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)
My Snare
Björk Lyrics
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With a shell around it
It's called life
It goes wherever it wants to
Don't try to predict it
Then you'd offend it
It's meant to surprise
Nature is ancient, but surprises us all
Nature is ancient, but surprises us all, all, all
Rescue me
From level-headedness
An unnecessary luxury of being calm
Nature is ancient, but surprises us all
Nature is ancient, but surprises us all
She's got dark hairs on her head
And blood on her arms
She sneaks up from behind
Come on - you deserve it!
Nature is ancient, but surprises us all
Nature is ancient, but surprises us all
Nature is ancient, but surprises us all
Nature is ancient, but surprises us all
Nature is ancient
So ancient
Nature is ancient
Ancient
The lyrics to Björk's song "My Snare" evoke a sense of wonder and awe at the unpredictable and surprising nature of life. The opening lines describe life as "bright in the middle" with a "shell around it," suggesting that there is a core of vitality surrounded by a protective barrier. The lyrics caution against trying to predict or understand life too closely, lest we offend it. Instead, life is meant to be surprising and unexpected, constantly defying our expectations.
The chorus emphasizes that nature is both ancient and inimitable, capable of surprising us all. The repetition of "Nature is ancient, but surprises us all" reinforces the idea that even though we may think we understand the natural world, it will always remain fundamentally mysterious and fascinating. The final verse brings the focus back to the individual, describing a woman with "dark hairs on her head" and "blood on her arms" who approaches from behind, suggesting a sense of danger and excitement. The lyrics encourage us to embrace the unexpected and not shy away from taking risks or experiencing the fullness of life.
Overall, "My Snare" can be interpreted as a celebration of the unknown and unpredictable aspects of life, and an invitation to embrace the mystery and adventure of existence.
Line by Line Meaning
It's bright in the middle
Life is full of light in the center where you can find beauty and positivity.
With a shell around it
While life itself is beautiful, it has a protective shell to keep it safe and allow it to thrive.
It's called life
This is what life really is, bright and full of beauty, protected by its shell.
It goes wherever it wants to
Life will take its own course and cannot be controlled or manipulated.
Don't try to predict it
The attempts to anticipate life's journey are futile and may even be counterproductive.
Then you'd offend it
If you try to predict and control life, you may inadvertently harm it or yourself.
It's meant to surprise
Life is supposed to be full of surprises and unexpected events that add a unique flavor to it.
Rescue me
The persona is asking for help to break free from the stifling monotony of daily life.
From level-headedness
They do not want to be stuck in a place of reason and rationale alone.
An unnecessary luxury of being calm
They wish to let go and have an experience that is not necessary to be always calm.
She's got dark hairs on her head
The woman is being described and identified as someone with black hair.
And blood on her arms
This woman has something to give, she has already sacrificed herself.
She sneaks up from behind
This woman comes unexpectedly; she is unpredictable and surprising.
Come on - you deserve it!
The persona invites the listener to embrace the unexpected and surprises, they deserve it.
Nature is ancient, but surprises us all
The natural world, while old and well-explored, can still surprise us with its wonders.
Nature is ancient, but surprises us all, all, all
Re-emphasizing the point, that no matter how old it is, the natural world will always surprise us.
Nature is ancient
The natural world has existed for a long time and will continue to exist long after us.
So ancient
Stressing the age and timelessness of the natural world.
Ancient
A single word ending the song and encompassing the meaning of the natural world being vast and timeless.
Contributed by Aiden Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Circolombisque
This would've fit very nicely on Medúlla as an acapella rendition
lief erricson
absolutely love this song, its like an adventure through some new ever birthing world
Leliel
Deserved a place on the album
Cloud Castle
It got it’s place but only on the Japanese version sadly
Vincent K
So much wisdom and artistry.
newentu
Maravilloso!!!
Robert
an ancient silence takes over and care of everything
2koolken
Who else clicked the thumbs up button after the 1st "Snare"?
Hugo Balzac
I destroy my CD , repeating this song
Oryan Goat
Sounds a lot like a sugar cubes song...