gling-gló
Bjork Lyrics
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Máninn ofar skýjum hló
Lysti upp gamli gótuslóð
þar glaðleg Lína stóð
Gling gló, klukkan sló
Máninn ofar skýjum hló
Leitar Lási var á leið
Unnendum er máninn kær
Umm þau töfraljóma slær
Lási á biðilsbuxum var
Brátt frá Línu fær hann svar
Gling glo, klukkan slo,
Máninn ofar skýjum hló
Lási varð svo hyr á brá
þvi Lína sagði já
The lyrics of Björk's song "Gling-Gló" describe a romantic encounter between two characters, Lási and Lína, under the light of the moon. The song makes use of Icelandic language and folklore elements that add to the dreamy and enchanting atmosphere of the song. The chorus, "Gling gló, klukkan sló, Máninn ofar skýjum hló" translates to "Gling glo, the clock struck, the moon laughed over the clouds" emphasizing the magical and mystical nature of the encounter.
The first verse talks about how Lína stood on an old street, radiating happiness, and Lási was looking for her. It sets the scene for the meeting of the two characters, both connected under the same enchanted moon. The second verse describes how Lási finds Lína, and they become elusive to everyone, captured by the magical light of the moon. The final verse describes how Lási is overcome with heat and desire as Lína accepts his proposal.
The lyrics of "Gling-Gló" are poetic and beautifully written, making use of vivid imagery and symbolism that brings the Icelandic folklore elements to life. The song carries an air of mystery and enchantment that illustrates the magic of the romantic encounter that takes place under the moonlit sky.
Line by Line Meaning
Gling gló, klukkan sló
The sound of a bell ringing and time passing
Máninn ofar skýjum hló
The moon shining down from above the clouds
Lysti upp gamli gótuslóð
The old Gothic path was illuminated
þar glaðleg Lína stóð
Where Lina was standing happily
Leitar Lási var á leið
Lasi was on his way to find
Til Lína hanns er beið
Lina, who he was waiting for
Unnendum er máninn kær
The moon is dear to the lovers
Umm þau töfraljóma slær
The magic light surrounds them
Lási á biðilsbuxum var
Lasi wore his best trousers for the occasion
Brátt frá Línu fær hann svar
Soon he will get an answer from Lina
Lási varð svo hyr á brá
Lasi was very nervous
þvi Lína sagði já
But Lina said yes
Contributed by Landon K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@stigrun1
here is a translation i found :
Kata - cheerful with the blonde locks
Loves life - she has so much charm
Kata - knows so well how to rock rock
Always - while the dance is on
Jazzy - Kata swings around the floor
Loves - rock more than you would know
She is small
Joy in her eye
Look at her
See that life
Everyone longs
To see
Her do the rumba, she dances
When Kata - with blonde locks, joyful
She has so much charm
Knows so well how to rock rock
She is small
Joy in her eye
Look at her
See her life
Everyone longs to see
Her do the rumba
She - this is Kata
@Headsign
I listen to the album every morning while having breakfast. It's just impossible to get tired of it.
@kennywood9911
Can't understand a word, and I don't need to ... This is great music, and an incredible performance by all the musicians. Thanks for uploading!
@buddibernadotte
That Peer Gynt reference at the end of the piano solo is simply amazing. Magnificent.
@ThisCreepingLife
This album is the pinnacle of Bjork's vocal performances. Not even her solo albums cant top this
@bjorkhighdefinition
🇮🇸 "sharper, brighter, punchier, guðmundsdóttir," 🎻🎼🎤🎹🎷🎺🥁🎸
@nawab411
🖐️😊👂🎶🍓💝✨
@stigrun1
here is a translation i found :
Kata - cheerful with the blonde locks
Loves life - she has so much charm
Kata - knows so well how to rock rock
Always - while the dance is on
Jazzy - Kata swings around the floor
Loves - rock more than you would know
She is small
Joy in her eye
Look at her
See that life
Everyone longs
To see
Her do the rumba, she dances
When Kata - with blonde locks, joyful
She has so much charm
Knows so well how to rock rock
She is small
Joy in her eye
Look at her
See her life
Everyone longs to see
Her do the rumba
She - this is Kata
@urkwez3687
Thank You!
@dmitryponsov2870
Кайф! Удивительный альбом! Познакомился с ним после других экспериментальный работ Бьорк! И тут такой классный, классический джаз! Невероятная музыкальная культура исполнителей! Спасибо!
@jackrademaker2985
If I don’t watch this once a month I will die