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Björk Lyrics


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It's oh so quiet
Shh shh
It's oh so still
Shh shh
You're all alone
Shh shh
And so peaceful until
You fall in love
Zing boom
The sky up above
Zing boom
Is caving in
Wow bam
You've never been so nuts about a guy
You want to laugh you want to cry
You cross your heart and hope to die

'Til it's over and then
Shh shh
It's nice and quiet
Shh shh
But soon again
Shh shh
Starts another big riot

You blow a fuse
Zing boom
The devil cuts loose
Zing boom
So what's the use
Wow bam
Of falling in love

It's oh so quiet
It's oh so still
You're all alone
And so peaceful until

You ring the bell
Bim bam
You shout and you yell
Hi ho ho
You broke the spell
Gee, this is swell you almost have a fit
This guy is "gorge" and I got hit
There's no mistake this is it

'Til it's over and then
It's nice and quiet
Shh shh
But soon again
Shh shh
Starts another big riot

You blow a fuse
Zing boom
The devil cuts loose
Zing boom
What's the use
Wow bam
Of falling in love

The sky caves in
The devil cuts loose
You blow blow blow blow your fuse
When you've fallen in love





Shh

Overall Meaning

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Björk's song "It's Oh So Quiet" is not like any other love song you have heard before. It starts off in a tranquil manner with the singer expressing how peaceful and still everything feels. However, things change when the person falls in love - the mood shifts, and the world as they know it begins to crumble. The sudden change is symbolised through the "zing boom" and "wow bam" sounds in the chorus. Despite the chaos and the explosive emotions, the singer can't help but enjoy every single moment - she wants to laugh, cry, and even cross her heart and hope to die. But like all good things, this crazy rollercoaster ride of a romance must come to an end. The 'quietness' returns, but only for a brief moment before another "big riot" starts once more.


The song seems to suggest that love can be overwhelming and all-consuming, and that one may become irrationally ecstatic or devastated by it. There is an intense energy that moves the singer throughout the entire song, with her voice rising in volume and intensity with each verse. The use of “Shhh…” at the beginning of each verse and the sudden change in tone in the chorus contribute to the dynamic nature of the song, making it unpredictable and exciting.


In all, the song is a wonderful musical piece about the wild and crazy experience called love.


Line by Line Meaning

It's oh so quiet
Everything is calm and quiet


Shh shh
Whispering and hushing


You're all alone
You're by yourself


And so peaceful until
Everything is peaceful and quiet until something happens


You fall in love
You start to fall in love with someone


Zing boom
Excitement and surprise


The sky up above
The sky overhead


Is caving in
Feels like the world is falling apart


Wow bam
Loud, explosive sound


You've never been so nuts about a guy
You've never been so crazy about someone


You want to laugh you want to cry
You're experiencing mixed emotions


You cross your heart and hope to die
You swear that it's true


'Til it's over and then
Until the excitement dies down


It's nice and quiet
It's calm and peaceful


But soon again
But soon enough


Starts another big riot
Starts another round of excitement


You blow a fuse
You get incredibly angry


The devil cuts loose
All hell breaks loose


So what's the use
What's the point


Of falling in love
Of getting yourself into this emotional rollercoaster


You ring the bell
You make a sudden noise


Bim bam
Ringing sound


You shout and you yell
You start shouting loudly


Hi ho ho
A cheerful greeting


You broke the spell
You ruined the peacefulness


Gee, this is swell you almost have a fit
This is amazing and you're almost losing control


This guy is "gorge" and I got hit
This guy is gorgeous and you're smitten


There's no mistake this is it
There's no doubt, this is love


The sky caves in
Feels like the world is falling apart again


You blow blow blow blow your fuse
You get incredibly angry again


When you've fallen in love
This is what happens when you fall in love


Shh shh
Back to whispering and calming down




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Bert Reisfeld, Erich Meder, Hans Lang

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@ebrahimsari1421

His embrace, a fortress
It fuels me and places
A skeleton of trust
Right beneath us
Bone by bone
Stone by stone

[Pre-Chorus]
If you ask yourself patiently and carefully:
Who is it? Who is it?

[Chorus]
Who is it that never lets you down?
Who is it that gave you back your crown?
And the ornaments are, they're going around
Now they're handing it over
They're handing it over, handing it over
Who is it that never lets you down?
Who is it that gave you back your crown?
And the ornaments are, they're going around
Now they're handing it over
Handing it over

[Post-Chorus]
Handing it over...


[Verse 2]
He demands a closeness
We all have earned a lightness
Carry my joy on the left
Carry my pain on the right

[Pre-Chorus 2]
If you ask yourself now, patiently and carefully:
Who is it?

[Chorus]
Who is it that never lets you down?
Who is it that gave you back your crown?
And the ornaments are, they're going around
And they're handing it over
Handing it over, handing
Who is it that never lets you down?
Who is it that gave you back your crown?
And the ornaments are, they're going around
Now I'm handing it over
Handing it over

[Post-Chorus]
Handing it over...



All comments from YouTube:

@soleywolfgangsdottir

one of the best songs on earth. beatboxing, bells and she and her voice. she is still and will always be my queen.

@gianandreamajone8238

Always my Empress, down here in Italy, faithful province of Iceland...

@Hunter-uz9jw

the beatboxing rocks lmao

@ScionLo

Hail to the Queen of the North.

@toddstoptens1384

Most other artists: “Look at me, I’m so weird!”
Björk: “Hold my bells.”

@n0ts0B9

Absolutely. Lady Gaga will never ever outshine Bjork.

@alistaircooke7000

Right lol? She's been singing since a young age. Perfectionism at least.

@desertbutt

Hold my flute.

@ilislol

hold my balls

@olympicpenguin

I never know why but the line - carry my joy on the left and carry my pain on the right always resonated with me.

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