To the Mountains - Van Canto

We were called tonight by grey gulls once again

From most far, coldest north they came

We will join this ride, there and back again

Into the dark through wind and rain

It has been way more than many years ago:

Last time we fought side by side

It will be a triumphal reunion

When the two of us unite

Our fear yields excitement

We are one million mates, so I

Will surely stand my ground tonight

To the mountains and beyond

Through oceans and skies

And then to the other side

Off to the mountains and beyond

Through woods in blackened nights

Off to the mountains we will ride

Gathering

Tonight we will forgive our sins

We rove, we wander, and we roam

Don’t hurt our pride

No, you should better step aside

As we are surely marching on

Our fear yields excitement

We are one million mates, so I

Will surely stand my ground tonight

To the mountains and beyond

Through oceans and skies

And then to the other side

Off to the mountains and beyond

Through woods in blackened nights

Off to the mountains we will ride

To the mountains side

Then to the other side

Off to the mountains side

Then to the other side

Our fear yields excitement

We are one million mates, so I

Will surely stand my ground tonight

And if I’d be falling

I’d surely hear a calling

To meet my gods on the other side

To the mountains and beyond

Through oceans and skies

And then to the other side

Off to the mountains and beyond

Through woods in blackened nights

Off to the mountains we will ride