Asja is a song by the Danish band Heilung. The lyrics are written in Old Norse, and the song combines traditional and modern instruments to create a haunting, otherworldly sound. The lyrics are believed to be inspired by ancient Norse mythology and magic. The song begins with Gau (meaning "goat") wandering through the forest, and Hymir (a giant from Norse mythology) watching over him. Asja (meaning "to save" or "to rescue") is then called upon to help. The lyrics speak of standing in the East and West, and chanting a spell to call forth the spirit of the land. Asja is called upon again, and the spell continues. The song ends with a series of powerful chants invoking the power of the land and its spirits. While it is unclear exactly what the lyrics of Asja mean, they are believed to be inspired by ancient Norse magic, and the song is intended to evoke a sense of mystery and otherworldliness. The haunting, otherworldly sound of the song is meant to transport listeners to another place and time, and to connect them with the ancient Norse traditions that inspired it.
