Sacrifice
Björk Lyrics
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Respect her spatial needs
I feel you compress her
Into a small space
With clairvoyance
She knew what you needed
And she gave it to you
Arrows smooth the flesh
When she found your love
Her nature bowed her head
She surrendered
She renounced the world for you
Now she's poisoned by demands
You cannot answer
Why this sacrifice
Now she regrets the whole thing
A delayed reaction
When she left her craft voluntarily
For your nest, for your love
Did you understand
Appreciate
Build a bridge to her
Initiate a touch
Before it's too late
Say the words to her
That will make her shine
Tell her that you love her
Your generosity will show
In volume of her glow
Your generosity will show
In volume of her glow
Your generosity will show
In volume of her glow
In Björk's song Sacrifice, she delves into the unfortunate reality of sacrifices within relationships. The song is an emotional plea to a person to give their partner the space and respect they deserve. The lyrics are a lamentation of a woman whose selflessness in love has come at a cost. She asks why the person cannot give her room, why they compress her into a small space. The lyrics speak to someone who has become overbearing and demanding, who fails to recognize the needs of their partner. The woman has given all she can, surrendering her nature and renouncing the world for this person. In return, she is left with unfulfilled desires and regrets.
The lyrics also deal with the theme of clairvoyance, suggesting that the woman knew what the person needed, and gave it to them willingly. However, it is clear that this sacrifice has come at a great cost, as her own desires have been repressed, and she is now poisoned by the demands of the other person. The song is a call to action, urging the person to appreciate their partner and initiate a touch before it's too late. The lyrics encourage the person to build a bridge, to say the words that will make their partner shine, and to show generosity in the volume of her glow.
Overall, Sacrifice highlights the need for balance and respect in relationships, and serves as a warning against expecting too much from our partners at the cost of their own happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Why can't you give her room
Respect her personal space and boundaries.
I feel you compress her
She feels suffocated in your presence.
Into a small space
You limit her freedom and independence.
With clairvoyance
She knew what you needed intuitively.
She knew what you needed
She was aware of your wants and needs.
And she gave it to you
She fulfilled your desires.
Now her desires are repressed
Her own wishes and desires are ignored.
Arrows smooth the flesh
Her emotional pain is dulled over time.
When she found your love
When she fell in love with you.
Her nature bowed her head
She submitted to you and your wishes.
She surrendered
She gave herself up to you completely.
She renounced the world for you
She gave up other parts of her life to be with you.
Now she's poisoned by demands
The expectations you have for her are toxic.
You cannot answer
You cannot meet her unrealistic expectations.
Why this sacrifice
Why did she give up so much for you?
Now she regrets the whole thing
She wishes things had turned out differently.
A delayed reaction
It took time for her to realize the truth.
When she left her craft voluntarily
She gave up her passions willingly.
For your nest, for your love
To be with you and build a life together.
Did you understand
Did you grasp the significance of her sacrifice?
Appreciate
Show gratitude and value for her commitment.
Build a bridge to her
Reconnect and reach out to her emotionally.
Initiate a touch
Show physical affection and comfort.
Before it's too late
Act quickly to save the relationship.
Say the words to her
Express your love and reaffirm your devotion.
That will make her shine
Words that will brighten her mood and bring her joy.
Tell her that you love her
Vocalize your feelings and convey your appreciation.
Your generosity will show
Your kind actions will be noticed and appreciated.
In volume of her glow
Her happiness and contentment will be evident.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bj�rk Gudmundsdottir
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@roiybenkel682
Why can't you give her room
Respect her spatial needs
I feel you compress her
Into a small space
With clairvoyance
She knew what you needed
And she gave it to you
Now her desires are repressed
Arrows in the flesh
When she found your love
Her nature bowed her head
She surrendered
She renounced the world for you
Now she's poisoned by demands
You cannot answer
Why this sacrifice
Now she regrets the whole thing
A delayed reaction
When she left her craft voluntarily
For your nest, for your love
Did you understand
Appreciate
Build a bridge to her
Initiate a touch
Before it's too late
Say the words to her
That will make her shine
Tell her that you love her
Your generosity will show
In the volume of her glow
Your generosity will show
In the volume of her glow
Your generosity will show
In the volume of her glow
@alexferguson1139
I get full body chills at "tell her that you love... her"
Especially in light of what she was going through in her personal life at this time
@WKADESIGNS
I feel like this is the spiritual precursor to "Vulnicura", the song is incredibly telling in hindsight. I think Bjork was speaking about her own life here.
@listen666
biophilia is such a beautiful album, and this is one of the most beautiful songs on it.
@carolynlorraine
I loved the remix she did with Death Grips oh man it's beyond amazing! This song has so much meaning to me and that's why I love Bjork she has the ability to write music with meaning and relatability. A true and beautiful artist!!!
@CDRIIVE
+Carolyn McDaniel the dg remix is better than the original i think :)
@jackc3997
There is not an instrument more elegant or as wonderful as the Sharpsichord. It is like Björk in instrument form.
@alejandroarpt9966
Jack C. Do you wanna merry me? XD!!
@GalionSilevion13
This song is haunting me. Beautiful.
@panos3322
Say the words to her that will make her shine!
Tell her that you love her.
@user-je7pp2wg3m
Love those lines