lysa Varm it's a primitive feeling... It's like the call of our ancestors. You can't describe it

[@DrakeDead]

The Gods are speaking to you, listen !

[@blacktiger3217]

this is a masterpiece!!! respect from south america to all the nordics

[@patriciadavison1486]

Everything Einar and Wardruna do is brilliant beyond words... I want their music at my funeral so I can enjoy it into eternity. xx🙏🏻❤️

[@spidergypsy5522]

Every one who falls in love with Wardruna will always listen to them into eternity. :)

[@Torz_]

I agree, I will walk through the gates of Valhalla, I will see my ancestors and I will be a warrior for eternity.

[@BIOSHOCKFOXX]

You can't just listen to this song without watching this video, it simply shows the atmosphere in which this song belongs. The horse is amazing, the video is simply perfect. I usually critique video's and songs about whether something could be different or better...but here, nothing to say except everything is perfect.

[@tatjanapivkina3965]

Прекрасная музыка! Трогает до глубины души. Огромное спасибо!

[@iirowiik2855]

Your pagan neighbour Finland Wants to give a lot of respect to this masterpiece!

[@valkyrje1894]

@Beep Boop Norwegians only say skål once they are with friends or family sharing a beer.

[@ekerilaz723]

@@valkyrje1894 This is Beep Boop, I got banned 😂

[@letswatchutube5132]

Lol

[@kasun7249]

Music in its purest form. Wardruna has resurrected the Indo-European soul with the Runaljod trilogy.

[@jyuppiter4540]

@I swing the Hammer of Thor I am Hunter Pass me that mushroom bruh, must be some good shit

[@lordzeusourgodoftruthstorm4410]

@@jyuppiter4540 worthless dork

[@Declan_Moriarty]

@Bidu Bidu The language existed...and usually a language is spoken by a specific tribe of people so...

[@dmitriyzuykov2038]

The song attracts attention from the very beginning! In the song you can feel the power and strength of your ancestors, nature, earth, water, sky !!! Listened to more than 10 times in a row! I thank the Scandinavian brothers and sisters for the video and the song that touched my soul !!! Great greetings to you from Russia !!! Glory to the ancestors !!!

[@wc3935]

Hail Odin, All-Father, Wise Warrior, One-Eyed Wanderer

[@the_polish_prince8966]

Father of the Slain, the Noose-laden God, hail to him and all who follow him.

[@haalandistbesseralslewando6976]

Hail Wodan

[@ekerilaz723]

*SKÅL*

[@PiracyandDumbbells]

Hail the Sly One, Wodan, Wotan, Ødin.

[@CRILLER3]

Oh man when Einar sings Raido i get shivers i love Wardruna SKÅL !!

[@thewonderer9551]

Am I the only Indian who fell in love with Wardruna? Now I’m seriously considering to find my past life connection with North Germanic & Scandinavian region. Why music from these region pulls me towards itself so much? 😢 Feels like I’m missing something. Long live Wardruna 🙏🏼 Massive respect from India 🇮🇳

[@user-ll6pr5cw1f]

Nope ✌️

[@akshaysawant3012]

I too have fallen in love with this beautiful music brother.

[@thewonderer9551]

@@akshaysawant3012 That's great bro!

[@knaperstekt7953]

We are the same my sibling. I love you. Any person on the planet comes from pagan beginnings many hundreds of thousands years ago.

[@thewonderer9551]

@@knaperstekt7953 Love & light to you, sibling. Blessed be!

[@yourspiritualconsultor]

This is my favorite Wardruna song. Rune Raido is one of the most powerful runes, and its feeling cannot be better expressed by any other song. The combination of Einar Selvik's haunting vocals and the use of traditional Nordic instruments creates a mesmerizing and spiritual experience that transports the listener to ancient times. The lyrics, inspired by Norse mythology, add depth and meaning to the already powerful music. The haunting vocals and the intense percussion in this song perfectly capture the essence of Rune Raido, which symbolizes journey, movement, and change. Listening to this song is a transformative experience that transports me to another realm. It's amazing how music can convey so much emotion and meaning, and Wardruna does an incredible job of connecting with their audience through their music. I always feel a sense of clarity and purpose after listening to this song, as if I've gained a new perspective on life. The use of traditional Nordic instruments and chanting in Wardruna's music adds to the authenticity of their sound, making it feel like a spiritual experience. It's no wonder that their music has gained a cult following among fans of Viking and pagan culture. Their music is not only enjoyable to listen to, but it also serves as a gateway to learning more about ancient Nordic culture and beliefs.

[@slowshadow1]

Videoclipul este cea mai frumoasa exprimare a calatoriei de initiere a unui om. Asa cum Literatura Romana il are pe Harap-Alb care trece prin mai multe etape (inclusiv moartea) pana ajunge sa cucereasca mana printesei asa si Einar Selvic in acest videoclip pleaca la drum. Einar simbolizeaza omul comun, omul simplu legat de cotidian si de realitatea prezentului care doreste sa se elibereze pentru a putea pleca spre cautarea sa. Dupa cum vedeti, deschiderea videoclipului incepe cu Einar legat de maini intre doi copaci, si nu intamplator incadrat intre ei legat de maini, batand din doua bete in trunchiurile copacilor. Cei doi copaci reprezinta limitarea, delimitarea spatiului pentru oricare dintre noi ca si oameni. Sforile cu care este legat reprezinta legile, justitia, incadrarea prin limitarea de lege iar betele care lovesc copacii intr-un mod ritmat concomitent reprezinta dualitatea individului, facand sunet pentru urechi care sa auda dar hranind dorinta de a galop (care se va implini mai tarziu). Copacii fiind intr-un codru foarte des din zona Scandinaviei (presupun) reprezinta de asemenea inradacinara individului, conexiunea dintre individ si casa, pamant si ceea ce creste peste el. Dupa cum stim, copacii din zona nordica se dezvolta foarte greu datorita climei iar calitatea lemnului rasinos este de o mare valoare. Iar peste toate astea, in fundal de tot, este calul si el legat (nu strans ca sa se poata invarti in cerc) care face ture in jurul copacului reprezentand insusi spiritul aventurier al lui Einar. Calul reprezinta nobletea, puterea, deminitatea si sarguinta spre care accede omul intreaga viata. Totusi culoarea calului reprezinta moartea, primejdia si nesansa. Calul negru a fost mereu simblul nelinistii si-a incertitudinii. Din nou dualitatea este pusa in tema prin prezeta elementelor pozitive si negative si intrepunerea imaginilor intre cal si om... Dialogul care se desfasoara intre Einal si colega lui reprezinta dialogul interior dintre omul care vrea sa ramana inradacinat pe pamantul casei lui si sufletul sau care ii spune sa plece si sa se caute in lume. Peste tot in textul din limba engleza apar metafore si epitete care sunt redate intr-un mod armonios in imagini animate de foc si lumina pala. Lira si notele cantate in gamele minore intregesc imaginea de poveste a intregului videoclip si il fac o capodopera culturala. Rasaritul soarelui este momentul incare omul si calul isi incheie drumul impreuna si o iau pe cai diferite la marginea apei,ceea ce are o insemnatate deosebita. Sa nu uitam de faptul ca undeva mai sus afirmasem ca negrul reprezinta moartea iar finalul fix spre asta duce. Despartirea dintre suflet si corp pe malul unei ape ne aminteste de apele Styx-ului din mitologia greaca. Sufletul isi continua drumu spre dreapta, in timp ce trupul se va aseza la umbra copacilor pentru a se putea odihni pentru venicie. As vrea sa vad cati romani vor citi asta printr-un simplu like... multumesc

[@MsNocticula]

I love it and I get it. You show us your world through the music and the beauty of your land and your people with pride and honor. Thank you.

[@wordsaremytrade]

I love your comment ShieldKitten, I didn't think of it this way, but you're so right!

[@NikhilSharma-qw1wf]

Goosebumps all over the body. The music goes straight into the soul. Love from India

[@TheCrispify]

The way this song builds up so powerfully and then breaks down at the end into this tender melody again.. Incredible. What an experience, thank you Wardruna!

[@hejnye]

such respect for horses, they are magnificent creatures

[@annoyingbananana]

I hereby would like to thank my faithful companion of 11 years (powerful 500 kg horse) for *allowing* (ALLOWING!!!) me, a weak and scrawny little 55kg human, to ride on his back. I love you my dear friend ❤

[@bimbamboumize]

Thanks for providing the Viking culture all around the world !

[@lydiamichaels491]

Proud to be a Norwegian. I love this type of music and for all the energy that Einar Selvik and Lindy Fay Hela put into these songs. Beautiful work! Hail to Wardruna!

[@marisaghr]

ive been trying to figure out why this music affects me so strongly and then i realized: this is the song my heart has been playing my entire life. this is the sound of my German ancestors and the call my tears make when i cry to God...this is my soul sound...

[@fibreoptik]

We have Norse blood in our family, I am a huge fan of Vikings and somehow I only discovered Wardruna today. Today... of all days... when we are learning that we will be losing our dear Mom very soon. This music makes me feel courage but it also makes me cry. I feel guilty about not being a stronger “Viking” in the face of losing my other parent. We already lost our Dad in 2003 and once Mom is gone we may be adrift in our family war boat, directionless and eyes so full of tears we will not see well enough to navigate... but... maybe if I just keep listening to this music I will grow an indestructible beard that will double as a compass and guide us through the impending storms.

[@jimbeammeup9879]

fibreoptik keep strong brother!

[@jaujaujauuuuur]

Hold hodet opp broder. Ønsker deg hell og lykke på din vei.

[@destruktiv566]

vent bor du nærme norviken, jeg tror jeg hørte om deg

[@tonystonem1084]

Every single from Wardruna is like a holiday for me..

[@gaiavenus]

Watched them live, OMG they are flawless live from the vocals, interments, and their presence. They got standing ovation throughout the show, the crowd in Toronto, Ontario were just awesome. Actor "Rolo" from Viking (Clive Standen) was in the audience in the middle row between the crowds with his family and no one noticed. We were at the front left row, and he passed by with his family to go backstage while intermission, and we didn't say anything but we were like OMG it's ROLO, in shock, and passed by again. The only disappointment was we weren't allowed to take photo's or videos as the security guards were in every corner watching anyone who does, but Clive was allowed to film and I believe he posted. I think its nice for fans to be allowed, specially waiting for a rare moment and memory being at a concert like this, but I understand and respect that. Still was breathtaking, bought all their albums at the show. So worth it.

[@karmillaklein4073]

I'm Brasilian, and I love this song, it's amazing! I already hear it some 100x, congratulations!

[@broothbrooth]

Просто и гениально.Гениально и просто.Проникает глубоко в душу и остаётся там.Видеоряд переносит и погружает в происходящее.Очень красиво и умиротворённо. From Russia with love

[@frisacruise3983]

YT brought me here when I searched for Norwegian songs because I'm learning Norsk. This song is beyond my expectation. Outstanding, exceptional song and it gives me the feeling of living in Viking era lol. I also love the deep meaning of Raido. Thanks to all Norwegians for explaining it. Jeg elsker denne sangen. ❤❤❤

[@darkprodigy992]

For years I was told by my grandmother that the Gods will always be with me and guide my path I never believed it until I tapped into my roots and listening to this is so powerful it's like they speak to me

[@uboyelig_ulv]

Gods must cry of happiness when they listen to this!

[@coltonstrain584]

So glad I've found this group they make music that literally touches my soul and awakens things in me I didnt know about and calms things in me that bring me pain thank you for what you do wardruna

[@АндрейСкальдЪ]

Райдо - руна дороги и Пути. Это езда и колесница. Руна воссоединения и связи между началом и концом. Райдо - руна выхода из безвыходных ситуаций. Думаю, они поют именно об этом, через образ коня и всадника, отправляющихся в путь.

[@СвятославАфанасенков]

Райдо - руна путешествия,верховой езды

[@hunterrogersmusic]

There is something about this music that just hits me emotionally.

[@rafangirl1]

I am baffled by the number of dislikes. A person has to be very unimaginative and dull to dislike this amazing, moving, spiritual music.

[@daddygagz1701]

I say this politely of course. I’m sure they are good people. But it’s most likely Catholics and Christians. I harbor no hate towards them but they are the main arbiters of hate and disgust to this type of culture and religion wardruna touch’s on.

[@noctusfury6918]

Those are the Anglo-Saxon and Irish monks who don't appreciate having their monasteries raided. 🤣

[@rodgerwilliams3918]

As an American with Norse roots, this made my soul explode with joy. I love Wardruna

[@emrearslan1541]

Never forget where you came from

[@Mion11c]

My soul was in pure bliss with this song.

[@bigbonerecords.4080]

Amazing audio# My Best Creators of Etnic music # Thank Wardruna for all work and inspiration # Blessings#

[@salomekruger4176]

Einar has a way of transporting one back a thousand years, to ancestors long forgotten. Thankyou Einar!

[@vigridr_]

Everybody gangsta till a Scandinavian starts playing trees in a forest.

[@markamarka2050]

Thats what I’m trying to teach my son...and I am not giving up😀..

[@vigridr_]

@@markamarka2050 Your son’s gonna be pretty cool

[@markamarka2050]

@@vigridr_ yeah;) one day i wil take him to Bygdøy to see the museum like I went with my mum once to feel that spirit..when standing by the Oseberg ship;)

[@RetroFan]

That caused me to give out a hearty chuckle.

[@MD-gz5yw]

Have to agree

[@Torz_]

I'm English but have a Germanic family name, I am norse pagan and it's the best decision I've ever made. I now connected with my ancestors and the Gods. Listening to Einar relaxes me & I can quite happily fall asleep to his beautiful music.

[@blaseforestcall3800]

Fabulously wonderful!! each day I am looking on the calendar to count days...

[@harry-r9o]

Such a talented band. I get so emotional and goosebumps when I listen to this. This is the music you feel in your soul.

[@SuSi-Lu]

So viel Kaft und Sehnsucht darin. Danke für mein Lieblingslied von Euch. 🍀💚

[@markoarcher2786]

Long live from Serbia,from south-east, from Celtic's south..Long live Europe,green,pagan,proud..

[@techniqueswithtodd]

Just BRILLIANT. Gives me the chills. Amazing work.

[@DieLeopardin83]

In this world this is one of a few songs that make me cry ... So powerful and softly the same time. Wardruna makes me feel all that feelings that hide inside me. Thanks !

[@Sjohof99]

The best thing of Wardruna's songs, is that you'll never understand the whole meaning, the real one, by the first listenings, it takes a while, that could be days or months or even a year, because it depends on your own experience. For me it's a new discovery and a new interpretation everytime. Ragnarok will be awesome, can't wait to see them in November !

[@Ruqkii]

Am i the only African here? Love you guys from Nigeria.

[@meganaxelia]

Respect to the Nigerian nation too.

[@marapons4307]

❤

[@надеждаантонова-х7р]

Обалденное видео🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃. Как Селаик красиво всё передаёт. И сказания и природа. Очень красиво🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MercyMacabre]

Hauntingly beautiful

[@CristinaTurlea]

My thoughts exactly!

[@RemainRealProductions]

This was astonishingly beautiful. I hope for another truly epic masterpiece hit like Helvegen in this album.

[@lofafnir2142]

Helvegen is hard to beat, but this and Odal might actually do that in my opinion. I would like to see something in the lines of "Heimta thurs" also in this album, i kinda miss the guttoral.

[@edwardbackman744]

Watcher the last song in the album is called Runaljod (sound of the runes) I'm sure that will be incredible

[@delpinsky]

I keep on listening to Helvegen and I find it deep, epic and powerful, like the beat of its drum in my heart

[@DialogueWithTheStarsHD]

Isa from the new album is one of their best tracks in my opinion.

[@rafalkozuch]

yes isa is amazing , to be honest the whole ragnarok album is amazing, so many people dont understand that kind of music, shame :(

[@Marilynmarsh167]

. I had never listened to Viking Norwegian Music before. I happened to be blessed with hearing Warduna! It was 3wks when I started to listen to Warduna and it has touched me deep in my heart and soul! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and prayers in your music!!!

[@MrAtrandom]

The unbridling and removal of the saddle on the horse makes me cry every time.

[@magdacismasz-nowak9233]

- Honey, you need therapy, go to a psychiatrist. - No, I have Wardruna.

[@valkyrie923]

That is exactly what im doing right now! Its a sense of centering, for sure.

[@nikolaipetrenko2108]

To imbrace the gods and nature is the try way of the world

[@omarra6781]

I literally do listen to Wardruna to gain some calm and center myself. When life or my thoughts are chaotic, they are my "go to" for peace.

[@blankabb1289]

@@urbanglinning6452 not only that but you also pay for that :))

[@de.dikke_dame]

So true! 🤍

[@charlenebarrows]

Every time I hear this I want to stand up and applaud and yell! BRAVO! Thank you.

[@MNGxGhost]

Replay, replay, replay, replay, replay. Okay, just one more... replay, replay, replay...

[@oranienbaum]

Спокойствие разума и чистота мысли...

[@kahlkopf65]

Mein Lieblingssong. Soviel Tradition und Freiheit und Trauer ja Stolz ein Nordmann zu sein.Einfaches Leben.... soviel Natur.👍🤜🤛🔨

[@geneside0]

Wow this is the most glorious music I have ever listened to, For the past 12 years I have been searching for something to calm my bipolar and for the first time I feel free and open, I listen to the musicians and it's so calming and I feel like I can see into the past and almost feel the grasp of old times, I now hold a high spirit and I could never thank you enough Wardruna, I hope I could make it to see you guys live one day, I'm Harley from Australia and I thank you and hope the gods keep you in their hands and provide a plentiful future for you all. You have helped me, I'm in your debt

[@alessandrofrioli6978]

harley braddock me too. Touched my soul

[@ponidark3059]

Боже, это самое эстетичное что я видела в своей жизни

[@attorreatravere4590]

As cold as a winter morning As lonely as a fallen tree As strong as rock in the ocean As inspiring as a camp fire It's a masterpiece. Thank you guys. Live forever.

[@camillaGorilla]

This is the best song i have heard in ages! Wardruna, you make me proud to be a Norwegian Viking Shieldmaiden 🙌🏼👌🏼🇳🇴🇳🇴

[@Anonyomus]

This is what I call music. Original, organic and dynamic soundscapes and lyrics with a meaning. Not some shitty bands like Amaranthe with overcompressed, plastic commercial bullshit that resembles more computer generated noise than any instruments. That's what the mainstream labels are marketing in music industry and they're the Justin Bieber or Katy Perry of metal music. Wardruna isn't metal, but Kvitrafn has black metal history and knows what is the difference music with soul and music without it. This stuff has the soul and emotion and draws you into another world. That's the meaning of music: to create visions through soundscapes. Wardruna always nails it.

[@manuel_pelledibestia]

Only truth in your words...

[@leonardobarba5304]

So, do you have to needlessly attack other artists to praise this band? It makes is seem very childish.

[@emmastolwood2211]

The song makes me long for a new life in the forest. After the virus we should go back to the old ways.

[@frost47ful]

You have the answer... well I live in the forrest ;-)

[@kirah3219]

At the rate it's going we will be

[@erikkosir5870]

There is no AFTER

[@emmastolwood2211]

@@erikkosir5870 Don't worry the Spanish flu burned out. :)

[@BardsInExileFolkRevival]

During the virus we should go back in the forest already, we'd be better off there.

[@liquid_eternity]

It's beautiful! Can't wait for the album

[@sadesx]

give me your facebook *_*

[@Bibl888]

much smooth, so game, such wow

[@CelticHardcore]

Well, no bullshit at least hahahaha

[@AlexandreAlagoa]

it's gonna be insaaaane!!

[@AnotherBoringCatChannel]

and here it is, new album - just epic!