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Back on Northern Shores Lyrics by Amon Amarth

Jomsviking

2016

[Verse 1]
A thick fog lies ahead
The ocean's deadly calm
Their ship glides on the silent waves
Into the unknown

He cannot turn around
For him it's much too late
He puts his back into the oar
And rows towards his fate

[Verse 2]
The ship cuts through
The milk white mist
Through the blind they clearly hear
The oar strokes of their mighty fleet
Battle's drawing near
His heart pounds loud and wild
He's waited for this day
Then suddenly a dragon's head
Appears out of the haze

[Chorus]
Back on the Northern shores (Northern shores)
Just as he once swore (He once swore)
He vowed to return (To return)
And to make them burn (Make them burn)

[Verse 3]
Then a Northern wind picks up
It sweeps the mist away
A mighty viking fleet appears
Patiently they wait
"Death or victory!"
Words by which they stand
No turning back! In for the kill!
Led by thy command!

[Verse 4]
"All men grab your swords and shields
The enemies lay ahead!
We'll make this bay our battlefield
And fill the waves with dead!"
Darkness then descends
Day turns into night
A massive cloud of thousand arrows
Fills the misty sky

[Verse 5]
With violent force
The two fleets crash
The battle now begins
Cries of war as weapons clash
Uncertain who will win

Thunder rolls 'cross the waves
Lightning cracks the sky
Clouds release hail big as grapes
As arrows are let fly

[Verse 6]
Hear the berserks roar!
They call to mighty Thor!
The fury in their raging eyes
Will burn forever more
Hear the weapons sing!
Feel the arrows sting!
They climb onto the Earl's great ship
And begin to swing

[Verse 7]
The fight is fierce as they attack
With sword and axe, no guts, no glory!
Arrow pierced, they won't back down
They battle on with heart and fury
Then it turns
The flanking ships give way
And soon they are embattled
Standing firm! Fight 'til death!
They refuse to die like cattle

[Pre-Chorus]
Fighting for his life
No holds barred
So close to revenge
Close but yet so far

Then he stands before him
It's like the battle fades
He sees his father's eyes
As he's struck into the waves

[Chorus]
Back on the Northern shores (Northern shores)
Just as he once swore (He once swore)
He has met his fate (Met his fate)
In these cold dark waves (Cold dark waves)

[Outro]
He looks to clouds up high
A dead and distant stare
She comes out of the light
See the chariot flare
Standing on the shore
He hears her silent call
Freja leads him through the door
Into the great hall
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Amon Amarth

Amon Amarth

About “Back on Northern Shores” by Amon Amarth

Read the complete lyrics to "Back on Northern Shores" by Amon Amarth from the album "Jomsviking" in 2016. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under In English, Death Metal, Sverige.

"Back on Northern Shores" is performed by Amon Amarth. from the album "Jomsviking" in 2016 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Back on Northern Shores", explore more songs by Amon Amarth using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Back on Northern Shores" is credited to Amon Amarth. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Back on Northern Shores" appears on "Jomsviking" in 2016.

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