The band was formed in August 1983 when Ásmundur Jónsson from Gramm Records wanted to create an avant-garde supergroup to perform on the final episode of a radio show called Áfangar. He assembled Björk Guðmundsdóttir, vocalist of Tappi Tíkarrass; Einar Örn Benediktsson, a trumpeter and vocalist in Purrkur Pillnikk; keyboardist Einar Arnaldur Melax, from the surrealistic group Medúsa; Birgir Mogensen, the bassist from Spilafífl; and finally drummer Siggtryggur Baldursson and guitar player Guðlaugur Kristinn Óttarsson (a.k.a. Godkrist), both from the band Þeyr.
Dismembered
KUKL Lyrics
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Dismembered
Hugging shadows
Dismembered
Play me with
Dismembered
No one sees me
Enjoy and caress
Einar :
Jealous, i'll be back i mean i only got dismembered a year ago
I'll be back but i am in a terrible hurry i'll be back
Dismembered
Sarette leave me alone, leave me leave me i'll be back as always too
Lie to me i'll be back i'll be back
Jealous stop acusing i'm in a hurry i'll be back Shutup leave me alone
Jealous come on and leave me alone..
I'll be back i'm in a hurry
I'll be back oneday i'll be back one month today i'm a very busy man i know..
Leave me alone
I'm finished you're finished? finished what? i'll be back i'll be back
Stop it of course.. what? no... now shut up shut up ..
I'll be back i'm in a hurry i'm a busy man dismember what?
Tell us what? finsih what you're never happy
The song "Dismembered" by KUKL is a haunting and cryptic piece that speaks of fragmented identity and a sense of detachment. The song includes the voices of Bjork and Einar, with Bjork singing "dismembered, hugging shadows" in a soft and almost comforting way, which is in stark contrast to Einar's frantic and disjointed ramblings. The lyrics evoke a feeling of being disconnected from oneself and the world around them, as if the singer is a puzzle that has been taken apart and can't be put back together again.
The word "dismembered" functions as a metaphor for this sense of fragmented identity, with the singer describing themselves as being dismembered and played with, almost as if they are a toy that has been taken apart. The phrase "no one sees me" suggests a feeling of invisibility or insignificance, as though the singer exists in a state of limbo.
Einar's contributions to the song are more difficult to parse, as his words seem to come in a rapid stream of consciousness that jumps from topic to topic. He speaks of being jealous and accused, of being in a hurry and needing to leave, and of coming back despite having been previously "dismembered". The repetition of the line "I'll be back" suggests a determination to return despite the odds, but it's not clear what he's returning to or what he hopes to accomplish. Overall, the song creates a sense of unease and ambiguity, leaving the listener to make sense of its fragmented pieces and disjointed imagery.
Line by Line Meaning
Dismembered
My mind and body have been torn apart, leaving me feeling fragmented and disconnected from reality.
Hugging shadows
I am so lost in my own thoughts and emotions that it feels like I am embracing my own shadows and darkness.
Play me with
I am but a puppet, easily manipulated and played with by others.
No one sees me
Despite my struggles and pain, nobody seems to notice or care about my existence.
Enjoy and caress
I am so desperate for any form of affection or attention that I will allow myself to be used and abused in any way.
Jealous, i'll be back i mean i only got dismembered a year ago
I feel jealous of those who are whole and healthy, but I hold onto the hope that someday I will be restored to my former self.
I'll be back but i am in a terrible hurry i'll be back
Despite my desire to heal and recover, I am constantly driven by a sense of urgency and pressure to keep moving forward.
Sarette leave me alone, leave me leave me i'll be back as always too
I push others away and isolate myself in my struggle to deal with my dismemberment, but deep down I know that I will always return to the people and things that hurt me.
Lie to me i'll be back i'll be back
I am so desperate for any hope or possibility of recovering from my dismemberment that I will cling to even the smallest lies and false promises.
Jealous stop acusing i'm in a hurry i'll be back Shutup leave me alone
I am so consumed by my own pain and trauma that I lash out at others who try to help or understand me.
Jealous come on and leave me alone..
Despite my cries for help and affection, I often push people away and create more distance between myself and others.
I'm finished you're finished? finished what? i'll be back i'll be back
I feel like I have hit rock bottom and have nothing left, but I know that I will continue to struggle and survive.
Stop it of course.. what? no... now shut up shut up ..
I am so overwhelmed and disoriented by my own thoughts and emotions that I become defensive and angry when others try to intervene or help me.
I'll be back i'm in a hurry i'm a busy man dismember what?
Despite feeling broken and dismembered, I still feel like I have to keep up with the fast pace and demands of the world around me.
Tell us what? finsih what you're never happy
I feel like there is no end or resolution to my dismemberment, and the people around me will never be satisfied with my progress or recovery.
Contributed by Declan C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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HQ is essential for this song, thank you.
@PNEUMONIAx
wow ! this is really good
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@pixctyskie
awesome!