It’s In Our Hands
Bjork Lyrics
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Look no further
Look no further
Creulest almost
Always to ourselves
It mustn't get any better
Off!
It's in our hands
It's in our hands
In our hands
It's all there
In our hands
It's all there
In our hands
Well
Now aren't we're scaring ourselves
Unnecessarily
Aren't we trying to hard?
'Cause it in our hands
It's in our hands
It's all here
It's in our hands
Look no further
Look no further
It's in our hands!
It always was!
It's in our hands!
Yeah!!!
It's in our hands!
It's in our hands!
It's in our hands!
In "It's in Our Hands," Björk is urging humanity to take responsibility for the state of the world and make a positive change. The repetition of "look no further" could suggest that the answer to our problems is within ourselves and that we don't need to search for it elsewhere. The line "creulest almost always to ourselves" implies that humans have a tendency to be cruel to each other and to the planet, but this behavior is self-destructive in the long run.
Björk states that "It's in our hands. It always was." This could mean that we have always had the power to make a difference but have been neglecting it. The repeated line "it's all there" reinforces the idea that the solution to our problems is within our grasp, and we just need to take action. However, she also acknowledges that humans can get in their own way and, by trying too hard or scaring ourselves unnecessarily, can hinder our own progress. The final repetition of "it's in our hands" is a hopeful call to action, reminding us that we have the power to make a positive change.
Line by Line Meaning
Look no further
We already possess everything we need and do not need to search for it elsewhere.
Look no further
We do not need to look outside of ourselves for solutions or answers to our problems.
Look no further
The power we need to effect change is already within us.
Creulest almost
We are often our own worst enemies and harshest critics.
Always to ourselves
We tend to focus on ourselves and our problems, neglecting the needs and issues of others.
It mustn't get any better
We do not need to wait for things to improve or change; we have the power to make it happen now.
Off!
We must let go of our doubts, fears, and negative self-talk that hold us back.
It's in our hands
We have the power to control our own lives and destinies.
It always was
The power has always been within us; we just need to recognize and utilize it.
In our hands
The solutions and possibilities we seek are within our own grasp.
It's all there
We already have everything we need to create the change we want to see.
Well
Introducing a reflective pause in the lyrics.
Now aren't we're scaring ourselves
We are creating unnecessary fear and anxiety within ourselves by doubting our own abilities.
Unnecessarily
Our fears and doubts are not based in reality and are holding us back from realizing our full potential.
Aren't we trying to hard?
We are putting too much pressure on ourselves and overcomplicating the situation.
'Cause it in our hands
Because we have the power to effect change, we do not need to worry or stress about the outcome.
It's all here
We have all the resources and tools we need to make change happen.
It's in our hands!
The power to create change and realize our full potential is within our grasp.
Yeah!!!
Expressing enthusiasm and confidence in our ability to make change happen.
It's in our hands!
Reinforcing the message that we have control over our lives and should not doubt our abilities.
It's in our hands!
Reiterating that we already possess the power to create the change we seek.
It's in our hands!
Affirming that the power to realize our full potential and create the future we want is within our own grasp.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BJORK GUDMUNDSDOTTIR
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Look no further
Look no further
I look no further
Cruelest, almost
Always to ourselves
It mustn't get
Any better, off
It's in our hands
It always was
It's in our hands
In our hands
It's all there
In our hands
It's all there
In our hands
Well, now aren't we
Scaring ourselves
Unnecessarily?
Aren't we trying too hard?
'Cause it's in our hands
It's in our hands
It's all here
It's in our hands
Look no further
I look no further
It's in our hands
It always was
It's in our hands
It's in our hands
It's in our hands
It's in our hands
@henriqueramos3197
"It's in Our Hands"
Released: 9 November 2002
[Intro]
Look no further
Look no further
Look no further
[Verse 1]
Cruelest, almost
Always to ourselves
It mustn't
Get any better off
[Chorus]
It's in our hands, it always was
It's in our hands, in our hands
It's all there, in our hands
It's all there, in our hands
[Verse 2]
Well, now aren't we scaring ourselves
Unnecessarily?
Aren't we trying too hard?
[Chorus]
'Cause it's in our hands, it's in our hands
It's all here, it's in our hands
[Bridge]
Look no further
Look no further
[Chorus]
It's in our hands, it always was
It's in our hands
It's in our hands, it's in our hands
It's in our hands
Produced By Drew Daniel & Björk
Written By Björk
Album GREATEST HITS (2002)
@sadnessofshadow5431
it was recorded 18 years ago and sounds freshier than most 2020 songs
@Jose-hi5rx
Really??? 😯😯😯😯
@RK-rf8rc
Very true. She wss comtemporary yet also somehow way ahead of her time.
@eirikheggelund
We were not ready for this in 2002.
@mcmlxii4419
Freshier? Lol
@Del-Lebo
I have her first recording as a child, singing Icelandic stories...many years ago... She is a Genius Goddess! I am always thrilled when anything new comes out...even older stuff.
@dylanhillebrand7005
It’s amazing how well her music aged. This could be released today today and it would still sound fresh!
@adriann2996
Helloo
@muxapizzaa8438
björk songs no is bored never
@ikemoon127
I thought this was a new song, lol. Tbf, this song isn't on any major album, just a greatest hits compilation. But yeah, I got all excited for nothing :/