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.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Björk
Studio albums
Debut (1993)
Post (1995)
Homogenic (1997)
Vespertine (2001)
Medúlla (2004)
Volta (2007)
Biophilia (2011)
Vulnicura (2015)
Utopia (2017)
Fossora (2022)
Lilith
Björk Lyrics
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But I'll defend my child
By spring that child will die
Oh deli owowow
Woo
Moon, moon, moon
I'm just so warm, Jennifer
and I'm coming over
to sabotage our distance
Moon will leave me on
Moon will guide me through, baby
Moon will guide me through
Moon will turn me on
I just don't care anymore
'Cause my chord is calling
It's me and truth
It's home
I'm at home with truth alone
Moon will leave me on
Moon will guide us through
Moon will guide us through, baby
Moon will turn me on
The moon
It guides me on baby
There's absolutely no doubt
Me and truth
It's home
I'm at home with truth alone
The song Lilith is a collaboration between Bjork and Plaid, and the lyrics are open to interpretation. However, one possible interpretation is that the song is about a mother defending her child and making sacrifices for the sake of her child's future. The opening line "You can have me, but I'll defend my child" suggests that the singer is willing to give up herself to protect her child. The next line, "By spring that child will die", seems to imply that there is something ominous or dangerous about the child's future, perhaps a prophecy that the child will only live for a short time.
The rest of the lyrics seem to be more abstract, and the moon is a recurring motif throughout the song. The verse "Moon will guide me through" suggests that the singer is looking for guidance or direction, and the repetition of "Moon will turn me on" could be interpreted in different ways, such as the moon inspiring the singer or simply providing a source of light or energy. The chorus "Me and truth, it's home, I'm at home with truth alone" could be about the singer finding comfort and security in the truth, but also feeling isolated or alone because of it.
Overall, the lyrics to Lilith are poetic and mysterious, leaving plenty of room for individual interpretation and personal reflection.
Line by Line Meaning
You can have me
I am available to you
But I'll defend my child
However, I will protect my offspring if needed
By spring that child will die
Unfortunately, my child won't survive for long
Oh deli owowow
Exclamation expressing emotion without coherent meaning
Woo
Exclamation of either excitement or pleasure
Moon, moon, moon
Calling out to the moon repeatedly
I'm just so warm, Jennifer
I am feeling generous and amiable towards someone named Jennifer
and I'm coming over
In fact, I am on my way to visit
to sabotage our distance
My intention is to disrupt any physical or emotional separation between us
Moon will leave me on
The moon will abandon me
Moon will guide me through, baby
But at present, it is the moon that directs me forward
Moon will guide me through
The celestial body in the sky is providing me with guidance
Moon will turn me on
In some way, the moon inspires me and brings me joy
I just don't care anymore
I have lost interest or attachment to something or someone
'Cause my chord is calling
This indifference could be attributed to a sense of completeness within me
It's me and truth
I have embraced an objective understanding of my reality
It's home
This revelation feels safe and familiar
I'm at home with truth alone
I am content with my own company and an honest assessment of my situation
Moon will guide us through
The moon will shepherd the two of us forward together
The moon
The natural satellite orbiting the Earth
It guides me on baby
The moon's pull is leading me forward
There's absolutely no doubt
I have complete and unwavering faith in the power of the moon
Me and truth
I have rejected illusions and personal biases in favor of the unvarnished truth
It's home
This decision makes me feel grounded and secure like home
I'm at home with truth alone
I don't require the validation or companionship of others for my contentment
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BJORK GUDMUNDSDOTTIR, ANDREW PETER TURNER, EDWARD HANDLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@noirling1
This song was released in 1997? Way too early for it's day.
It sounds even more time appropriate now.
@AuT0maTe1
but lorde suck, this doesnt suck :P
@pxblx
+AuT0maTe1 you suck, pure heroine is an amazing piece of art.
@Player-ix7rx
More like these days...
@syntheticsilkwood2206
@@AuT0maTe1 why bring lorde here?
@micheladaconmaslimon
I'M JUST SO WARM, JENNIFEEEEEEEEER
@iiicccppp1
And my addiction grows stronger to Bjork!
@BjorksMusic
Bjork is one of the most original, talented and humble artist of our time. She possesses a soprano vocal range. Her vocal range covers three octaves, going from F3 to E6. Classical composer John Tavener has praised Björk as being "more intelligent than most opera singers",music critic Alex Ross has cited Björk as one of the most gifted voices nowadays. The National Public Radio counted Björk among its list of "50 Great Voices" and MTV included her on its countdown "22 Greatest Voices in Music".
@happyendy
Bjork is a child making your ego small...
@aBanabis
Bjork is awesome. She always got the top producers backing her these days too, right? and even if she didn't, there are countless remixes. I feel like there's a lot of story behind her emotions in her songs. and normally, most of the time, I can't truly appreciate it. idk, maybe it's because she's foreign? I don't think that's it though, cuz I'm a huge fan of Emiliana Torrini and it's not the same even though she's Icelandic as well. I think to truly appreciate it, I'd just have to be in the mood...and it's rare for me to be in the perfect mood for certain music. Personally, I think that's great though. I think artists/musicians lose out on a lot of their inspiration if they try too hard to please their audience and only produce art/music they THINK their audience will appreciate. There are a few songs here and there that I don't really have to be in the mood to truly enjoy...like Hunter, Bachelorette, and maybe a few other favorite idk. but yeah most of the time, I can only handle so much of her music. have to be in the mood.