Cyning
Cyning (Old English for “king”) was released on December 12, 2024. The album focuses on medieval folklore, particularly Arthurian myths and legends. It reimagines tales such as Excalibur and The Green Knight as they might have been told in early medieval England.
Cyning explores themes of legacy, reconciliation, and the enduring power of storytelling, inviting listeners to connect with the timelessness of these legends.
Lyrics
Excalibur
Excalibur, in stāne bid
Swurd uncuþ, eald gewritu
Eald swurd, weardian
dagas, Unrīm gewāt
Excalibur, in stāne bid
Excalibur, in stāne bid
Cempas cōmon, Ac ne mæg niman
Nān ne mæg, Stān tō clēofan
Excalibur, in stāne bid
Excalibur, in stāne bid
Excalibur, remains in stone
A sword unknown, in ancient writings
An ancient sword, to guard
Days, countless passed
Excalibur, remains in stone
Excalibur, remains in stone
Warriors came, but could not take
No one can, cleave the stone
Excalibur, remains in stone
Excalibur, remains in stone
Cyning
Arþur, Brytta Cyning,
Wær wíga wiþ eoten, wiccan, ond sceawere.
Gūþwīga on ǣrum dægum.
Wealdend þæs Excalibur,
Cyning ēowera cnihta, þīn saga līfes.
Arthur, Celtic king,
Oath warrior against giant, sorcerers, and observer.
Battle-wager in former days.
Master of Excalibur,
King of your knights, your life’s tale
Dēadan
Sy þā dēadan ræste gemet,
swā eorþe eft nimeð þæt hēo sealde.
Sy þā dēadan ræste gemet.
Sy þā dēadan ræste gemet
Sy þā dēadan ræste gemet
Sy þā dēadan ræste gemet
Sy þā dēadan ræste gemet
May the dead find rest,
as the earth takes back what it gave.
May the dead find rest.
May the dead find rest
May the dead find rest
May the dead find rest
May the dead find rest
