In 2012, Árstíðir was the first Icelandic band to ever win the Eiserner Eversteiner European Folk Music Award (in Plauen, Germany) and were scheduled to play the prestigious TFF Rudolstadt festival in July 2013. While on tour in Germany that year, an impromptu performance of “Heyr himna smiður” in the Bürger Bahnhof train station in Wuppertal swept them up in a tidal wave of international attention. Hastily recorded by a friend who posted it to YouTube, the video received more than four million views and sparked global interest in both the band and Thorkell Sigurbjörnsson’s composition.
By May 2014, they had launched a Kickstarter campaign that quickly raised $70,000 (substantially exceeding the initial $20,000 goal) to finance their third album, Hvel (Spheres). In return for their investment, backers were promised not only a copy of the finished recording, but also gifts ranging from hand knit Icelandic sweaters to vials of volcanic ash from the Eyjafjallajökull eruption.
Learn more about the band on: www.arstidir.com
Moonlight
Árstíðir Lyrics
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While the true lies turn to unfold
What you ought to feel
In the blue light hiding trying to glow
With the moon's shine guiding you home
Where you need to be
Time to find your way
To seek me out and figure out your next play
A cloud with silver lining turning to gold
In this new sky wants you to know
What you mean to me
It's time to turn things over
Time to find your way
To seek me out and figure out your next play
Sefur þú
Loksins nú
Værum svefni svo að bresti þessi brú
Sefur þú
Sefur þú
The first verse of Árstíðir's song "Moonlight" describes a person who is struggling with their emotions and going through difficult times, represented by the phrase "dining fighting your lows." The line "while the true lies turn to unfold" suggests that the person may have been harboring some sort of secret or lie that is now coming to the surface. The next line, "what you ought to feel," implies that the person is aware of their emotional turmoil but is having trouble dealing with it. The use of the color blue in this verse may symbolize sadness or melancholy.
The second verse explores the idea of finding solace in the moonlight. The person is described as being "in the blue light hiding trying to glow," suggesting an attempt to find inner strength and resilience. The phrase "with the moon's shine guiding you home" implies that the moon is a comforting presence, leading the person towards a safe and peaceful place. The repetition of "where you need to be" emphasizes the importance of finding a sense of belonging and purpose.
Overall, these verses suggest that the song is about finding comfort and peace during a difficult time. The person in the song is struggling with their emotions and may be dealing with a difficult situation, but is finding guidance and support in the moon and in their search for meaning and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
In your blue dress dining fighting your lows
In your state of feeling low, despite having dinner and trying to keep a brave front.
While the true lies turn to unfold
While the actual reality starts to reveal, making it hard to maintain the facade or to suppress one's feelings.
What you ought to feel
What you should rightfully experience instead of living in an untrue, stressful state.
In the blue light hiding trying to glow
Hiding in the shadows, trying to find a spark of light or inspiration.
With the moon's shine guiding you home
With the moon acting as a guiding light, taking you towards where you’re supposed to be.
Where you need to be
Where you are destined to be, and not where you're finding yourself.
It's time to turn things over
The right moment to finally start anew and change one's way of living.
Time to find your way
Time to search for oneself and to find what one wants in life.
To seek me out and figure out your next play
To reach out to the person speaking in the song and look for answers or guidance.
A cloud with silver lining turning to gold
A sign of hope when things seem bleak, turning from bad to good.
In this new sky wants you to know
The new start wants to assure and communicate to you.
What you mean to me
What you represent or bring to the artist's life.
Sefur þú
You sleep.
Loksins nú
Finally now.
Værum svefni svo að bresti þessi brú
In a deep sleep so that this bridge breaks.
Sefur þú
You sleep.
Sefur þú
You sleep.
Writer(s): árstíðir
Contributed by Jackson T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ghty102
The epitome of quality music. These musicians are masters of their craft, and it shows in the works they are able to create. Never stop, Arstidir!
Day In Life Of BEG
I fell in love with this band after Soundscapes Satellite music channel landed my path being crossed by YOU AGAIN. Upon adding to my iTunes library collection, I added this one also and more! Thank you all beautiful souls of men to bring such simplicity which is EVERYTHING and your gifts and abilities to others lives impacting us on so many deep levels to aid in our healing psychologically, emotionally, &/or spiritually through your perfectly balanced harmonious heaven sent blessings of songs!
I love that violin/violinist!
hermy grint
It's SO beautiful ... I'm listening you right now, starting with Lost in you, than Ró and now Moonlight ... it's just incredible how huge power your music has over people... body calms down and soul awakens. Takk!
k shanafelt
Delicious. I love the violin texture and chord progression. You need to do a US tour! How about the Reykjavik calling festival in Boulder, Colorado?!
Amanda Fortin
Greetings from the States; I'm really honored that my last choir performance ever will be with these guys.
Kim
Gracias por la música, me tranquiliza, me lleva a otros lugares, me entrega real armonía.
Saludos desde Santiago, Chile.
ingridwashere
My day gets a wonderful end with your song. Thank you for that.
Sam Underwood
I used to listen to Karl Pestka in his backyard playing and thought it was a CD of Jean Luc Ponty, Ro is hauntingly beautiful
Cory Hill
Cheers from La Quinta, California! I just saw the train station video, and was completely mesmerized. Congrats on the Kickstarter success, sorry I missed it.
Eli
Awesome, guys! Really looking forward to this album ^^,