05_All Neon Like
Bjork / Homogenic Lyrics

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Not 'til you halo all over me
I'll come over
Not 'til it shimmers 'round your skull
I'll be yours

I weave for you
The marvellous web
Glow in the dark threads

All neon like

The cocoon surrounds you
Embraces all
So you can sleep
Foetus-style

And they will assist us
'Cause we're asking for help
And the luminous beam
It feeds you
Henh-yeah, henh-yeah

The soft distortion
Fills you up
Nourish nourish
Your turtleheart

And they will assist us
'Cause we're asking for help
And the luminous beam
It feeds you
Henh-yeah, yeah

Don't get angry with yourself
Don't, don't get angry with yourself
I'll heal you

With a razorblade
I'll cut a slit open
And the luminous beam
Feeds you honey, heals you

Don't get angry with yourself
Don't get angry with yourself
Don't get angry with yourself
Don't get angry with yourself
I'll heal you
I'll heal you

Luminous
I'll heal you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bjork's "All Neon Like" are a poetic expression of love and support. The first few lines describe the idea that the singer will only come to the subject of the song once there is an aura of light around them, indicating that they are ready to receive love. The singer then weaves a "marvelous web" of glowing threads that cocoon the subject, allowing them to rest in a fetal position. The web also feeds them a "luminous beam," which provides them with nourishment and healing.

The song goes on to describe the soft distortion that fills the subject, healing their "turtleheart." This sentiment speaks to the idea that individuals can become hardened by society and the world around them, and that it is important to offer them love and support to soften their hearts.

The final stanza of the song is especially powerful, with the singer offering to heal the subject with a razorblade. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for cutting away the pain and negativity in someone's life so that they can be healed and renewed. The luminous beam continues to feed the subject honey, which is traditionally a symbol of love and sweetness, as the singer promises to heal them.

Line by Line Meaning

Not 'til you halo all over me
I won't come over until you completely surround me with your love

I'll come over
I will only come over after you've shown me enough affection

Not 'til it shimmers 'round your skull
I won't be yours until I see love radiating from your whole being

I'll be yours
I will only be yours after you've proven your love for me

I weave for you
I create something beautiful for you

The marvellous web
A unique and wonderful design

Glow in the dark threads
Threads that are visible even in the darkness

All neon like
Bright and vivid like neon lights

The cocoon surrounds you
A protective covering envelopes you

Embraces all
Covers the entirety of your being

So you can sleep
Allows you to rest