Cocoon
Bjųrk 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's song Cocoon seem to be about a relationship, possibly a sexual one, that took the singer by surprise. The first verse talks about how unexpected it was that a boy like him would enter her life and restore her happiness. She goes on to mention that this boy stayed with her "going nowhere" after sharing her inner self with him. The next verse suggests that this boy possesses a magical sensitivity and that he approached the singer despite her reservations, which she alludes to with the mention of her cradling his head in her bosom. The song then takes a more sensual turn as she talks about how they fall asleep together and how, when she wakes up the second time, he is still inside her.
The chorus of the song is a series of rhetorical questions, which could convey the sense of wonder and disbelief that the singer feels about this relationship. The final verse is probably the most cryptic, describing a train of pearls being shot across an ocean from the mouth of a girl like her to a boy. It's unclear what this means, but it could be interpreted as a metaphor for the sexual act and the transmission of pleasure.
Overall, the lyrics of Cocoon are rich with metaphor and unusual imagery, making them open to multiple interpretations. It seems to be a song about the transformative power of love and the unexpected joys (and pains) that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Who would have known
That a boy like him
Would have entered me lightly
Restoring my blisses
The singer is surprised that someone like the boy, who entered her life gently, was able to bring her happiness.
Who would have known
That a boy like him
After sharing my core
Would stay going nowhere
The singer did not expect the boy, with whom she shared her innermost being, to not progress beyond that.
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
The singer is amazed by the immense beauty, spiritual experience, and courage that the boy possesses.
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
The artist is surprised that the boy, who is sensitive and magical, would seek someone like her who provides him the love and support he needs.
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
The artist describes a sensual experience with the boy, where they fall asleep together and she wakes up in his arms with intense pleasure.
Who would have known
Who ah
Who would have known
The singer is reflecting on how unexpected and surprising her experience with the boy has been.
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 singer describes a metaphorical train of precious things that she is sending across the ocean to the boy through her words.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BJORK GUDMUNDSDOTTIR, THOMAS KNAK
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