| Natten loftet sitt tunge ansikt (original) | Natten loftet sitt tunge ansikt (translation) |
|---|---|
| Hyt over kalde tkers gys | Hyt over cold tkers shudder |
| steg vakker song fra alvers sal | rose beautiful song from alvers hall |
| skogkledde ser i mnelys | wooded look in moonlight |
| vandret hen gjennim ukjent dal | wandered through unknown valley |
| I grnne dyp, bak mrke trr | In green deep, behind dark trees |
| langs dunkle stier, slyngende | along dark paths, winding |
| Huldresltt i nattens slr | Huldresltt in the night's slr |
| langt der borte, syngende | far over there, singing |
| Mnen speilte seg i dype tjern i skogen | The moon was reflected in deep ponds in the forest |
| Elven kastet seg i foss nedover fjellsiden | The river plunged into a waterfall down the mountainside |
| Dype fjorder omkranset av ruvende fjell | Deep fjords surrounded by towering mountains |
| vket stille i natten | woke up quietly at night |
| Natten lftet sitt tunge ansikt | The night lifted its heavy face |
| over skogens gripende armer | over the gripping arms of the forest |
| Dens dystre yne, grtende | Its gloomy eyes, crying |
| stirret srgmodig i mine. | stared sadly into mine. |
