Distance
Árstíðir (Arstidir) Lyrics
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first time I laid eyes...
with stories that filled us with life
New expression you taught us
that would come in hand
making tunes, friendship and rhymes
I'll be there by your side
and we will hear when we listen
how the old days went by
this woman will soon pass her time
Better the bonds, her way of life
a twist which some can't understand
Longer the hours until the end
more unpleasant the morning begins
This journey will soon be over
almost my promise I've kept to them
these ladies, you dared
to share what was there
a moment with the daughters
of the maple
The song "Distance" by Árstíðir is a heartfelt tribute to a group of women who have touched the singer's life. The opening lines describe how the singer was immediately drawn to one of the women because of her lips. The women's stories and expressions taught the singer about life and inspired him to create music and deepen his friendships. The singer promises to be there for these women to hear their stories and to honor their memories.
The next lines suggest that the women have a unique way of living and connecting with others that some people may not appreciate or understand. As time passes, the singer notes that the women are growing older and their journey together will inevitably come to an end. He is grateful for their willingness to share their lives with him and the other daughters of the maple, and he promises to carry on their legacy through his music.
Line by Line Meaning
Her lips caught my attention
I was immediately drawn to her when I first laid eyes on her because of her appearance.
first time I laid eyes...
From the moment I saw her, I couldn't take my eyes off of her.
with stories that filled us with life
She had an incredible way of sharing experiences that made us feel more alive and connected to the world.
New expression you taught us
She introduced us to a new way of speaking or thinking that we hadn't experienced before.
that would come in hand
This new expression would prove to be useful in our future interactions or endeavors.
making tunes, friendship and rhymes
She helped us create music, form friendships, and express ourselves through poetry.
I'll be there by your side
I'll support you and be with you through the good and bad times.
to bring back some stories
Let's create new experiences together that we can share with others.
and we will hear when we listen
If we are truly present and attentive, we'll be able to learn from the stories of the past.
how the old days went by
We'll uncover how things were done or experienced in the past.
this woman will soon pass her time
This woman will soon die or pass away.
Better the bonds, her way of life
The close relationships she formed with others were a reflection of her way of living.
a twist which some can't understand
Her unique approach to life or relationships may not be understood by everyone.
Longer the hours until the end
As time passes before her death, the sadness and discomfort increases.
more unpleasant the morning begins
Each day is harder to face as her death draws nearer.
This journey will soon be over
Life is like a journey which will soon come to an end.
almost my promise I've kept to them
I've nearly fulfilled the promises I made to the people in my life.
these ladies, you dared
You took the risk to approach these women.
to share what was there
To share stories or experiences that may have been challenging or difficult to express.
a moment with the daughters
To connect or bond with the female members of the group.
of the maple
Referring to the tree, the daughters may represent qualities such as growth, strength, and beauty.
Contributed by Nathan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@flufygogogo
Beautiful. Where have they been all my life? I'm glad I found them. Real musician.
@elaraj7400
Masterpiece!
@feuerspei8815
This song sounds like sitting inside in autumn as a kid. Like drinking hot chocolat while you watch the rain and listen to stories about heros and dragons and magical places.
@alessandrabengalensis9393
To hear this music is to love it, even if (like me) you don't understand Icelandic. Back in the Jurassic Age I studied Old English, but Othere the Whalhunta wasn't even a fraction as wonderful as this!
@sasharenee1196
+Alessandra Bengalensis I don't know Icelandic but I want to sing their songs that are in Icelandic.
@Antilevitation
You're icelandic, why sing in english when your native language is so much more beautiful?
@TheDragonsRose
So we people who speak English can actually understand lol. They always have a variety anyways, I love their native language in other songs, but I also like understanding as well.