Ásgeir's debut album is Dýrð í dauðaþögn released in 2012, the lead single from which, "Sumargestur", made it to number two on the Tónlist, an unofficial but widely quoted Icelandic Singles Chart, followed up with the single "Leyndarmál" (six weeks at number 1 on Tónlist) and the title track "Dýrð í dauðaþögn" from the album (three weeks at #1 on Tónlist).
He has had a Christmas hit with his song "Hvítir skór" in collaboration with Blaz Roca. The single stayed at the top of the Icelandic Singles Chart for 9 consecutive weeks from December 2012 to the end of January 2013.
An English language version of Dýrð í dauðaþögn under the title In the Silence had been scheduled for international release on 27 January 2014, but was made available online on iTunes on 28 October 2013. The American singer John Grant helped with the translation of the lyrics and re-production of the English language album. Based on online sales, the album has already charted in Belgium and Netherlands.
On 13 August 2013, Ásgeir released the video for "King and Cross", the debut single from the prospective album with John Grant appearing in the single release. The follow-up single "Going Home" charted in France. The main release to coincide with the release of the album was "Torrent", an English-language version of "Nýfallið regn".
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Afterglow
Ásgeir Lyrics
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Afterglow, magic show
Shine across the earth tonight
Shimmering over the ocean
Glow, it's aglow
Glow, it's our magic show
Glimmering on the earth so bright
River of light
I know the afterglow makes it alright
Wonderland, wonderland
Wonderland, is at hand
Mastered in this heart of mine
Chasing away the shadows
Land, wonderland
Wonderland, is at hand
All abiding under your shine
Reveling over you this close
River of light
I know the afterglow makes it alright
Afterglow, afterglow
Afterglow, magic show
Shine across the earth tonight
Shimmering over the ocean
Glow, it's aglow
Glow, it's our magic show
Glimmering on the earth so bright
Moving along in slow motion
River of light
I know the afterglow makes it alright
River of light
I know the afterglow makes it alright
The song "Afterglow" by Ásgeir appears to be about the magical beauty of nature and how it can bring healing and solace to the heart. The repeated refrain of "Afterglow, afterglow, magic show" seems to be an expression of wonder and awe at the natural world, and the way its beauty can enrapture the senses. The following lines describe the way the light of the sun "shines across the earth" and "shimmers over the ocean," suggesting a sense of movement and dynamism that characterizes the natural world.
The lyrics also suggest that this beauty has a healing power, as evidenced by the line "I know the afterglow makes it alright." This could be interpreted as a statement about the restorative power of nature, and how being in its presence can help ease feelings of anxiety or sadness. The use of the term "Wonderland" in the second verse seems to reinforce this idea, conjuring up images of a magical, otherworldly place where all worries are left behind.
Overall, the song is a celebration of the natural world and its many wonders, as well as a reminder of the healing power of beauty and wonder.
Line by Line Meaning
Afterglow, afterglow
The amazing moment that comes after hardship or difficulty has passed
Afterglow, magic show
A mystical experience that dazzles the senses
Shine across the earth tonight
A brilliant display seen across the world
Shimmering over the ocean
A flickering light that dances over the waves
Glow, it's aglow
A radiance that emanates from within
Glow, it's our magic show
The display of light that enchants us
Glimmering on the earth so bright
A shining moment that stands out amidst the darkness
Moving along in slow motion
The experience of time slowing down during a magical moment
River of light
A flow of brilliance that washes away darkness
I know the afterglow makes it alright
This moment of beauty makes everything okay
Wonderland, wonderland
A place of enchantment and possibility
Wonderland, is at hand
This enchanting place is within reach
Mastered in this heart of mine
The knowledge and magic of this place is held within the singer's heart
Chasing away the shadows
The brightness of this moment dispels the darkness of the past
Land, wonderland
This magical place exists in the physical world
All abiding under your shine
This moment of magic encompasses everything
Reveling over you this close
The singer is enjoying this magical moment up close
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Asgeir Trausti Einarsson, Einar Georg Einarsson, Thorsteinn Einarsson, Gudmundur Kristinn Jonsson
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Virginia Kay
I just discovered that my 7 year old son, who has Autism and typically shows very little interest in most things, seems to genuinely love this song...he makes me play it over and over, it calms him when he's upset, and he even sways and twirls to it sometimes...thank you for creating something that helps me connect to him and him to the world💖
Nora K.
💛
Natalie Deister
Wow! This is really cool... I can relate, actually. I don’t have autism but Asgeir’s music is always the first I go to when I’m feeling emotionally turbulent
Amelia Merry
Kerrie Stubbs 😍
diaspell1
ur story made me cry Kerrie, God bless u and ur son and give u strength.
Rosanna Lenci
waoooooooooo
Ben Chapman
Amazing harmonic progression, totally unexpected but makes perfect sense after you weave it in. Beautiful.
Susan Gaye Osborn
My younger sister recently passed. This song gives me comfort that her spirit is free, long after we are gone, there is an Afterglow.
Gee Meggers
It's crazy how the live version was even better than the studio one. I loved your shyness and openess at the same time. And your voice. If I close my eyes I still feel it echoing in my ears. Yesterday's concert was unbelievable. I am so grateful I got to experience it.
T Dub
Loving your new music Asgeir, looking forward to the new album.