Leyndarmál

Leyndarmál, off the album 'In The Silence'

Get Ásgeir's English version of the album 'In The Silence' here:

Live version of Leyndarmál from Ásgeir Trausti's debut album Dýrð í dauðaþögn. Recorded at Hljóðriti studio for Kastljós of RUV (The Icelandic National Broadcasting Service) in september 2012.

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Song: Ásgeir Trausti Einarsson
Lyrics: Einar Georg Einarsson
* Lyrics: Júlíus Aðalsteinn Róbertsson

Leyndarmál

Glitrar næturdögg geng ég þar með henni
grátur hvítvoðungs berst frá rauðu húsi.
Læðast refahjón lafir bráð úr kjafti
lerkiskógurinn hann fær margt að vita.

Þegar kóngurinn er með kross í hendi
koma hersveitir til að ná í skammtinn
svalir nátthrafnar sjá að nú er færi
sjúkleg árátta fær þá til að virka.

* Tifar lífsins blóm tóri ef ég nenni
tárast silfurberg svo langt frá steinhúsi
andar sunnanblær eflist af lífskrafti
enginn maður veit og enginn fær að vita.

Þegar kóngurinn er með kross í hendi
koma hersveitir til að ná í skammtinn
svalir nátthrafnar sjá að nú er færi
sjúkleg árátta fær þá til að virka.

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[ingridtty]

I don't understand Icelandic, but this sounds so much better than the English version :D

[zeppgarde]

Icelandic is such a beautiful language! I wish he continued to sing in Icelandic. :(
Erm, and now, let's be honest : Ásgeir is like, the cutest guy on Earth, isn't he? +_+

[HusseinAbdirahman]

such a mellow tune, this and a cup of tea and im everywhere & nowhere.

[kasho.]

Dear Ásgier,

Nice to meet you.I am living in Japan.Then I was hearing at first time, your song Going home, that song is homepage on acorstick virsion.Then I was down, your voice's save my life.
Now my ill is getting better I'm learning Íslenka and covering this song.My heart impressed and I telling for thank you for my bottoms.So far, so near, Good days goes by your side.

ありがとうございます。

Best regards,
Kasho.

[catrmr]

Icelandic is such an amazing language.I'm in awe right now. So glad I found Asgeir

[haaziqrazaali]

I''m addicted to this song, never have i ever played the same song on repeat for a week!

[kotarochoque]

now i'm convinced that Icelandic is such a beautiful language.

[tightsnotpants]

I particularly like the guy pushing up his glasses with his trombone at 0:14

[staciesims]

Asgeir, your music is truly captivating. The Icelandic versions are beautiful, I know I'm not alone when I say that I prefer them over the english translation. You are a talented artist!

[scottsanett]

This is one of the reasons why I'm still in love with Icelandic and show no sign of growing out of it... Their music is just too great. Love from China!

[qvenom]

whos still watching in 2021 and still not understanding the lyrics but still loves this song? :D

[femkevandorland]

Still the best version! Dutch fan over here! Love it!

[theawesomehallgrimur]

I myself am icelandic and I love all these comments  xD 97% english, none icelandic. Þetta er bara geggjað Ásgeir :)

[baha_ospanov]

ive been searching this song for 5 years...

[Spudboy]

After listening to this, I think that clearly there was no need to create an English version. Such a beautiful track. They should be very proud.

[Bolzmann]

Two reasons I like this version more than the English one. It feels more exotic this way and he sounds way more comfortable here than in the English version (which is to be expected)

[ruslandimov]

Your music is so beautiful, I have no words... I'm so glad to have stumbled across it, and it has renewed my interest in the Icelandic language.

[Axle]

I love the fact that they're putting in the effort to also re-release songs in stunning quality in English. the notes and story all still work :D

[tylervasseur]

My Icelandic friend have me the CD. I've listened to it on repeat for the last week now. I can't get enough! The first time I heard the song I dropped everything I was doing and danced.
Love from an American exchange student in Germany!

[alexperdrau]

I really like the Icelandic version, such a beautiful song. It makes me feel better when I'm sad or feeling low. Thank you Ásgeir :)