ara batur
Sigur Rós Lyrics
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Yes, a thousand times
Experienced enough
Been through enough
But you it was who let everything
Into my heart
And it was you who once again
Awoke my spirit
I parted, you parted
You stir up
Emotions
In a blender
Everything in disarray
But it was you who was always
There for me
It was you who never judged
My true friend
I parted, you parted
(hopelandic)
You sail on rivers
With an old oar
Leaking badly
You swim to shore
Pushed the waves away
But to no avail
You float on the sea
Sleep on the surface
Light through the fog
(hopelandic)
The lyrics to Ára bátur by Sigur Rós are both complex and profound. The song speaks about experiencing enough heartache and pain in life, and having tried everything to overcome it. However, it is describing how the singer's feelings were reignited by someone he/she cared for and who never judged, who was always there. It was the listener who allowed love back into his/her life and helped reawaken his/her spirit.
Continuing on, the lyrics take on a more metaphoric and abstract quality. The references to 'blender' and 'disarray' evoke the idea of confusion and turmoil. The song describes how the person addressed in the song, likely a lover or close friend, remained steadfast throughout the tumult while the singer was able to rely on this person for support. The bridge and outro of the song take on a dream-like quality, talking about rivers, oars and sleeping on the sea. The music builds up to a beautiful crescendo accompanied by a full orchestra and choir, reinforcing the idea that this person identified in the song helped lift the listener up and create something magnificent with their help.
Interestingly, traditional lyrics are interchanged with a form of the band's own creation, 'hopelandic.' This non-language serves only to add to the otherworldly and ambiguous quality of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
You tried everything
You made every effort
Yes, a thousand times
Repeatedly tried, many attempts
Experienced enough
Have gone through a lot
Been through enough
Have undergone sufficient experiences
But you it was who let everything
You allowed everything to happen
Into my heart
To affect my emotions
And it was you who once again
It was you who reminded me again
Awoke my spirit
Inspired and motivated me
I parted, you parted
I left, you also left
You stir up
You cause a commotion
Emotions
Feelings that are intense
In a blender
Mixed together, in chaos
Everything in disarray
Nothing is in order
But it was you who was always
You were always present
There for me
You offered support
It was you who never judged
You never criticized nor blamed
My true friend
A loyal and genuine friend
You sail on rivers
You travel on waterways
With an old oar
Using an ancient paddle
Leaking badly
Taking in water rapidly
You swim to shore
You go towards the land
Pushed the waves away
You tried to move the waves aside
But to no avail
Without success
You float on the sea
You remain on the water
Sleep on the surface
Resting on the top of the water
Light through the fog
Brightness through the haze
(hopelandic)
Nonsensical phrases to evoke emotions
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GEORG HOLM, JON THOR BIRGISSON, KJARTAN SVEINSSON, ORRI PALL DYRASON
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@iSim0641
8 years ago I was alcoholic. I used to listen to this music drunk and crying. 8 years later I still cry listening to this but sober now.
@lunaiak4586
so proud of you!
@brunacarolina8505
I’m proud of you
@pmc8651
Fuckin legend mate. Keep it up. Never slip back into the cider suite once youve climbed out.
@stygian4330
everyone loves character development
@viciousyeen6644
That’s awesome man! When the time comes, listen to this song again instead. Stay as strong and wonderful as you are inside
@jonathancooper4914
If they don’t play this at my funeral, I’m not going.
@emmaarcher6133
Same!
@TheSianusmaximus
🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝
@manuelnuman
Me too♥♥♥