Næðir um
Auðn Lyrics


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Ligg hér stjarfur
Strit að baki
Endalaus nótt
Friður er úti
Aldrei lengur hljótt

Veggit stara
Dag og nótt
Ég kvíði því að loka augum

Hér er reimt
Brakar í sperrum
Fúin gólfin anda
Speglar ljúga
Endalausir gangar
Tálsýn ljóss og birtu
Líf mitt er martröð

Fótatök fylgja hverju skrefi
Skuggaverur af óþekktu meiði
Ómennskar raddir þeirra óma í höfði mér





Farðu, farðu, farðu

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Auðn's song Næðir um paint a picture of the singer lying down and looking up at the stars overhead. The night is endless, with a peaceful calm prevailing outdoors. However, inside the singer's mind, things are unsettled. They are anxious to close their eyes, indicating a fear of what their thoughts could dwell on in the darkness. The next lines describe a chaotic scene, with walls staring and the day and night merging into one. The singer is afraid of what their imagination might conjure up if they allow themselves to slip into sleep.


The next lines are particularly intriguing, as they describe a world shrouded in mystery, with ghosts lurking in the shadows. The singer seems to be haunted by a sense of unease, as they hear disembodied voices whispering in their ears. The final line is a plea to someone to leave them alone, perhaps indicating a desire for a break from the constant worry and fear.


Line by Line Meaning

Ligg hér stjarfur
I am lying down here under the stars, looking up at the night sky.


Strit að baki
The stars twinkle brightly behind me, casting a soft glow on my surroundings.


Endalaus nótt
The night seems never-ending, with no sign of dawn breaking anytime soon.


Friður er úti
Despite the darkness and isolation, there is a sense of peace and calm in the air.


Aldrei lengur hljótt
Although it may seem quiet, there is a constant hum of activity and movement all around me.


Veggit stara
The walls and surroundings seem to be staring at me, silently observing my every move.


Dag og nótt
The passing of time is marked not only by the stars and moon, but also the bright light of day.


Ég kvíði því að loka augum
I am afraid to close my eyes, fearing what I may see or hear in the darkness.


Hér er reimt
The environment around me feels restrictive and confined, with no escape in sight.


Brakar í sperrum
The sound of my own heartbeat and breathing echoes loudly off the walls, emphasizing the suffocating silence.


Fúin gólfin anda
The very air I breathe seems heavy and oppressive, weighing down on me with each breath.


Speglar ljúga
The reflective surfaces around me distort and deceive, showing a warped image of what is real.


Endalausir gangar
The passage of time feels never-ending and unyielding, with no hope of escape or respite.


Tálsýn ljóss og birtu
The only relief comes from the flickering flame of a candle or a glimmer of light in the distance.


Líf mitt er martröð
My existence feels like a constant struggle and torment, devoid of any real joy or meaning.


Fótatök fylgja hverju skrefi
The sound of footsteps follows me wherever I go, a constant reminder of my own mortality and vulnerability.


Skuggaverur af óþekktu meiði
Shadows loom in the darkness, taking on strange and twisted shapes that seem to be watching and waiting for me.


Ómennskar raddir þeirra óma í höfði mér
Whispers and murmurs fill my mind, their source unknown and their meaning unclear, adding to the sense of unease and isolation.


Farðu, farðu, farðu
I long to escape this place, to leave behind the oppressive darkness and emptiness that surrounds me.




Writer(s): Birgisson Andri Bjorn, Gylfason Hjalmar, Mogensen Matthias Hlifar, Sveinsson Hjalti, Palsson Sigurdur Kjartan, Magnusson Adalsteinn

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