Around Us
J๓nsi Lyrics


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I see the walls, then see them fall
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
In tune

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)

Overall Meaning

The song "Around Us" by Jónsi is filled with poetic lyrics that capture the various themes of growth, perseverance, and the desire to explore the unknown. The opening lines of the song, "I see the walls, then see them fall, you break through them all," immediately suggest that the song is about overcoming obstacles and pushing through barriers. This is further emphasized in the next line, "I see you crawl, now you stand tall, grow and grow till tall," which acts as a metaphor for the journey from a vulnerable and uncertain state to one of strength and confidence.


The following verses delve deeper into the idea of growth and the journey towards self-discovery. "In storm, we scream against the stream, our eyes watering" highlights the difficulty of the journey but also the determination to persevere. The line "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," reflects the universal desire to find purpose and meaning in life.


The final verse, "I see forest, a treasure chest full of labyrinth, I see a door, holes in the floor, We'll break seeds, we'll grow," suggests that the journey towards growth and self-discovery is filled with unexpected twists and turns. The conclusion of the song is fittingly optimistic, celebrating the growth that has been achieved along the way: "I see you grow, I see you grow, grow taller."


Line by Line Meaning

I see the walls, then see them fall
Breaking through obstacles that once stood in the way


You break through them all
Overcoming challenges and barriers


I see you crawl, now you stand tall
Rising up from a difficult past, moving forward with newfound strength


Grow and grow till tall
Continuously growing and thriving


In storm we scream against the stream, our eyes watering
Fighting against adversity, experiencing emotions but pushing through


Jump into lakes, the surface breaks
Taking risks, breaking through the typical routine of life


We swim underwater, and our mouths
Going against expectations, thriving in unexpected situations


In tune
Facing things together, in harmony


We all want to grow with the seeds we will sow
Having a desire to grow and develop through our actions


We all want to go with the breeze we will blow
Being open to new experiences and opportunities


We all want to know when we're all meant to go
Wanting to understand our individual purpose


To a place you and I
Working together towards a shared destination


I see forest, a treasure chest full of labyrinth
Seeing the world as a place of mystery and wonder


I see a door, holes in the floor
Encountering the unexpected, unexpected opportunities for growth and exploration


We'll break seeds, we'll grow
Breaking past difficulties and growing as a result


There's songs, songs you bring to us
Musical inspiration that brings people together


You pin both the wings on us
Encouraging us to achieve new heights


I hear, I see you sing for us
Feeling uplifted and inspired by the music


You go tie a string around us
Connecting us and keeping us grounded


We all want to grow with the seeds we will sow
Having a desire to grow and develop through our actions


We all want to go with the breeze we will blow
Being open to new experiences and opportunities


We all want to know when we're all meant to go
Wanting to understand our individual purpose


To a place you and I
Working together towards a shared destination


I see you grow
Seeing others achieve their potential and flourish


Grow taller
Continuing to thrive and reach new heights




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JON THOR BIRGISSON

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