Siðasta Ég
Björk Lyrics


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Ég fylgist með þér
Hvernig þú hreyfir þig
Bak við veggfóðrið

Síðasta ég í heimi

Ég leita að
Til að horfa á
Leita að
Til að ganga í





Síðasta ég í heimi

Overall Meaning

In Björk's song Síðasta Ég, the opening lines are "Ég fylgist með þér/Hvernig þú hreyfir þig/Bak við veggfóðrið." These lyrics suggest someone who is watching another person from behind a wall, feeling a sense of detachment or distance. The next line, "Síðasta ég í heimi" translates to "the last I in the world," indicating a sense of isolation, perhaps even a feeling of being the last person on earth.


The following lines, "Ég leita að/Til að horfa á/Leita að/Til að ganga í" suggest an attempt to connect with the world or with another person, searching for something to look at or somewhere to go. This sense of searching and longing is a common theme in Björk's music, and in this particular song it seems to be tied to a sense of existential despair, as the individual feels utterly alone and disconnected from others.


Overall, the lyrics to Síðasta Ég feel haunting and melancholy, evoking a sense of isolation and longing. The use of Icelandic language adds to the mysterious and enchanting atmosphere of the song, making it a standout track on Björk's diverse and captivating discography.


Line by Line Meaning

Ég fylgist með þér
I am watching you closely


Hvernig þú hreyfir þig
How you move


Bak við veggfóðrið
Behind the wall covering


Síðasta ég í heimi
The last me in the world


Ég leita að
I am searching for


Til að horfa á
To see


Leita að
Searching for


Til að ganga í
To walk into




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Comments from YouTube:

@chanfainacorp

This one and So Broken let us know how stunning a guitar based Bjork's song can be.

@brittanyzielinski2914

And her career with sugarcubes! If you haven’t heard :)

@hillscasino

wish this was on streaming services. underrated piece.

@oregano4413

girl please put this on spotify why are the best songs not available 😭😭

@richbailey8174

Very unusual in that she never has guitars on her tracks...

@jukujuku6153

There were a few but I believe this song and Stigdu Mig were both from a previous project before she went solo. So Broken uses an acoustic

@seamusclarke1777

This was played on the radio just now quite surprising

@mariotoro8332

Where?

@seamusclarke1777

@Mario Toro i think it was bbc 6music

@EmanuelGaldr

one of my favourite Björk songs

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