New friends Last night An offer was made Nordbrikt Would leave Five hundred strong Long is the hour when lying awake Sleeping is hard when so much is at stake I've reached my goal, called the final door Behind it, three doors more Lying in my bed Thinking of the things they said Time is running out What to do? I moon about Out in the open sea I've swum without a sight, A sight of an opposite shore, a sight of some light Turning back, staying here, my strength is running out Forward, or I drown Rising from my bed Thinking of the things they said The moment draws nigh One chance a year when the water is high Corridors, I run Heavy doors, which one? Where did I come from? Was I already here? It all seems familiar, yet I have no idea New friends Last night An offer was made Nordbrikt Would leave Five hundred and one "Joy and sorrow we have encountered Always stood as one Your heart you follow, and maybe tomorrow You will find what you seek. Go now, and don't look back! Bring my greetings to the Greek King!" The wind flew the raven banner with pride Eagles were soaring aloft Filled with hope and excitement side by side Five hundred and one cast off So long is the way to the unknown Long is the way we have come At the head of the ships a horn was blown We sailed off with the morning sun Five hundred and one