Around Us
J¨®nsi Lyrics
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You break through them all
I see you crawl, now you stand tall
Grow and grow till tall
In storm we scream against the stream, our eyes watering
Jump into lakes, the surface breaks
We swim underwater, and our mouths
We all want to grow with the seeds we will sow
We all want to go with the breeze we will blow
We all want to know when we're all meant to go
To a place you and I
I see forest, a treasure chest full of labyrinth
I see a door, holes in the floor
We'll break seeds, we'll grow
There's songs, songs you bring to us
You pin both the wings on us
I hear, I see you sing for us
You go tie a string around us
There's songs, songs you bring to us
You pin both the wings on us
I hear, I see you sing for us
You go tie a string around us
We all want to grow with the seeds we will sow
We all want to go with the breeze we will blow
We all want to know when we're all meant to go
To a place you and I
We all want to grow with the seeds we will sow
We all want to go with the breeze we will blow
We all want to know when we're all meant to go
To a place you and I
I see you grow
I see you grow
Grow taller
(And our mouths
In tune)
The Jónsi song "Around Us" seems to be about growth and change. The first verse talks about breaking down walls and growing taller. It's like a metaphor for overcoming obstacles and then becoming stronger as a result. The second verse talks about being in sync with someone else, and how it can feel like a kind of underwater harmony. The bridge of the song repeats the idea of growth and change, as if it's something that we all inherently want. The final repetition of "I see you grow" seems like a realization that the person Jónsi is singing to has already been growing all along.
The chorus is particularly poignant. "We all want to grow with the seeds we will sow" seems to talk about how we all have a desire to shape our lives and make something of ourselves. "We all want to go with the breeze we will blow" feels like a recognition that we don't always have complete control over our lives - sometimes we have to let events lead us in a certain direction. "We all want to know when we're all meant to go" feels like a nod to the fact that we all want some sense of purpose or direction in our lives. Essentially, Jónsi seems to be saying that growth and change are important, but that they're also part of something bigger than just ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I see the walls, then see them fall
Witnessing walls being torn down by someone, paving the way for growth.
You break through them all
Overcoming obstacles to achieve success.
I see you crawl, now you stand tall
Watching someone start from humble beginnings to rise to greatness.
Grow and grow till tall
Continuing to develop and improve until reaching maximum potential.
In storm we scream against the stream, our eyes watering
Expressing anger and frustration in the face of adversity.
Jump into lakes, the surface breaks
Taking risks and shaking things up.
We swim underwater, and our mouths
Embracing change and adapting to new situations.
In tune
Working together towards a common goal.
We all want to grow with the seeds we will sow
Desiring growth and success based on hard work and effort.
We all want to go with the breeze we will blow
Following opportunities as they arise.
We all want to know when we're all meant to go
Seeking direction and purpose in life.
To a place you and I
To a place where we can work together towards our goals.
I see forest, a treasure chest full of labyrinth
Seeing potential in unexpected places.
I see a door, holes in the floor
Perceiving potential for growth and opportunity in difficult situations.
We'll break seeds, we'll grow
Creating opportunity and growth through hard work and diligence.
There's songs, songs you bring to us
Recognizing the positive impact that others can have on our lives.
You pin both the wings on us
Encouragement and support from others.
I hear, I see you sing for us
Witnessing acts of kindness and generosity from others.
You go tie a string around us
Establishing meaningful connections with others.
I see you grow
Observing others as they continue to improve and develop.
Grow taller
Continuing to reach for new heights and greater success.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JON THOR BIRGISSON
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