My Spine
Evelyn Glennie; Björk Lyrics

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I adore
Back of necks
Beautifully shaven
Gives me,
Always, always, always, always, always, always,
A pretty rush down my spine

All those boys

With fascinating fingers
Working creating
Touching their tools
Gives me,
Always, always, always, always, always, always,
A pretty rush down my spine
Huh

Tell me stories
Play me the tunes
That crack you up
Gives me,
Always, always, always, always, always, always, always,

A pretty rush down my spine
Hah!

Overall Meaning

In Evelyn Glennie's song "My Spine," the lyrics express the artist's love for sensuous triggers that produce a shudder throughout her spine. The first verse starts with her adoration for the back of necks which have been smoothly shaved. That simple act, gives her a rush down her spine that captivates her senses. In the second verse, she talks about boys with fascinating fingers, who touch their tools creating something. This too, gives her the same pretty rush. In the final verse, she calls for stories to be told while someone plays a tune that cracks them up. This too, gives her the same spine-tingling sensation.

The song has a simple message, but the way in which it is presented carries so much sensuality that it becomes more than just a simple song about a physical response. The lyrics dive deep into the human psyche and express how simple acts can create such powerful emotions. The song may be interpreted as a celebration of pleasure and simplicity, of being enamored by the world and the little things that could captivate our senses.

Line by Line Meaning

I adore
I greatly appreciate

Back of necks
The nape of the neck, which is often sensitive and attractive

Beautifully shaven
Smoothly and cleanly groomed, which enhances its appeal

Gives me,
Causes me to experience

Always, always, always, always, always, always,
Consistently, repeatedly

A pretty rush down my spine
An enjoyable sensation that runs down the back of my body

All those boys
Men who possess

With fascinating fingers
Having hands that are intriguing or attractive

Working creating
Engaged in the act of producing or crafting something

Touching their tools
Handling their instruments or equipment

Huh
An expression of interest or curiosity

Tell me stories
Narrate tales or anecdotes

Play me the tunes
Perform musical pieces or melodies

That crack you up
That make you laugh or amuse you

Gives me,
Causes me to experience

Always, always, always, always, always, always, always,
Consistently, repeatedly

A pretty rush down my spine
An enjoyable sensation that runs down the back of my body

Hah!
An expression of excitement or delight

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BJORK GUDMUNDSDOTTIR, EVELYN GLENNIE

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