: The lyrics are written in a mixture of Icelandic and Vonlenska (Hopelandic), a made-up language consisting of nonsensical vocalizations that the band uses when traditional words feel too limiting for the emotional landscape of a song. Production History
: The song reached number 24 on the UK Singles Chart in 2006, a rare feat for an Icelandic-language post-rock track. .. album? Sigur RГіs - HoppГpolla
: It has appeared in trailers or soundtracks for films including Slumdog Millionaire , Children of Men , We Bought a Zoo , and The Mitchells vs. the Machines . : The lyrics are written in a mixture
: All band members appear in minor roles: Jónsi as a shop cashier, Kjartan as a prank victim, Orri repairing a bike, and Georg cleaning. Cultural Impact and Media Use : All band members appear in minor roles:
: The title is an Icelandic univerbation of hoppa í polla , which literally translates to " hopping into puddles ".