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)
Satisfaction
Björk Lyrics
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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
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.
Contributed by Samuel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@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
@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.