It's oh so quiet
Björk (Бьёрк) Lyrics
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Shh shh
It's oh so still
Shh shh
You're all alone
Shh shh
And so peaceful until
Zing boom
The sky up above
Zing boom
Is caving in
Wow bam
You've never been so nuts about a guy
You want to laugh you want to cry
You cross your heart and hope to die
'Til it's over and then
Shh shh
It's nice and quiet
Shh shh
But soon again
Shh shh
Starts another big riot
You blow a fuse
Zing boom
The devil cuts loose
Zing boom
So what's the use
Wow bam
Of falling in love
It's oh so quiet
It's oh so still
You're all alone
And so peaceful until
You ring the bell
Bim bam
You shout and you yell
Hi ho ho
You broke the spell
Gee, this is swell you almost have a fit
This guy is "gorge" and I got hit
There's no mistake this is it
'Til it's over and then
It's nice and quiet
Shh shh
But soon again
Shh shh
Starts another big riot
You blow a fuse
Zing boom
The devil cuts loose
Zing boom
What's the use
Wow bam
Of falling in love
The sky caves in
The devil cuts loose
You blow blow blow blow your fuse
When you've fallen in love
Shh
The lyrics to Björk's song "It's Oh So Quiet" are fascinating because they explore the bright, giddy feelings people experience when they first fall in love. The song begins with the lyrics, "It's oh so quiet, shh shh, it's oh so still, shh shh, you're all alone, shh shh, and so peaceful until." This opening verse sets the tone of the song, almost creating a moment of silence before the rush of excitement that comes with falling in love.
The lyrics continue with the lines, "You fall in love, zing boom, the sky up above, zing boom, is caving in, wow bam, you've never been so nuts about a guy, you want to laugh you want to cry, you cross your heart and hope to die." These lines convey the overwhelming emotions that come with falling in love. The use of onomatopoeia in the sound effects "zing boom" and "wow bam" adds to the buoyancy of the lyrics.
The chorus of the song sings, "It's oh so quiet, shh shh, it's oh so still, shh shh, you're all alone, shh shh, and so peaceful until." This chorus is sung quietly and softly, almost as a whisper. This creates a contrast with the exuberance of the previous verses - as if the lover is having a private moment of quiet happiness.
The song continues to build with more lyrics about falling in love, "You ring the bell, bim bam, you shout and you yell, hi ho ho, you broke the spell, gee this is swell, you almost have a fit, this guy is 'gorge' and I got hit, there's no mistake, this is it." The lyrics capture the surreal feelings of starting a relationship, where everything seems magical and dreamlike.
Overall, "It's Oh So Quiet" captures the conflicting emotions of starting a new relationship. The lyrics convey the excitement and thrill of falling in love, but also the fear of the unknown and the potential for heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
It's oh so quiet
Everything around me is calm and quiet
Shh shh
I need to be quiet in order for the peacefulness to remain
It's oh so still
There is no movement, everything is very still
You're all alone
I am completely solitary in this moment
And so peaceful until
The tranquility of the moment is undisturbed until...
You fall in love
I have fallen deeply in love
Zing boom
The feeling of falling in love is so intense that a physical reaction is taking place
The sky up above
Even the sky, a symbol of the constant and unchanging, is affected by this love
Is caving in
The world as I know it is collapsing
Wow bam
It's happening suddenly and explosively
You've never been so nuts about a guy
You've never felt so passionately about someone before
You want to laugh you want to cry
Your emotions are so heightened that you can't contain them
You cross your heart and hope to die
You swear that this love is sincere and true
'Til it's over and then
The love that was once so intense has come to an end
It's nice and quiet
The world returns to its peaceful state
But soon again
However, it won't be long until...
Starts another big riot
Another intense love will cause chaos and upheaval
You blow a fuse
The intensity of the love is overwhelming and a breakdown occurs
The devil cuts loose
The darker side of human nature takes over
So what's the use
Is it even worth it?
Of falling in love
Is the pain and chaos that comes with love worth it?
You ring the bell
You take action and pursue a new love
Bim bam
You're excited and want to make noise
You shout and you yell
You are overcome with passion
Hi ho ho
You are almost giddy with excitement
You broke the spell
You've snapped out of your calm state and the world has become chaotic once again
Gee, this is swell you almost have a fit
You're overwhelmed with excitement and emotion
This guy is 'gorge' and I got hit
This new guy is amazing and you are completely in love
There's no mistake this is it
This new love is real and true
The sky caves in
The world around you is collapsing under the weight of your passion
You blow blow blow blow your fuse
You are pushed to the brink by the intensity of your emotions
When you've fallen in love
The chaos and intensity that comes with falling in love
Shh
Quiet down, or the calm will be disrupted
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@patrickstocks3986
It’s oh so quiet 🤫
Shh shh
It’s oh so still
Shh shh
You’re all alone
Shh shh
And so peaceful until
You fall in love 🥰
Zing boom 💥
The sky 🌌 up above
Zing boom 💥
Is caving in
Wow 😮 bam 💥
You’ve never been so nuts 🥜 about a guy
You want to laugh 😆 you want to cry 😢
You cross ✝️ your heart 💓 and hope to die
‘Til it’s over and then
Shh shh
It’s nice 👍🏻 and quiet 🤫
Shh shh
But soon again
Shh shh
Starts another big riot
You blow a fuse
Zing boom 💥
The devil 👿 cuts loose
Zing boom 💥
So what’s the use
Wow 😮 bam 💥
Of falling in love 🥰
It’s oh so quiet 🤫
It’s oh so still
You’re all alone
And so peaceful until
You ring the bell 🛎
Bim bam 💥
You shout and you yell
Hi 👋 ho ho
You broke the spell
Gee, this is swell you almost have a fit
This guy is “gorge” and I got hit
There’s no mistake this is it
‘Til it’s over and then
It’s nice 👍🏻 and quiet 🤫
Shh shh
But soon again
Shh shh
Starts another big riot
You blow a fuse
Zing boom 💥
The devil 😈 cuts loose
Zing boom 💥
What’s the use
Wow 😯 bam 💥
Of falling in love 😍
The sky 🌌 caves in
The devil 😈 cuts loose
You blow blow blow blow your fuse
When you’ve fallen in love 🥰
Shh
@PatrickStar-li9vu
I believe this was recorded in one take with a full orchestra. Respect
@pheebsj1540
👏👏👏one take my goodness
@jenkinscourtney11gmailcom
This song is remark of Betty Hutton.
@mobucks555
Björk could strut backwards onto a stage and still out-sing anyone in the venue. Hutton's version is still the best though.
@maryburns8105
@@jenkinscourtney11gmailcom ..1.
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@o.r.5128
Is so amazing beautiful
@scaryhours2220
Bjork is a legend, shes always been unique and extremely talented.
@tommywasabi7702
I swear to god I see you all over YouTube, and I only recognize you from the Saturday night wrist profile pic LOL
@scaryhours2220
@@tommywasabi7702 hahahha lets go!!!!
@acidicjerk218
I love deftones so much