[Lyrics to "Margit Hjukse"]
[Verse 1]
Hjukse was the proudest in Sauherad
(How time drags on!)
She grew up on the best farm in the area
(A heavy sorrow lies on me like a burden)
[Verse 2]
And proudly Margit went to church
(How time drags on!)
But on the mountain pass danger awaited her
(A heavy sorrow lies on me like a burden)
[Verse 3]
The Mountain King set his sights on the maiden
(How time drags on!)
He cleverly led Margit into a trap
(A heavy sorrow lies on me like a burden)
[Verse 4]
And he gavе her a cup of the best winе in the world
(How time drags on!)
"Drink - and you will be mine forever"
(A heavy sorrow lies on me like a burden)
[Instrumental]
[Verse 5]
And there she stayed for nine years
(How time drags on!)
She bore him sons and daughters
(A heavy sorrow lies on me like a burden)
[Verse 6]
And Margit then said to the king
(How time drags on!)
"I'll go to my father, I love him so"
(A heavy sorrow lies on me like a burden)
[Instrumental]
[Verse 7]
She won’t come back, the king decided so
(How time drags on!)
And he galloped to her, fast as fire
(A heavy sorrow lies on me like a burden)
[Verse 8]
From happiness, the father cried out: "My God!"
(How time drags on!)
"Beloved Margit has returned home!"
(A heavy sorrow lies on me like a burden)
[Verse 9]
But then the Mountain King decided to gallop in
(How long time goes by)
"Remember that the children are waiting for their mother there"
(A heavy sorrow lies on me like a burden)
[Verse 10]
Margit then told all her beloved ones
(How time drags on!)
"I will never come back again"
(A heavy sorrow lies on me like a burden)
[Outro]
Farewell!