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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On That Day
Ásgeir Lyrics
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Just i looked at you and then i knew On the Day.
Seven tipidi small down on me.
Time flew by swiftly life was feel with time then son.
But it wasn't long before i learned On the Day.
You don't get to call the show that way.
Aaaaaaaaaah
Aaaaaaaaaah
I still think about the possibility of love.
I see reflections throw that moment now from The Day.
Just the feeling glim that will not stay.
You're over my heart flower my poetry my son.
But it wasn't long before i learned On The Day.
You don't get to call the show that way.
You don't get to call the show that way.
You don't get to call the show that way.
The lyrics of Ásgeir's song "On That Day" appear to be a contemplation of a past romantic relationship that failed. The writer reminisces about his love interest, likening her to a flower over his heart and the inspiration for his poetry. He remembers the day he met her and how he thought he had found true love. However, things didn't quite work out as he had hoped, and he realized that he couldn't control the situation or dictate how the relationship would play out.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "You don't get to call the show that way," implying that he had no say in how the events of the relationship unfolded. The writer recalls the possibility of love and how he still thinks about it, but it seems that it is only a fleeting thought that he can't hold on to. The final repetition of the chorus drives home the idea that sometimes things don't go the way we want them to, and we have to accept that we don't have full control over everything.
Line by Line Meaning
You're over my heart flower my poetry my son.
You hold a special place in my heart and are a source of inspiration for me.
Just i looked at you and then i knew On the Day.
From the moment I saw you, I felt that something special was going to happen.
Seven tipidi small down on me.
I felt the weight of the world on my shoulders and everything seemed overwhelming.
Time flew by swiftly life was feel with time then son.
Life went by quickly and I enjoyed every moment of it, especially with you, my son.
But it wasn't long before i learned On the Day.
However, it didn't take me long to realize that something was not right.
You don't get to call the show that way.
You can't control everything in life and sometimes things don't go as planned.
Aaaaaaaaaah
This line is a vocalization expressing intense emotion, possibly frustration or sadness.
I still think about the possibility of love.
I am still hopeful for love and all the good things that come with it.
I see reflections throw that moment now from The Day.
I still remember that moment vividly and it affects me to this day.
Just the feeling glim that will not stay.
The feeling of hope and optimism that I had before is fading away.
You don't get to call the show that way.
Once again, I come to the realization that life can be unpredictable and things don't always go as planned.
You don't get to call the show that way.
No matter how much we want things to go our way, we don't have control over everything.
You don't get to call the show that way.
Life is unpredictable and we have to accept that we can't always have everything under control.
Writer(s): John Grant Copyright: Blue Mountain Music Ltd., Showpony Music Ltd.
Contributed by Josiah Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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You were my heart flower my poetry my song
Just one look at you and then I knew
On that day,
Serendipity smiled down on me
Time flew by swiftly, life was filled with dance and song
But it wasn't long before I learnt
On that day,
You don't get to call the shots that way
I still think about the possibility of love
I see reflections of that moment now
From that day,
Just a fleeting glimpse that will not stay
You were my heart flower my poetry my song
But it wasn't long before I learnt
On that day,
You don't get to call the shots that way
You don't get to call the shots that way
You don't get to call the shots that way
@Iam_free
Best ever music for traveling by car
@nadiabouhdi377
Never gets old 💫
@flygonic
The album is a work of art. Can't wait to hold it in my hands.
@zevapahlevi8452
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@debbsc5176
Such a gorgeous song! The music, the lyrics, the vibe, all of it!!
@hillarymary
Probably my favorite of his.
@sealife12
Heart wrenching, always have to fight back the urge to sob.
@antoniovieira1142
Tenho certeza que já ouvi esta música no meu celular mais vezes do que mostram as visualizações do youtube.
@aleciakorkowski8714
Finally purchases album after listening to youtube playlist ten times
@aleciakorkowski8714
Not in the slightest my kipper friend ^_^