They came from the west

Through the storm across the sea

One thousand men armed

With their swords and shields



Somewhere 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



They 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



They 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