Our Hands
Bjork Lyrics


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look no further
look no further
look no further

cruelest
almost
always to ourselves
it musn'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
unecessarily?
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
look no further





it's in our hands : it always was
it's in our hands

Overall Meaning

Bjork's song "Our Hands" is a reflection on the human tendency to harm ourselves and create unnecessary difficulty in our lives. The repetition of "look no further" throughout the song is a reminder that we already possess the power to overcome our problems, and we don't need to look for external solutions. The lyrics "cruelest almost always to ourselves" suggest that we are often the root of our own suffering.


Throughout the song, Bjork emphasizes the idea that we have the power to change our lives. The repetition of "it's in our hands" suggests that we have the agency to make our lives better, and we always have. The line "aren't we scaring ourselves unnecessarily?" highlights the way we often create fear and anxiety for ourselves without reason. The final repetition of "it's in our hands" is a call to action, reminding us that we are capable of making positive changes in our own lives.


Overall, "Our Hands" is a hopeful song that encourages listeners to take control of their own lives and recognize their own agency. Bjork's lyrics remind us that we have the power to overcome our problems and create positive change in the world.


Line by Line Meaning

look no further
There's no need to search for answers elsewhere


look no further
We don't need to keep looking for solutions outside of ourselves


look no further
All the answers we need are within us


cruelest
Our own worst enemies


almost
We're close to sabotaging ourselves


always to ourselves
We're the only ones responsible for our own happiness


it musn't
We must not let it


get any better
Things can't improve beyond where they are


off
We're at a standstill


it's in our hands : it always was
We've had the power to change things all along


it's in our hands : in our hands
The ability to make a difference is within our grasp


it's all there : in our hands
We have everything we need to succeed


well
Okay


now
At this point in time


aren't we scaring ourselves
Are we unnecessarily causing ourselves fear and anxiety


unecessarily?
Without good reason


aren't we trying too hard?
Are we working too hard to find a solution


it's in our hands
We're capable of changing the situation


it's in our hands
We have the power to make a difference


it's all here : it's in our hands
The solution is within our reach


look no further
We don't need to keep searching elsewhere for answers


look no further
The answer is within ourselves




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@fernandapincheiradominguez

#LYRICS

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)



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@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.

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@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 :/

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