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Sigur R%C3%B3s Lyrics

The lyrics of Sigur Rós's "Hoppípolla" are written in Icelandic, a language that is not widely spoken outside of Iceland. However, the poetic beauty of the song breathes life into the words and transcends language barriers. The song begins with the word "Brosandi," which translates to "smiling." The opening line sets the tone and mood of the song, which is one of joy, wonder, and childlike excitement. The lyrics describe a moment of freedom, where the world is unclear, except for the presence of the person or people standing with the singer. The singer invites the listener to take part in this moment of togetherness as they "hendumst í hringi/höldumst í hendur" (spin in a circle/hold hands). The repetition of "allur heimurinn óskýr/nema þú stendur" (the entire world is unclear/except for you standing) emphasizes the importance of the person standing with the singer.

The lyrics then describe a scene of running and being soaked with rain. The imagery of being "rennblautur/allur rennvotur" (soaked through/all wet) is visceral and evokes the feeling of being alive in the moment. The reference to "engin gúmmístígvél" (no rubber boots) suggests that the people in the song are running barefoot, further emphasizing the freedom of the moment. The "vindurinn/og útilykt af hárinu þínu" (wind/and the smell of your hair) creates an intimate moment of closeness with the person standing with the singer. The singer professes to breathe in their scent with all their might, solidifying the importance of this person in the moment.

The chorus of the song is "Hoppípolla," which is an Icelandic word that translates to "jumping into puddles." This is a joyful, childlike act that embodies the feeling of the entire song. The refrain "i engum stígvélum/allur rennvotur" (no rubber boots/all wet) emphasizes the freedom and wildness of the moment. The song ends with the repetition of "og ég fæ blóðnasir/og ég stend alltaf upp" (and I get a nosebleed/and I always stand up), suggesting that the joyful abandon of the moment sometimes comes with the risk of pain and miscalculation, but it's worth it.