Piano treatments: Akira Rabelais.
Arranged & edited by … Read Full Bio ↴Vocal: Björk.
Piano treatments: Akira Rabelais.
Arranged & edited by Björk.
Written by Björk & Akira Rabelais.
Produced by Björk.
"Bath sets Björk's lonely voice against the shivering processed textures of Akira Rabelais' computer music to produce a tactile equivalent to the film's bathing sequence"
Björk sings over an existing song by Akira Rabelais, called 'Aposiopesis'.
2005 - Drawing Restraint 9
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Bath
Björk Lyrics
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Oll Birtan alt sem a lae duu
Awaaa, (esk skii)
Anerwa..(oll birtan)
Meh haen.(haaa wa ) alt sem alae duuu
Rolaraa an waaaa!!
Meh aen hayyy(birtan) e aaawww weay
Kiff rrrolerf fa
Meh haen
Que bean
Kevineof man
Histim mayy
Auknan (.kan)
Sarsen leof pin .lalika
Saaaa
Kevinleofa a
Histemah
An fagan flaa
Lo man duuuuuuuu
An fagan haen
Lo man duuuuuuu.
Kinda kindu
An fagan haen lo man duuuuuuuuu.
Awknan (mephagan kelofe)
Aww sem sosa ahhh.
Auk du cree..
Stand du
An fagan fill lo man duuuuuuu
Ahhh..,ahhhhhhahhhhh..ahhhhhh
(kenda, alt du kend)
The lyrics of the song "Bath" by Björk are difficult to interpret as they are a mix of Icelandic and gibberish words. However, the song seems to be about a therapeutic bath experience, where the singer is immersed in the water and feels rejuvenated. The repeated phrase "Oll Birtan alt sem a lae duu" can be loosely translated to mean "All the brightness that I lay down", suggesting that the singer is shedding her worries and letting go of negativity. The lyrics also mention a man called Kevin, who may have been the inspiration for the song.
The song has a dreamlike quality, with the lyrics mostly consisting of nonsensical words and sounds that are open to interpretation. The use of repetition adds to the hypnotic effect, making the listener feel like they are being lulled into a trance. The climax of the song features a sudden outburst of noise, with the singer shouting "Rolaraa an waaaa!!" before calming down again.
Overall, "Bath" is a surreal and mysterious song that captures the feeling of being lost in thought while submerged in water. Björk's unique voice and experimental approach to music make the song a memorable and fascinating listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Alt sem ma lae duu, .awaaa,
The entirety of existence is a song or melody that vibrates with life.
Oll Birtan alt sem a lae duu Awaaa, (esk skii)
All creation, including ourselves, is a part of this great melody.
Anerwa..(oll birtan) Meh haen.(haaa wa ) alt sem alae duuu
We are all connected and interwoven as part of this song of creation.
Rolaraa an waaaa!! Meh aen hayyy(birtan) e aaawww weay
Sometimes we become so fused with the melody that we become one with it and experience a state of ecstasy.
Ahh, kinleof a man.. Kiff rrrolerf fa Meh haen
In these moments of clarity and oneness, we can understand our place in this world and our connection to everything else.
Que bean Kevineof man Histim mayy Auknan (.kan) Sarsen leof pin .lalika
Everyone and everything, including non-human entities, has a place in this cosmic song.
Saaaa Kevinleofa a Histemah
The song of creation is carried and sustained by the energy of life force.
An fagan flaa Lo man duuuuuuuu
As we enter the song and become a part of it, we may experience a sense of bliss and transcendence.
An fagan haen Lo man duuuuuuu.
Our connection to the song can be empowering and liberating.
Kinda kindu An fagan haen lo man duuuuuuuuu.
Through understanding our connection to the song of creation, we can tap into a greater sense of purpose and meaning.
Awknan (mephagan kelofe) Aww sem sosa ahhh.
We can use this connection to create and express ourselves in new and unique ways.
Auk du cree.. Stand du
We must be fearless and stand up for our creative expression and connection to the song.
An fagan fill lo man duuuuuuu Ahhh..,ahhhhhhahhhhh..ahhhhhh
As we become more closely aligned with the song of creation, we may experience states of awe, ecstasy, and transcendence.
(kenda, alt du kend)
Ultimately, we are all part of this cosmic song, and by embracing our connection to it, we can unlock our true potential and live in harmony with the universe.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: AKIRA RABELAIS, BJORK GUDMUNDSDOTTIR
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@ndmcmvii
it is amazing how bjork can bring an erotic sensibility perspective to the absolutely unartful uninteresting and barren environment of a ship. she is leaps ahead of this time. you can see that with people reading something as unsophisticated as 'butt' in such a complex text.
@Balendula
A lot of ASMR quality here.
@dopepuppy7656
Balendula tingles
@fucsiajunio5488
Very accurate
@inoriginalpackage
All of a sudden I have the urge to throw cut lemons in my bathwater....
@RideonRunnersHigh82
I'll I know is in practically every song Ive heard of hers, I hear "Allt sem að -" at one point or something close to it.
@4ndr3wro42
Yeah, like in Amphibian
@lcs-1
ALSEMANCHE
@anneayermusic
It's an Icelandic music tradition to blabber while singing. So, Allt sem ao laetur can mean whatever you want it to mean.
@neonparadis3
I think I suddenly understand the Homogenic album cover. Beautiful