In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Brosandi
Hendumst í hringi
Höldumst í hendur
Allur heimurinn óskýr
nema þú stendur
Rennblautur
Allur rennvotur
Engin gúmmístígvél
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)
Hendumst í hringi
Höldumst í hendur
Allur heimurinn óskýr
nema þú stendur
Rennblautur
Allur rennvotur
Engin gúmmístígvél
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)
Lyrics submitted by SilentAssassin
Hoppipolla Lyrics as written by Jon Thor Birgisson Georg Holm
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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Translation:
"Jumping in Puddles"
Smiling Spinning 'round and 'round Holding hands The whole world a blur But you are standing Soaked Completely drenched No rubber boots Running in us Want to erupt from a shell
Wind in An outdoor smell of your hair I hit as fast as I could With my nose
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i really like this song... it's really pretty... it's one of those songs that'll make you happy when you want to be happy and sad when you want to be sad... if that makes any sense at all...
'it's one of those songs that'll make you happy when you want to be happy and sad when you want to be sad... if that makes any sense at all...'<br /> <br /> I agree with you! I don't understand Icelandic, but this is probably the most beautiful band I've ever listened to. Thanks for the lyrics.=)
@crookedbrain it's not icelandic; the language is Hopelandic which is a completely made up language designed to imitate both English and Icelandic.
this song brings me to tears of happiness. it's soo amazing. really really much, hope inside.
It's funny because I don't understand a word he's saying, but i feel like i know the meaning of the song. The way the song is built. It's in the movie Children of Men which I can wait to see. It's probably a little bit because of the song...
This is probably the happiest song in the universe
Omg.. I went on a concert with them yesterday (thei're touring around Iceland and every concert is free) I't was so awsome listening to them play this song! I'm still in shock :D
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im walking down the aisle to this song on october 25
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"Brosandi Hendumst I hringi Holdumst I hendur....."
I think I'm gonna cry....
Oh wow, I'm walking down the aisle to this song too! I'm so excited about it... my whole wedding pretty much revolves around this song... not that I'm even getting married anytime soon, haha. But still, I have it all planned out. ;]
In reply to maceface -
"it's one of those songs that'll make you happy when you want to be happy and sad when you want to be sad... if that makes any sense at all..."
that makes so much sense :)
and your comment is great lanesra, some true stuff ! :)
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