Musica: "I Sing I Swim" from Iceland's Seabear

An interesting song from the Icelandic band Seabear. It does have a video, with some nice Icelandic home movies, but I think the song stands on its own. I chose this as the first post as it is one I have recently discovered, and it has kept me company while I have been getting this blog off the ground (which wasn't easy as it took quite a bit longer than I had anticipated, due partly to assorted computer issues!). Lyrics as follows:

When the birds are sleeping, That's when the trees sing
You left your winter clothes, And your teeth marks in my skin
So shake the leaves, off the trees, Watch them float down the stream
Your son, your daughter, Swimming in the water

And I miss you, even when you're around
I'm a black cloud, sending lightning to the ground

So darling please, show your teeth
Just one more dance to help me sleep
Oh girl, cold water eyes
Fill the past with friendly nights
Human skin, can be hard to live in
You'll feel better in the morning
Wash your hands in the lake
You've got a heart, some place

Trails lost in the snow, Make way for winter's eerie glow
And that black rock in your bedroom, I hope you'll climb it soon
In your boat, tied to a tree, I hope you'll find the sea

Throw me a dream please, it's been a dreamless sleep
For such a long time, such a long time
Sing myself awake
Watch the branches break
No one could ever take your place

Wash your face in the lake
You've got a diamond under your skin

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