Cocoon
Björk & Paul Dye Lyrics
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That a boy like him
Would have entered me lightly
Restoring my blisses
Who would have known
That a boy like him
After sharing my core
Who would have known
A beauty this immense
Who would have known
A saintly trance
Who would have known
Miraculous breath
To inhale a beard
Loaded with courage
Who would have known
That a boy like him
Possessed of magical
Sensitivity
Who would approach a girl like me
Who caresses cradles his head
In her bosom
He slides inside
Half awake, half asleep
We faint back
Into sleephood
When I wake up
The second time
In his arms
Gorgeousness
He's still inside me
Who would have known
Who ah
Who would have known
A train of pearls
Cabin by cabin
Is shot precisely
Across an ocean
From a mouth
From a
From the mouth
Of a girl like me
To a boy
To a boy
To a boy
The lyrics to Björk and Paul Dye's song Cocoon are rich in meaning, evoking themes of vulnerability, intimacy, and transcendence. The first three stanzas of the song speak to the unexpectedness of a relationship and the powerful impact it can have on one's life. The lyrics begin with the lines "Who would have known/That a boy like him/Would have entered me lightly/Restoring my blisses." This can be interpreted as a reference to the transformative power of a relationship and how a person's touch or presence can restore one's sense of joy or fulfillment. The repeated line "Who would have known" highlights the surprise and wonder of this connection.
The next two stanzas further explore the complexities of this relationship, describing the lover as possessing "magical sensitivity" and the singer as being surprised that someone like her could attract such a person. The line "He slides inside/Half awake, half asleep/We faint back/Into sleephood" speaks to the sensual and dreamy nature of the connection, while the final line "He's still inside me" can be read as a metaphor for being deeply penetrated by another person's presence or spirit.
The final stanza is perhaps the most enigmatic, consisting of the lines "A train of pearls/Cabin by cabin/Is shot precisely/Across an ocean/From a mouth/From a/From the mouth/Of a girl like me/To a boy/To a boy/To a boy." This section can be understood as a symbol of communication, with the "train of pearls" representing a string of words or ideas that are communicated from one person to another. The repetition of the phrase "To a boy" emphasizes the gender dynamics at play in the relationship, and the final line "From a mouth/From a/From the mouth/Of a girl like me" could be seen as a feminist assertion of voice and agency.
Line by Line Meaning
Who would have known
It's amazing how unpredictable life can be
That a boy like him
Someone who seems unremarkable
Would have entered me lightly
Had such a profound impact on my life without any warning
Restoring my blisses
Bringing me back to a state of happiness
After sharing my core
After being intimately involved with me
Would stay going nowhere
Wouldn't move forward or commit to a long-term relationship
A beauty this immense
The feelings and emotions Bjork has due to the boy's impact on her are extraordinary
A saintly trance
She feels a spiritual connection or ecstasy with this person
Miraculous breath
The air she breathes feels extraordinary and otherworldly
To inhale a beard
Even the physical aspect of this person, such as their beard, feels special and important
Loaded with courage
This person is brave and daring
Possessed of magical
Somebody with abilities or qualities that seem almost mystical
Sensitivity
Able to perceive and understand others' feelings
Who would approach a girl like me
The singer wonders why someone with all these qualities would reach out to someone like her
Who caresses cradles his head
She is physically affectionate and nurturing towards him
In her bosom
She holds him close to her heart and feels protective of him
He slides inside
They have sex
Half awake, half asleep
In a state of altered consciousness
We faint back
They become more and more relaxed
Into sleephood
Drift off into a deep sleep
When I wake up
She wakes up from the deep sleep they were in
The second time
She has fallen asleep again and woken up a second time
In his arms
She is being held by him
Gorgeousness
Feeling beautiful, happy, and content
He's still inside me
Emphasizes the intimacy and closeness of their relationship
A train of pearls
Strands of something valuable
Cabin by cabin
One part at a time
Is shot precisely
Is propelled deliberately and carefully
Across an ocean
Over a great distance
From the mouth
Words she's speaking
From a
Referring to the words she's speaking
From the mouth
Referring to the words she's speaking
Of a girl like me
Bjork speaking about herself
To a boy
Directly aimed at the boy
To a boy
Directed at the same boy
To a boy
Still referring to what she is saying to him
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bjork Gudmundsdottir, Thomas Knak
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mimimi230
Report it! true, i agree in last comment below. one day we have YT investigated! report her every single time.
( its egoist of her to use this entire plattform with her sickness for get money )
and people feel sorry to her?
guys?! are you okay?!
feel sorry that she advertizing anorexia!
maybe your kids someday will follow her as " idol " and die by anorexia caused by watching her stuff. while she sits there on her millions of money.
REPORT HER! - ( i already did & will continue )
@lolly5453
I can’t help but feel so sad for her, I am sure she is a lovely sweet and beautiful girl and has just had her entire world, her life and her thoughts manipulated by this horrific disease. She breaks my heart.
@evil_cuppycake4680
No she is just starving her self
@monstereverzen1362
@@evil_cuppycake4680clearly you didn't understand their comment
@nightfrost1891
she's friends with jeffree star and shane dawson
@Kryssi13
@@evil_cuppycake4680there’s no way you’re old enough to be on the internet with such lack of comprehension—whew
@Kryssi13
@@nightfrost1891she doesn’t seem to be “FRIENDS” with anyone, she just talks to whomever gets her airtime 🤷🏻♀️
@angelxbunny
i get so sad seeing this because she looked so bright and lively when she came back from getting help and it’s all gone again
@haruhi3284
Yeah it's cause she was realizing and becoming articulate. Her mom doesn't want that because she doesn't want her source of income leaving. Sad. Her mom manipulated her yet again to get her way because if you watch when she comes from rehab she realizes things and acknowledges her ed. Then later on she says she doesn't and that her "friends" are monsters that they never wanted to help her but break her down. So many red flags/alarming things from old clips and stuff as well that shows that Jackie and them were right of her mom.
@jessicaleigh4521
Shane’s Interview with her like straight out of rehab wasn’t a good idea he should have just let it be
@pennywisethedancingclown4024
I blame Shane for that. He pushed her so hard to get the scoop and wanted her to basically disclose everything about treatment. You could see she was clearly uncomfortable on video with her body being shown (even though she looked amazing). What she really needed was time away from social media to get more solid in her recovery and Shane interfered.