Hey Ho, Winter Nights

 

Original version:

Refrain:

Hey Ho harvest time

Winter Nights, say howdy,

Some days feel like buttercream

Some are dark and cloudy


When Freyr sat on the High Seat 

And looked over the worlds,

His gaze fell on the shining skin

Of a Jotunn girl.


Refrain


In his hall he pined for her,

His heart-sick sobs unsoothed,

'Til Skirnir said he'd ride to her

To lighten up his mood.


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O'er the flames of Bifrost bridge,

Through forest, fen, and field,

He came upon her hill dwelling

Intent to make her yield.


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A cup of mead was offered him,

He offered her rich treasures,

But she would not be bought with them

To meet with Freyr's pleasures.


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A threat made him unwelcome guest,

But Gerdr was unbending,

Until Skirnir threatened magic

Causing suffering unending.


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"I never dreamed I would ever come

To love one of the Vanir."

Proclaimed fair Gerdr

When she feared the curse laid down by Skirnir.


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In nine days she would meet with him

Within a sacred grove,

Ungrateful Freyr cried 

It was too long without his love.


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A seed is sowed against the winter

While Freyr is pining,

That summer will come once again

When the two are intertwining.


Refrain


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Edited version to be more empowering to Gerdr:



Refrain:


Hey Ho summer's end

Winter Nights, say howdy,

Some days feel like buttercream

Some are dark and cloudy


When Freyr sat on the High Seat 

And looked over the worlds,

His gaze fell on the shining skin

Of a Jotunn girl.


Refrain


In his hall he pined for her,

His heart-sick sobs unsoothed,

'Til Skirnir said he'd ride to her

To lighten up his mood.


Refrain


O'er the flames of Bifrost bridge,

Through forest, fen, and field,

He came upon her hill dwelling

Intent to make her yield.


Refrain


A cup of mead was offered him,

He offered her rich treasures,

But she would not be bought with them

To meet with Freyr's pleasures.


Refrain


A threat made him unwelcome guest,

But Gerdr was unbending,

Until Skirnir threatened magic

Causing suffering unending.


Refrain


"I never dreamed I would ever come

To love one of the Vanir."

Proclaimed fair Gerdr

Incredulous to the curse laid down by Skirnir.


Refrain


In nine days she would meet with him

Within a sacred grove,

Ungrateful Freyr cried 

It was too long without his love.


Refrain


A seed is sowed against the winter

While Freyr is pining,

That summer will come once again

When the two are intertwining.


Refrain



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