The English translation of "Den fyrste songen" as translated by Finn Tømmerberg.
The first song
(Per Sivle, tr. Finn Tømmerberg)
The first song I ever heard
when in my cradle lying,
was mother's heartfelt lullaby
which ended all my crying.
It gently lulled me into sleep,
her words could soothe me only.
They pointed out a way so grand,
far from our cottage lonely.
Oft when I rest my weary eyes,
I see that road so clearly.
A smiling angel standing there,
and none can smile so dearly.
When I am worn by pain and strife,
and dark seem my tomorrows,
I hear faint sounds from Mother's grave,
the song that heals my sorrows.
