Song information On this page you can find the lyrics of the song The Great Escape, artist -Date of issue: 12.07.2012
Song language: English
The Great Escape |
| Word I bring — from far up north |
| Songs I sing — from you nephew’s court |
| Convened ting — on the death of Harthacnut |
| Proclaimed king — and the Danes salute |
| End you exile — your claim to the throne is strong |
| Svein’s your ally — the swedes will fight along |
| Norway awaits me — it’s time to cross the north sea |
| First I must break free — we could ask Constantine? |
| I’m needed elsewhere… — no way, my troops I can not spare! |
| This seems quite unfair… — can't you hear? |
| my answer is no! |
| My Basileus, my emperor |
| I have honourably served this kingdom |
| Sand have I won, and furthermore |
| Blood of Saracens have flowed by my work of sword |
| My Basileus, my emperor |
| You have left me no choice but to escape |
| Taking my men, and from the horn |
| We are breaking our way out after nightfall |
| «This is insane, we’re trapped in the sound!» |
| Row for all you’re worth, despair to mirth! |
| «The chain will not break, there’s no way around!» |
| Over we shall go! |
| so, hasten now, from stern to bow |
| Tilt the galley over, for no emperor nor chain will stand in my way! |
| Man the oars! |
| out to the sea! |
| Bid farewell and wave goodbye |
| Because gentlemen, we are heading home! |
| Rising, a new day rising |
| New kingdoms await |
| New lands there to take |
| Your son’s heading home |
| He’s a viking, the last of the vikings |
| With chests full of gold |
| Great tales to be told |
| Your king’s heading home |