The Dull Flame of Desire
Bjork Lyrics
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Their splendid sparkling fire
When suddenly you raise them so
To cast a swift embracing glance
Like lightning flashing in the sky
But there's a charm that is greater still
When my love's eyes are lowered
And through the downcast lashes
I see the dull flame of desire
And through the downcast lashes
I see the dull flame of desire
I love your eyes, my dear
Their splendid sparkling fire
When suddenly you raise them so
To cast a swift embracing glance
Like lightning flashing in the sky
But there's a charm that is greater still
When my love's eyes are lowered
When all is fired by passion's kiss
And through the downcast lashes
I see the dull flame of desire
And through the downcast lashes
I see the dull flame of desire
Oh flame, dull flame
Oh flame, dull flame
I love your eyes, my dear
Their splendid sparkling fire
When suddenly you raise them so
To cast a swift embracing glance
Like lightning flashing in the sky
But there's a charm that is greater still
When my love's eyes are lowered
When all is fired by passion's kiss
And through the downcast lashes
I see the dull flame of desire
Through the downcast lashes
I see the dull flame of desire
Dull flame, dull fame
Oh flame
I love your eyes, my dear
Their splendid sparkling fire
When suddenly you raise them so
To cast a swift embracing glance
Like lightning flashing in the sky
But there's a charm that is greater still
When my love's eyes are lowered
When all is fired by passion's kiss
Through the downcast lashes
I see the dull flame of desire
And through the downcast lashes
I see the dull flame of desire
And through the downcast lashes
I see the dull flame of desire
The lyrics of the song "The Dull Flame of Desire" by Björk describe the beauty and charm of the eyes of the singer's lover. The opening lines express how much the singer is enamored with their dear one's fiery sparkling eyes. The next stanza emphasizes the enchanting effect of the lover's eyes when lowered and heavy with desire. The downcast lashes allow the singer to catch a glimpse of the dull flame of desire. The repetition of the last stanza further emphasizes the lover's beautiful eyes and the dull flame of desire. The dullness of the flame could suggest the deep intensity of passions that can't be expressed in words or actions.
Line by Line Meaning
I love your eyes, my dear
The singer expresses their love for their partner's eyes.
Their splendid sparkling fire
The singer is praising the brightness and liveliness of their partner's eyes.
When suddenly you raise them so
The singer is impressed by the quick movement of their partner's eyes as they look up.
To cast a swift embracing glance
The partner's upward gaze is interpreted as a gesture of affection and tenderness.
Like lightning flashing in the sky
The partner's upward gaze is compared to the sudden and bright appearance of lightning in the sky.
But there's a charm that is greater still
The singer is about to describe another aspect of their partner's gaze that they find even more attractive.
When my love's eyes are lowered
The singer is attracted to their partner's gaze when their eyes are looking down.
When all is fired by passion's kiss
The artist is describing a moment of intense passion between them and their partner.
And through the downcast lashes
The artist is looking at their partner's eyes through their lowered eyelashes.
I see the dull flame of desire
The artist detects a subtle but powerful expression of desire in their partner's gaze.
Oh flame, dull flame
The singer repeats the phrase 'dull flame' to emphasize the intensity of the desire they see in their partner's gaze.
Through the downcast lashes
The artist is once again describing how they are looking at their partner's eyes through their lowered eyelashes.
I see the dull flame of desire
The singer is reiterating what they observe in their partner's gaze as they look down.
Dull flame, dull fame
The singer repeats the phrase 'dull flame' once again, emphasizing its significance.
Oh flame
The singer lets out a final cry of passion and desire for their partner.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bj�rk Gudmundsdottir
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@limp4you
Люблю глаза твои, мой друг,
С игрой их пламенно-чудесной,
Когда их приподымешь вдруг
И, словно молнией небесной,
Окинешь бегло целый круг...
Но есть сильней очарованья:
Глаза, потупленные ниц
В минуты страстного лобзанья,
И сквозь опущенных ресниц
Угрюмый, тусклый огнь желанья.
Ф.И. Тютчев (1879)
@artistkiba
This duet is one of the best i've heard in a long time, their voices just mess so well
@fatkat90
I always dreamed to directed a music video for Bjork.. these directors had my dream come true.. maybe someday...i will love Bjork...
@venusblu2168
Do one for me
@theodecker
their voices are like puzzle pieces, they match perfectly together
@mimzymolotov
I like this. It is unusual. Kinda Nordic and Wagnerian. I have never heard the guy before but his voice captivates me. Her songs are more like paintings then pop music, and she takes me to places I've never been before in ways I wouldn't imagine.
@erika6651
It's like a mix of 00's Timbaland with Wagner lol T was big into horns back then. I quite sure the guy is actually female - or possibly trans?
@grayj7441
I think he comes from the Warhol, Lou Reed era.
@thecountoftuscany3447
That "guy" is actually a lady
@carlosrosales4936
@@thecountoftuscany3447 The comment was from 12 years ago, when anohni wasn't transitioning
@limp4you
Люблю глаза твои, мой друг,
С игрой их пламенно-чудесной,
Когда их приподымешь вдруг
И, словно молнией небесной,
Окинешь бегло целый круг...
Но есть сильней очарованья:
Глаза, потупленные ниц
В минуты страстного лобзанья,
И сквозь опущенных ресниц
Угрюмый, тусклый огнь желанья.
Ф.И. Тютчев (1879)