The Lion
Norwegian text and lyrics: Ørnulf Dyve
English text: Mike McGurk
I'll be the lion in this life of mine
I won't drift about...but toe the line
Never promise more than lions keep,
stay a lion when the darkness grows deep
I'll be the hand that helps you on your way
or the heart that makes you want to stay
Be a sailor when with tattered sails,
we are adrift and your courage fails
I am a lion and dandelion
I'm willpower on fire
I'm a king and your average man
with strength and hope for hire
I'll be the grape in my own wine
tread me underfoot...I'll turn out fine
And as years go by grow strong and clear,
my footprint plantes far and near