Runes To My Memory Lyrics - Twilight Of The Thunder God - Amon Amarth

We rode the rivers of the eastern trail 

Deep in the land of the Rus 

Following the wind in our sails 

And the rhythm of the oars 

No shelter in this hostile land 

Constantly on guard 

Ready to fight and defend 

Our ship 'til the bitter end 

We came under attack 

I received a deadly wound 

A spear was forced into my back 

Still I fought on 

When I am dead 

Lay me in a mound 

Raise a stone for all to see 

Runes carved to my memory 

Now, here I lie on the river bank 

A long, long way from home 

Life is pouring out of me 

Soon I will be gone 

I tilt my head to the side 

And think of those back home 

I see the river rushing by 

Like blood runs from my wound 

Here I lie on wet sand 

I will not make it home 

I clench my sword in my hand 

Say farewell to those I love 

When I am dead 

Lay me in a mound 

Place my weapons by my side 

For the journey to the hall up high 

When I am dead 

Lay me in a mound 

Raise a stone for all to see 

Runes carved to my memory