Jóga
Björk Lyrics
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That happen
Follow the dot
Coincidence
Makes sense
Only with you
You don't have to speak
I feel
Emotional landscapes
They puzzle me
Then the riddle gets solved
And you push me up to this
State of emergency
How beautiful to be
State of emergency
Is where I want to be
All that no-one sees
You see
What's inside of me
Every nerve that hurts
You heal
Deep inside of me
You don't have to speak
I feel
Emotional landscapes
They puzzle me confuse
Then the riddle gets solved
And you push me up to this
State of emergency
How beautiful to be
State of emergency
Is where I want to be
State of emergency
How beautiful to be
Emotional landscapes
They puzzle me
Then the riddle gets solved
And you push me up to this
State of emergency
How beautiful to be
State of emergency
Is where I want to be
State of emergency
How beautiful to be
State of emergency
State of, state of
How beautiful
Emergency
Is where I want to be
State of emergency
How beautiful to be
State of emergency
Is where I want to be
State of emergency
How beautiful to be
Björk's song Jóga is a complex exploration of the human experience of emotions - specifically, how other people can help us navigate through difficult times and bring us to a state of "emergency" that feels beautiful and transformative. The lyrics suggest that accidents and coincidence are not always meaningless, but can be part of a larger pattern that only makes sense when viewed with the guidance and support of people we trust. The verses about "emotional landscapes" and "nerves that hurt" paint a vivid image of inner turmoil and confusion, but the chorus provides a hopeful message that suggests that these states can be resolved through human connection and empathy.
Throughout the song, Björk uses nature imagery to emphasize the idea that human emotions are part of something much larger and more interconnected. The title itself, "Jóga," refers to the volcanic landscape of Iceland, where Björk grew up, and many of the lyrics describe the beauty and potential danger of natural phenomena like mountains, oceans, and storms. By linking human emotions to the power of nature, Björk suggests that our feelings are not just internal experiences, but part of a larger system that we can learn to understand and harness.
Ultimately, "Jóga" is a deeply psychological song that asks listeners to reflect on their own experiences of pain, growth, and intimacy. By framing these experiences within a broader context of patterns and connections, Björk invites us to see our own struggles as part of a larger, beautiful whole.
Line by Line Meaning
All these accidents
Various events that occur fortuitously
That happen
Which took place unexpectedly
Follow the dot
Each event leads to another
Coincidence
Unexpected events that appear to be connected.
Makes sense
But appear logical when seen together.
Only with you
Only when seeing someone special
You don't have to speak
No need for words
I feel
I understand intuitively
Emotional landscapes
Internal psychological states
They puzzle me
Sometimes confusing
Then the riddle gets solved
Until the answer becomes clear.
And you push me up to this
Pushing one to their greatest potential
State of emergency
A state of mind that requires immediate attention
How beautiful to be
Paradoxically beautiful
All that no-one sees
What is hidden from others
You see
Special people can see that which is hidden
What's inside of me
My innermost feelings
Every nerve that hurts
Each pain that is felt
You heal
Special ones can relieve such pain
Deep inside of me
The innermost part of one's mind
How beautiful to be
Paradoxically beautiful
State of emergency
A state of mind that requires immediate attention.
State of emergency
A state of mind that requires immediate attention.
State of, state of
Stressful condition
Emergency
Requiring immediate attention.
How beautiful
Contradiction between beauty and emergency
State of emergency
A state of mind that requires immediate attention
Is where I want to be
Ironically, sometimes people desire this state
State of emergency
A state of mind that requires immediate attention.
How beautiful to be
Contradiction between beauty and emergency
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bjork Gudmundsdottir, Sirgurjon Birgir Sigurdsson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Angie Ávalos Piña
All these accidents that happen
Follow the dots
Coincidence makes sense only with you
You don't have to speak
I feel
Emotional landscapes
They puzzle me
The riddle gets solved
And you push me up to
This state of emergency
How beautiful to be!
State of emergency
Is where I want to be.
All that no one sees you see
What's inside of me
Every nerve that hurts you heal
Deep inside of me
You don't have to speak
I feel
Emotional landscapes
They puzzle me
Confuse
Can the riddle get solved?
And you push me up to this...
State of emergency
How beautiful to be!
State of emergency
Is where I want to be
State of emergency
How beautiful to be!
Emotional landscapes
They puzzle me
The riddle gets solved
And you push me up to this
State of emergency
How beautiful to be!
State of emergency
Is where I want to be
State of emergency
How beautiful to be!
State of emergency.
State of emergency.
How beautiful
Emergency
Is where I want to be
State of emergency
How beautiful to be!
State of emergency
Is where I want to be
Jottenes
All these accidents that happen
Follow the dot
Coincidence makes sense
Only with you
You don't have to speak
I feel
Emotional landscapes
They puzzle me
The riddle gets solved
And you push me up to
This state of emergency
How beautiful to be
State of emergency
Is where I want to be
All that no one sees
You see what's inside of me
Every nerve that hurts
You heal deep inside of me, ooh
You don't have to speak
I feel
Emotional landscapes
They puzzle me
Confuse
Can the riddle get solved?
And you push me up to
This state of emergency
How beautiful to be
State of emergency
Is where I want to be
State of emergency
How beautiful to be
Emotional landscapes
They puzzle me
The riddle gets solved
And you push me up to
This state of emergency
How beautiful to be
State of emergency
Is where I want to be
State of emergency
How beautiful to be
State of emergency
State of
(Allt sem hann sér)
(Allt sem hann sér)
(Allt sem hann sér)
State of
(Allt sem hann sér)
(Allt sem hann sér)
How beautiful
(Allt sem hann sér)
(Allt sem hann sér)
Emergency
(Allt sem hann sér)
Is where I want to be
State of emergency
How beautiful to be
State of emergency
Is where I want to be
State of emergency
You Forget 1000 Things A Day
This song used to bring me to tears. No one can capture beauty like Bjork. Her music has an odd twist that grips you and pulls you into a musical rip tide. She's a goddess with a pen and paper.
gajo
Oh shit, I was just writing "Bjork is a goddess" on a review I made of this song xD
matt mcdonough
You Forget A 1000 Things A Day no joke was feeling the exact same thing, what a goddess would sound like, and then I read the first comment. perfection
MisAnnThorpe
jeeshaw123; yes it still has that affect on me on occasions. But then so does Generous palmstroke, aurora and a good many other of Bjork's songs.
Choss Peñafiel
You Forget A 1000 Things A Day this one and Unravel will always touch the nerve
silverpyramid9
she is incomparable. This album is her magnum opus.
andthefatman
This song was a killer when it came out. Way ahead of its time.
This could come out today and still be amazing.
Luna grace
It was yesterday. .... Some things transcend time
le ahndrea
even in 2021 "Homogenic" sounds futuristic
Myles Minott
Yeah so ahead of it’s time. Incredible influence on todays music too