BOY
Jónsi and Alex Somers Lyrics
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You grind your claws, you howl, you growl unafraid of Hoi Polloi
You run, you're free, you climb endless trees, you reignite
You growl, you howl, you show your teeth
You bite, it's alright
Just say no more, use your eyes, the world goes and flutters by
Use your eyes, you'll know you are
Use your eyes, you'll know you are
Wild be my boy, you burn so bright, till you illuminate
One day you're out, you give up the fight, you slow down heart-rate
We all grow old, use your life, the world goes and flutters by
Use your life, you'll know you are
Use your life, the world goes and flutters by
Use your life, you'll know you are
Electricity wires are down, rainbow colours fade into brown
I dreamt your smile was shifting for good
Courageous boy, now you are gone
And run faster, yet have no place to go
Your spirit still burns, it's now a ghost sun
You are (Alive)
You are (Alive)
I want to be a lilikoi, boy, you
You grind your claws, you howl, you growl, unafraid of Hoi Polloi
Electricity wires are down, rainbow colors fade into brown
I dreamt your smile was shifting for good
Courageous boy, now you are gone
You run faster, yet have no place to go
Your spirit still burns, it's now a ghost sun
You are (Alive)
You are (Alive)
The song “Boy Lilikoi” by Jónsi and Alex Somers is a beautiful piece of music that speaks of the freedom and wildness that we need to have within us to truly live life. The title of the song is inspired by the lilikoi fruit, also known as passionfruit, which symbolizes the passion and zest for life that the singer wishes to have. In the opening lines, the singer wishes to be a lilikoi, which means that he longs to live life with the same passion and intensity as the fruit.
The song talks about how we should not be afraid to be wild and free like a young boy who runs, climbs trees, growls without any worry of what others may think. It encourages embracing life's moments not just through one's eyes but through one's actions as well. It warns us that life is fleeting, and we should use our time to its fullest potential. The lyrics strike a chord with anyone who has ever felt weighed down by the stresses of life and yearns for the freedom of youth.
The song's mood shifts slightly towards the end, as the singer speaks of those who have gone ahead and left this life. Even in death, the spirit of the wild boy still burns brightly. The electric wires are down, rainbow colors fade into brown, and it represents the end of life as we know it. Yet, there is still beauty in the form of the ghost sun, which illuminates the memories of the one who has gone before.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to be a lilikoi, Boy Lilikoi
I wish to be as free-spirited as a passionfruit, roaming around with no constraints.
You grind your claws, you howl, you growl unafraid of Hoi Polloi
Being fearless and strong, you assert yourself, signaling to the world that you are not intimidated by the masses.
You run, you're free, you climb endless trees, you reignite
With your freedom, you escape the boundaries of routine, and find yourself soaring, exploring, and re-energizing your spirit.
You growl, you howl, you show your teeth. You bite, it's alright
Confronting life head on, you stand firm and resolute in face of any obstacles, and are always ready to fight for what you believe in.
Just say no more, use your eyes, the world goes and flutters by
Stop talking and observe the world around you as it vibrantly moves through time.
Use your eyes, you'll know you are
By looking closely, you are able to recognize your own existence in the grand scale of things.
Wild be my boy, you burn so bright, till you illuminate
Be adventurous and daring, for it will lead you to a life so filled with light that you will shine like the sun.
One day you're out, you give up the fight, you slow down heart-rate
Inevitably, one will give in to the struggle of life, and gradually pass into the afterlife.
We all grow old, use your life, the world goes and flutters by
As time passes, we age, and it's important to make use of the time that we have, because the world keeps moving without us.
Electricity wires are down, rainbow colours fade into brown
Nature's beauty is transient and can be cut short, leaving the world a desolate place.
I dreamt your smile was shifting for good, Courageous boy, now you are gone
In my dreams, I mourn the passing of a brave soul who has left us forever.
And run faster, yet have no place to go, Your spirit still burns, it's now a ghost sun
Even though we continue to move forward in life, sometimes we may find ourselves lost, but the fire within us never extinguishes.
You are (Alive), You are (Alive)
Even when everything is falling apart, the spark of life remains, and we are all still alive.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JON THOR BIRGISSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Can you add Atlas song ?
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Will it be possible to put the entire set ? Thanks
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I need you people to pour the entire performance onto my eye orbs and into my ear holes
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@MK_2023.
Indian Summer has to be one of the most beautiful songs ever wrote.
@MK_2023.
2 years later and I still completely agree with my past self.
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