Grimes - Weregild Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is the artist behind the song 'Weregild'?

   The artist behind the song 'Weregild' is Grimes, a Canadian electronic music artist. Her real name is Claire Elise Boucher.

2. From which album is the song 'Weregild'?

   'Weregild' is a track from Grimes' second studio album 'Halfaxa', which was released in Canada on October 5, 2010 by Arbutus Records.

3. What genres does the album 'Halfaxa' encompass?

   The album 'Halfaxa' by Grimes encompasses various genres including goth-pop, witch house, dark wave, and glo-fi, along with influences of glitch pop, R&B, techno, industrial, and electro.

4. What does the term 'Weregild' mean?

   The term 'Weregild', also spelled 'wergild', refers to a historical legal concept where a specific monetary value was placed on a person's life, payable as compensation to the family if that person was killed or injured.

5. When was the album 'Halfaxa' released in the United Kingdom and mainland Europe?

   The album 'Halfaxa' was released in the United Kingdom and mainland Europe in May 2011 by Lo Recordings.

6. What inspired the album 'Halfaxa'?

   The album 'Halfaxa' was mostly inspired by Grimes' time spent in Halifax, Nova Scotia while staying at her friend's home. Grimes also aimed to evoke the feeling of Medieval Christian belief in God.