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Sigur Rós

Þú sefur alveg til hádegis

  • Represents waking up to a new perspective or understanding.
  • "Hádegis" symbolizes the peak or height of something.
  • The speaker has been asleep or inactive and is now stirring from slumber.

Þú deyrð en lifnar við

  • Metaphor for a transformative experience or rebirth.
  • Dying represents letting go of the past or old self.
  • Being reborn signifies renewal and fresh beginnings.

Laufblöðin breyta um lit

  • Nature imagery representing change and transformation.
  • Leaves changing color symbolizes the passing of time and the cycle of life.
  • It also suggests adaptation and resilience.

Þú finnur til, ferð á fætur

  • The speaker is now awakened and active.
  • "Færð á fætur" translates to "getting on one's feet," implying a newfound sense of purpose or direction.

Íklæddur regnkápu

  • A raincoat protects from the elements.
  • In this context, it may represent protection from adversity or challenges.

Þú heldur út í skammdegið

  • Refers to the short days of winter.
  • It conveys a sense of perseverance and endurance in the face of darkness or difficulty.

Þú rífur úr hjartarætur

  • The speaker is tearing roots out of their heart.
  • This suggests releasing painful attachments or emotional burdens.

Sem þú treður á

  • The roots are being crushed underfoot.
  • This symbolizes a process of overcoming obstacles or freeing oneself from negative influences.

Með hendur í vösum

  • The speaker has their hands in their pockets.
  • This can imply a sense of detachment or a desire to keep their feelings hidden.

Með nóg kominn

  • The speaker has had enough.
  • This suggests a point of breaking or a realization that a change is necessary.

Í votu grasinu geng

  • Walking in wet grass symbolizes a journey through adversity or discomfort.
  • It represents a willingness to face challenges and emerge stronger.

Þangað til

  • Until.
  • This suggests a sense of anticipation or a goal that is being approached.

Það skín á mig í gegnum trjágreinar

  • Light shining through tree branches symbolizes hope or a moment of enlightenment.
  • It suggests that the speaker is experiencing a turning point or a spark of inspiration.

Lít upp og lifna við

  • Looking up and coming alive.
  • This represents a moment of realization or awakening.

Laufblöðin breyta um lit

  • The leaves changing color again symbolizes transformation and renewal.
  • It suggests that the speaker is seeing the world in a new light.

Við finnum yl, festum rætur

  • We find shelter, put down roots.
  • This represents a sense of belonging or stability.

Afklæðum og hjörtum

  • We undress with our hearts.
  • This implies vulnerability and a willingness to open up and connect.

Við höldum út í góðan dag

  • We endure the good day.
  • This suggests perseverance and a commitment to the path ahead.

Gróðursetjum og gefum líf

  • We sow and give life.
  • This symbolizes creativity, nurture, and a desire to make a positive impact.

Og við springum út

  • And we sprout.
  • This represents growth, renewal, and the emergence of something new.

Með hendur úr vösum

  • Hands out of pockets.
  • This suggests a sense of freedom, openness, and readiness to embrace the future.

Í mold róta

  • In the earth we take root.
  • This represents a connection to nature and a sense of grounding.

Núna fjarlægjum við

  • Now we remove.
  • This suggests letting go of negative thoughts or influences.

Hugsum ljóta

  • We think vile thoughts.
  • This represents the recognition and rejection of negativity.

Tíminn lagar allt, gefur líf

  • Time heals all, gives life.
  • This expresses a sense of hope and the belief that change is possible.

Kyndir upp bál

  • We light a fire.
  • Fire symbolizes warmth, renewal, and transformation.

Logar sálar

  • Flames of the soul.
  • This suggests the burning passion and purpose within the speaker.

Ekki lengur kalt, hef aftur líf

  • No longer cold, I have life again.
  • This conveys a sense of warmth, vitality, and rebirth.

Lifnar mín sál

  • My soul comes alive.
  • This suggests a profound spiritual experience or a reconnection to one's true self.

Heiminn mála

  • Paint the world.
  • This is a metaphor for creating, shaping, and transforming the world around oneself.
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