Crave
Bjork Lyrics
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Cold froth on my twig
My mind in whirls
Wanders around desire
May I? Can I? Or have I too often craving miracles?
May I? Can I? Or have I too often craving miracles? Craving miracles?
The light shock I need
And I'll never know
From whose hands deeply humbled
Dangerous gift
As such to mine come
May I? Should I? Or have I too often craving miracles?
May I? Can I?
Or have I too often now, craving miracles? Craving miracles?
My romantic gene is dominant
And it hungers for union
Universal intimacy
All embracing
May I? Should I? Or have I too often craving miracles?
May I? Should I? Or have I too often craving miracles?
Craved
Waves irregularly striking
Wind stern in my face
Thunderstorm come
Scrape those barnacles
Off me
May I? May I? Or should I too often now crave miracles?
May I? Or should I? Or have I too often?
All my body parts are one
As lightning hits my spine
Sparkling
Prime runs through me
Revive my wish
I am inviolable
May I? Can I? Or have I too often?
May I? Can I? Should I? Or have I too often craving miracles?
Craving miracles
The lyrics of Björk's song Crave delve into the concept of desire in a way that explores both its intoxicating power and its potentially detrimental effects on the psyche. The opening lines, "Stirring at water's edge, cold froth on my twig," set the stage for a feeling of uncertainty and unease. The mind is in "whirls" and "wanders around desire" with a sense of urgency and longing. The repetition of the phrases "May I? Can I? Or have I too often craving miracles?" reflects a sense of being trapped in a cycle of desire and questioning one's own ability to resist it. The lyrics suggest a struggle with one's own romantic gene, a hunger for intimacy that is both all-encompassing and potentially dangerous.
As the song progresses, the imagery becomes more violent, with thunderstorms, waves, and scraping barnacles. The juxtaposition of this intensity with the repeated questioning of whether one is "craving miracles" creates a sense of tension and uncertainty. The final lines of the song, "All my body parts are one, as lightning hits my spine," suggest a moment of transcendence, in which desire is sublimated into a physical and spiritual oneness. Despite this, the final repetition of the question "May I? Can I? Should I? Or have I too often craving miracles?" suggests that the battle with desire is ongoing and perhaps irresolvable.
Line by Line Meaning
Stirring at water's edge
I'm sitting at the edge of the water, feeling restless.
Cold froth on my twig
There's foam that's gathered on the stick I'm holding.
My mind in whirls
My thoughts are racing and I can't focus.
Wanders around desire
I'm thinking about what I want and can't seem to stop.
May I? Can I? Or have I too often craving miracles?
I'm questioning whether I'm asking for too much or if I have unrealistic expectations.
Craving miracles?
Is it too much to hope for something extraordinary to happen?
No one imagines
Nobody knows or understands.
The light shock I need
The jolt or excitement that I've been seeking.
And I'll never know
I won't find out or discover.
From whose hands deeply humbled
Who gave it to me and with what intention or feeling?
Dangerous gift
Something that could potentially harm or hurt me.
As such to mine come
It's come to me, regardless of whether I want it or not.
My romantic gene is dominant
I'm driven by a strong desire for connection.
And it hungers for union
I crave a deep and meaningful connection with others.
Universal intimacy
A desire for a connection with everything and everyone around me.
All embracing
Without exceptions or limitations.
Craved
I yearn for it.
Waves irregularly striking
The waves are coming in a choppy pattern.
Wind stern in my face
The wind is blowing hard against me.
Thunderstorm come
There's a storm approaching.
Scrape those barnacles
Get rid of the things weighing me down.
Off me
Away from me, leaving me free of burdens.
All my body parts are one
I feel unified and connected within myself.
As lightning hits my spine
I feel a sudden burst of energy and excitement.
Sparkling
A feeling of vitality and aliveness.
Prime runs through me
A sense of being in my prime and at my best.
Revive my wish
Bring back my desire and hope.
I am inviolable
I feel deeply protected and safe.
Writer(s): BJORK GUDMUNDSDOTTIR, GUY SIGSWORTH
Contributed by Sydney M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@timages
What a great mix of this song! ...that's part of her genius, the way she can change the arrangements and remix her music and create another gem.
@NamidaDreams
A sort of distorted "An Echo, A Strain"? Oh my....
@kcgnor3743
ahhh stone...!!!
@AdditonTV
It sounds like An echoe A strain.
@72Harri
like salamie
@72Harri
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