Daníell in the Sea
Jónsi & Alex Lyrics

Why are you so haggard-looking?
The boy wonders why the singer looks so tired and worn out.

Said the boy to me
The boy addresses the singer.

Your face is worn, your hair like straw
The boy comments on the singer's appearance, noting their tired face and straw-like hair.

How old may you be?
The boy asks the artist for their age.

All my life I've been sailing
The artist has been sailing their entire life.

Cross the ocean waves
The singer has been sailing across the waves of the ocean.

I've been stranded, I've been beaten
The singer has faced difficult challenges while sailing, including being stranded and beaten.

I have touched my grave
The artist has had close brushes with death during their adventures.

But, there's gold in the sea
Despite the hardships, the artist believes there are valuable treasures in the sea.

Yes there's gold in the sea
The artist is certain that there are treasures to be found in the sea.

All my life I've been searching
The singer has spent their life searching for treasures in the sea.

Why do you believe in fables?
The boy questions the artist's belief in myths and legends.

Asked the troubled lad
The boy asks his question with a concerned demeanor.

Your eyes are dark, your chest is scarred
The boy observes that the singer has dark eyes and scars on their chest.

You must be half mad
The boy assumes that the singer must be slightly crazy for believing in treasure hunting myths.

All my life I've kept believing
The artist has always held onto their father's dream of finding treasure in the sea.

In my father's dream
The artist's belief in treasure hunting comes from their father's dream.

I've been hunted, I've been hounded
The singer has been pursued and chased while on their adventures.

Wild adventures I have seen
The singer has had exciting, unpredictable experiences.

I've seen pirates and coral in clear water
The artist has encountered both pirates and coral in crystal clear waters.

Sunken old steamers with skulls at the bottom
The artist has seen sunken steamboats with skulls resting on the ocean floor.

Travelled underground rivers and island mountains
The artist has explored underground rivers and mountainous islands.

I've rocked the unknown and bathed in its bounty
The singer has sailed into unknown waters and benefitted from its riches.

And I know, where may I sign on for duty?
The boy expresses enthusiasm for the artist's adventurous lifestyle and wants to join in.

Said the brave young man
The boy speaks of himself as a brave, daring young man.

I want to live, I want to feel
The boy desires to experience life to the fullest and feel the thrill of adventure.

I need to understand
The boy has a strong desire to gain knowledge and understanding.

All my life I've never faltered
The artist has remained steadfast and unwavering throughout their life of adventure.

My day is almost done
The artist acknowledges that their adventurous life is coming to an end.

Help me sail across the water
The singer asks the boy to accompany them on their final voyage.

Be my long lost son
The singer offers the boy the opportunity to become part of their family and continue their legacy of adventure.

Deep into the setting sun
The artist and the boy will sail off into the sunset, embarking on their final journey together.