Pleasure Is All Mine
Bjork Lyrics
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To get to be the generous one
Is the strongest stance
The pleasure is all mine
To finally let go and evenly
Be flown
Who gives most
Who gives most
The pleasure is all mine
Women like us
We strengthen most host-like
When in doubt, give
When in doubt, give
When in doubt, give
In Björk's song "The Pleasure Is All Mine," she takes on the perspective of a generous and giving person. The opening line "The pleasure is all mine" is a common response when someone thanks another for doing something kind or generous. The singer in the song recognizes the power of being the one who is able to give to others, as it is a strong and empowering stance to take. Even when facing difficulty or doubt, the singer encourages herself and others to continue giving generously.
The song takes on a feminist perspective, as Björk sings "Women like us, we strengthen most host-like." This line suggests that women have a natural ability to create and host communities, and that generosity and giving are key components of building and sustaining these communities. The line "Who gives most" is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of generosity as a marker of strength and power.
Overall, "The Pleasure Is All Mine" encourages listeners to embrace generosity and giving as a way to strengthen themselves and their communities. The song promotes a positive and empowering attitude towards giving, even when faced with doubts or difficulty.
Line by Line Meaning
The pleasure is all mine
It gives me great pleasure to do this
To get to be the generous one
I feel privileged to be in a position to give
Is the strongest stance
Being able to give is a sign of strength
To finally let go and evenly
To be able to let go and surrender control
Be flown
To allow yourself to be carried away by the moment
Who gives most
The person who gives the most is the strongest
Women like us
Women who are like me
We strengthen most host-like
We become stronger when we are in a position to be a host or give hospitality
When in doubt, give
When you're not sure what to do, give
When in doubt, give
When you're unsure of what to do, giving is always a good option
When in doubt, give
When you're at a crossroads, giving can lead you to the right path
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bjork Gudmundsdottir
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sentinel G.
She's wonderful and this song is a masterpiece. Gives me chills every time.
RonPaul Revered
I haven't done a deep dive into Bjork's music yet, but you are leading me in with this beauty you siren.
Fred C
In a thousand years people will maybe realize how important this is! A celestial music...
BjorksMusic
Björk on working with vocal collaborators for the Medúlla album:
"It really felt great to work with people who sing. To watch them go through the usual vocalist things like battle dry vocal chords and how private it is to sing some of your first takes of songs. How sensitive it is what time of the day you sing and all sort of stuff I have usually secretly carried by myself. It felt totally different from anything I have ever done. More natural and effortless. I liked all of us to make any special noises we could on the new album. Sometimes there's a kind of weave or blend where nobody is more important than anybody else; other times I wanted each singer to have a sort of solo."
BjorksMusic
Indeed!
BjorksMusic
Yes, I too consider the voices as music, that's what makes Bjork even more cherished for having made an album void of all instruments, except for the instrument of vocal chords.
BjorksMusic
Yes, that's what I was expressing.
crispfluid
Love this album, it's documentary, and Tanya Tagaq ❤
Kevin M
Medúlla forever!! 💜💜💜💜💜
ValhallaBeckons
Nobody gives me goosebumps like Björk...