Innocence
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None at all
And then when
I had some
To my surprise
I grew to like both
Scared or brave
The thrill of fear
Thought I'd never admit it
The thrill of fear
Now greatly enjoyed with courage
When I once was
Untouchable
Innocence roared
Still amazes
When I once was
Innocent
It's still here
But in different places
Neurosis
Only
Attaches
Itself to
Fertile
Ground
Where it can flourish
The thrill of fear
Thought I'd never admit it
The thrill of fear
Now greatly enjoyed with courage
When I once was
Fearless
Innocence roared
Still amazes
Untouchable
Innocence
It's still here
But in different places
Fear is a powerful drug
Overcome it and
You think that you can do
Anything!
Should I
Save myself
For later
Or generously give?
Fear of
Losing
Energy
Is draining
It locks up your chest
Shuts down the heart
Miserly
And stingy
Let's open up : share!
When I once was
Fearless
Innocence roared
Still amazes
Untouchable
Innocence
It's still here
But in different places
The song "Innocence" by Björk is a poetic exploration of the relationship between fear, courage, and innocence. The lyrics begin with the singer recounting a time when she had no fears at all, but then gradually began to harbor them. Despite this transition, she comes to appreciate fear and bravery equally, acknowledging the thrill of fear and learning to enjoy it alongside her courage. She also reflects on the power of innocence, which remains a constant presence despite its sometimes shifting forms.
The chorus of the song reaffirms the connection between fear and courage, suggesting that fear can act as a gateway to feeling capable of anything. However, the second half of the song takes a slightly different tack, addressing the idea of hoarding energy out of fear of expending it. Björk urges the listener to open up and share their energy rather than allowing fear to hold them back.
Overall, "Innocence" is a complex and introspective exploration of the tensions between fear and courage, innocence and experience. It posits that fear can be a positive force if harnessed correctly, and that true innocence can persist even as one grows older and more experienced.
Line by Line Meaning
I once had no fears
At some point in the past, I had no fears in life.
None at all
Absolutely no fears, whatsoever.
And then when I had some
At some point in time, I started experiencing some fears.
To my surprise
I was not expecting the outcome.
I grew to like both
I started to appreciate having both bravery and fear.
Scared or brave
Either scared or brave.
Without them
Living without either is not preferred.
The thrill of fear
Feeling the rush caused by fear.
Thought I'd never admit it
I never thought I'd confess to finding fear thrilling.
Now greatly enjoyed with courage
But now I embrace it along with courage.
When I once was Untouchable
When I was once invincible.
Innocence roared
My innocence was bold and fierce.
Still amazes
It is still incredible to think about.
When I once was Innocent
When I was once pure and innocent.
It's still here
That sense of purity still exists.
But in different places
But it is not in the same places I once found it.
Neurosis
Anxiety or mental disorders
Only
Exclusively
Attaches
Binds itself to
Itself to
Specifically, it targets
Fertile
Productive and sustaining
Ground
Soil or territory
Where it can flourish
Where it can grow and thrive.
Fear is a powerful drug
Fear has significant, strong effects.
Overcome it and
Conquer fear and
You think that you can do
You start feeling like you can accomplish anything.
Anything!
Absolutely anything you set your mind to.
Should I
I am contemplating
Save myself
Reserving my energy for later.
For later
To utilize or employ at a different time.
Or generously give?
Or should I give it generously now?
Fear of
Being afraid of
Losing
Depletion or disappearance of something valuable.
Energy
Vitality or inner strength.
Is draining
Unnecessarily depleting and exhausting.
It locks up your chest
It feels like one's chest is seizing up.
Shuts down the heart
It closes off or stops emotions.
Miserly
Stingy or reluctant
And stingy
Lacking generosity or kindness.
Let's open up: share!
We should open up and be generous with our energy.
Untouchable
Invincible or unbeatable.
Innocence
Free from guilt or corruption.
It's still here
That feeling still exists.
But in different places
But it can be found in different circumstances or situations.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: BJORK GUDMUNDSDOTTIR, FLOYD NATHANIEL HILLS, TIMOTHY Z. MOSLEY
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