The lyrics are a poem written by Rósa Guðmundsdóttir (1795–1855); the melody is a traditional lullaby, arranged by Jón Ásgeirsson (1928–) in 1960.
Þig eg trega manna mest mædd af tára flóði, ó, að við hefðum aldrei sést, elsku vinurinn góði.
The eye is quickly clear of tears, loyalty breaks to pieces, my heart is wounded, betrayal is hard to endure.
[citation needed] It has also been performed by the Swedish artist Nåid, Icelandic singer Ragnheiður Gröndal, and Belgian folk band Griff.
[citation needed] In the film Zack Snyder's Justice League, “Vísur Vatnsenda-Rósu” is sung by a group of Icelandic villagers as Arthur Curry / Aquaman dives into the ocean after meeting Bruce Wayne / Batman.