Steel And Stone

[Verse 1] Beneath the branches, old and wide, I swore my oath, I would not hide. The ravens watched, the cold wind moaned, They forged my heart from steel and stone. No gilded cross, no king's command, Could shake the truth beneath my hand. The old gods knew me long before I walked this hard and broken shore. [Pre-Chorus] The old ways never fade... They live in those who stand... [Chorus] Steel and stone... Oath unbroken. Steel and stone... Words once spoken. Ravens fly, High above, Guard the ones the Allfather loves. Steel and stone... Stand with me. Face the Norns without fear. When my road Has been sown, I'll return through steel and stone. [Verse 2] The mountain keeps a thousand years, It does not bend to doubt or fear. The oak still stands through winter's reign, Its roots grow stronger through the pain. So let the thunder split the sky, One day every man must die. When the Valkyries call my name, May I be worthy of their flame. [Guitar Solo] [Bridge] Hear the hammer... Hear it ring... Every oath... Means everything... Stone remembers... Steel will sing... Honor is... The gift we bring... [Final Chorus] Steel and stone... Hold the line. Walk the path the gods designed. Steel and stone... Strong and true. Every dawn begins anew. Steel and stone... When I'm gone, May my deeds keep marching on. Raise your horn... Speak my name... Honor is the only flame.