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Not sure what they’re singing in that fuzzy bridge? Drop a question in the comments and let the music nerds swarm. Someone always knows.
As the music gradually builds, I anticipate a great outburst to conclude the verse. bBut instead he sings it so softly and he music suddenly stops. But only for a moment.
And though they are vulgar words, it's mesmerizingly angelic.
When I listen to this song I get the feeling of ambiguity, like a long, empty horizon. You're free to go anywhere but want to be everywhere. Fantastic.
this song is so beautiful it just brings tears to my eyes. the delicate voice of jonsi and the brilliance of the instruments forces me to reflect on my life. it's overwhelming emotion and it works very well. very beautiful, very sweet.
I love this song. Any time I need to just relax all I have to do is listen to this and it does amazing things. I love Sigur Ros, their music is amazing. That's all there is to it
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Fljótavík (place name in Iceland)
We look over the rudder Cut off the sea We sail by the mast Stretch the sails We steer towards the bridge
We sail ashore Up on the large rocks and the sand We wade ashore What a mess Fuckin’ yeah!
There I found myself Endlessly thanking Sheltered in a makeshift house And we slept As the storm died down
This song moves me so much, happy or sad, I'll listen to this, as I will with all sigur ros 'pieces'
Sigur ros - Best band in the world
One of their best songs written. Whenever I hear this song..my world stops.
I love how Jónsi sings the words"já anskotann".
As the music gradually builds, I anticipate a great outburst to conclude the verse. bBut instead he sings it so softly and he music suddenly stops. But only for a moment.
And though they are vulgar words, it's mesmerizingly angelic.
This song is beautiful and stunning.
amazing
There is so much emotion in this song, I don't know how they did it but they did. Christ. This is just amazing.
When I listen to this song I get the feeling of ambiguity, like a long, empty horizon. You're free to go anywhere but want to be everywhere. Fantastic.
this song is so beautiful it just brings tears to my eyes. the delicate voice of jonsi and the brilliance of the instruments forces me to reflect on my life. it's overwhelming emotion and it works very well. very beautiful, very sweet.
I love this song. Any time I need to just relax all I have to do is listen to this and it does amazing things. I love Sigur Ros, their music is amazing. That's all there is to it