Fake Bjork Song
Liam Lynch Lyrics


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Wrestled in ideal
And threw it in a box
I'm sort of maybe hustled
And hustle and bustle yeah

I live in a city
And wear it on my skin
It's shiny and pretty
It knows where I've been

You give up to easily
So you can suffer alone
The stars are all teasing me
They're laughing...laughing

I live in a little city
It's shiny and pretty

Wake up! Wake up!
I shouldn't be alone
Wake up! Wake up!
You are here too





I'm jumping out of boxes
I'm surprising your foxes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Liam Lynch's song "Fake Bjork Song" seem to be exploring the concept of living in a city and the hustle and bustle that comes with it. The first two lines of the song reference wrestling with ideals, perhaps reflecting the challenges one can face when dealing with a fast-paced environment. The next two lines mention the hustle and bustle of the city, indicating that the singer may have been forced into this lifestyle.


The following lines discuss wearing the city like a second skin, alluding to the idea that the city has a grasp on the singer's life. It's described as shiny and pretty, potentially highlighting the surface-level attractiveness of the city lifestyle. The lyrics then shift to addressing someone who gives up too easily, implying that the singer has tried to convince them to stay and deal with the difficulties of city living.


The final lines of the song mention jumping out of boxes and surprising foxes, perhaps representing the singer's desire to break free from the constraints of city life and do something unexpected. Overall, "Fake Bjork Song" seems to be a commentary on the complexities of city living and the struggles that come with it.


Line by Line Meaning

Wrestled in ideal
Struggled with lofty expectations


And threw it in a box
Gave up on those expectations and pushed them aside


I'm sort of maybe hustled
Feeling unsure and uncertain about one's motivations


And hustle and bustle yeah
Going through the motions of everyday life


I live in a city
Residing in an urban setting


And wear it on my skin
The city has become a part of one's identity


It's shiny and pretty
The city's exterior is impressive


It knows where I've been
The city has shaped one's experiences and memories


You give up too easily
You lack persistence in the face of challenges


So you can suffer alone
Choosing to deal with difficulties in isolation


The stars are all teasing me
Feeling mocked by the universe


They're laughing...laughing
Pervasive feelings of ridicule and humiliation


Wake up! Wake up!
Urging oneself or someone else to become more aware


I shouldn't be alone
Desiring companionship and connection


You are here too
Seeking solidarity with others


I'm jumping out of boxes
Breaking free from confinement and limitations


I'm surprising your foxes
Challenging others' expectations and assumptions




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Comments from YouTube:

stardappledgreen

I've liked this song for 10 years and thought it was some obscure B side by Bjork the whole time. I must be an idiot or something

MrHavok29 (J.Har)

Only A true fan (or foe) of these groups can parody them so well! (I'm sure he's a fan)

IngridBerg

I'm a fan of Björk and have to admit this is pretty amazing. xD

Mark Berman

How can one guy do spot-on impressions of Jack White & Bjork?

Nice Try Bri

I remember hearing it ten years ago, and i just thought it was a little boring and funny, and definitely a real bjork song

MrJohndoakes

I think that's Lynch singing, and if it is, he's doing pretty well.

Auditory Armory

HOLY CRAP. there's nothing this guy can't do.

Czarina Strough

I laughed so hard I peed a little.

einbischen

I live in a city, it's shiny and pretty. LOL.

Brendan Whelan

@Veggiefull he does everything, all music and vocals

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