Wanderlust
Björk Lyrics


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I am leaving this harbor
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
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, wanderland

Can you spot a pattern

(Relentlessly restless)





Can you spot a pattern
Can you

Overall Meaning

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

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@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)



All comments from YouTube:

@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...

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