The Hardest Karaoke Song in the World

Iceland challenges you to sing The Hardest Karaoke Song in the World! Try to keep up with Steindi and discover the A-Ö of Iceland.

Give it a go and share your attempt #singIceland.

Song lyrics:

This is the a-ö [a-z] of Iceland, so try to sing along.
This is the a-ö [a-z] of Iceland, what could possibly go wrong?

I start my day with coffee or kaffi [coffee] is what we say I pour a little mjólk [milk] in and feed my horse some hey [hay] I look out the window to see if there is sól [sun]. I eat my morgunmatur [breakfast] and sit down in my stól [chair]. This eyja [island] is kind of awesome no matter what you see, There’s hverir [hot springs], list [art], and jöklar [glaciers] And vinir [friends] you can meet. Skál! [cheers!] So pack your töskur [bags] Iceland has it all. From austur [East] to vestur [West] Just don’t look for elves. You don’t even exist! This is the a-ö [a-z] of Iceland, so try to sing along.

This is the a-ö [a-z] of Iceland, what could possibly go wrong? Our sundlaugar [swimming pools] are cosy. Afklæðast [undress] all the way. But don’t forget sundskýla [swimming shorts] Before you go and play. You might see a torfbær [turf house] Or hike in the þjóðgarð [national park] And you must say hi to Villi Because that is my dad! Pabbi! [Dad!] And you can rent a bílaleigubíll [rental car] Enjoy the drive on hringvegurinn [the ring road] Be mindful of malarvegir [gravel roads] And don’t traðka [tread] on the moss - It grows back so slow! Like seventy years!

This is the a-ö [a-z] of Iceland, so try to sing along. This is the a-ö [a-z] of Iceland, what could possibly go wrong? Since the upphaf alda [beginning of time] The sheep has been around. Vinaleg [friendly] and gracious, Every man’s best friend. We cuddle them and klappa [pat them] And then take all their ull [wool]. We wear them like the kappar [champions] And they’ve always kept us… Full!

This is the a-ö [a-z] of Iceland, so try to sing along. This is the a-ö [a-z] of Iceland, what could possibly go wrong? This is the a-ö [a-z] of Ísland [Iceland] So reyndu að syngja með [try to sing along] This is the a-ö [a-z] of Ísland [Iceland] Now memorise this lag [song] You just sang the hardest karaoke song in the world, you speak Icelandic.

You can even say Plokkfiskur [Icelandic mashed haddock and potatoes] You’re almost an Icelander, almost, seriously it’s a lot of paperwork. Just come and visit!

[TravelerIkki]

"What could possibly go wrong"

My pronunciation

[anoinks]

This guy: "And they've always kept us..."
Warm? :D
This guy: "Full :)"
*OH*

[Samskys]

I finally made it to Iceland, I’m here after postponing in 2020. It’s beyond gorgeous and I’m so happy to get to be here

[georginatoland]

I am learning Icelandic and I credit this song for helping me correctly pronounce ö!
🥰🇮🇸❤️

[sopapopp]

"Just don't look for elves"
*Why, you're afraid we'll find them?*

[saviours_three]

Me: *can’t even speak English properly*

Also me: I can definitely do this

[dlfootball]

We just got back from an 8 day trip in Iceland and we played this every day. Such a beautiful place and cool language!

[sig]

"I look out the window, to see if there is sól"

Me, an spanish: Easy, now I can speak Icelandic.

Context: Sun in spanish is sol, and it's the same pronunciation as Icelandic

[zeunwoo]

My brain: Don't you dare add another language to your list

[tleigefer]

"Icelanders are considered to be the world’s happiest people. Iceland has been ranked among the five happiest countries in the world for many years now"

[MyNeLi_cr]

I genuinely listen to that song when I'm not feeling okay, or just wanting to smile
It's.. cool. Vewy cool.

[timothyfarrington]

Send them to Eurovision right now! Actually really liked it😂

[arewetooyoungforthis]

Actually the best ad i've ever seen in my entire life.

[danielblanco]

I've just realized this video has like 30 times more views than the whole population of Iceland, and probably all Icelandic citizens have already seen it because 98.2% of them have internet access.

[BekkiUndSo]

Today I had my first Norwegian class and I sat in front of the lyrics to a children's song trying my hardest to figure out why I knew that ull was wool. 10 hours later I had the epiphany came back here and vividly remembered why teaching via music is a genious strategy

[roxiejh]

Been in Iceland for 2 weeks. Flying home tomorrow. What a country. This song is really nice haha. Thanks for keeping this place on earth majestic ♡♡

[ASharkNamedWaffle]

This is one of the super rare moments when ads are actually good to watch.

[Ravenovia]

*Me at 3:47 a.m., in bed, crying loudly:* Please, please—just let me sleep, I’m begging you...

*My brain:* THIS IS THE A-Ö OF ICELAND SO TRY TO SING ALONG THIS IS—

[viennesecat]

"take care of the moss because it takes like 70 years to grow".
literally lays on the moss at 1:14. :D
still a catchy tune though. ;)

[LordPendragon]

Who else has listened to this on repeat for 100s of hours cos it’s a BANGING TUNE!!