"Hoppípolla" was used in 2006 advertisements for the BBC's ''Planet Earth'' TV series, giving the band one of its rare exposures to a mainstream audience. When Sir David Attenborough received his National Television lifetime achievement award, the piece was used for the moving anthology of his work, made especially for the occasion. Following this, there has been a high demand for the single, which has led to a re-publishing of the commercial version in May 2006, distributed by EMI. The re-release of the single brought critical acclaim for the band in the mainstream music media, including being named Jungalist Single of the Week on 1 May 2006. The song was used in the closing credits of the BBC's coverage of the 2006 FA Cup final, and BBC News 24 also used it to promote their coverage of the 2006 FIFA World Cup. The song was also featured in the ''Doctor Who Confidential'' episode "End of an Era". The song is also currently being used in a trailer for the DisneyNature/BBC documentary film "Earth"; the film is created by the same people who made "Planet Earth".
Besides its repeated use by the BBC, the song was used in the ''Children of Men'' trailer, the film ''Penelope'', and an Oxfam]advert. The song was recently covered by We Are Scientists on their B-sides album ''Crap Attack''.
A promotional music video for "Hoppípolla" was made in November 2005. It was directed by Arni & Kinski and first aired during the week of November 21 2005.
It depicts two childlike groups of friends - who are actually elderly people - strolling around a town and pulling pranks on other people just like children. Near the end of the video, the two groups meet each other in a graveyard to battle with water balloons and wooden swords. When one of them is injured and gets a bloody nose (which is referenced in the lyrics), the opponents run away in fear, while the others celebrate the victory. The video shows several shots of the friends jumping in puddles of water.
Band members Kjartan Sveinsson and Jón Þór Birgisson are featured in the video: Kjartan plays the victim of a Ding Dong Ditch trick, and Jónsi plays the cashier at a shop where an old man steals and eats some produce. Drummer Orri Páll Dýrason can be seen repairing his bicycle and Georg Hólm can be seen cleaning.
Hoppípolla
Sigur Rós Lyrics
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Hendumst í hringi
Höldumst í hendur
Allur heimurinn óskýr
nema þú stendur
Rennblautur
Allur rennvotur
Hlaupandi í okkur ?
Vill springa út úr skel
Vindur í
og útilykt ? af hárinu þínu
Ég lamdi eins fast og ég get
með nefinu mínu
Hoppa í poll
Í engum stígvélum
Allur rennvotur(rennblautur)
Í engum stígvélum
Og ég fæ blóðnasir
En ég stend alltaf upp
(Hopelandish)
Og ég fæ blóðnasir
En ég stend alltaf upp
(Hopelandish)
The lyrics of Sigur Rós's song Hoppípolla describe a feeling of childlike wonder and joy, with a sense of connection to another person. The imagery of running through the rain without shoes and holding hands while the world is unclear except for the person standing next to them creates a feeling of purity and simplicity. Even though they are soaked and exhausted, they feel alive and want to burst out of their skin. The singer describes being so overcome with emotion, that he almost passes out, but he wants to keep jumping into puddles barefoot and feeling the wind in his hair.
The repetition of "og ég fæ blóðnasir, en ég stend alltaf upp" which translates to "and I get nosebleed, but I always stand up" in Hopelandish language, reinforces the idea of perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity. Life is not always easy, but the connection to another person and the experiences that make you feel alive are worth the risks and challenges.
Overall, Hoppípolla is a celebration of the pure joy and wonder that can be found in even the most mundane experiences when shared with someone you care about.
Line by Line Meaning
Brosandi
Smiling
Hendumst í hringi
We catch each other's hands and form a ring
Höldumst í hendur
We hold onto each other's hands
Allur heimurinn óskýr
The entire world is unclear
nema þú stendur
Except for you standing there
Rennblautur
Soaking wet
Allur rennvotur
Completely drenched
Engin gúmmístígvél
No rubber boots
Hlaupandi í okkur ?
Running towards us?
Vill springa út úr skel
Wants to burst out of its shell
Vindur í
A wind inside
og útilykt ? af hárinu þínu
And the scent of your hair
Ég lamdi eins fast og ég get
I hit as hard as I can
með nefinu mínu
With my nose
Hoppa í poll
Jump into the puddle
Í engum stígvélum
Without any boots on
Allur rennvotur
Completely drenched
Í engum stígvélum
Without any boots on
Og ég fæ blóðnasir
And I get nosebleeds
En ég stend alltaf upp (Hopelandish)
But I always stand back up
Og ég fæ blóðnasir
And I get nosebleeds
En ég stend alltaf upp (Hopelandish)
But I always stand back up
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GEORG HOLM, JON THOR BIRGISSON, KJARTAN SVEINSSON, ORRI PALL DYRASON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Manchupacabra
Over the holidays, I played a card game with my family that involved answering several questions about ourselves. One was, "What's your favorite YouTube video?" This video was my answer. Everyone else's was either a cat video or someone getting hit in the nuts. Hell of a way to find out I was adopted.
@reilici379
This is my favourite video too ❤️
@Manchupacabra
@@reilici379 Did we just become best friends? lol
@966oz
😂
@vladkorotkov4155
This version of Hoppipolla makes me cry and want to stay alive at the same time.
@margaturquoise803
Thats exactly my feeling ever and ever with this song . . .
@jotaefeefe327
Me too!
@muhammadyusufperdanaputra4907
Keep the faith
@fellipedacosta3074
Diga olá!
@giuseppejohcapozzolo5146
me too ...