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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
Nilmar Fonseca
Poças-de-pular
Sorrindo
Girando e girando na ciranda
De mãos dadas
O mundo inteiro é um borrão
Mas você fica de pé
Encharcado
Completamente ensopado
Sem botas de borracha
Escorrendo em nós?
Quero irromper deste envoltório!
Venta para dentro
E cheiro de ar livre? Do seu cabelo
Eu golpeio tão rápido quanto posso
Com meu nariz
Pulo numa poça
Sem usar botas
Completamente encharcado (ensopado)
Sem usar botas
E fico sangrando pelo nariz
Mas sempre me levanto
(Hopelandic)
E fico sangrando pelo nariz
Mas sempre me levanto
(Hopelandic)
Emma Ellingwood
This song has to be one of the happiest and most beautiful ones that have ever been created
Panjiyudha Kristanto
So happy it made me cry with a smile
mediamonitor
Bravo @Emma Ellingwood - Well said! So true, so true!!!!
Murilo Herik
uplifting I would say
Dave Lockwood
Yep
Jhonny Torres
Una bella melodía. Desde el primer momento que la escuché, me encantó. I love it.
Gunta Barina
I think this song deserves that the 'dislike' button would be removed. Love this song, love the spirit, love that its autumn (fall) and that its so relaxing and happy. Like it's Hoppipolla, you know? :)
Matt
Well said! :)
Submonger
I'm also going to reply to this comment a decade later to say I agree
Ihatetrainyards
@Dauzlee The video probably got replaced with a HD version or the audio got replaced with better bitrate thus technically making it a new video but keeping the comments. At least that's my theory.