Harm of Will
Björk Lyrics

The lyrics to Björk's song "Harm of Will" are complex and open to interpretation, but they revolve around the themes of power, control, and manipulation in a relationship. The song seems to be about a man who is using his status and influence to control a woman, while also having affairs with other women. The opening lines suggest that this man is a troubadour or popular figure, and that he uses his popularity to his advantage. The next line, "If there is one to be sought, It is he," reinforces this idea, suggesting that this man is desired by many women and is able to pick and choose his partners.

The line, "If there are nine she is, They are bought for me," implies that this man is wealthy and able to buy the women he desires, reducing them to objects that he can control. The next lines are about a specific woman who is naked and long-legged, placed "on top of the family tree" by the man. It's not clear what this means, but it could suggest that the man sees this woman as above all others, or that he has placed her in a position of power that he can use to control others. The line, "And if he has chosen the point while she is under him, Then leave her coily placed," suggests that this man is using this woman for his pleasure while she is helpless, and that he expects her to stay in this position, all the while maintaining control over her.

The final lines of the song seem to be from the perspective of the woman in the relationship, who is acknowledging that the man has all the power and control. She says that she will leave him without any emotions or feelings, and that she knows that he controls everything. The final line, "For if he is seen, Then all will, And all will know, Know me," suggests that the woman is unnamed and unknown, and that if the man is exposed, everyone will know the harm that he has caused her.