The Valkyrie has been awoken
By Sigurth, king Sigmund’s son
She gave him a horn full of mead
She gave him a memory-draught
Long did was the Valkyrie sleep
Because she slew a mighty warrior
She was pricked with a thorn to sleep
It was her punishment of the gods
Hail to the day and night
Hail to the gods and goddesses
Give us love and wisdom
Healing hands and life-long
Odin said that she should be wedded
Said that she should never win in battle
She told him that she had made a vow
She would never marry a fearful man
The Valkyrie has been awoken
By Sigurth, king Sigmund’s son
He asked her to teach him wisdom
She said magic runes he must to know
