Bendik og Årolilja [English translation]

Bendik rode to Sølondo,

He wished to see the maid.

He wasn't allowed to visit (her),

And therefore he had to die.

- Åroililja1, why do you sleep so long?

The next day, Bendik rode out to the woods,

and hunted for wild deer.

By night he would visit2 the maiden's side

indulged with a loving cheer.3

- Åroililja, why do you sleep so long?

- Åroililja, why do you sleep so long?

In came the young king's hand,

He brought forth the news:

“Bendik stepped into the maiden's chamber,4

disregarding the king”.5

- Åroililja, why do you sleep so long?

- Åroililja, why do you sleep so long?

Olav's church in Trondheim

It is covered in lead.

Bendik shall not enjoy life

If it was three times new!

- Åroililja, why do you sleep so long?

1. A girl's name of Old Norse origin meaning: "beautiful as a lily" / "innocent".2. lit: visited3. lit: with loving words4. art: Bendik has entered the maiden's bed5. or: despite the king's say OR w/o the king's consent

• Artist:Gåte
• Album:Jygri (2002)