Written by multi-instrumentalist Quorthon, “Under the Runes” is about a battle between Vikings.
In this fight, they’re not sure to win the battle, but despite this, they do not hold back because they decide to die with honor.
They can not betray the country, so they give their best in the battle,...
In great numbers we advance before dawn
By the great hail this great fight is born
Among the clouds now our black wings fills the air
No more frontlines the holy battle is everywhere
Though death may await me on the battlefield
I die to go on but by the great hail I will go
I am marching Under The Runes
Countless victories we fight side by side
Deep down in the oceans on land and way up in the sky
Comed this far now there is no way back or return
If we do withdraw the horizon will seem to burn
Though death now is closing in on me
I die to go on but by the great hail I will go
I am fighting Under The Runes
[Guitar Solo - Quorthon]
Standing here now amidst the hell we have made
All signs of a wonder or to survive now seems to fade
But I am a fighter and I still have my pride
They are gonna have to kill, by my own hand I refuse to die
Though now death is all that awaits me
I die to go on but by the great hail I will go
I am dying Under The Runes
[Guitar Solo - Quorthon]
Under The Runes was written by Quorthon.
Under The Runes was produced by Boss (Bathory).
Bathory released Under The Runes on Sat Jun 29 1991.