Human Behavior
Björk Lyrics


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If you ever get close to a human and human behavior
Be ready, be ready to get confused and me and my here after
There's definitely, definitely, definitely no logic to human behavior
But yet so, yet so irresistible and me and my fear can
And there is no map uncertain

They're terribly, terribly, terribly moody of human behavior
Then all of a sudden, turn happy and they and my here after
But oh, to get involved in the exchange of human emotions
Is ever so, ever so satisfying and they and my here on
And there is no map and chair too

Human behavior, human behavior
Human behavior, human behavior

And there is no map
And a compass wouldn't help at all
Yeah, uncertain

Human behavior, human behavior
Human behavior, human behavior
Human behavior, human behavior
Human behavior





There's definitely, definitely, definitely no logic
To human, to human, to human, to human

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Björk's "Human Behavior" express an observation about the unpredictability of human behavior. The song suggests that humans are complex beings whose actions often lack logical explanations. The line "be ready to get confused" implies that when interacting with humans, things are not always clear-cut. The repetition of "definitely, definitely, definitely no logic" emphasizes the song's message. Despite our lack of understanding of human behavior, the song also suggests that we are drawn to it - "irresistible and ever so satisfying." The line "and there is no map uncertain" implies that navigating human behavior is a journey without a clear path or direction.


Line by Line Meaning

If you ever get close to a human and human behavior
When you come in contact with a human and their behavioral patterns


Be ready, be ready to get confused and me and my here after
Be prepared to be baffled and disoriented with your own emotions


There's definitely, definitely, definitely no logic to human behavior
Human behavior cannot be explained with logic or reasoning


But yet so, yet so irresistible and me and my fear can
Despite the lack of logic, human behavior is still irresistible and can provoke emotions


And there is no map uncertain
Navigating through human behavior is uncertain and unpredictable


They're terribly, terribly, terribly moody of human behavior
Humans have extreme mood swings in their behavior


Then all of a sudden, turn happy and they and my here after
These mood swings are sudden and unexpected


But oh, to get involved in the exchange of human emotions
Despite the confusion, engaging with human emotions can be satisfying


Is ever so, ever so satisfying and they and my here on
Experiencing human emotions can be deeply fulfilling


And there is no map and chair too
Navigating through human behavior is a complex and challenging task


And there is no map
There is no clear guide or explanation to human behavior


And a compass wouldn't help at all
Tools like a compass or logic cannot help in understanding human behavior


Yeah, uncertain
The uncertainty of human behavior remains


There's definitely, definitely, definitely no logic
Human behavior is inherently illogical


To human, to human, to human, to human
Reiteration of the nonsensical nature of human behavior




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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@henriqueramos3197

"Human Behaviour"
Released: 7 June 1993

[Verse 1]
If you ever get close to a human
And human behaviour
Be ready, be ready to get confused
[Gibberish]
There's definitely, definitely, definitely no logic
To human behaviour
But yet so, yet so irresistible
[Gibberish]

[Refrain]
And there is no map
[Gibberish]

[Verse 2]
They're terribly, terribly, terribly moody
Oh, human behaviour
Then all of a sudden turn happy
[Gibberish]
But, oh, to get involved in the exchange
Of human emotions
Is ever so, ever so satisfying
[Gibberish]

[Refrain]
And there is no map
[Gibberish]

[Chorus]
Human behaviour, human, human
Human behaviour, human, human
Human behaviour
Human behaviour, human, human

[Refrain]
And there is no map
And a compass wouldn't help at all
[Gibberish]

[Chorus]
Human behaviour, human, human
Human behaviour, human
Human behaviour, human, human
Human behaviour, human, human
There's definitely, definitely, definitely no logic
Human behaviour, human
Human behaviour, human
Human behaviour, human

[Outro]
There's definitely, definitely, definitely no logic
Human
Human
Human
Human

Produced by Nellee Hooper
Written by Björk & Nellee Hooper
Album DEBUT (1993)



@MlleEclipsada

LYRICS
If you ever get close to a human and human behavior
Be ready, be ready to get confused and me and my here after
There's definitely, definitely, definitely no logic to human behavior
But yet so, yet so irresistible and me and my fear can
And there is no map uncertain
They're terribly, terribly, terribly moody of human behavior
Then all of a sudden, turn happy and they and my here after
But oh, to get involved in the exchange of human emotions
Is ever so, ever so satisfying and they and my here on
And there is no map and chair too
Human behavior, human behavior
Human behavior, human behavior
And there is no map
And a compass wouldn't help at all
Yeah, uncertain
Human behavior, human behavior
Human behavior, human behavior
Human behavior, human behavior
Human behavior
There's definitely, definitely, definitely no logic
To human, to human, to human, to human



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All comments from YouTube:

@leokimvideo

Back when the video clip was as important as the song, sadly it's no longer like that

@Cymes

I didn't remember the melody , but the bear from the video got stuck in my memory. Today , on a whim , I searched "Bjork bear" and here I am.

@funnyusername8635

Amazon Music just suggested this song to me and I was immediately reminded of the video age not thinking of it for years. The song and the video are so deeply connected for me. It may be that this was getting more play on Much Music (Canadian MTV) than on local radio where I lived.

@Jupiter_Rsabbit

bruh i was literally just on everlong and you commented there too XD

@attilamurvai3108

yeah? or maybe you are just not looking my guy

@braidena1633

​@@attilamurvai3108 I don't think the video was ever as important as the song. Maybe in some cases like Freak on a Leash? They're more just entertaining commercials

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@anthonyrodriguez4708

The vocals in this song are insane.

@nparmar4462

And so is the music! 😀

@Maximustard

Insane or genius, it’s a fine motherfucking line, that reporter deserved it

@supyrow

she 'breaks all the rules'

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