Varúð
Sigur Rós
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Þrjú lagst út Og reitum til alls tiðna Út allt, allt út Og kveikjum bálkerti Og vindur undan frá Sem hverlir orðnar múrar Allt, allt út um allt Og nóg beini er kalt Drepur allt Varúð Varúð Útan liður í ísköld Kveikjum varðeld, þá að komi kvöld Og orðin bíðum bláköld Við reisum aftur á sifurskjól Og vindur undan frá Sem hverlir orðnar múrar Allt, allt út um allt Þarna lá þúsund fall Og dregur all Varúð Varúð Varúð
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Written by: GEORG HOLM, JON THOR BIRGISSON, ORRI PALL DYRASON
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10 facts about this song
Song TitleThe title of the song "Varúð" is an Icelandic word that translates to "Warning" or "Caution" in English.
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Album InformationThe song appears on the album "Valtari", which is the sixth studio album by Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós and was released in May 2012.
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Unique StyleAs with most of Sigur Rós' work, the song "Varúð" is known for its ethereal sound, layering bowed guitar with Jónsi's falsetto vocals.
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Song Length and StructureIt is a long song, over six minutes in duration and is characterized by their minimalist, atmospheric style, with a slow build to a climactic finish.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Varúð" are sung in a combination of Icelandic and Vonlenska, a non-literal language used by the band also known as Hopelandic, which does not have specific meanings but focuses on the sounds and emotions they provoke.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Varúð" was directed by Inga Birgisdóttir and features a girl walking through Reykjavík, seemingly unaffected by various happenings around her. The video was awarded the Best Music Video award at the 2013 Icelandic Music Awards.
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Global ImpactThe song has been featured in trailers for several popular TV shows such as "The Walking Dead" and the movie "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty", showcasing its global appeal.
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Live Performances"Varúð" is known for its compelling live performances where the band commonly uses a visual projection in the background at concerts, intensifying the immersive experience.
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Band's InterpretationThe band's drummer Orri Páll Dýrason mentioned in an interview that despite its bleak title, "Varúð" to him is rather positive and revolves around the theme of hope.
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ReceptionThe song is highly appreciated by critics and fans alike and is often highlighted as one of the standout tracks on the "Valtari" album. Its poetic nature, mesmerizing soundscape are praised while the emotional and powerful climax is considered one of Sigur Rós' finest moments.
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