“Arisen My Senses” proves a sheer contrast to that of Björk’s previous album, Vulnicura, which she details in an interview with Pitchfork:
Looking back now, the melodies on "Vulnicura" are very sad, and there’s short spaces between the notes. It’s kind of paralyzed. The first song I wrote on this album, the opening song, “Arisen My Senses” is the opposite. The melody’s like a constellation in the sky. It’s almost like an optimist rebellion against the normal narrative melody. There’s not one melody. It’s like five melodies. I really loved that.
In an interview with FACT Magazine, Björk talks about how she started by sampling one of Arca’s songs:
"'The first song we did was the first song on the album. I actually found a loop of a mixtape or a SoundCloud thing that [Arca] had done three years prior. I just thought it was the most happiest firework that he’d ever done. I didn’t tell him about it – I just sampled it, sang it to him and he just exploded, you know? I wasn’t really conscious of what I was doing. I was reaching for the most euphoric, antigravity moment that he’d done, and then I exaggerated that by looping it and writing a harp arrangement around it and singing on top of it these ecstatic lyrics. After we’d taken the saddest coordinates of each other and combined them into Vulnicura, we were doing the opposite now. And that was kinda the starting point.'"
Arca posted on social media:
"So many comments from people saying I should stay away from Bjork, ruined the arisen video by appearing or whatever … when I’ve clicked through to your profiles I’ve only found faces that look sweet, soft body language and tender eyed selfies! To you: I send a soft kiss back"
Bjork replied on social media:
"I am soooo grateful [Arca] agreed to appear in “arisen my senses” video. I insisted on this since his part in song is bigger than usual of the songs that my videos are made of. This is something I insisted of Mark Bell as well for “declare independence” video for the same reasons, which I am now forever thrilled I did. I am surprised why some of my fans have a difficulty with this. I wonder why and ask them to be open minded to the complexities of musical union between generations and different sexual orientations. Making this video with [Jesse Kanda] was a precious signage for us to recognise collaborations across all those. Music wins! Happy winter solstice!"
Arisen my senses
Björk Lyrics
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Was all there is
Every cell in my body
Lined up for you
Legs a little open
Once again
Awaken my senses
Head topless
Just that kiss
Was all there is
My hands, my palms pulsating of
The things I want to do to you (the things)
(I want to do to you)
Just that kiss (just that kiss)
Is all there is (is all there is)
We're weaving a mix-tape
With every crossfade
Is WWW
For him I heed (Is WWW)
Songs from the
Warmth, once again (I'll send you some)
We're weaving a mix-tape
Weaving a mix-tape (with every)
Song
For who I am
For, for, with love
With love (and)
Awaken my senses
I'll weave it
Just that kiss (awaken my senses)
Was all there is
Just that kiss (kiss, kiss) (arisen)
Was all there is (my senses, my senses)
Once again, just that kiss (arisen)
Was all there is (my senses)
For him I heed
Once again, I'm made to merge
For him I heed
We're made to merge (it's you)
For him I heed (I see)
For him I heed
For him I heed (am I keen or key or not too keen)
Too keen, to see, to be seen (am I keen or key or not too keen?)
With him I heed
He sees me for who I am (am I keen or not keen?)
For him I heed
To key, to see, to be seen (am I keen or not keen?)
With him, him (am I keen or not keen?)
He sees me for who I am (to key, to be?)
In "Arisen my senses," Björk describes the sensation of being aroused by the touch and presence of a lover. The opening lines, "Just that kiss was all there is / Every cell in my body lined up for you," conveys the intensity of the moment and the way the experience gets concentrated into one point of contact. She describes the physical sensations: "My hands, my palms pulsating of / The things I want to do to you." The lyrics also suggest that the encounter is a continuation of a previous encounter, with the line "legs a little open / once again." The repetition of "just that kiss was all there is" throughout the song emphasizes the way a single physical exchange can be so significant in creating an emotional and energy exchange between two people. The weaving of a mix-tape suggests that the relationship between the two people isn't just physical but also emotional and intellectual, with the mix-tape being a collection of songs that speak to their shared sensibilities.
The song has a dreamy quality to it, with the lyrics and instrumentation creating an ethereal soundscape. It's a love song that focuses on the intensity of a single moment between two people. Björk's distinctive vocal style also adds to the otherworldly quality of the song. There are several layers of meaning in the lyrics, with the references to mixtapes and the internet suggesting the way that technology and cultural artifacts can facilitate connections between people.
Line by Line Meaning
Just that kiss
The simple act of kissing is all it took to awaken my desires.
Was all there is
My mind and body were consumed by that one moment.
Every cell in my body
Every part of me was focused on that kiss.
Lined up for you
My body was ready and waiting for your touch.
Legs a little open
I am open and ready for whatever comes next.
Once again
I am ready to feel alive and full of passion.
Awaken my senses
That one kiss has opened up a whole new world of sensation and possibility for me.
Head topless
I am completely exposed and vulnerable to your touch.
Arisen my senses! (Arisen my senses)
My senses have been awakened and I am ready for anything.
My hands, my palms pulsating of
My hands are shaking with anticipation of touching you.
The things I want to do to you (the things)
I am overwhelmed with desire and want to explore every inch of your body.
We're weaving a mix-tape
Our connection is creating a perfect blend of emotions and sensations.
With every crossfade
As our desires mix and meld, we create something new and beautiful.
Is WWW
Our connection transcends the physical world and becomes something digital and eternal.
For him I heed (Is WWW)
I am connected to him on a deeper level than I ever thought possible.
Songs from the warmth, once again (I'll send you some)
I want to share my passion and love with him in any way I can, even if it means sending him a song.
Weaving a mix-tape (with every)
As we explore our desires, we create something new and unique that reflects our connection.
Song
Each moment we share together is like a beautiful song that weaves our emotions and desires.
For who I am
I am proud of who I am and I want to share that with him.
For, for, with love
Everything we do is fueled by genuine love and affection.
I'll weave it
I will continue to explore my passions and desires with him, weaving together our emotions in something beautiful.
Once again, just that kiss (arisen)
That one kiss continues to fuel my desire and passion for him.
We're made to merge (it's you)
We are meant to come together and explore our desires as one.
Too keen, to see, to be seen (am I keen or not keen?)
I am eager to explore my desires but also fearful of being seen as too forward or intense.
He sees me for who I am
He accepts me for who I am and loves me unconditionally.
To key, to see, to be seen (am I keen or not keen?)
I am conflicted about how forward I should be in exploring my desires with him.
With him, him (am I keen or not keen?)
With him, I am both eager and hesitant to explore my desires.
To key, to see, to be seen (am I keen or not keen?)
I am conflicted about how forward I should be in exploring my desires with him.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bjork Guomundsdottir, Alejandro Ghersi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jean5416
@Zyriador D take the album utopia.
Remove bjork voice.
Just keep the « music »
Utopia is the worst album of « music » ever.
IAM fan of bjork since debut . 1993.
Favorite song : hunter .
Sorry but the music on utopia is horrible . Just multiple sounds mixed together , and flute everywhere with no melody.
Take the song aéroplane live vessel. The melody of the flute is perfect , side by side with the music.
But here in utopia it’s like 3 different song mixed together.
One song on the album ok. But all the songs ?
And even the music is bad.
I am so happy this utopia era is over.
I hope the next album are going to be a normal album.
Army of me : good / radio / pop / good for ears.
If I listen the album utopia : my ears breeding ^^
@jean5416
????!! Utopia album is the worst album of bjork. They faild .
This album make my ears bleeding . Horrible sound horrible music horrible flute. And all this horrible things are mixed together.
I love bjork music since 1993 debut album.
But utopia seriously . Illogics no harmony . Just scream and flute and music deconstructed like a child who hit a piano.
Oh my god . I am angry ^^ stop. I don’t want to talk and listen this album utopia anymore .
I hope the new album of bjork are going to be Normal.
Good point : no arca inside .
Just to give you my feeling.
With utopia album ,
All I want is to cut my arms and die . Just to stop listent this big mess of crazy sounds and scream and flute flute flute.
To feel good with a very cool and sweet song of bjork.
Post / headphones
I am in heaven with post album :)
@karlos9981
LYRICS: Just that kiss
Was all there is
Every cell in my body
Lined up for you
Legs a little open
Once again
Awaken my senses
Head topless
Arisen my senses! (Arisen my senses)
Just that kiss
Was all there is
My hands, my palms pulsating of
The things I want to do to you (the things)
(I want to do to you)
Just that kiss (just that kiss)
Is all there is (is all there is)
We're weaving a mix-tape
With every crossfade
Is WWW
For him I heed (Is WWW)
Songs from the
Warmth, once again (I'll send you some)
We're weaving a mix-tape
Weaving a mix-tape (with every) Song
For who I am
For, for, with love
With love (and)
Awaken my senses
I'll weave it
Just that kiss (awaken my senses)
Was all there is
Just that kiss (kiss, kiss) (arisen)
Was all there is (my senses, my senses)
Once again, just that kiss (arisen)
Was all there is (my senses)
For him I heed
Once again, I'm made to merge
For him I heed
We're made to merge (it's you)
For him I heed (I see)
For him I heed
For him I heed (am I keen or key or not too keen)
Too keen, to see, to be seen (am I keen or key or not too keen?)
With him I heed
He sees me for who I am (am I keen or not keen?)
For him I heed
To key, to see, to be seen (am I keen or not keen?)
With him, him (am I keen or not keen? to key, to be?)
He sees me for who I am.
@dylanhillebrand7005
The friendship Björk and Arca have is goals
@adriann2996
Yeah , exactly , te amo arca y bjork
@jean5416
Arca offer to bjork with utopia : the WORST album of bjork.
@xyri6762
@Jean 54 tasteless
@jean5416
@Zyriador D take the album utopia.
Remove bjork voice.
Just keep the « music »
Utopia is the worst album of « music » ever.
IAM fan of bjork since debut . 1993.
Favorite song : hunter .
Sorry but the music on utopia is horrible . Just multiple sounds mixed together , and flute everywhere with no melody.
Take the song aéroplane live vessel. The melody of the flute is perfect , side by side with the music.
But here in utopia it’s like 3 different song mixed together.
One song on the album ok. But all the songs ?
And even the music is bad.
I am so happy this utopia era is over.
I hope the next album are going to be a normal album.
Army of me : good / radio / pop / good for ears.
If I listen the album utopia : my ears breeding ^^
@xyri6762
@Jean 54 the music is the best part it's just that ur tiny undeveloped brain really can't catch the sounds that arca creates in the right way 🤒🤒 and ur grammar sucks ass fix it
@humangoo
I find it so beautiful how they positioned Arca next to her, considering how she was there for her after her divorce and produced her album about wound healing.. It says a lot about their bond!
@giuseppecastiglione3468
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@aynosekeponer
They both invited themselves to a new version of themselves. Transition for Arca and a new stage in life for Björk
@SvanVosianMusic
This is disgustingly beautiful