The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Soundtrack Lyrics
The Call (Theoden Dresses For Battle)
Words by J.R.R. Tolkien,
translated into Old English (Rohirric) by David Salo,
music by Howard Shore.
Thanks to Julia James for submitting
the lyrics
Old English (Rohirric)
Hwar cwóm helm? Hwaer cwóm byrne?
Hwar cwóm feax flówende?
Hwar cwóm hand on hearpestrenge?
Hwar cwóm scir fýr scinende?
Hwar cwóm lencten and harfest?
Hwar cwóm héah corn weaxende?
Hwá gegaderath wuduréc of
wealdholte byrnende?
O??e gesiehth of gársecge
?á géar gewendende?
'Where is the helm and the hauberk,
and the bright hair flowing?
Where is the hand on the harp string,
and the red fire glowing?
Where is the spring and the harvest
and the tall corn growing?
Who shall gather the smoke of
the dead wood burning?
Or behold the flowing years
from the Sea returning?