Vocal Coach Reacts to Systur 'Með Hækkandi Sól' Iceland Eurovision 2022

Systur: Sigga, Beta and Elín are a band of sisters who have been singing together for as long as they can remember.
The girls previously assembled a group named after their beloved grandmother, Sísí Ey; scoring a huge hit in Iceland with the song, Ain’t Got Nobody.
Their father, Eythor, was a member of the legendary jazz-funk band, Mezzoforte, who scored a UK number 17 hit in 1983 with the song Garden Party. Their mother, Ellen, is also a singer, and their brother (also named Eythor) will join them on stage playing drums.
The three siblings believe strongly in the healing power of music and spend much of their time supporting those who are marginalised in society. In recent years, they have focused their activism on trans children’s rights, and are deeply involved with the local community.
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[@alejandropradalozano6525]

This song actually has one of the very best lyrics of the year when you actually get what they mean. Is also a massive grower and one of the best songs this year, a pitty how underrated it is.

[@Korilian13]

I love this song, but people don't seem to be responding to it, so I don't think it will do well. Still, the perfect music to work or craft to.

[@wouterknaepen6110]

My personal favourite though, tied with Sweden. Really like Belgium too this year, but I'm from there, so I might be biased.

[@GlidusFlowers]

Already doing better that what we (icelanders) thought!

[@jakeleach6212]

Here's a little quote from one of the sisters: "During the winter months in Iceland we loose alot of daylight. Days get darker and longer and in the darkest winter months we only get sunlight a small part of the day. But from around December 20th the sun starts to come earlier and set later each day. We have the saying for this period for the sun as being "með hækkandi sól" that could translate to "with the sun getting higher each day". Originally it was written as a point of view from a 18th or 19th century icelandic woman who was in 'Vistarband'. The Icelandic vistarband was a requirement that all landless people be employed on a farm. Poor people did not really have any control of their lives and were forced to work for others and live under their rule. But the lyrics can also be related to anyone in many and all sorts of situations. Seeing some hope with the sun getting higher and days getting warmer." It's a very pretty and warm song, and while I don't expect it to do well in eurovision it might catch some by surprise, who knows?

[@jaychristiaans2177]

Idk why but this song reminds me of the old eurovisions. The sound and the set up. It's so good

[@patrickh3385]

I loved this entry and think it deserved a higher placement (see also Rosa Linn) but it was a crowded field of good entries last year!

[@sgjoni]

I love that... "are they sisters?"... I suppose the "y" in 'Systur' (sisters) throws englishspeakers off LOL... but they kind'a should have been called 'Systkin' (siblings) as the guy on the dums is their brother.

[@thomashancock2172]

The y doesn't throw me and my music loving friends off and we are English. It obviously means 'sisters'.. Its a truly beautiful song regardless of its relatively low vote. I love it as did my nephew.

[@fortymillioncoins9066]

I LOVE THIS SONG- it's a grower!

[@buzwad]

I thought this video would be about the vocals, which is what I was interested in hearing about.

Here is a translation of the lyrics to English. Undercurrents sweep the heart All but covered in deep wounds of sorrow A deep longing burns within Lies in hiding - come what may - Hush hush In the twilight you can see beautiful freedom moving closer As the night sky drowns The day torn by words No one can say - Hush hush The darkest winter, waits for the sun To ease away the longest nights - with light The darkest winter, waits for spring To warm our embraces again Darkness of winter closing in Forcing every single breath they take With growing hope for brighter days The ice and shadows will give way - Hush hush The darkest winter, waits for the sun To ease away the longest nights - with light The darkest winter, waits for spring To warm our embraces again She rises to the sky Embracing her own power And along the way Finding a sense of peace The darkest winter, waits for the sun To ease away the longest nights - with light The darkest winter, waits for spring To warm our embraces again

[@ceciliaslepmet4840]

I think it's a very sweet song and it's growing on me

[@AndrewLoganJameson]

First! Love you Georgina!! 🧡🧡

[@mihaigrigoras7956]

Check out the acustic Eurovision pre-show Version. The live version from the contest didn't do justice to them or the song

[@inigo8615]

I've read about the lyrics and as far as I've understood the song talks about the long winter season in Iceland when the days are very short, which is very difficult for the people living there. The song talks about when the sun cames finally in the summer season. Of course it'll be someone who'll explain it better than me hahahahahh Greetings from Spain Georgina!

[@sergiopitarch4364]

Yo sería feliz en Islandia porque odio el Sol y me encanta el invierno 🤣

[@erlasoley7398]

It’s correct the spring season is so important to us when we have been in the dark winter for so long 😁

[@Theholyone999]

Hellooo Im icelandic and this is basically true 😀

[@Cloudbuster.]

Love your reactions ❤️ I actually like this song, it’s not typical Eurovision but I like that. Do y’all remember Calm after the Storm from the Netherlands in 2014? A slow pop/country song, everyone expected it to do medium, turned out it got 2nd, after Rise Like A Phoenix! Dont overlook this one.

[@fartreta]

The Icelandic equivalent of First Aid Kit! I can feel the barren vast landscapes of Iceland in it, it takes me on a journey. Hope it qualifies along with the equally haunting Portuguese Saudade.

[@Artsia]

Omg, so THAT'S what it reminded me of!

[@daveweeks4748]

Indeed I was thinking of First Aid Kit after enjoying the harmonies on last night's performance.

[@Elisabetus]

the winter season is a hard one for the mental state for many... in the winter solsters the sunlight is only 4 hours! so the meannin of the saying "hækkandi sól" is the days are getting longer and more brigtness is coming towords us, phisicly and mentaly. you can probably translate this saying like "there are brighter days ahead" aww the hope in this saying just warms my hart

[@humanethology]

The song is about depression and finally coming to some light point. Don’t take songs’ lyrics literally lol

[@MewWolf5]

I think I'm with you on this one. It sounds nice, but I'm not sure it's interesting enough to stand out in the competition. But then again, Switzerland's song last year didn't stand out to me but a lot of people loved it.

[@SparkyWright]

Prince of Egypt "when you believe"

[@SparkyWright]

That's my guess... On the cover??

[@JazzyGinger1]

May I share an Old Testament Verse with you from Daniel 7:14 "And there was given him dominion, and glory, & a Kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should SERVE Him; his dominion is an Everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, & his kingdom shall not pass away, and His Kingdom that which shall not be destroyed." God the Father loves you so much that He sent Holy Sinless Jesus (His Holy Son) to earth to be born of a virgin.Then, to grow up and die on a cross for our sins. He was in the tomb for 3 days, then Father God raised Holy and Sinless Jesus Christ (Y'shua) to Life! He appeared to people and went back to Heaven. We must receive Sinless Jesus sincerely to be God's child(John 1:12).After we get saved by grace through faith in Christ, if we truly love the Lord Jesus Christ, then we will obey Jesus(John 14:15). Mark 1:15 "And saying, the time is fulfilled, & the kingdom of God is at hand: Repent ye, and believe the gospel." Jesus said in John 14:15 "If you love Me, keep My commandments. "There's a real hell. It says in Revelation 21:8 "But for the cowardly, & unbelieving, and abominable, and murderers, & immoral persons sorcerers & idolaters & all liars, their part will be in the lake that burns with fire & brimstone..." Please sincerely receive Holy Jesus and put your true faith and trust in Him today and please repent. Will you have a Real encounter with Holy Lord Jesus (Y'shua is His Hebrew Name) and stay in a Genuine relationship with Him daily please?

[@KNightlyLoveSpin20]

Um... I have the chorus for this... The darkest winter will see the sun, Warming up our hearts with light - with glee! The darkest winter will be gone by spring, As it flows through your smooth wings. Bridge: Further on she flies, Up to the highest mountains, Greatest goal achieved - She's found her inner peace! Last!Chorus The darkest winter will see the sun, Warming up our hearts with light - with glee! The darkest winter will be gone by spring - Spread out your wings and... be free.🥰

[@wojciechostrowicz]

I've said it once and gonna say it forever. This song wasn't a winner. This song was a warm reminder about the spring sun coming. It was there to stay with us and be a reminder the winter will eventually end.

[@herrnorbert7809]

It is such an underrated gem

[@margretsunnaingolfsdottir3902]

Just want to mention the drummer is their little brother and their whole family is pretty much involved in music in some way they are amazing and me and I have been listening to their family my whole life love them 🥰

[@esme6346]

Ooooh, yummy. So natural, easy, haunting. It draws me in to somewhere special, folky, a bit mystical. Look forward to the live. Not a powerful song, but all the better for that.

[@petjam6]

Hey. This song is ok, it's growing on me. But you should listen to the second placed song in their national final. Way better. Daughters of Reykjavik singing Turn this around.

[@alman666]

My number one song this year. Iceland has absolutely captivated me with this choice and I love it to bits, and it'll be a huge bummer if they miss the final this year.

[@gowithzy]

This year Iceland, Lithuania, United Kingdom the best!!!

[@gg454lune]

I had a lot of trouble remembering that song for some time and I finally managed to do so ! It's really smooth and I kinda like it but it doesn't move me a lot.

[@mtt4pp552]

Systur (their band name) is “Sister” in Icelandic

[@Theholyone999]

Well its “sisters” (Im icelandic)

[@Charlizzie]

To be honest: Lay Low, the songwriter behind this Icelandic-language country song, should sang this. Not the sisters. She's better than this.

[@kyleswihart]

Looking forward to your top 10. When you do it, it would be nice to know how you did last year picking them. Also, are you doing a top 10 before rehearsals and another afterwards? Mine usually change a little bit.

[@Stellan007]

Hi hi, loved your opinion on this. 😊 I'm Icelandic and don't know the real meaning behind the lyrics but listening to it, in my opinion, it's about hope. I love the rithym in the song and even though the winter is dark, the Sun will shine again. Lovely sisters 💝

[@hycan4782]

It's using the lengthening of daylight after winter solstice as a metaphor for an inner light and happiness budding, taking root, and prevailing over the darkness of winter, with a running theme of imagry of the sun on wings, warming them to take flight.

[@TillDerWilly]

It somehow sounds like the they are singing in a room next door... Very muted and muffled.

[@beck86]

It's nice but a little too safe for the finals I think, although I'm glad that I wasn't the only one who thought the chorus was lacking.

[@godoyflaviomilano]

Love watching your videos!! 😍👏👏👏👏

[@sergiopitarch4364]

Good voices, melody, calm song and lyrics that offend no one. It's good.

[@MrPadlio]

4:39 You honesty killed me there! I just loved it!

[@marshmelows]

This is absolutely bland, despite having its pretty meaning behind and being sung in beautiful Icelandish. 3/10