Glósóli

Sigur Rós

About Glósóli

"Glósóli" ([ˈkl̥ou̯ːˌsou̯lɪ], Icelandic for "Glowing Sole") is a song by Sigur Rós, released as part of their 2005 album Takk... Together with "Sæglópur" it was the first single released from the album, available as a download only release on iTunes in America and Europe respectively. The name is a combination of gló- from the verb að glóa meaning "to glow, shine, glitter" and sóli meaning "sole." The second element of the name, sóli, shares its grammatical stem with the word "sól", meaning "sun". In combination "glósóli" can be understood as a childish way of saying "glowing sun" or "let the sun glow". 


Year:
2005
6:15
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vaknar þú
allt virðist vera breytt
ég gægist út
en er svo ekki neitt

úr-skóna finn svo
á náttfötum hún
í draumi fann svo
ég hékk á koðnun?

með sólinni er hún
og er hún, inni hér

en hvar ert þú....

legg upp í göngu
og tölti götuna
sé ekk(ert) út
og nota stjörnurnar
sit(ur) endalaust hún
og klifrar svo út.

Glósóli-leg hún
komdu út

mig vaknar draum-haf
mitt hjartað, slá
úfið hár.

Sturlun við fjar-óð
sem skyldu-skrá.

og hér ert þú

fannst mér.....

og hér ert þú

Glósóli.....

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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: Jon Thor Birgisson, Orri Pall Dyrason, Georg Holm, Kjartan Sveinsson, Philip Glass

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10 facts about this song

Formation of Song
"Glósóli" is a song by the Icelandic band, Sigur Rós. It was the first single from their album, "Takk," which means "thanks" in Icelandic.
Musical Elements
The title "Glósóli" translates to "Glowing Sun" in English. True to its title, the song has a warm and bright sound that builds slowly over its time.
Band and Album
Sigur Rós is known for their ethereal sound and singer Jónsi's falsetto voice. "Glósóli," from the album "Takk," successfully embodies this signature style.
Release and Reception
Released in 2005, "Glósóli" quickly became one of the band's most popular songs. The song also got featured in several media projects, thus gaining the band a larger international audience.
Videography
The music video for "Glósóli" is notable for its magical realism. It depicts a group of children journeying towards the sun, encapsulating the childlike wonder and optimism in the song.
Lyrics
Like many Sigur Rós songs, "Glósóli" features lyrics in both Icelandic and 'Hopelandic', a made-up language by the band.
Song Theme
"Glósóli," with its simmering guitar and soaring, almost chant-like vocals, the song symbolizes hope, renewal, and positivity peerless in emotional magic.
International Recognition
In 2021, Rolling Stone India included "Glósóli" in its list of 'Sigur Rós’s 10 Best Songs', highlighting its warm, sunny atmosphere.
Cultural Impact
Its melody was also featured as the tune for the alarm clocks on NASA's Mars rovers, Spirit and Opportunity.
Inception and Creation
In the creation process of "Glósóli", as well as the other tracks of the album, the band members reportedly used a more straightforward approach, looking for a lighter and more optimistic sound than their previous works.

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