Father, I've found a ship to take me away Pack my box and get me ready No time to waste astray Father, in a week i will be gone To Miklagard on dragon's wings There's riches to be won To Uppsala Odin and Thor May they guard my way Where i've never walked before Sweden, oh Sweden My fatherland my home I pray to see your shores again Tomorrow i'll be gone Sweden, oh Sweden Heathen stronghold in the black Odin walks amidst your trees
May he guide me back I saw an old man pa**ing by Under his cloak the flicker of an eye As i turned to ask his name He was gone just as he came I know i'm not alone He will watch me far from home And his wisdom be the light And his courage in the fight Odin, to Uppsala i shall come To honour you with sacrifice as it must be done Oh Odin, i raise my hands to thee and pray Give me strength and wisdom There'll be danger in my way