Cocoon
Björk 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 of Björk's song "Cocoon" express a sense of wonder and amazement at the unexpected connection that the singer has found with a young man. The lyrics suggest that this connection has transformed the singer's life in a profound way, restoring her sense of happiness and opening up new possibilities for her. The title of the song can be seen as a metaphor for this transformative experience, as the singer's newfound sense of joy and freedom is compared to the experience of emerging from a cocoon and spreading one's wings to fly.
The lyrics are also highly sensual and erotic, depicting a passionate sexual encounter between the singer and her lover. The details of the encounter are described in vivid and poetic language, creating a powerful sense of intimacy and connection between the two lovers. The singer is portrayed as completely surrendering to her lover's touch, giving herself over completely to the experience of pleasure and connection. The song can be seen as a celebration of the transformative power of love and intimacy, even in the face of the uncertainties and challenges of life.
Overall, the lyrics of "Cocoon" are a powerful expression of the deep emotional and spiritual connections that can be forged in even the most unlikely of places. The song speaks to the transformative power of love and the importance of opening oneself up to new experiences and possibilities, even in the face of uncertainty and risk.
Line by Line Meaning
Who would have known
Björk is expressing surprise and wonder at what is to come
That a boy like him
She is referring to a particular boy who has entered her life
Would have entered me lightly
The boy didn't burden her with past pain or expectations
Restoring my blisses
He made Björk happy again and brought joy back to her life
After sharing my core
They have a deep connection with each other
Would stay going nowhere
The relationship won't progress further; the boy is content being where he is now
A beauty this immense
Björk is expressing fascination at what is to come
A saintly trance
She is experiencing a form of religious ecstasy, perhaps related to her feelings for the boy
Miraculous breath
The breath she takes in is significant and transformative
To inhale a beard
She is taking in his essence, both physical and emotional
Loaded with courage
The boy possesses confidence and strength
Possessed of magical sensitivity
The boy is in touch with his emotions and is able to connect with others intimately
Who would approach a girl like me
Björk is questioning why this boy chose to pursue a relationship with her
Who caresses cradles his head
She is nurturing and caring towards him
In her bosom
She provides comfort and security for him
He slides inside
The boy enters her physically
Half awake, half asleep
They are in a dreamlike state of consciousness
We faint back
They both lose themselves in the moment and their connection with each other
Into sleephood
They are entering a state of deep relaxation and contentment
When I wake up
Björk is reflecting on the experience
The second time
She is still in a state of dreamlike consciousness
In his arms
She feels comforted and protected by him
Gorgeousness
She is struck by the beauty and perfection of the moment
He's still inside me
The boy continues to affect her emotionally and spiritually even after they have physically separated
A train of pearls
This is a symbol or metaphor for something that is passed between them
Cabin by cabin
The object or idea is passed along methodically or slowly
Is shot precisely
The exchange or transfer is deliberate and intentional
Across an ocean
The exchange or transfer is significant and far-reaching
From a mouth
The object or idea originates from Björk
From the mouth
She is emphasizing the importance of her voice and what she has to say
Of a girl like me
Björk is referring to herself
To a boy
The object or idea is given or shared with the boy
Who would have known
Björk is once again expressing surprise and wonder at what has happened
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GUDMUNDSDOTTIR, BJORK / KNAK, THOMAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jane-olsen
Who would have known: 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 would stay going nowhere.
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
Would approach a girl like me,
Who carresses,
Cradles,
His head in a 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, would have known?
A train of pearls cabin by cabin
Is shot precisely across an ocean
From a mouth.
From a,
From a mouth of a girl like me,
To a boy,
To a boy,
To a boy.
@ratguyevan151
Lyrics
Who would have known, 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, would stay, going nowhere
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've known, that a boy like him
Possessed a magical sensitivity, would approach a girl like me
Who caresses, cradles, his head in my 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've known, who-ahhh, who would've known
A train of pearls, cabin by cabin, is shot precisely across an ocean, from a mouth
From, a, from a mouth of a girl like me, to a boy.
To a boy
To a boy
@deliusamat7705
"The perfect song doesn't exist"
Björk: "Hjöld my bjír"
@syntheticsilkwood2206
Best rendition of this meme I've seen haha
@guinness7722
Married 13 years now. Our wedding video starts to this song. Nothing has changed. I’m a pretty lucky guy.
@zodsi
thats sweet, congrats
@Teejel
WE FOUND THE REDDIT BETA SIMP
@thomas_show
That is lowkey so adorable omg lol
@shuou2794
Awee
@vermazing888
Awesome first wedding song
@prismaperfetto7979
Man, everytime she says "who would have known that a boy like him, after sharing my core, would stay going nowhere" I sob hardcore
@B_rye8
Jimmylive7 and his magical sensitivity