Stígðu Mig
Bjork Lyrics


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Stígðu mig
að eðli
þar sem mikil
hús
velta framm úr
þoku
og gul augu deyja
í endalausum
endalausum




endalausum
samförum

Overall Meaning

Björk's song Stígðu Mig is a haunting and atmospheric track that is sung in Icelandic. The lyrics speak of being overwhelmed by the natural world, where huge houses loom out of the fog, and the eyes of the singer are said to die in endless samförum or collaborations. There is a sense of unease and foreboding in the song, with the imagery of the fog and the sense of being trapped or overwhelmed by forces beyond one's control.


The track is open to interpretation, but it could be seen as a reflection on the power of nature and the human experience of feeling small and insignificant in the face of it. The music is atmospheric and sparse, with Björk's voice hovering over a background of deep, resonant bass tones and eerie sound effects. It's a haunting and beautiful piece that captures a sense of wonder and fear at the power of the natural world.


Line by Line Meaning

Stígðu mig
Step on me


að eðli
naturally


þar sem mikil
where the great


hús
houses


velta framm úr
roll forward from


þoku
the fog


og gul augu deyja
and yellow eyes die


í endalausum
in endless


endalausum
endless


endalausum
endless


samförum
agreements




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Comments from YouTube:

@reykjavikingur

climb me
to the point
where great
houses
roll forth out of
fog
and yellow eyes die
and at last
at last
at last
we unite

@Ofenis

I thought the end "in endless, endless, endless relations". I'm surprised at your translation!

@Ofenis

I love this song!!!

@frankstola9854

Bjork Icelandic time is four hours ahead of new York time----love frank

@juannoblecarlos

The best voice

@princeoftheblue6299

Brilliant classic

@a19enemy

I'm pretty sure this is the only solo bjork song with a guitar in if

@gab_luc

110101110101000110101010 1010100001010110 also sidasta ég

@moynkey

And "So Broken"

@S_E_R_

This isn't a Björk solo song actually. This one, alongside Síðasta Ég and Glóra, are songs by a side project of KUKL she had between 1984-1986 called The Elgar Sisters. This track was recorded in 1986. Also, this is indeed guitar, performed by famed Icelandic guitarist G.K. Óttarsson

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