Discover the story of the song > Helvegen – Wardruna

The song talks about a journey the protagonist takes on Helvegen, which refers to the path to the afterlife. He wonders who will sing for him when he passes on this path, and he mentions the coldness of the tracks he leaves behind. He also mentions seeking songs and receiving drops from a deep well, and believes that Odin knows where his gaze is hidden. Towards the end of the song, he promises to follow his partner across the bridge of the deceased with his song so that she can be freed from her bindings and never truly die. The song ends with the lyrics saying that wealth, family, and oneself will all someday pass away, but words will never die.