1) Jón Þór… Read Full Bio ↴Jónsi is a pseudonym of, at least, two Icelandic artists:
1) Jón Þór Birgisson is the lead singer and guitarist for Sigur Rós and half of Jónsi & Alex, known for his soft falsetto voice . He released his solo debut album, Go, on April 6, 2010.
Birgisson grew up in Iceland, raised by parents who weren't particularly musical; his early memories include playing The Beatles at double speed on his turntable and listening to and playing along with Iron Maiden records. You can hear him speak at length about his musical past and loves in a recent episode of "All Songs Considered," in which Birgisson plays guest DJ. His history as Sigur Ros' singer and guitarist spans 16 years, during which time the band has released five studio albums and coined a unique sound that has yet to be matched by any act since.
2) Jón Jósep Snæbjörnsson (b. 1 Jun '77), is a singer & member of Í Svörtum Fötum ("In black clothing"). He was Iceland's Eurovision Song Contest 2004 representative, finishing 19th. He has also competed at Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2007, which is a television show to pick Iceland's song for the Eurovision Song Contest with the song Segðu Mér.
Hengilás
Jónsi Lyrics
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Samt hofum bekkst alla tio
Undir vokulum augnaraoum letumst
Stondum nu tvistiga
Reyni ao grafa upp og hjartgaesku og raun
Reyni ao brjotast inn
Reyni ao bora a, og saga hengilasinn
En allt kemur fyrir ekki neitt
Kominn i niourlot
Veit ekki hvao plan skal taka
Kominn i raoaorot
Reyni ao grafa upp og hjartgaesku og raun
Reyni ao brjotast inn
Reyni ao bora a, og saga hengilasinn
The Icelandic singer Jónsi's song Hengilás is a deeply introspective and reflective piece of music. The opening lyrics, "And we looked at each other with unknown eyes, yet we sat side by side on the bench," suggest a sense of distance and separation that is present in the singer's life. They feel disconnected from the people around them, even as they try to connect with them.
The second stanza is more concrete and down-to-earth, with the singer reflecting on their attempts to find meaning and purpose in life. They try to dig deep and uncover their true self, to break through the walls they've erected around their heart and understand themselves better. They also try to face their fears and approach the mysteries of life head-on, including the mystery of the Hengilás mountain.
The chorus speaks to the uncertainties and doubts that plague the singer. They feel lost and unsure of what the future holds, like they're wandering in the dark without a clear path to follow. But despite the challenges, they keep trying to break through and find meaning in their life.
Overall, the song is about the struggle to find oneself and one's purpose in life, even in the face of uncertainty and doubt. It's a poignant and compelling piece of music that speaks to the human experience on a profound level.
Line by Line Meaning
Og vio horfumst i okunn augu
We look at each other with unfamiliar eyes
Samt hofum bekkst alla tio
But we still sit together, side by side
Undir vokulum augnaraoum letumst
We let our eyelids fall under the weight of exhaustion
Stondum nu tvistiga
Standing uncertain now
Reyni ao grafa upp og hjartgaesku og raun
I try to dig up love and truth
Reyni ao brjotast inn
I try to break through
Reyni ao bora a, og saga hengilasinn
I try to drill into the story of Hengilás
En allt kemur fyrir ekki neitt
But everything comes to nothing
Kominn i niourlot
Now in chaos
Veit ekki hvao plan skal taka
Not knowing what plan to take
Kominn i raoaorot
Now in confusion
Reyni ao grafa upp og hjartgaesku og raun
I try to dig up love and truth
Reyni ao brjotast inn
I try to break through
Reyni ao bora a, og saga hengilasinn
I try to drill into the story of Hengilás
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JON THOR BIRGISSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LDixon007
Hengilás - Padlock
We look into the eyes of a stranger,
Yet we have known them all along.
We passed under watchful eyes,
Now we stand hesitantly wavering.
Trying to dig up what is heartfelt and real.
Trying to break into,
Trying to drill and saw the padlock.
But all is for nothing, I have lost.
Don't know what plan to take,
I don't know what to do.
Trying to dig up what is heartfelt and real.
Trying to break into,
Trying to drill and saw the padlock.
@bradkeusch5585
The first time I heard this song I had fallen partially asleep while listening to the album on my bed. I was having this pseudodream where I was walking through the woods, and came upon a clearing where there was this...creature standing in the middle of a clearing with the full moon shining down above, singing this song. And it was like the mystery of the universe was wrapped up in it, and encapsulated in those few moments. So yeah...pretty great song.
@brokenpieces5852
Brad Keusch that’s amazing. It’s like you received a vision
@raystrife234
had a somewhat similar situation happen to me.. I played this song right before I started feeling asleep and I drifted to a dream of ancient greece in the sunset.. It was beautiful
@RichardOlsson
Anyone intrigued by this story needs to check out "The Feeling of Going", a dance/opera/live symphony orchestra dramatization of the Go album, with much the same feeling as what is described here. It's among the best I've ever seen on a stage, I've seen it three times. They recorded it, so it might be possible to find it somewhere.
@jepadee2864
For me, while listening to Tornado. i was asleep on a airplane, the song was so good that i literally woke up, and when it finished i fell asleep again
@DankestLankJOJO
Hands down the greatest comment I have ever read on the internet.
@ej1329
I love hearing the breaths in between the horns
@Floryn123
2020. Still a masterpiece. I'll be back here next year.
@ifrickurmom1095
COME BACK
@lynxarcade2020
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