Jón Þór Birgisson (Jónsi), Georg Hólm, and Ágúst Ævar Gunnarsson formed the group in Reykjavík, Iceland in August 1994. They soon won a record deal with a local record label, Smekkleysa (Bad Taste). In 1997, they released Von (Hope) and in 1998, released a remix collection named Von brigði. The name is Icelandic wordplay: Vonbrigði means "disappointment," but Von brigði means "hope alteration." (In English, the album is sometimes known by the alternative name "Recycle Bin.")
International acclaim came with 1999's Ágætis Byrjun ("An alright start"), for which the band were joined by Kjartan Sveinsson. The album's reputation slowly spread by word of mouth over the next two years. Soon, many critics worldwide hailed it as one of the best albums of its time, and the band was playing with Radiohead and other big names. Drummer Ágúst left the band after the recording of Ágætis Byrjun and was replaced by Orri Páll Dýrason.
After the release of Ágætis Byrjun, the band became perhaps most well known for Birgisson's signature style of playing guitar with the bow from a cello, accentuated with reverb, creating a sweeping, fluid sound that is unique for an electric guitar.
In early 2001, Sigur Rós set out to record some songs in their newly-completed álafoss swimming pool studio with their friend Steindór Andersen who is a fisherman and chairman of the Icelandic poetry society, Iðunn. Steindór is a chanter/singer of the traditional Icelandic epic poetry form, called "rímur," for which the band named their next EP, Rímur. Only 1000 copies of the EP were printed and sold in the spring tour of 2001.
In 2002, their highly anticipated follow-up album ( ) was released. Upon release, all tracks on the album were untitled, though the band later published song names on their website. Famously, all of the lyrics on ( ) are sung in vonlenska ("Hopelandic"), nonsensical vocalizations that resemble the sound of the Icelandic language. It has also been said that the listener is supposed to interpret their own meanings of the lyrics, which can then be written in the blank pages in the album booklet.
In October of 2003, Sigur Rós joined Radiohead in composing music for Merce Cunningham's dance piece Split Sides; Sigur Rós’s three tracks were named "Ba Ba," "Ti Ki," and "Di Do" and released in March of 2004 on an EP titled Ba Ba Ti Ki Di Do The three songs are separate tracks, but the band intended that all three be played at the same time to form one single song. The band's 1997 debut album Von also finally found a United States and United Kingdom release in October of 2004. Their latest full-length album, Takk... (Thanks...), was released on September 13, 2005, with a free legal download of their first single, "Glósóli," made available on August 15. For North American fans, "Sæglópur" was made available for download on August 16."Hoppípolla," the second official single from Takk..., was released on November 28 alongside a new studio remake of "Hafsól," a song which was previously released on the band's 1997 debut, Von.
Sæglópur EP was released on July 10 in most parts of the world and on August 8 in the United States. Its original release date was May 8, but because of the sudden demand of "Hoppípolla," especially in the UK due to its inclusion on BBC's "Planet Earth," it was pushed back from that date. Sigur Rós recorded three new songs for the EP: "Refur," "Ófriður," and "Kafari."
The Hvarf/Heim double album was released on November 5, 2007. Hvarf contains reworkings of songs dating back to the bands' first album, whereas Heim contains live acoustic versions of more well-known songs. The double album was an accompaniment to the film Heima. Heima is a documentary showing footage of the band's tour of Iceland, including live footage and interviews. The official web site is www.heimafilm.com.
Sigur Rós has sold over 2.5 million albums worldwide.
On June 23, 2008, they released Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust.
The single "Gobbledigook" was available for a free download on their website.
In January 2010, the band began a hiatus, and they are now working on new material. On August 11, 2011, the band's website showed a trailer for a project called Inni. A week later, the project was revealed to be a new live album and DVD, although the release date is currently unknown.
Sigur Rós'' sixth studio album, Valtari, was released on May 29, 2012 on Parlophone.
In January 2013, Kjartan Sveinsson left the band and was not replaced. Sigur Rós's first album following his departure was titled Kveikur and released in June 2013.
In 2014, the band made a guest appearance in the HBO show 'Game of Thrones,' performing The Rains of Castamere in the 2nd episode of the 4th season.
Websites
Both websites include discography, band trivia, song lyrics, and news: http://www.sigur-ros.co.uk and http://www.sigurros.com.
Andvari
Sigur Rós Lyrics
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You sighed oh no oh life
You sighed all for
You sighed oh no
You sighed only should I
I know
I love you
You saw no one for
You
You don't love you
You don't know, how could
You don't know I would
You
You don't know you
The lyrics to Sigur Rós's Andvari are cryptic and open to interpretation. The song seems to speak about a person who has seen the whole world and is tired of life. The opening lines, "You saw the whole, You sighed oh no oh life," suggest a sense of fatigue and weariness. The repeated phrase "You sighed" further emphasizes this feeling of resignation. The lines "You sighed only should I, I know, I love you" suggest a yearning for something or someone, but it remains unclear who or what that might be.
The lyrics then take a darker turn, with the lines "You saw no one for, You don't know I would, You, You don't love you, You don't know, how could, You don't know I would, You, You don't know you." It's difficult to interpret these lines exactly, but they speak about a sense of isolation, the feeling of not being understood, and a lack of self-love. The repetition of "You don't know" emphasizes the singer's frustration and sadness.
Overall, the lyrics to Andvari are poetic, vague, and haunting. The song seems to speak about human emotions of fatigue, weariness, and isolation.
Line by Line Meaning
You saw the whole
You witnessed the entirety of the situation
You sighed oh no oh life
You expressed a sense of disappointment or frustration with life
You sighed all for
You expressed a feeling of giving everything for someone or something
You sighed oh no
You expressed a feeling of dismay or regret
You sighed only should I
You expressed a sense of uncertainty and caution about making a decision
I know
You have knowledge or understanding of something
I love you
You have strong feelings of affection towards someone
You saw no one for
You didn't see anyone else amidst the situation
You don't know I would
You're unsure if the other person knows what you would do
You
Referring to the other person
You don't love you
You don't think the other person loves themselves enough
You don't know, how could
You believe it's impossible for the other person to fully understand or comprehend something
You don't know I would
You're unsure if the other person knows what you would do
You
Referring to the other person
You don't know you
You don't think the other person fully understands or knows themselves
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GEORG HOLM, JON THOR BIRGISSON, KJARTAN SVEINSSON, ORRI PALL DYRASON
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@mustafaahmed3693
Lyrics:
You saw the whole
You sighed oh no oh life
You sighed all for
You sighed oh no
You sighed only should I-
-I know
I love you
You saw no one for
You don't know I would
You
You don't love you
You don't know, how could
You don't know I like
You
You don't know you
@spoocyguy
This song is like a dream where you meet your soul mate and fall in love and raise a family together, and then you wake up and the life you created together and shared has vanished without a trace.
@denisenoles3159
That sounds so sad.
@djfranzz
spoocyguy this is the saddest thing i read today
@FriendlyMarmot
This wrecks me, I've had a dream like that before. And still haven't met her in real life, to my knowledge.
@ahmedhameed8041
Today I dreamed that I hugged her
@ASBlueful
Oh yes, a hug drenched in the most bittersweet of moonlight. And then all gone.
@miguelquintana6277
I first heard this song during Remember me and fell in love with it. Watched my bride walk down the aisle to it and still listen to it everyday.
@jaminmays
This song reminds me of Gods love for us ✝️. And it reminds me of my love for my family in Christ ✝️🥰
@nobodyplaylists
This is one of the most beautiful songs I've listened in my entire life!
@jalisadarminio2254
Been in love with this song for so many years....reminds me all the love I gained and lost..