Ævin Endar
Jonsi Lyrics
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Snærisendar
Raknar upp og gefra
Ævin endar allt og fljótt
Útvarp sendar
Missa saman út fjarra
En smit upp brenndar
Reykurinn hann leitðar upp
The lyrics of Jónsi's song Ævin Endar convey a sense of urgency and transience. The phrase "Ævin endar" translates to "Forever ends" or "Eternity ends," which suggests that nothing is permanent, and everything has a beginning and an end. The lyrics mention "Snærisendar" (snowy beaches), which could represent a place where one might go to find peace or solitude, but even those places are subject to change and impermanence.
The second verse refers to "Útvarp sendar" (radio stations) and "Missa saman út fjarra" (losing each other from afar), which could suggest that even though technology has made it easier to connect with others across distances, it can also lead to a sense of disconnection and loneliness. The last verse speaks of smoke rising, which could symbolize the passing of time or the release of something that is no longer needed.
Line by Line Meaning
Ævin endar allt og fljótt
Life ends all and quickly
Snærisendar
Snowy beaches
Raknar upp og gefra
Cracks open and gives
Ævin endar allt og fljótt
Life ends all and quickly
Útvarp sendar
Radio sends
Missa saman út fjarra
Miss each other from afar
Ævin endar allt og fljótt
Life ends all and quickly
En smit upp brenndar
But the smoke rises
Reykurinn hann leitðar upp
The smoke searches upwards
Contributed by Lauren D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.