"Hlauptu" by Hatari is a haunting song that revolves around themes of obsession, power, and control. The lyrics are in Icelandic, but its overall meaning is clear through the dark and atmospheric mood conveyed through the music. The song is essentially about a person – likely a man – who is obsessed with someone else and wants to control them. The first line of the song, "Hlauptu, hlauptu hraðar" means "Run, run faster," indicating that the person being chased is trying to get away. The second verse, "Ekki reyna að fara frá mér, farðu frá mér" means "Don't try to leave me, go away from me." This line represents the person's desire to hold on to their obsession, even though they know it's unhealthy and potentially dangerous. The third verse, "Skeri, skeri, skeri," is perhaps the most disturbing part of the song. "Skeri" can mean 'knife' in Icelandic, and the repetition of the word three times adds to the feeling of violence and aggression. The lines that follow, "Þú ert folald, ég er meri / Skeri, skeri, passaðu puttana, skeri / Blóð og bein í baðkeri, skeri, skeri," translate to "You are a horse, I am a mare / Knife, knife, watch your back, knife / Blood and bones in the bathtub, knife, knife." These lines seem to depict the violent fantasies of the person singing, adding to the feeling of danger in the song. The chorus, "Ég þráði, þráði / Að þú náðir, þú náðir / Að ná mér, ná mér" means "I longed, longed / That you reached, you reached / To take me, take me." This represents the person's desperation to be with their obsession, the object of their desire. Overall, "Hlauptu" portrays a story of someone who is dangerously obsessed with another person, willing to use violence and control to get what they want. The dark and haunting mood of the song adds to the feeling of danger and intensity.
