Animal Arithmetic
Jonsi Lyrics
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Making food disappear
Riding bikes, making out
Elephants run you down
You and I run away, blushing cheeks
Howling wolves, colourful fireworks
Everyday, everywhere, people are so alive
We should all be (Oh Oh Oh) alive!
We should all be (Oh Oh Oh) alive!
Horfandi, þegjandi, tala við, skríðandi
Dreymandi, strjúka af, koma við ekki má
Mála á líkama, spilað á renglandi
Hlaupandi! Leikandi!
Get it on, let it out, fucking and spúandi
Get it on, let it out, fucking and kæfandi
We should all be (Oh Oh Oh) alive!
Exist all in love, in life!
We should all be (Oh Oh Oh) alive!
Let's not stop, let's grow and live!
I see you colourful, I see you in the trees
I see you spiritful, you're in the breeze
I see it in your hands, tree fingers draw a beam
I see you in the sand, roll down the stream
I see you in the trees, I see you colourful
I see you in the breeze, you're spiritful
Tree fingers draw a beam, I see it in your hands
You're rolling down the stream, you're in the sand
I see you colourful, I see you in the trees
I see you spiritful, You're in the breeze
I see it in your hands, tree fingers draw a beam
I see you in the sand, roll down the stream
I see you in the trees, I see you colourful
I see you in the breeze, you're spiritful
Tree fingers draw a beam, I see it in your hands
You're rolling down the stream, you're in the sand
I see you colourful, I see you in the trees
I see you spiritful, you're in the breeze
I see it in your hands, tree fingers draw a beam
I see you in the sand, roll down the stream
The lyrics of Jónsi's "Animal Arithmetic" express a longing for vitality and the beauty of the present moment. The song is a call to live life fully and courageously, seizing opportunities to experience joy and passion. The opening lines are simple yet evocative, creating a sense of urgency with the list of activities that the singer engages in before elephants appear and "run you down." This image suggests the importance of staying alert and alive while also acknowledging danger and obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up, comb my hair
Starting the day fresh, taking care of one's appearance
Making food disappear
Enjoying food and satisfying hunger
Riding bikes, making out
Having fun and being intimate with a partner
Elephants run you down
Unexpected obstacles may arise, but we must face them head-on
You and I run away, blushing cheeks
Finding joy and excitement in each other's company
Howling wolves, colourful fireworks
Experiencing the thrill and beauty of life
Every time, everyone, everything's full of life
Life is vibrant and lively, every moment and every being
Everyday, everywhere, people are so alive
People are full of energy and passion, no matter where or when
We should all be (Oh Oh Oh) alive!
We should embrace life and live it to the fullest
Horfandi, þegjandi, tala við, skríðandi
Watching, listening, talking, moving
Dreymandi, strjúka af, koma við ekki má
Dreaming, wiping away, coming without restraint
Mála á líkama, spilað á renglandi
Painting on the body, playing in the rain
Hlaupandi! Leikandi!
Running! Playing!
Get it on, let it out, fucking and spúandi
Expressing oneself freely and passionately
Get it on, let it out, fucking and kæfandi
Engaging in activities with vigor and enthusiasm
We should all be (Oh Oh Oh) alive!
We should embrace life and live it to the fullest
Exist all in love, in life!
Living with love and passion
Let's not stop, let's grow and live!
Continuing to explore and experience all that life has to offer
I see you colourful, I see you in the trees
Appreciating the beauty and diversity of life and nature
I see you spiritful, you're in the breeze
Feeling the presence and energy of life in the natural world
I see it in your hands, tree fingers draw a beam
Seeing creativity and vitality in the actions of others
I see you in the sand, roll down the stream
Feeling the freedom and flow of life through our experiences
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JON THOR BIRGISSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Andrea Myers
The orchestration in this is so beautiful. Nico Muhly did a fab job.
Luis Solis
Estas son canciones que uno nunca se cansa de escuchar.
Rebeca Garza de QuereTrans
Correr, bajo la Luna llena, escuchando a Jonsi es fantástico.
Wilson Freitas
Que lindo! Adoro essa música! Que bom que virou clipe! Espero que Tornado também tenha sua produção gráfica! *__*
gandalffrodon
I'm so alive when I listen to this song ! When you read the lyrics, you really see that not only Jonsi's music is great but the lyrics are also so meaningful.
Vemusa
Went running in the woods yesterday, with this song on repeat. First time I ran with a smile on my face and it made me run so lightly and dancy.
Rachel Bloom
this is an absolutely incredible song. I've been feeling down about life lately, and this song just emphasizes how much it should be lived to the fullest. I cried hearing the song with the video. so staggeringly beautiful. everything is so raw and real (in that you can feel the textures of the music through the video) and exploding with life.
Kallen Cass
This song gives me so much energy ^_^ Even on my worst days it brings a smile to my face.
Soulphx
I love how percussion is used in his music. It is so wondrous!
hongolini
Such an awesome song.. full of vibrancy and life!