Of Monsters and Men are an indie folk band which formed in 2010 in Keflavík… Read Full Bio ↴Of Monsters and Men are an indie folk band which formed in 2010 in Keflavík/Garðabær, Iceland. The band consists of Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir (vocals, guitar), Ragnar Þórhallsson (vocals, guitar), Brynjar Leifsson (guitar), Kristján Páll Kristjánsson (bass), Arnar Rósenkranz Hilmarsson (drums) and the former member Árni Guðjónsson (keyboards, accordion), who left the band in 2012. The band released their debut album "My Head Is an Animal" in September 2011. The album's single "Little Talks" peaked at #1 in Iceland, and became successful in the United States after extensive airplay on Philadelphia rock station WRFF and subsequent word of mouth. In April 2012 the tune became their first entry on the US singles chart, when it entered the Billboard Hot 100 at #92.

They released further albums, Beneath The Skin in 2015 and Fever Dream in 2019.

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Soothsayer
Of Monsters and Men Lyrics

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Cool it down
The mind is a riddle you cannot solve
Cool it down
The body's a landscape of wildflower

Stay here, stay here
Stay here, I want you
And I know this can't be wasted love

Stay here, I want you

Stay here, stay here
Stay here, I need you
Please don't tell me that it's wasted love
Stay here, I need you

Sleep, I know
You haven't been dreaming, you overflow
And I still feel you around
You've become a tempo that my heart knows

Stay here, stay here
Stay here, I want you
And I know this can't be wasted love
Stay here, I want you

Stay here, stay here
Stay here, I need you
Please don't tell me that it's wasted love
Stay here, I need you

Will you see me, love
Who am I in your temple

Will you see me, love
Who am I in your temple

Stay here, stay here
Will you see me, love
Who am I in your temple
Stay here, I want you

Stay here, stay here
Will you see me, love

Who am I in your temple
Stay here, I need you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Of Monsters and Men's "Soothsayer" portray a sense of yearning for someone's presence and the need for connection with that individual. The opening lines "Cool it down, the mind is a riddle you cannot solve" suggests a desire to calm overwhelming thoughts and find solace in the other person's presence. The following line "the body's a landscape of wildflower" could imply that the body is a beautiful and natural expression of oneself that is enhanced by the presence of the other person.

The chorus, which repeats the lines "Stay here, I want you" and "Stay here, I need you" emphasizes the singer's strong desire for the other person's company. The use of "wasted love" in the lyrics could suggest that the singer may have felt their love has been unappreciated in the past and they now want to make the most of their time together.

The lyrics "Will you see me, love? Who am I in your temple?" and the repeat of "Stay here, I want you" suggest that the singer is questioning their place in the other person's life, but ultimately wants them to stay and create a meaningful connection together. Overall, "Soothsayer" is a song about wanting to feel connected and appreciated by someone else.

Line by Line Meaning

Cool it down
Take a deep breath and calm down

The mind is a riddle you cannot solve
Your thoughts and emotions are complex and difficult to understand

The body's a landscape of wildflower
Your physical sensations are diverse and beautiful

Stay here, stay here
Don't leave me, stay close

Stay here, I want you
I want your presence and companionship

And I know this can't be wasted love
I believe our relationship has meaning and purpose

Stay here, I need you
I depend on your emotional support

Please don't tell me that it's wasted love
Don't break my heart by suggesting our love is meaningless

Sleep, I know
You are exhausted and need rest

You haven't been dreaming, you overflow
You're not sleeping well due to excess thoughts and feelings

And I still feel you around
I sense your presence and energy even when you're not physically near