Sigur Rós - Hoppípolla (Official Video)

  

The Icelandic band Sigur Rós, known for their dreamy, nature-themed tunes, has many songs that bring to mind snow and frost, but "Hoppípolla" holds a particularly relevant message for this time of year. The title translates to "jumping in puddles," and the lyrics describe a joyful and carefree moment in a rainstorm. The layered, otherworldly sound piles in deep drifts of melody as it climbs from a simple piano intro to a symphonic, shoegazey swell. While the vocals are high and haunting, the ballad is undeniably hopeful. It celebrates living in the moment and embracing the simple joys of life, something that can certainly be difficult when the world is so dark and cold. But if a band from one of the darkest and coldest countries on earth can do it, maybe the rest of us can give it a try.