Sticks
Jonsi Lyrics
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Orange and white, dark red, green and yellow
Rainbow colors! Do not hide, see the view!
Step aside, go through!
Against the light, too strong, blow a fuse now
Everything bright, new songs, burning shoes
The look in your eyes! Break our bones into half!
Let yourself... go (Oh Oh Oh)
Let yourself... go (Oh Oh Oh)
Stay close to me
Count one, two and three
Up in through your sleeves
Bursting through the seams
Open your eyes and see - You see
Inn um ermar, upp hryggjarsúluna
Yfir skóg, flæðir niður brekkuna
Allt upp í loft! Ég mun aldrei gleyma!
Því ég mun aldrei!
Hleypur um, rífur, leysir flækjurnar
(Upp með rótum) með blik í augum!
Stórmerki, undur, brjótum bein í sundur!
Let yourself... go (Oh Oh Oh)
Let yourself... go (Oh Oh Oh)
Stay close to me
Count one, two and three
Up in through your sleeves
Bursting through the seams
Open your eyes and see
Stay close to me
Count one, two and three
Up in through your sleeves
Right beyond the trees
Show you how you'll be
Stay close to me
Count one, two and three
Up in through your sleeves
Bursting through the seams
Open your eyes and see - You see
Stay close to me : Count one, two, three
Up in your sleeves : You're right beyond trees
Stay close to me : Count one, two, three
Up in your sleeves : Burst through the seams
Open your eyes and see
You see - You see
The lyrics of Jónsi's song "Sticks & Stones" evoke an image of embracing life's beauty and colors, even in the face of overwhelming intensity. The opening line "Eyes open wide, blinded by the sun now" suggests the singer is caught off guard by the magnificence of their surroundings. As the song progresses, we see the singer urging someone to "see the view" and "let yourself...go." The song encourages listeners to let go of their inhibitions and embrace the joy and intensity of life. This message is reinforced in the lines "Stay close to me / Count one, two and three / Up in through your sleeves / Bursting through the seams / Open your eyes and see - You see." The call to action is repeated as if to encourage listeners to take charge and live fully.
The lyrics of the song also contain a sense of urgency and express an intense desire to break free of limitations. The lines "The look in your eyes! Break our bones into half! / Scream and shout and do laugh!" suggest that the singer wants to break away from conventions and societal expectations and experience life to the fullest. The lyrics "Hleypur um, rífur, leysir flækjurnar / (Upp með rótum) með blik í augum! / Stórmerki, undur, brjótum bein í sundur!" translated from Icelandic to English mean "Run around, tear apart, untie the knots / (Up by the roots) with a gleam in your eye! / Signs, miracles, let's break bones apart!" This stanza reinforces the idea of breaking free from restrictions and living life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Eyes open wide, blinded by the sun now
Blinded by the beauty of the world
Orange and white, dark red, green and yellow
The vibrant colors of the rainbow
Rainbow colors! Do not hide, see the view!
Embrace the beauty of the world around us
Step aside, go through!
Make way for new perspectives and experiences
Against the light, too strong, blow a fuse now
Overwhelmed by the intensity of life's challenges
Everything bright, new songs, burning shoes
Life is continuously changing, bringing new excitement and challenges
The look in your eyes! Break our bones into half!
The power of a single glance can have a profound impact on those around us
Scream and shout and do laugh!
Express yourself freely to fully experience life
Let yourself... go (Oh Oh Oh)
Allow yourself to fully embrace the present moment
Stay close to me
Find comfort in the presence of others
Count one, two and three
Take a moment to find your footing and center yourself
Up in through your sleeves
Reach for the unknown and explore beyond your comfort zone
Bursting through the seams
Breaking free from constraints to fully experience life
Open your eyes and see - You see
Open yourself to new perspectives and experiences
Inn um ermar, upp hryggjarsúluna
Breaking free from constraints and embracing new challenges
Yfir skóg, flæðir niður brekkuna
Overcoming obstacles and descending into new opportunities
Allt upp í loft! Ég mun aldrei gleyma!
Embracing the height of emotion and never forgetting the experience
Því ég mun aldrei!
For these moments, we will never forget
Hleypur um, rífur, leysir flækjurnar
Breaking free from constraints and embracing new challenges
(Upp með rótum) með blik í augum!
Embracing new opportunities with a sense of wonder
Stórmerki, undur, brjótum bein í sundur!
Breaking through limitations and embracing new possibilities
Stay close to me : Count one, two, three
Embracing the comfort of others for support
Up in your sleeves : You're right beyond trees
Exploring new opportunities beyond your current horizon
Burst through the seams
Breaking through limitations and embracing new possibilities
Open your eyes and see
Embrace new perspectives and experiences
You see - You see
When you embrace fully, you understand completely
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JON THOR BIRGISSON
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