Born and raised in Reykjavík, Björk began her music career at the age of 11 and gained international recognition as the lead singer of the alternative rock band the Sugarcubes, by the age of 21. After the Sugarcubes disbanded in 1992, Björk began a solo career. She came to prominence with albums such as Debut (1993), Post (1995), and Homogenic (1997), collaborating with a range of artists and exploring a variety of multimedia projects. Her other albums include Vespertine (2001), Medúlla (2004), Volta (2007), Biophilia (2011), Vulnicura (2015), Utopia (2017) and Fossora (2022).
Several of Björk's albums have reached the top 20 on the US Billboard 200 chart. As of 2015, she had sold more than 20 million records worldwide. Thirty-one of her singles have reached the top 40 on pop charts around the world, with 22 top-40 hits in the UK, including the top-10 singles "It's Oh So Quiet", "Army of Me", and "Hyperballad" and the top-20 singles "Play Dead", "Big Time Sensuality", and "Violently Happy". Her accolades and awards include the Order of the Falcon, five BRIT Awards, and 16 Grammy nominations. In 2015, Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Rolling Stone named her the 60th greatest singer and the 81st greatest songwriter.
Björk starred in the 2000 Lars von Trier film Dancer in the Dark, for which she won the Best Actress Award at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival, and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "I've Seen It All". Biophilia was marketed as an interactive app album with its own education program. Björk has also been an advocate for environmental causes in Iceland. A retrospective exhibition dedicated to Björk was held at the New York Museum of Modern Art in 2015.
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Studio albums
Debut (1993)
Post (1995)
Homogenic (1997)
Vespertine (2001)
Medúlla (2004)
Volta (2007)
Biophilia (2011)
Vulnicura (2015)
Utopia (2017)
Fossora (2022)
Innocence
Björk Lyrics
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None at all
And then when
I had some
To my surprise
I grew to like both
Scared or brave
The thrill of fear
Thought I'd never admit it
The thrill of fear
Now greatly enjoyed with courage
When I once was
Untouchable
Innocence roared
Still amazes
When I once was
Innocent
It's still here
But in different places
Neurosis
Only
Attaches
Itself to
Fertile
Ground
Where it can flourish
The thrill of fear
Thought I'd never admit it
The thrill of fear
Now greatly enjoyed with courage
When I once was
Fearless
Innocence roared
Still amazes
Untouchable
Innocence
It's still here
But in different places
Fear is a powerful drug
Overcome it and
You think that you can do
Anything
Should I
Save myself
For later
Or generously give
Fear of
Losing
Energy
Is draining
It locks up your chest
Shuts down the heart
Miserly
And stingy
Let's open up, share
When I once was
Fearless
Innocence roared
Still amazes
Untouchable
Innocence
It's still here
But in different places
The lyrics to Björk's song Innocence describe the singer's relationship with fear and how it has shaped her life. She begins by stating that she used to have "no fears" and seemed untouchable, but as she aged, fear crept in unexpectedly. However, she finds a strange thrill in fear that she never thought she would admit to, and she enjoys feeling scared as much as she enjoys feeling brave. Fear, she suggests, is a powerful force that can either hold you back or motivate you to do anything.
As the song progresses, Björk delves deeper into her emotions and the ways in which fear affects her. She notes that fear can be paralyzing, locking up your chest and shutting down your heart if you let it consume you. However, she also emphasizes that innocence still exists within her, albeit in different places than before. Finally, she questions whether she should save herself from fear or give generously, without letting fear control her.
Overall, Innocence is a song that explores the complex emotions that come with fear: the thrill of it, the paralysis it can cause, and the innocence that persists despite it all. It is a powerful reminder to embrace our fears and use them as a tool for growth and self-realization.
Line by Line Meaning
I once had no fears
At some point in my life, there was a time when I was fearless and had no worries.
None at all
I didn't have any fears, not even the tiniest ones.
And then when
But then, something happened.
I had some
I started to have fears and worries.
To my surprise
I was not expecting this change to occur.
I grew to like both
However, as time passed, I learned to accept and embrace both my fears and my courage.
Scared or brave
Whether I feel afraid or brave.
Without them
Without these experiences of fear and courage that have become part of my life.
The thrill of fear
I never thought I would say this, but I enjoy the thrill of fear now.
Thought I'd never admit it
I used to be in denial about enjoying fear because I didn't want to appear weak.
Now greatly enjoyed with courage
But now I have learned to appreciate the feeling of fear alongside my bravery.
When I once was
There was a time in my past when I was.
Untouchable
I was invincible and confident in myself.
Innocence roared
I was innocent yet powerful - it was an amazing feeling.
Still amazes
Thinking back to that time still leaves me in awe.
It's still here
That sense of awe and power is still a part of me in some way.
But in different places
But it has moved to different parts of my being over time.
Neurosis
Obsessive worry and anxiety.
Only
It only exists in situations where it can thrive.
Attaches
It latches onto.
Itself to
And becomes a part of.
Fertile
Environments that allow it to grow.
Ground
The environment or situation around it.
The thrill of fear
I never thought I would say this, but I enjoy the thrill of fear now.
Thought I'd never admit it
Again, I used to deny that I found fear thrilling.
Now greatly enjoyed with courage
But I have learned that feeling fear alongside bravery can be exhilarating.
Fear is a powerful drug
Fear is something that can be addictive and all-consuming.
Overcome it and
When you manage to conquer your fears.
You think that you can do
It gives you a sense that you are capable of anything.
Anything
You believe there are no limits to what you can achieve.
Should I
I am trying to decide.
Save myself
Whether I should keep something for myself.
For later
To be used at a future time.
Or generously give
Or to share that thing freely with others.
Fear of
The worry that I might lose something important to me.
Losing
The possibility of that thing being taken away from me.
Energy
The resources and feelings I have within me.
Is draining
That worry can eat away at my emotional reserves and leave me exhausted.
It locks up your chest
That worry can also cause me physical pain and discomfort, like my chest tightening up.
Shuts down the heart
It can make me feel emotionally numb and disconnected from myself and others.
Miserly
Acting stingy or selfish about what I have because I'm afraid of losing it.
And stingy
Being selfish and unwilling to share my resources, including my emotions and experiences, because of my fears.
Let's open up, share
Instead of keeping my emotions and resources to myself, I should allow myself to be more open and share with others.
Lyrics © ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BJORK GUDMUNDSDOTTIR, FLOYD NATHANIEL HILLS, TIMOTHY Z. MOSLEY
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