The Icelandic song "Ógleði" by Hatari speaks about the feeling of being overwhelmed and losing control of oneself. The lyrics describe a sense of despair and anguish that weighs heavily on the singer's heart and mind. The imagery used is dark and foreboding, with references to broken glass and a shattered sense of self. The lines "Allt sem skalf brotnaði eins og gler / Það sem var inni í mér – það var ekki ég" (Everything that shook broke like glass / What was inside of me - it wasn't me) suggest that the singer has lost touch with their true self and feels disconnected from their own thoughts and emotions. The chorus repeats the phrase "Hlandandi standandi andandi ógeði / Hrínandi vínandi þyrmandi ógleði" (Panting standing breathing disgust / Whining whining tugging repulsion), creating a sense of urgency and agitation. The song seems to be about the experience of being trapped in a state of mental anguish, with no easy way out. The final lines suggest that the listener, a person who is apparently oblivious to the singer's pain, may also be struggling in their own way, but is unable to see the chains that bind them.
