Satisfaction
Björk Lyrics


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I can't get no... satisfaction
I can't get no... satisfaction
And I try
And I try
And I try
And I try
I can't get no...
No no no

When I'm drivin' in my car
And the man comes on the radio
He's tellin' me more and more
About some useless information
Designed to

Fire my imagination

I can't get no
No, no, no
Hey, hey, hey
That's what I say

I can't get no satisfaction
I can't get no satisfaction
And I try, and I try
And I try, and I try

When I'm ridin' 'round the world
And I'm doin' this and I'm signin' that
And I'm tryin' to make some dough, tell me
Baby, better come back, maybe next week
'Cause you see I'm on a losing streak
I can't get no
Oh, no, no, no

Hey, hey, hey

I can't get no

That's what I say

Satisfaction

Hey, hey, hey
That's what I say

I can't get no

Say hey, hey, hey

I can't get no





Say hey, hey, hey
That's what I say

Overall Meaning

Björk's take on the classic song "Satisfaction" by The Rolling Stones has a haunting quality to it that enhances the frustrations expressed by both the original and this new interpretation. The constant repetition of "I can't get no satisfaction" adds a layer of helplessness to the lyrics. It's as if the singer is stuck in an endless loop of trying and failing to find a sense of contentment or happiness. The verse about listening to the radio and being bombarded with useless information that's meant to "fire my imagination" speaks to the overwhelming nature of our current media landscape. With so much noise and distraction, it can be difficult to find a moment of peace or clarity. This sense of constant bombardment is echoed in the next verse as the singer tries to navigate a chaotic world and make a living.


Overall, Björk's version of "Satisfaction" is a testament to the song's enduring relevance. Despite being written over 50 years ago, the lyrics still resonate today. They speak to a universal human desire for satisfaction, and the frustrations that come with constantly missing the mark.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't get no... satisfaction
The singer expresses intense frustration and dissatisfaction with their current situation in life.


And I try
The singer makes consistent effort to improve their situation despite the lack of results.


When I'm driving in my car
The singer is engaging in mundane activities that are usually accompanied by music, like driving a car.


And the man comes on the radio
The artist is listening to a radio program when the presenter comes on.


He's telling me more and more about some useless information
The presenter is delivering trivial or meaningless information that is of no value to the artist.


Designed to fire my imagination
Despite the irrelevance of the information, the presenter hopes to make the singer feel excited or inspired by it.


When I'm ridin' 'round the world
The singer is engaging in a lot of travel and moving around in their life.


And I'm doin' this and I'm signin' that
In the midst of all their movement, the artist is still working hard and trying to get ahead in life.


And I'm tryin' to make some dough, tell me
The artist is actively trying to make money or to earn financial success.


Baby, better come back, maybe next week
The person who the artist is addressing may need to withhold their requests or demands for the time being.


'Cause you see I'm on a losing streak
The singer's attempts at success are not succeeding, and they have been experiencing a long-term losing streak.


No no no
The artist still expresses deep dissatisfaction and frustration with their current situation.


Hey hey hey
The singer uses this as a sort of chant, reinforcing their dissatisfaction and frustration.


That's what I say
This line reinforces the repetition of the earlier lines, emphasizing the singer's lasting frustration.


Satisfaction
The song's title emphasizes the singer's lack of satisfaction with their life and life experiences.


Say hey hey hey
The artist's chant continues, reinforcing their frustration with life.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@SMSami-uq2my

can't get no satisfaction
I can't get no satisfaction
'Cause I try, and I try, and I try, and I try
I can't get no, I can't get no

When I'm driving in my car
When a man come on the radio
He's telling me more and more
About some useless information
Supposed to fire my imagination

I can't get no, oh, no, no, no, hey, hey, hey
That's what I say
I can't get no satisfaction
I can't get no satisfaction
'Cause I try, and I try, and I try, and I try
I can't get no, I can't get no

When I'm watchin' my TV
And a man comes on and tells me
How white my shirts can be
But, he can't be a man 'cause he doesn't smoke
The same cigarettes as me

I can't get no, oh, no, no, no, hey, hey, hey
That's what I say
I can't get no satisfaction
I can't get no girl reaction
'Cause I try, and I try, and I try, and I try
I can't get no, I can't get no

When I'm ridin' 'round the world
And I'm doin' this and I'm signin' that
And I'm tryin' to make some girl, who tells me
Baby, better come back maybe next week
Can't you see I'm on a losing streak?
I can't get no, oh, no, no, no, hey, hey, hey
That's what I say
I can't get no, I can't get no
I can't get no satisfaction, no satisfaction
No satisfaction, no satisfaction
I can't get no



All comments from YouTube:

@KBerry-ug5zx

One of my favorite things that's ever happened.

@sketchyold

You must be deaf or close to it.

@ItWentChunkaCHUNK

Same. I stumbled across an mp3 of this back in the Limewire days and it's been in my permanent playlist ever since.

@russlane

I'm so mad I can't include it in streaming services! I came here just to hear it again @@ItWentChunkaCHUNK

@jamesgulley9881

Just omg!!!

@e.r.burgess1498

Holy heck - how did I miss this for almost thirty years? Wonderful.

@yodoleheehoo90

same! and just happened to come across the song on Sirius XM, huge Bjork fan so I instantly recognized her voice, and never knew about this gig! Not her best, but quite fun to jam to :)

@ko0974

You are 8 months ahead of me 😂. Worth the wait

@laliloub

I literally cannot recover from how young they look, like a nine year-old and her 14-year-old goth sister. Just wow! The beauty and rawness of youth!

@whssy

The funny thing is that the "nine year old" is actually five years older than the "14 year old goth sister".
They're both masterful in this... but Polly Jane was only 24 or 25 and only 2 years into her recording career, while Bjork was about 29, with 18 years in the industry behind her. And the mother of an 8 year old.

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