The Bells of Jórvík, by Olivia Graham

The Bells of Jórvík

by Olivia Graham

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(Spoken: Norðrljós be your vessel; you’ll sail unto the dawn.)

Turning back the time
To a long-forgotten shore,
Let me breathe a winter sky I traversed once before.
Riding onward in the wake
Of a giant’s icy breath,
As the bells of Jórvík ring, now,
For another hero’s death.

Did you long the hear the flow of Freyja’s tears?
The roar of Thor’s great hammer
Thundering through the years?
Soaring from this Midgard
To Valhalla, ever higher,
As the bells of Jórvík lift you
Above your funeral pyre.

And the stories that you told
All passed from ear to tongue;
Tales from lands I’ve never seen,
Going down now with the sun.
Norðrljós be your vessel;
You’ll sail unto the dawn.
Let the bells of Jórvík cease, now,
With the day you are reborn.

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released November 15, 2023

Written by Olivia Graham
Vocals, strings, percussion, piano and keyboards performed by Olivia Graham

For Adrian, telling stories in Valhalla.

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Olivia Graham York, UK

Modern-day bard Olivia Graham breathes new life into the ancient and mystical tales of the British Isles with her soft, haunting vocals and poetical lyrics. Hailing from York, a city world-renowned for its rich history and folklore, she combines storytelling and musicianship to weave a magical daydream for the listener.

Photo by Richard Gatecliffe Photography. ... more

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