Eric The Red

Away from Icelands shores I must, the king says I must go
Some neighbours asked a fight with me and I laid their bodies low.

Now my face is in the wind again and friends are by my side
The green land we are looking for and we trust in Odin's might.

Come join me now I know the way, we'll be free
No king to rule us down ride the sea
Man the boats and hoist the sails, all hands on deck
There's land to find I know, don't look back.

Through the wind and storm I'll carry on
To a new land where the sun will dawn
In the wind and storm I'll raise my head
Eric the Red.

My son I see the fire in your eyes as I felt when I was young
And I've listened to the Skalds and tales, you've gotta go as I have done.

But it's your way Leif Eriksson, the Red has come too old
The Vinland you will find I know, ride the wind be strong and bold.

Come join me now I know the way, we'll be free
No king to rule us down ride the sea
Man the boats and hoist the sails, all hands on deck
There's land to find I know, don't look back.

Through the wind and storm I'll carry on
To a new land where the sun will dawn
In the wind and storm I'll raise my head
Eric the Red.