Svefn-G-Englar
Sigur Rós, Hernán Cattáneo
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I'm here again Inside you Its so good staying here But I stay a short while I float around in underwater hibernation In a hotel connected to the electricity board and nourishing Tyoowoohoo But the wait makes me uneasy I kick the fragility away And shout I have to go - help Tyoowoohoo I explode out and the peace is gone Bathed in new light I cry and I cry - disconnected A ruined brain put on breasts And fed by sleepwalkers
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Written by: Agust Aevar Gunnarsson, Georg Holm, Jon Thor Birgisson, Kjartan Sveinsson
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Svefn-G-Englar" is a song by the Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós from their second studio album Ágætis Byrjun.
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Track PositionThe song is placed as the second track on the album and was the first single, released in 1999.
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Song MeaningThe song's title translates to "Sleepwalking Angels" or "Sleep Angels". The lyrics, which are actually sung in a made-up language called Vonlenska or "Hopelandic," intend to evoke emotions through sounds rather than specific meanings.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Svefn-G-Englar" was directed by Ágúst Jakobsson and celebrates Down Syndrome individuals. It features a theater group of ten Down Syndrome individuals, dressed as angels, frolicking in the Icelandic wilderness and at the end culminates in them performing a synchronized swimming routine.
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Awards and RecognitionThe song was chosen as the soundtrack to the universe being formed in the BBC documentary named "The Nature of Existence" - it also won Sigur Ros their first award at the shortlist prize.
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Usage in MediaBesides the BBC documentary, "Svefn-G-Englar" has been featured in a number of films and TV shows including "Vanilla Sky," "CSI: Miami" and "Queer as Folk." The ethereal and emotive song is often used in emotional or pivotal scenes.
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InfluenceThe song, alongside the rest of the band's discography, has consistently been cited as influential to the post-rock genre, with its emphasis on atmosphere and texture over traditional song structure.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances, the band often performs "Svefn-G-Englar" with a particularly memorable section where lead vocalist Jónsi Birgisson plays the guitar with a violin bow.
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Critics' ReviewsThe song has been widely praised by music critics for its unique and atmospheric sound. It has often been cited as one of Sigur Rós' finest works.
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PopularityDespite its non-traditional structure and lyrics, "Svefn-G-Englar" is one of Sigur Rós's most popular tracks and has helped garner them a worldwide fan base.
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