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
see a theme? The lyrics of Björk's song "Wanderlust" explore the concept of the never-ending desire to explore the world around us. The song opens with the artist leaving behind her urban life, bidding farewell to a society governed by strict social norms and values that make her feel uncomfortable. She describes feeling disconnected from her roots, making her desire even greater to venture out into the wild and break free from conventions.
As she embarks on this adventure, Björk finds solace in the unknown and finds that the restlessness and craving for new experiences liberates her soul. She feels at home with every island she visits and the embrace of the sea that surrounds her. The repetition of the "Wanderlust" motif throughout the song highlights the desire to peel off the superficial layers and get to the core of who she is and what drives her.
The lyrics can be interpreted as a statement on the human need to constantly seek out new experiences and find meaning in them, even if it means leaving behind what we know and facing the uncertainty of the unknown. The song's open-voweled and looped melody, percussion-heavy instrumentation, and consistent use of vocal layering combine to create an immersive soundscape that brings to life the themes of exploration and discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
I am leaving this harbor
I am departing from this city
Giving urban a farewell
Saying goodbye to the city
Its habitants seem too keen on god
The people in the city are too focused on their religious beliefs
I cannot stomach their rights and wrongs
I can't bear their moralistic ways
I have lost my origin
I have no sense of where I came from
And I don't want to find it again
And I don't have a desire to rediscover it
Whether sailing into nature's laws
Even if I navigate according to the rules of nature
And be held by ocean's paws
And be embraced by the power of the sea
Wanderlust, relentlessly craving
A constant desire to wander
Wanderlust, peel off the layers
Strip away the superficialities
Until we get to the core
Until we reach the essence
Did I imagine it would be like this
Did I anticipate this experience
Was it something like this I wished for
Is this what I truly wanted
Or will I want more
Or will I desire something else
Lust for comfort
Desire for ease and familiarity
Suffocates the soul
Suppresses the spirit
Relentless restlessness
Unending desire to move
Liberates me (sets me free)
Frees me from constraints
I feel at home
I feel a sense of belonging
Whenever the unknown surrounds me
Whenever I am in unfamiliar territory
I receive its embrace
I accept it wholeheartedly
Aboard my floating house
On my vessel that moves on water
Wanderlust, from island to island
The desire to move from one island to another
Wanderlust, united in movement
Sharing the same desire to move
Wonderful, I'm joined with you
Wonderful, I feel connected with you
Wanderlust, wanderland
The desire to wander in a world of movement and change
Can you spot a pattern
Do you notice a recurring theme
Can you spot a pattern
Do you notice a recurring theme
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
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...