They have received praise and attention for the music video to their song "Sleep", which has been nominated at various international film festivals. It can be viewed on their website www.vigri.co.uk.
The making of their debut album Pink Boats, which was made available in late May 2011, began in Flatey island in Breiðafjörður bay, Iceland. The initial plan was to record the album over a one month period but soon the project began to expand. Still, most of the album was recorded on and old laptop with only one microphone. Recordings were made in Esjustofa restaurant at the roots of Esja mountain, in various churches around Iceland including the Hallgrímskirkja church in the center of Reykjavík, a retirement home, a marching band's rehersal space, studio Reflex and various bedrooms around Reykjavík.
Animals
Vigri Lyrics
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how to hide
when i am stuck here
in the air
I disappear
like nothing had happened
trip down the road to your eyes
some fall
some fade
like hours that turn into a night
have a nice day
have a nice day
I know
how to hide
when i am stuck here
in this seat
I disappear
on my way to somewhere
then the animals
trip down to the road to your eyes
some fall
some fade
like hours that turn into a night
have a nice day
have a nice
"Animals" by Vigri is a song that talks about how the singer knows how to hide when they feel stuck or uncomfortable. The lyrics suggest that the singer disappears when they sense danger or a sense of discomfort. The phrase "I disappear like nothing had happened" is particularly powerful and captures the sense of dissociation that one feels when hiding or escaping. The imagery of the animals tripping down to the road to your eyes is particularly poignant, suggesting that the singer is trying to blend in or camouflage to their surroundings.
The lyrics of the song seem to depict the singer's journey towards self-discovery, as they learn to navigate the world around them while still finding ways to stay true to themselves. The animals in the song are a metaphor for the different aspects of the singer's personality, some of which fall or fade away while others persist. The repetition of the phrase "have a nice day" towards the end of the song adds a layer of irony to the lyrics, conveying the singer's doubt about whether the world they live in is truly a pleasant place.
Line by Line Meaning
I know
I am aware
how to hide
of ways to conceal myself
when i am stuck here
when I feel trapped in this situation
in the air
up in the atmosphere or high above the ground
I disappear
I make myself unseen or unnoticed
like nothing had happened
as though nobody ever noticed my absence
then the animals
metaphorical creatures that represent emotions or thoughts
trip down the road to your eyes
converge or journey towards your perspective
some fall
some lose their strength or power
some fade
some begin to disappear
like hours that turn into a night
slowly, like an event that seems to last forever but eventually ends
have a nice day
a phrase used to dismiss or say goodbye politely
I know
I am aware
how to hide
of ways to conceal myself
when i am stuck here
when I feel trapped in this situation
in this seat
sitting in one place
I disappear
I make myself unseen or unnoticed
on my way to somewhere
while I am en route to another place
then the animals
metaphorical creatures that represent emotions or thoughts
trip down to the road to your eyes
converge or journey towards your perspective
some fall
some lose their strength or power
some fade
some begin to disappear
like hours that turn into a night
slowly, like an event that seems to last forever but eventually ends
have a nice day
a phrase used to dismiss or say goodbye politely
Contributed by Declan W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mahen Ramnauth
Can you please put it on spotify, this one and sleep !!! I want to put them on repeat and hear it for hours please please please
Caleb Anderson
I love this song soooo much keep doing what your doing i cant wait to visit Iceland next year
bonnylab
Stunningly and simply beautiful.
Daddara
beautiful, and nice sound
Andreas Jary
awesome
ewaislost
Where was it filmed?
Anomali Terbawa Mati
ewaislost I guess it's in Vijk, Iceland.
The Skooma Cat
Iceland