The chorus speaks to the beauty and immense impact of the connection between the two of them. The use of the phrase "saintly trance" suggests a spiritual element to their union, perhaps implying that their connection is sacred or divine. The mention of the "loaded beard with courage" implies that the boy has maturity and strength beyond his years, making him even more desirable and attractive.
The second verse talks about how unlikely it is that the boy would approach someone like the singer, and yet he is able to find vulnerability and comfort in her embrace. The third verse describes the physical act of lovemaking and the feeling of being completely consumed by the connection. The imagery of waking up in the boy's arms and feeling his "gorgeousness" surrounds the scene in a dreamlike quality.
The final verse describes the journey of their love and how it's a surprise to everyone, even themselves. The train of pearls being shot across an ocean could symbolize the journey they have undertaken, and the consuming power of their love and connection.
Overall, "Cocoon" is a song about the unexpectedness of love, and the transformative power that a deep connection can have on us. The song speaks to the beauty and intensity of falling for someone unexpectedly and allowing oneself to be vulnerable and open to the experience.
Cocoon
Bjork 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 song Cocoon by Björk is a deeply personal and introspective exploration of love and intimacy. The opening lines, "Who would have known / That a boy like him / Would have entered me lightly / Restoring my blisses," suggest a level of surprise or unexpectedness in the relationship that the singer has found herself in. Despite this, she goes on to describe the beauty, sensitivity and courage possessed by her lover.
Throughout the song, there is an almost dream-like quality to the lyrics, with references to sleephood and waking up the second time in her lover's arms. The imagery of a "train of pearls / Cabin by cabin / Is shot precisely / Across an ocean" feels like a metaphor for the connection and intimacy the singer feels with her lover, despite them being physically apart.
Ultimately, Cocoon is a celebration of the power of love and connection, even in the face of uncertainty and surprise.
Line by Line Meaning
Who would have known
It was unpredictable
That a boy like him
A man with exceptional qualities
Would have entered me lightly
Came into my life causing minimum changes
Restoring my blisses
Made my life happy again
After sharing my core
After knowing me well
Would stay going nowhere
Would not progress or move forward
A beauty this immense
A very beautiful thing
A saintly trance
A mystical state of being
Miraculous breath
Breath that is amazing
To inhale a beard
To take in courage
Loaded with courage
Having a lot of courage
Possessed of magical
Sensitivity
Having a special sensitivity
Who would approach a girl like me
Who would come to me
Who caresses cradles his head
In her bosom
Who comforts him
He slides inside
Intimacy
Half awake, half asleep
Drowsy
We faint back
Into sleephood
Falling asleep
When I wake up
The second time
In his arms
Gorgeousness
He's still inside me
Waking up next to him and feeling happy about it
A train of pearls
Cabin by cabin
Is shot precisely
Across an ocean
A metaphor for expressing love
From a mouth
From a
From the mouth
Of a girl like me
To a boy
To a boy
To a boy
Telling someone that you love them
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bjork Gudmundsdottir, Thomas Knak
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