Outer Ideas Discussion What’s a song you keep revisiting over the years that feels like your personal secret?

What’s a song you keep revisiting over the years that feels like your personal secret?

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One song that fits this description for me is “Hoppípolla” by Sigur Rós. This track, which translates to “jumping into puddles” in English, is from their 2005 album “Takk…”. It’s a piece that I find myself returning to time and again, despite it not being widely recognized in mainstream music circles where I live. The song is sung in Icelandic and “Hopelandic” (an invented language that sounds like Icelandic but lacks meaning), giving it a unique and ethereal quality that transcends language barriers. The evocative and uplifting melody, coupled with the rich instrumental layering, creates a sense of childlike wonder and nostalgia that resonates deeply with me. Each listen brings forth a rush of emotions and memories, reminding me of the power of music to transport us beyond our immediate reality. It remains a hidden gem that I cherish, as it’s like a personal anthem that I hold dear, untouched by time or popularity trends.

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