Discover the story of the song > The Poet and the Muse – Old Gods of Asgard

This song tells the story of a poet and his muse who find a magical lake that brings the poet's words to life. The muse goes into the lake and drowns, leaving the poet heartbroken. He searches for her but can only hear his own voice echoing back to him. He promises to bring her back through his stories, but nightmares start to come from the lake. One night, a dark figure comes to the poet, pretending to be his muse, and he takes her in. They both make a vow of silence and it is unclear if this is real or just a dream. At the end of the song, it is said that the poet and the muse might still haunt the lake on moonless nights. Overall, the song is about the power of love and how it can shape destiny.