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Human Behaviour
Björk Lyrics
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And human behavior
Be ready, be ready to get confused
There's definitely, definitely, definitely no logic
To human behavior
But yet so, yet so irresistible
And there is no map
They're terribly, terribly, terribly moody
Oh, human behavior
Then all of a sudden turn happy
But, oh, to get involved in the exchange
Of human emotions
Is ever so, ever so satisfying
Oh, oh, and there is no map
Human behavior, human
Human, human behavior, human
Human, human behavior, human
Human behavior, human
And there is no map
And the compass
Wouldn't help at all
Human behavior, human, human
Human behavior, human
Human behavior, human
Human behavior
There's definitely, definitely, definitely no logic (human, human, human behavior)
Human (human behavior)
Human (human, human behavior)
Human
There's definitely, definitely, definitely no logic
Human, human, human, human
In Björk's "Human Behaviour," she explores the complexities of human behavior and emotion. The song suggests that human behavior is unpredictable, and it cannot be explained by any logical or rational means. Her lyrics lament that there is no map to guide one through the intricacies of interacting with humans - people are terribly moody and can shift unexpectedly from sad to happy. Yet despite the confusion, the exchange of human emotions is satisfying.
Björk's message is delivered through a syncopated beat and unusual instrumentation that includes a harpsichord, jungle sounds, and electronic beats. The combination of the strange instrumentation and the deliberate enunciation of her lyrics creates an otherworldly atmosphere. The song provides a commentary on the mystery of human behavior that resonates with many people.
Overall, "Human Behaviour" is a compelling and thought-provoking song that highlights Björk's unique ability to produce innovative and avant-garde music that also resonates with listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
If you ever get close to a human
If you ever come in contact with people
And human behavior
And the way people act
Be ready, be ready to get confused
Be prepared to be confused
There's definitely, definitely, definitely no logic
There is no clear reasoning
To human behavior
to the way people behave
But yet so, yet so irresistible
But still so appealing
And there is no map
There is no guide or instructions
They're terribly, terribly, terribly moody
They can be quite unpredictable and changeable in their moods
Oh, human behavior
Oh, the way people act
Then all of a sudden turn happy
Suddenly becoming happy
But, oh, to get involved in the exchange
But, oh, to be part of the interaction
Of human emotions
Of the feelings that people experience
Is ever so, ever so satisfying
Is very fulfilling
Human behavior, human
The way people act
And there is no map
And there is no guide
And the compass
And the device used for direction
Wouldn't help at all
Will not be of any assistance
Human behavior, human, human
The way people act
Human behavior, human
The way people act
There's definitely, definitely, definitely no logic (human, human, human behavior)
There is no clear reasoning in the way people act
Human (human behavior)
People and their actions
Human (human, human behavior)
People and their actions
Human
People
There's definitely, definitely, definitely no logic
There is no clear reasoning
Human, human, human, human
People and their actions
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Nellee Hooper, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Bjork Gudmundsdottir
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