I Go Humble
Bjork Lyrics


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I go humble
You're so curiously pure
Only before you I'm humble

I go humble
You amaze me
Only before you I go humble
I should be arrested
For my emotional stance
Only before you I go humble

I'm queen of provocation
I wake people up
Only before you I go humble

I go humble
I adore you
Only before you I go humble

I should be arrested




For my emotional stance
Only before you I go humble

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I Go Humble" by Björk are complex and ambiguous, showcasing the singer's vulnerability and emotional intensity. The opening lines "I go humble, you're so curiously pure" suggest that the singer is in awe of someone, who exudes an air of mystical purity. This sense of admiration is further emphasized by the repetition of "Only before you I'm humble" which emphasizes the singer's deep respect for this person's unique qualities.


However, despite her admiration, the singer recognizes her own emotional stance, which could be problematic in other situations. This is highlighted in the lines "I should be arrested for my emotional stance," which indicates a level of emotional intensity that is not always socially accepted. This is especially clear in the lines "I'm the queen of provocation, I wake people up", which suggests a willingness to provoke and challenge people's assumptions.


Overall, the song presents a complex portrait of the singer's emotional state, revealing a mix of admiration, vulnerability, and emotional intensity, always tempered by the sense of humility that she feels in front of this particular person.


Line by Line Meaning

I go humble
I become humble and respectful


You're so curiously pure
You have a uniquely pure nature that I find fascinating


Only before you I'm humble
I only exhibit humility in your presence


You amaze me
I'm constantly amazed by you


I should be arrested
I deserve punishment or reprimand


For my emotional stance
Because of how I behave emotionally


Only before you I go humble
I only exhibit humility in your presence


I'm queen of provocation
I like to provoke people


I wake people up
I like to make people aware of things or problems


I adore you
I love and admire you deeply


Only before you I go humble
I only exhibit humility in your presence


I should be arrested
I deserve punishment or reprimand


For my emotional stance
Because of how I behave emotionally




Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bjork Gudmundsdottir, Mark Thomas Bell

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Comments from YouTube:

Kirk Wagstaff

i remember when you would buy a single CD which had B-sides that you would listen to for months, in anticipation of the new album. Just three songs, a mini album. Now the whole back catalogue is pretty much one click away. how times change!

Antonathon

takes me back 20+ years, this and Charlene were where it was at

Emily Pumm

This has been my favorite Bjork song for years... WHY IS IT NOT ON SPOTIFY OR ITUNES MUSIC?!

jay

it is if you live outside of america..unfortunately

jocelyn

i hope you saw that it’s on spotify now!!!!!!!!!

sike

waiting for charlene to also be available on spotify in the us 🥲

Wildan Baraba

this have a ton of feel. well-made, Bjork!

deadlysands

one of her best songs !!!

schrodingcheshirecat

Bjork, my favorite 🎶🎵 artist.

June Asiimwe

One of her best b-sides

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