Animal Arithmetic

Jónsi

About Animal Arithmetic

"Animal Arithmetic" is a song by the Icelandic singer Jónsi, the lead singer of Sigur Rós. "Animal Arithmetic" was released on 24 May 2010 as the second single from Jónsi's debut solo album, Go. The song features lyrics in both English and Icelandic.


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Wake up, comb my hair
Making food disappear
Riding bikes, making out
Elephants run you down

You and I run away, blushing cheeks
Howling wolves, colourful fireworks

Every time, everyone, everything's full of life
Everyday, everywhere, people are so alive

We should all be (Oh Oh Oh) alive!
We should all be (Oh Oh Oh) alive!

Horfandi, þegjandi, tala við, skríðandi
Dreymandi, strjúka af, koma við ekki má
Mála á líkama, spilað á renglandi
Hlaupandi! Leikandi!

Get it on, let it out, fucking and spúandi
Get it on, let it out, fucking and kæfandi

We should all be (Oh Oh Oh) alive!
Exist all in love, in life!
We should all be (Oh Oh Oh) alive!
Let's not stop, let's grow and live!

I see you colourful, I see you in the trees
I see you spiritful, you're in the breeze
I see it in your hands, tree fingers draw a beam
I see you in the sand, roll down the stream

I see you in the trees, I see you colourful
I see you in the breeze, you're spiritful
Tree fingers draw a beam, I see it in your hands
You're rolling down the stream, you're in the sand

I see you colourful, I see you in the trees
I see you spiritful, You're in the breeze
I see it in your hands, tree fingers draw a beam
I see you in the sand, roll down the stream

I see you in the trees, I see you colourful
I see you in the breeze, you're spiritful
Tree fingers draw a beam, I see it in your hands
You're rolling down the stream, you're in the sand

I see you colourful, I see you in the trees
I see you spiritful, you're in the breeze
I see it in your hands, tree fingers draw a beam
I see you in the sand, roll down the stream

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Jónsi

Jón "Jónsi" Þór Birgisson (pronounced [ˈjouːn ˈθouːr ˈpɪrkɪsɔn, ˈjounsɪ] ( listen)) (born April 23, 1975) is the guitarist and vocalist for the Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós. He is known for his use of a cello bow on guitar and his falsetto voice. He is blind in his right eye. Apart from Sigur Rós, Jónsi also performs together with his boyfriend Alex Somers as an art collaboration called Jónsi & Alex. They released their self-titled first book in November 2006, which was an embossed hardcover limited to 1000 copies, along with their first album, Riceboy Sleeps, in July 2009. On December 1, 2009, Jónsi's official website, jonsi.com, was launched in anticipation of his debut solo album, Go, which was released the week of April 5, 2010. After the releas… more »

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Written by: JON THOR BIRGISSON

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Animal Arithmetic" is a song by Jónsi, the lead vocalist of the Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós. Jónsi is known for his ethereal, falsetto vocals and unique tension-building compositions.
Album Details
"Animal Arithmetic" is included in Jónsi's debut solo studio album, "Go", which was released on April 5, 2010. It consists of an eclectic mix of pop and indie rock tracks.
Song Genre
The genre of "Animal Arithmetic" falls into the Indie pop and alternative rock categories, showcasing a more upbeat and energetic sound than what Sigur Rós is traditionally known for.
Lyrical Content
The lyrics of "Animal Arithmetic" are primarily in English, a departure from many Sigur Rós songs which are often in Icelandic or the band's made up language, Hopelandic.
Music Composition
"Animal Arithmetic" is characterized by its fast-paced, capricious melodies, and multi-layered sound, incorporating the use of numerous instruments including the piano, guitar, and drums, as well as diverse electronic elements.
Critical Reception
The song, along with the rest of the album, received positive reviews from critics. They praised the high-energy and joyous feel of "Animal Arithmetic", considering it a creative departure from Jónsi's work with Sigur Rós.
Live Performance
The energetic nature of "Animal Arithmetic" makes it a crowd-pleaser during live concerts, where audiences have the opportunity to experience Jónsi's vibrant energy and exceptional stage presence.
Inspirational Themes
The song serves as a celebration of life’s vibrant, beautiful chaos and nature's rhythmic patterns, with the lyrics painting images of bees buzzing, birds singing, clocks ticking, and more.
Collaboration
The album "Go" was made in collaboration with Nico Muhly, an American contemporary classical music composer. Muhly contributed orchestral arrangements to several tracks, including "Animal Arithmetic".
Chart Performance
Despite being critically acclaimed, "Animal Arithmetic" did not chart in any major music charts. However, the album "Go" reached number 20 on the Billboard 200, indicating its moderate commercial success.

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