Domestica
Bjork Lyrics
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Oh boy
Where have i put my keys
I've looked in my pocket
Behind the newspaper
And underneath the remote control
And i cannot find where i put it again
Oh boy i cannot find my keys
Unfortunate / And far too late (???)
The door is open now
A taxi is waiting there
Ah ah ah ah ah
Ah ah ah ah
A phone keeps ringing
I am definitely not going to
Pick it up
'Cause
When I grow up
I'm gonna get those fancy key-rings
That you whistle at
And they whistle right back
At you
Ah ah ah ah ah
Bah pah bah pah...
The song "Domestica" by Björk is an introspective take on everyday life and the search for home. The lyrics begin with a mundane scene of the singer searching for their keys in all the usual places - in their pocket, behind the newspaper, underneath the remote control. Despite their best efforts, the singer cannot locate their keys and the tone shifts to one of wistful frustration. It is revealed that the door is open and a taxi is waiting, indicating that the singer is running late and cannot afford to waste any more time searching for their keys.
As the song progresses, the singer's thoughts turn to the future and the prospect of acquiring fancy key-rings that whistle back when you whistle at them. The longing for such a small joy reveals a desire for comfort and stability in the singer's life, a longing to belong somewhere and have a home to return to. The song ends with a series of non-verbal vocalizations that evoke a sense of longing and melancholy, suggesting that the singer has yet to find what they are searching for.
Overall, "Domestica" presents a poetic reflection on the mundane struggles of modern life and the longing for a sense of home and belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh boy
Expressing frustration and disappointment about losing an important item.
Where have i put my keys
Seeking answers about the whereabouts of the lost keys.
I've looked in my pocket
Describing the search process for the lost keys in a specific location.
Behind the newspaper
Describing the search process for the lost keys in a specific location.
And underneath the remote control
Describing the search process for the lost keys in a specific location.
And i cannot find where i put it again
Conveying the frustration of not being able to locate the lost keys after extensive searching.
A phone keeps ringing
A distraction from the task at hand, which is finding the lost keys.
I am definitely not going to
Making a definitive statement not to answer the phone.
Pick it up
Referring to answering the phone call.
'Cause
Introducing a reason for not answering the phone call.
When I grow up
Looking forward to a future time when certain goals will be accomplished.
I'm gonna get those fancy key-rings
Expressing a hope or desire for special key rings.
That you whistle at
Describing the unique features of the desired key rings.
And they whistle right back
Describing the unique features of the desired key rings.
At you
Describing how the desired key rings respond and interact with their users.
Contributed by Liliana D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ebrahimsari1421
[Verse 1]
Oh boy
Where have I put my keys?
I've looked in my pocket
Behind the newspaper
And underneath the remote control
And I cannot find where I put it again
[Verse 2]
Oh boy
I cannot find my keys
I'm far too late
The door is open now
A taxi is waiting there
[Bridge]
A phone keeps ringing
I'm definitely not going to pick it up
'Cause when I grow up
I'm gonna get those fancy keyrings
That you whistle at
And they whistle right back at you
[Outro]
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
@eyeorigins77
Legend has it that she's still looking for the key
@yessopie
The taxi is still waiting
@ecaterina6035
Fun fact Vespertine was supposed to be called Domestica
@sergiocabezuela9713
That is correct.
@undigesteddonut
that would’ve meant that this album would’ve started her trend of ending every album with an “a” since medulla
@Rafael-uq5of
I think it's because
@Rafael-uq5of
I think it was because Björk used domestic sounds for this album, such as footsteps, snow, ice, decks of cards and you can even hear movements of objects such as chairs, etc. For this reason I love this album, it's so unpredictable and beautiful
@azealiabanksmusic1stan813
@@undigesteddonutomg i never noticed that
@bababaeza
this song makes me uncontrollably sob like a child and it’s not even her saddest song
@calliespltn
omg same it makes me so emotional 😭 there’s something about it and idk what