They will not let me fight,
to lose me, they say, they cannot afford.
but I am a shieldmaiden of Rohan;
I know how to brandish a sword.

I must tend to my people,
I am forced to stay behind,
but all I wish is to fight,
Valour, deeds and glory to find.

I fear not finding my death,
neither do I fear pain.
I wish for a chance for glory,
I do not fear being slain.

I am a daughter of kings,
a shieldmaiden who can fight,
but when they go in to battle,
they want me to take my flight.

I will find my chance for valour,
I am going to take my stand,
I will help the men to fight,
to save my home, to save my land.