Husavik
Will Ferrell Lyrics
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With this great big world before me
But it's all for someone else
I've tried and tried again
To let you know just where my heart is
To tell the truth and not pretend
All I needed was to get away
Where the mountains sing through the screams of seagulls
Where the whales can live 'cause they're gentle people
In my hometown, my hometown
Thought I made it clear, do I have to say it?
It was always there, we just didn't see it
All I need is you and me and my home
Vera með þér, með þér
Í Húsavík við Skjálfanda
Í heimabærinn minn
You want the world (want the world)
All the neon lights and billboards
To be seen and to be heard (oh-oh)
And I followed you (oh-ooh)
But now I know what makes me happy
And I can tell you feel it too
Where the mountains sing through the screams of seagulls
Where the whales can live 'cause they're gentle people
In my hometown, my hometown
Where the northern lights burst out in colors
And the magic nights surpass all others
Það eina sem ég þrái er, að vera
Vera með þér (vera með þér), með þér (vera með þér)
Í Húsavík við Skjálfanda
My home, my hometown
The lyrics to Will Ferrell's song "Husavik" convey the idea of a person who has been chasing their dreams, seeking success and fulfillment in different places, only to realize that what they truly need and desire is back home, in their hometown of Husavik. The first stanza presents the conflict between individual aspirations and personal relationships, highlighting how the singer has tried to express their feelings to someone but hasn't succeeded yet. The line "All I needed was to get away, just to realize that I was meant to stay" confirms the idea that sometimes we need to distance ourselves from our reality to gain perspective and recognize what's essential.
The chorus reinforces the theme of the hometown's importance, identifying the unique features and values of the place. The mountains, the whales, and the northern lights are all significant natural elements that make Husavik a special and beautiful place. Moreover, the use of the Icelandic language, "Vera með þér, með þér, Í Húsavík við Skjálfanda, Í heimabærinn minn," adds a layer of authenticity and cultural richness to the song, showing Ferrell's respect and admiration for the Icelandic heritage.
The second verse brings the resolution to the song's conflict, as the singer realizes that what they've been looking for was always there. The line "And I can tell you feel it too" suggests that the person they were trying to express their heart to has also found the value of the hometown. The last chorus repeats the longing to be back in Husavik, reinforcing the idea of the place's emotional significance.
Overall, "Husavik" is a heartfelt tribute to the power and importance of hometowns, family, and cultural heritage. It conveys a universal message of exploring new paths and having aspirations while recognizing the roots that shape who we are.
Line by Line Meaning
All by myself
Feeling lonely and disconnected
With this great big world before me
Feeling overwhelmed and lost in the vastness of the world
But it's all for someone else
Feeling like one’s life is not their own
I've tried and tried again
Continuously attempted
To let you know just where my heart is
To communicate one's true feelings
To tell the truth and not pretend
To be honest and genuine
All I needed was to get away
Realizing the need for space and detachment
Just to realize that I was meant to stay
Discovering that home is where one belongs
Where the mountains sing through the screams of seagulls
Describing the beauty of one's hometown
Where the whales can live 'cause they're gentle people
A reference to the kindness of the people
In my hometown, my hometown
A declaration of love for one's hometown
Thought I made it clear, do I have to say it?
Feeling frustrated because one's love for their home is obvious
It was always there, we just didn't see it
Realizing that the love for one's hometown was always present
All I need is you and me and my home
Acknowledging that happiness lies within home and loved ones
Vera með þér, með þér
A reiteration of the importance of a loved one
Í Húsavík við Skjálfanda
Naming the place of one's hometown
Í heimabærinn minn
Calling it “my hometown” with affection
You want the world (want the world)
Describing a desire for materialistic things
All the neon lights and billboards
Attributing to the artificiality and superficiality of the world
To be seen and to be heard (oh-oh)
Desire for attention and recognition
And I followed you (oh-ooh)
Trying to fit into a societal mold
But now I know what makes me happy
Realizing what truly brings joy
And I can tell you feel it too
Sensing that the loved one shares the sentiment
Where the mountains sing through the screams of seagulls
Recalling the euphoric nostalgia of one's hometown
Where the whales can live 'cause they're gentle people
Citing the amicability of the community towards nature
In my hometown, my hometown
A repeated declaration of love and belonging
Where the northern lights burst out in colors
Describing the beauty of the Aurora Borealis in one's hometown
And the magic nights surpass all others
Recollecting the special and ethereal feeling of the nights at home
Það eina sem ég þrái er, að vera
Expressing the single desire to be with loved ones at home
Vera með þér (vera með þér), með þér (vera með þér)
Reiterating the importance of being with the loved one
Í Húsavík við Skjálfanda
Referring to the location of one's hometown
My home, my hometown
The important place of belonging and comfort
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Max Paul Albert Grahn, Rickard Goransson, Savan Harish Kotecha
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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the channel name still doesn't incorporate Iceland just saying
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