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Gåte - Jomfrua Ingebjørg (English Translation) Lyrics[Lyrics to "Jomfrua Ingebjørg"]
[Verse 1]
I know there's a noble wood
To the southwest of the fjord it lies
There are many natural wonders so good
It captivates everyone's eyes
[Verse 2]
An envious stepmother lived there
Who could not bear someone else's love
She drove the maiden into nowhere
To wander in the skin of a doe
[Chorus]
How can a lad find a beautiful maiden?
How can a lad find a beautiful maiden?
[Instrumental]
[Verse 3]
And thеre lived a rich man, Herrе-Per
Who, waking up, noticed the loss
The maiden, who lay in his arms there
She was nowhere across
[Verse 4]
“Young Herre-Per, just listen to me
Have you come here led by your heart?
You can set the eagle-maiden free
By letting her drink human blood"
[Chorus]
How can a lad find a beautiful maiden?
How can a lad find a beautiful maiden?
[Vocalization]
[Verse 5]
And then he boldly threw to the bird
Flesh cut from his own chest
She screamed louder than he had ever heard
And turned into a maiden so blessed
[Verse 6]
"May God protect you, brave Herre-Per
You are my fate, you're the one
At home my stepmother cries bitter tears
Of the sins she has ever done"
[Chorus]
That's how a lad found a beautiful maiden
That's how a lad found a beautiful maiden
That's how a lad, that's how a lad found a beautiful maiden