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Hoppípolla
Sigur Rós Lyrics
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Hendumst í hringi
Höldumst í hendur
Allur heimurinn óskýr
nema þú stendur
Rennblautur
Allur rennvotur
Engin gúmmístígvél
Hlaupandi í okkur ?
Vill springa út úr skel
Vindur í
og útilykt ? af hárinu þínu
Ég lamdi eins fast og ég get
með nefinu mínu
Hoppa í poll
Í engum stígvélum
Allur rennvotur(rennblautur)
Í engum stígvélum
Og ég fæ blóðnasir
En ég stend alltaf upp
(Hopelandish)
Og ég fæ blóðnasir
En ég stend alltaf upp
(Hopelandish)
The lyrics of Sigur Rós's song Hoppípolla describe a feeling of childlike wonder and joy, with a sense of connection to another person. The imagery of running through the rain without shoes and holding hands while the world is unclear except for the person standing next to them creates a feeling of purity and simplicity. Even though they are soaked and exhausted, they feel alive and want to burst out of their skin. The singer describes being so overcome with emotion, that he almost passes out, but he wants to keep jumping into puddles barefoot and feeling the wind in his hair.
The repetition of "og ég fæ blóðnasir, en ég stend alltaf upp" which translates to "and I get nosebleed, but I always stand up" in Hopelandish language, reinforces the idea of perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity. Life is not always easy, but the connection to another person and the experiences that make you feel alive are worth the risks and challenges.
Overall, Hoppípolla is a celebration of the pure joy and wonder that can be found in even the most mundane experiences when shared with someone you care about.
Line by Line Meaning
Brosandi
Smiling
Hendumst í hringi
We catch each other's hands and form a ring
Höldumst í hendur
We hold onto each other's hands
Allur heimurinn óskýr
The entire world is unclear
nema þú stendur
Except for you standing there
Rennblautur
Soaking wet
Allur rennvotur
Completely drenched
Engin gúmmístígvél
No rubber boots
Hlaupandi í okkur ?
Running towards us?
Vill springa út úr skel
Wants to burst out of its shell
Vindur í
A wind inside
og útilykt ? af hárinu þínu
And the scent of your hair
Ég lamdi eins fast og ég get
I hit as hard as I can
með nefinu mínu
With my nose
Hoppa í poll
Jump into the puddle
Í engum stígvélum
Without any boots on
Allur rennvotur
Completely drenched
Í engum stígvélum
Without any boots on
Og ég fæ blóðnasir
And I get nosebleeds
En ég stend alltaf upp (Hopelandish)
But I always stand back up
Og ég fæ blóðnasir
And I get nosebleeds
En ég stend alltaf upp (Hopelandish)
But I always stand back up
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GEORG HOLM, JON THOR BIRGISSON, KJARTAN SVEINSSON, ORRI PALL DYRASON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Manchupacabra
Over the holidays, I played a card game with my family that involved answering several questions about ourselves. One was, "What's your favorite YouTube video?" This video was my answer. Everyone else's was either a cat video or someone getting hit in the nuts. Hell of a way to find out I was adopted.
@reilici379
This is my favourite video too ❤️
@Manchupacabra
@@reilici379 Did we just become best friends? lol
@966oz
😂
@vladkorotkov4155
This version of Hoppipolla makes me cry and want to stay alive at the same time.
@margaturquoise803
Thats exactly my feeling ever and ever with this song . . .
@jotaefeefe327
Me too!
@muhammadyusufperdanaputra4907
Keep the faith
@fellipedacosta3074
Diga olá!
@giuseppejohcapozzolo5146
me too ...