About the Song
Under Yggdrasill
Under Yggdrasill is a mystical Nordic metal song inspired by the legendary World Tree that connects every realm of Norse mythology. Blending cinematic melodies with ancient symbolism, the song explores the invisible bond between life, memory and destiny.
Rather than telling the story of gods or heroes, Under Yggdrasill invites the listener to stand beneath the great tree and reflect on the connection between past, present and future. Every root, every branch and every whisper carried by the wind becomes part of a timeless journey through the soul of the North.
As one of the most spiritual chapters of Beneath The World Tree, the song represents the heart of the Skamilian universe, where mythology becomes a metaphor for personal growth and inner discovery.
Under Yggdrasill Lyrics
Like Snow Falling Softly On The Roof Of A Distant House.
Outside, The Northern Night.
Inside... You.
Sometimes, Before I Fall Asleep, I Do Something Strange.
I Look At The Sky And Think Of All The Evenings When You Existed,
And I Didn't Know.
You Somewhere.
Me Somewhere.
Under The Same Sky.
Without Knowing That One Day
We Would Stop Feeling Alone.
Every Time It Feels Impossible,
Because The World Is Too Big
To Find Someone By Chance.
And Yet...
Here You Are.
They Say The Norns Weave Destiny,
Sitting Quietly Among The Roots Of Yggdrasil.
So I Like To Believe
That One Evening
They Whispered Our Names...
Together.
My Love,
If Tonight You Close Your Eyes...
Come Find Me.
We'll Meet Among The Branches Of Yggdrasil,
Where The Wind Does Not Divide,
Where Mountains Forget To Be Far Away,
Where Time Stops Running.
And There,
Sitting Close Upon The Tree
That Holds Together All The Worlds,
I Look At You And Think...
There You Are.
This Is Where
I Had Been Waiting For You.
Do You Know What Moves Me The Most?
Not The Future.
Not Promises.
It's Thinking That I Could Have Never Found You.
That I Could Have Lived An Entire Life
Without Knowing There Is Someone
With Whom Even Silence Feels Beautiful.
And Yet,
Among All The People,
Among All The Days...
It Was You
Who Happened.
Like A Fire
Lit Inside A Wooden House
While Outside
It Is Winter.
And If Odin Looked Down Tonight,
I Wouldn't Wish For Him
To Make Us Eternal.
I'd Only Wish
That He Smiled And Said,
"Leave Them Be.
They Already Found Home."
My Love,
If Tonight The World Feels Too Big...
Close Your Eyes.
We'll Meet Among The Branches Of Yggdrasil.
I'll Bring The Fire.
You Bring Your Heart.
And We'll Stay There,
Without Needing To Leave,
Without Having To Say Goodbye.
Only You.
Me.
And The Northern Wind
Passing By
Without Taking Us Away.
Do You Know What I Dream Of?
Not Valhalla.
Not Perfect Days.
I Dream Of A Sunday.
Cold Outside.
Fire Inside.
Me Reading.
You Breathing.
And At Some Point
You Look At Me
And Ask,
"What Should We Do?"
And I Smile
And Answer,
"Nothing.
Stay.
Everything Is Already Here."
My Love,
If Destiny Really Exists...
Then Thank You.
For All The Wrong Roads.
For All The Waiting.
For All The Mountains.
Because Every Night,
When The World Becomes Too Big,
I Already Know Where To Find You.
Not In Dreams.
Not In The Sky.
But Among The Branches Of Yggdrasil,
Where You Wait For Me,
Where I Arrive.
Where, For A Moment,
We Are No Longer Far Apart.
We Are Only Two People
Who Found Each Other...
And No Longer Wish
To Get Lost Again.
Good Night,
My Love.
If Tonight You Look For Me...
You Already Know Where To Find Me.
Among The Branches.
Under The Stars.
Waiting For You.
Meaning & Symbolism
Under Yggdrasill – Meaning & Symbolism
At the heart of Under Yggdrasill stands the World Tree itself, one of the most enduring symbols in Norse mythology. More than a mythical tree, Yggdrasill represents the connection between every realm, every generation and every living soul.
Throughout the song, its roots symbolize memory and ancestry, while its branches reach toward hope and the unknown future. Standing beneath Yggdrasill becomes a moment of reflection, where the past is honoured without fear and the future is embraced with courage.
The silence of the forest plays an equally important role. Rather than emptiness, it represents wisdom — the quiet space where true understanding can emerge. Every whisper of the wind, every falling leaf and every ray of light reinforces the idea that nature itself carries ancient knowledge.
Ultimately, Under Yggdrasill reminds us that no journey is ever walked alone. Every life is connected through invisible roots that stretch far beyond what the eye can see.
Behind the Song
The Story Behind Under Yggdrasill
Every Skamilian song begins with a vision.
For Under Yggdrasill, that vision was an immense ancient tree rising above the mist, its roots disappearing into the earth while its branches reached beyond the clouds. It was never imagined as a place of worship, but as a place of understanding.
The song was written to explore the idea that mythology is more than a collection of legends. It is a language through which humanity has always tried to explain life, destiny and the search for meaning.
Rather than focusing on supernatural events, the composition invites the listener to experience Yggdrasill as a symbol of unity. Every verse reflects the belief that our stories, memories and choices are all connected, just like the countless branches of the World Tree.
Within Beneath The World Tree, this song serves as the spiritual centre of the album, reminding us that every path eventually leads back to the roots from which we came.