Hoppípolla

Sigur Rós

About Hoppípolla

"Hoppípolla" ([ˈhɔʰpipʰɔtla], "Hopp í polla" is Icelandic for "Hopping into puddles") is a song by Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós from their 2005 album Takk.... It was released as the album's second single on 28 November 2005. The lyrics are mainly in Icelandic, with some nonsensical phrases, a "language" the band calls Vonlenska ("Hopelandic"). Written with spaces, the song's title would be "Hoppa í polla" (the "—a" in "hoppa" is not pronounced). As with many of the band's songs, it was given a nickname in the early stages of writing. "Hoppípolla" was "The Money Song", as the band was certain they had written a song which would have commercial success. It is the band's most successful single, charting at number 24 on the UK Singles Chart in May 2006. It is considered the best-known song within its genre. The single also features "Með blóðnasir", an instrumental coda to "Hoppípolla", which is also featured on Takk...; and a studio remake of "Hafssól", a song previously released on the band's 1997 debut album, Von. The title appears as "Hafsól" on the single. 


Year:
2011
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Brosandi
Hendumst í hringi
Höldumst í hendur
Allur heimurinn óskýr
Nema þú stendur

Rennblautur
Allur rennvotur
Engin gúmmístígvél
Hlaupandi inn í okkur
Vill springa út úr skel

Vindurinn
Og útilykt af hárinu þínu
Ég anda eins fast og ég get
Með nefinu mínu

Hoppípolla
I engum stígvélum
Allur rennvotur (rennblautur)
I engum stígvélum

Og ég fæ blóðnasir
En ég stend alltaf upp
(Hopelandic)

Og ég fæ blóðnasir
Og ég stend alltaf upp

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Sigur Rós

Sigur Rós (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈsɪːɣʏr ˈroːus] ( listen)) is an ambient/post-rock band from Reykjavík, Iceland, who has been active since 1994. Known for its ethereal sound, frontman Jónsi Birgisson's falsetto vocals, and the use of bowed guitar, the band's music is also noticeable for its incorporation of classical and minimalist aesthetic elements. The band is named after Jónsi's sister Sigurrós. more »

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Written by: GEORG HOLM, JON THOR BIRGISSON, KJARTAN SVEINSSON, ORRI PALL DYRASON

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10 facts about this song

Language Origin
"Hoppípolla" is one of Sigur Rós' most popular songs. It was released in its home country, Iceland. The title of the song translates to "Jumping in puddles" in English.
Album Appearance
The song features in the band's fourth studio album, "Takk..." which translates to "Thanks" in Icelandic. The album was released in 2005 and was well-received by critics.
Usage in Media
"Hoppípolla" has been widely used in various forms of media, such as soundtracks for television shows and films. These include BBC's "Planet Earth", the trailer for the film "Children of Men", and as an opening theme for the 2006 FIFA World Cup coverage.
Music Video Symbolism
The music video for "Hoppípolla" depicts the band members reverting to childhood and partaking in kid-like behavior, such as jumping into puddles, playing pranks, and getting into fights. This visualization reinforces the meaning of the song's Icelandic title.
Song Popularity
Despite its non-English lyrics, the song has earned international recognition and popularity due to its uplifting and euphoric sound.
Instrumentation
The band employs a variety of unique instrumentation for this song including bowed guitars and expansive string sections, creating its signature atmospheric and ethereal sound.
Restored Version
In 2016, Sigur Rós released a new, remastered version of 'Hoppípolla' to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 'Takk...' album, showing the enduring popularity of the track.
Musical Structure
"Hoppípolla" is known for its slowly building song structure, which starts with a soft piano intro and builds towards a soaring, triumphant finale.
Lyric Composition
While the song is primarily in Icelandic, the bridge contains lyrics in Hopelandic, a made-up language by the band that lacks semantic meaning. The band has said the purpose of this is to allow listeners to interpret the lyrics in their own personal way.
Critical Acclaim
The song received widespread praise from music critics for its broad, epic sound, with many considering it one of Sigur Rós's best works.

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