Wanderlust
Björk Lyrics
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Giving urban a farewell
Its habitants seem too keen on god
I cannot stomach their rights and wrongs
I have lost my origin
And I don't want to find it again
Whether sailing into nature's laws
Wanderlust, relentlessly craving
Wanderlust, peel off the layers
Until we get to the core
Did I imagine it would be like this
Was it something like this I wished for
Or will I want more
Lust for comfort
Suffocates the soul
Relentless restlessness
Liberates me (sets me free)
I feel at home
Whenever the unknown surrounds me
I receive its embrace
Aboard my floating house
Wanderlust, relentlessly craving
Wanderlust, peel off the layers
Until we get to the core
Did I imagine it would be like this
Was it something like this I wished for
Or will I want more
Wanderlust, from island to island
Wanderlust, united in movement
Wonderful, I'm joined with you
Wanderlust, wanderland
Can you spot a pattern
(Relentlessly restless)
Can you spot a pattern
Can you
Wanderlust is a song by Icelandic singer Björk that speaks to the constant craving for adventure and the unknown. The opening lyrics describe the singer leaving behind a familiar place, a city or urban environment, for an unknown destination. The reference to the habitants being too "keen on god" suggests a rejection of the religious values or societal norms of this place in favor of discovery and freedom from convention. The song doesn't shy away from the challenges of this lifestyle, as the singer admits to feeling lost without a clear sense of origin, but is ultimately liberated by the constant state of exploration.
The chorus repeats the phrase "wanderlust, relentlessly craving" as a mantra for this way of life. The reference to peeling off layers until getting to the core suggests a desire for authenticity and stripping away the external trappings of society. The verse that follows speaks to the conflict between this restlessness and a desire for comfort, but ultimately freedom comes from embracing the unknown. The final verse highlights the power of shared experience while wandering, a sense of "joining" that transcends the physical distance between people.
Overall, Wanderlust is an exploration of the desire to break free from limiting societal norms and find a sense of meaning through constant exploration and discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
I am leaving this harbor
I am departing from this port
Giving urban a farewell
Saying goodbye to the city
Its habitants seem too keen on god
The people here are too religious
I cannot stomach their rights and wrongs
I can't handle their sense of morality
I have lost my origin
I've forgotten where I came from
And I don't want to find it again
And I have no desire to go back
Whether sailing into nature's laws
Whether following the laws of nature
And be held by ocean's paws
And embraced by the ocean
Wanderlust, relentlessly craving
Desiring to wander endlessly
Wanderlust, peel off the layers
Peeling off the layers of identity
Until we get to the core
Until we find our true selves
Did I imagine it would be like this
Did I expect it to be like this?
Was it something like this I wished for
Did I want it to be like this?
Or will I want more
Or will I want something else?
Lust for comfort
Longing for comfort
Suffocates the soul
Stifles the soul
Relentless restlessness
Unending desire to wander
Liberates me (sets me free)
Frees me from my constraints
I feel at home
I feel comfortable
Whenever the unknown surrounds me
When I am surrounded by the unfamiliar
I receive its embrace
I accept it
Aboard my floating house
On my boat
Wanderlust, from island to island
Desire to wander from one island to another
Wanderlust, united in movement
Desire to move together
Wonderful, I'm joined with you
It's great to be with you
Wanderlust, wanderland
Desiring to wander in a magical land
Can you spot a pattern
Do you see a common theme?
(Relentlessly restless)
(Continuously wanting to move)
Can you spot a pattern
Do you notice a recurring theme?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sirgurjon Birgir Sigurdsson, Bjork Gudmundsdottir
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@angieavalosuwur
I am leaving this harbour
Giving urban a farewell
Its habitants seem to keen on God
I cannot stomach their rights and wrongs
I have lost my origin
And I don't want to find it again
Whether sailing into nature's laws
And be held by ocean's paws
Wanderlust! relentlessly craving
Wanderlust! peel off the layers
Until we get to the core
Did I imagine it would be like this?
Was it something like this I wished for?
Or will I want more?
Lust for comfort
Suffocates the soul
Relentless restlessness
Liberates me (sets me free)
I feel at home
Whenever the unknown surrounds me
I receive its embrace
Aboard my floating house
Wanderlust! relentlessly craving
Wanderlust! peel off the layers
Until we get to the core
Did I imagine it would be like this?
Was it something like this I wished for?
Or will I want more?
Wanderlust! from island to island
Wanderlust! united in movement
Wonderful! I'm joined with you
Wanderlust!
Can you spot a pattern?
(relentlessly restless)
@Kragatar
"I have lost my origin, and I don't want to find it again."
Such a great line.
@waywardsylvan5085
She never lost that childlike wonder in her voice and delivery. I identify and relate to it. You have to.
@kirakiraboshi82
i listened to this album while flying frequently between europe and japan. Both my homes at the time.. And this song was the cherry on the cake for those moments.. I love life soundtracks :)
@klakkinkittykat
Meow.
@malfunctionnnn
@@klakkinkittykat woof
@treejay818
Hope you were also in love
@alexarce8790
That’s awesome I hope I can feel that joy sometime in my life in the future
@ShooneyToons
"did i imagine it would be like this? was it something like this i wished for? or will i want more?" i love this song
@SyrupBuccaneer
This is simply my favourite track of hers. And has been for 15 years.
@everyhandlesalreadytaken
Volta is underrated...