Algiz is the rune of protection, vigilance and intuition.
It represents the awareness that shields life before harm arrives.
In this song, Gloria & The Machine gives voice to Algiz through unplugged heavy metal and tribal drums — a musical ward of sacred alertness.
🪶 Algiz – Meaning
Algiz is the rune of protection and higher awareness
It raises the inner senses to guard what matters
It teaches vigilance, intuition and sacred boundaries
To draw Algiz is to stand alert and shield the spirit
Protection begins with awareness
[Verse 1]
Antlers raised against the night,
Shadow meets the shield of light.
Guard the heart, defend the breath,
Algiz stands between us and death.
[Chorus]
Algiz — watcher of flame,
Calling danger by its name.
Eyes awake, no step unseen,
Wisdom keeps the soul clean.
[Verse 2]
Not by fear the ward is made,
But by truth that does not fade.
Every warning is a guide,
Not a chain to crawl inside.
[Chorus]
Algiz — watcher of flame,
Calling danger by its name.
Eyes awake, no step unseen,
Wisdom keeps the soul clean.
[Bridge]
Raise your spirit like a spear,
Hear the silence when death is near.
Those who listen walk unscarred,
Awareness is the strongest guard.
[Final Chorus]
Algiz — guardian sign,
Threshold where the worlds align.
Stand your ground and do not fall,
Protection answers when you call.
[Outro]
Algiz… I remain awake.