Born in Odense, Denmark, MØ was just seven when the Spice Girls inspired her to make music. In her teenage years, she sang in the punk duo MOR and looked up to Kim Gordon as a "big hero and role model". Then in her early twenties, she "fell in love" with hip-hop. All of these influences led to her dreamy electro-pop vibe as MØ, which means "maiden" or "virgin" in Danish.
In 2012, she and Ronni Vindahl began to collaborate on her first tracks. Glass was released in Janurary 2013, and Pilgrim followed in March. MØ was recognized as P3s Uundgåelige (P3 Unavoidable), a label given to rising artists by Danish radio station DR P3, as Pilgrim charted on the Danish Singles Chart. In November, she released her debut EP, Bikini Daze. Finishing out the year, she won the P3 Guld award in December.
In March 2014, she released her album No Mythologies to Follow and began touring in Europe and North America. It was supported by singles Don't Wanna Dance, Say You'll Be There (Spice Girls cover), and Walk This Way. In October 2014, she was featured on Iggy Azalea's single Beg For It and performed on Saturday Night Live — her first entry on the US Billboard charts peaking at #27. In 2015, MØ contributed vocals to Lean On, the Major Lazer and DJ Snake dancehall hit that reached #4 on the US Billboard and topped several other charts around the world.
In 2016, MØ released two singles for her upcoming second studio album — both Kamikaze and Final Song charted in several countries, with the latter reaching #1 on the UK charts. Cold Water, featuring Justin Bieber and MØ, was another Major Lazer track that reached 2 on the Billboard charts in August.
Pilgrim
MØ Lyrics
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Warriors are lying down
Hush little head – you'll get sick
So sorrow-filled I am
Old wise river take me to the sea
Breathe free
Like pilgrims on the Camino
I go, I go
All the time I just want to
Let go and go and (get a hold of it)
All the time I just want to
All the time I just want to
Fuck it up and say I'll (Get a hold of it)
All the time I just want to
Oh, what a world I was born into
Babies are on the thrones
Hush little buddy, you'll get sick
And shiver to your bones
Old wild river take me to the sea
Be free
Like pilgrims on the Camino
I go, I go
All the time I just want to
Let go and go and (Get a hold of it)
All the time I just want to
All the time I just want to
Fuck it up and say I'll (Get a hold of it)
All the time I just want to
Why do you and I live on and on?
I believe it's not a question anymore
Why do you and I live on and on? (Get a hold of it)
I believe it's not a question anymore (Get a hold of it)
(Get a hold of it)
(Get a hold of it)
The opening lines of MØ's song Pilgrim are a poignant start to a reflection on the state of the world in which we live. The first line, 'oh, what a world I was born into,' sets the tone for a sense of disillusionment with the state of affairs around us. MØ highlights the fact that even the strongest amongst us are falling, with 'warriors' lying down, and the comforting tone of 'hush little head – you'll get sick' showing a sense of helplessness in the face of tragedy. The feeling of sadness deepens with the repetition of 'all the time I just want to' as if telling the listener that the world can be so difficult to face that one is tempted to give up, to 'fuck it up and say I'll get a hold of it.'
However, despite this bleak view of the world, the chorus brings hope, with MØ asking to be taken to the sea by an 'old wise river' and breathing freely like 'pilgrims on the Camino.' There's a sense of release and relief here, as if the sea represents a return to nature and a connection with something that transcends our human problems. This desire to get away from the world is mirrored in the second verse, where babies sit on thrones, and the only advice is to 'hush little buddy, you'll get sick.' The repetition of 'all the time I just want to' carries the same feeling of wanting to escape that was in the first verse.
In the end, MØ brings the song to a close with the lines, 'why do you and I live on and on? I believe it's not a question anymore.' This final statement can be interpreted in several ways. It could be seen as a surrender to the fact that life goes on, whether we like it or not. Or, it could be seen as a call to action, to get involved in changing the world and making it a better place. In either case, the song leaves the listener with a sense of the complexity of the world and the difficulty of finding one's place in it.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, what a world I was born into
The world I was born into is full of chaos and turmoil.
Warriors are lying down
Those who should be fighting for peace and justice are instead giving up and laying down.
Hush little head – you'll get sick
Life is full of struggles and challenges that can make us feel sick and overwhelmed.
So sorrow-filled I am
I am deeply filled with sadness and sorrow.
Old wise river take me to the sea
I seek guidance and direction from nature, hoping to find my way to a peaceful and fulfilling life.
Breathe free
I yearn to find freedom in my life and breathe without restraint.
Like pilgrims on the Camino
I am searching for meaning and purpose in my life, much like the pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago.
I go, I go
I am determined to keep moving forward, despite the obstacles and challenges I face.
All the time I just want to
I constantly feel the desire to do something different.
Let go and go and (get a hold of it)
I want to free myself from the pressures and constraints of life and find my own way to success.
Fuck it up and say I'll (Get a hold of it)
I want to break free from the expectations and standards of society and succeed on my own terms.
Babies are on the thrones
Children and the inexperienced are being put in positions of power and authority.
Hush little buddy, you'll get sick
Even the young and innocent are not immune to the struggles of life.
And shiver to your bones
These struggles can be so intense that they make us physically and emotionally weak.
Old wild river take me to the sea
I seek adventure and excitement, hoping to find a new perspective and outlook on life.
Be free
I want to break free from the restrictions and limitations of society and live my life on my own terms.
Why do you and I live on and on?
We often wonder why we must continue on in a world filled with so much pain and sadness.
I believe it's not a question anymore
I have come to the conclusion that this question may never be fully answered and that we must simply keep living on.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Karen Marie Orsted, Ronni Vindahl
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@ema_6458
Oh, what a world I was born into
Warriors are lying down
Hush little head – you'll get sick
So sorrow-filled I am
Old wise river take me to the sea
Breathe free
Like pilgrims on the Camino
I go, I go
All the time I just want to
Let go and go and... (get a hold of it)
All the time I just want to
All the time I just want to
Fuck it up and say I'll... (get a hold of it)
All the time I just want to
Oh, what a world I was born into
Babies are on the thrones
Hush little buddy – you'll get sick
And shiver to your bones
Old wild river take me to the sea
Be free
Like pilgrims on the Camino
I go, I go
All the time I just want to
Let go and go and... (get a hold of it)
All the time I just want to
All the time I just want to
Fuck it up and say I'll... (get a hold of it)
All the time I just want to
Why do you and I live on and on?
I believe it's not a question anymore
[x2]
@katiemoran4165
[Verse 1]
Oh, what a world I was born into
Warriors are lying down
Hush, little head, you'll get sick
So sorrow-filled, I am
Old, wise river take me to the sea, breathe free
Like pilgrims on the Camino, I go, I go
[Chorus]
All the time I just want to
Let go and go and (get a hold of it)
All the time I just want to (get a hold of it)
All the time I just want to
Fuck it up and say I'll (get a hold of it)
All the time I just want to
(Hey, yo, holla....)
[Verse 2]
Oh, what a world I was born into
Babies are on the thrones
Hush, little buddy, you'll get sick
And shiver to your bones
Old, wild river take me to the sea, be free
Like pilgrims on the Camino, I go, I go
(Hey, yo, yo...holla, holla, holla, holla, holla, holla)
[Chorus]
All the time I just want to
Let go and go and (get a hold of it)
All the time I just want to (get a hold of it)
All the time I just want to
Fuck it up and say I'll (get a hold of it)
All the time I just want to (get a hold of it)
[Bridge]
Why do you and I live on and on?
(Get a hold of it!)
I believe it's not a question anymore
(Get a hold of it!)
Why do you and I live on and on?
(Get a hold of it!)
I believe it's not a question anymore (Holla...)
[Outro]
(Get a hold of it!)
(Get a hold of it!)
(Hey, yo)
(Holla, holla, holla, holla, holla, holla)
@drawmasteraya6755
''Oh, what a world I was born into
Warriors are lying down
Hush little head – you'll get sick
So sorrow-filled I am
Old wise river take me to the sea
Breathe free
Like pilgrims on the Camino
I go, I go
All the time I just want to
Let go and go and... (get a hold of it)
All the time I just want to
All the time I just want to
Fuck it up and say I'll... (get a hold of it)
All the time I just want to
Oh, what a world I was born into
Babies are on the thrones
Hush little buddy – you'll get sick
And shiver to your bones
Old wild river take me to the sea
Be free
Like pilgrims on the Camino
I go, I go
All the time I just want to
Let go and go and... (get a hold of it)
All the time I just want to
All the time I just want to
Fuck it up and say I'll... (get a hold of it)
All the time I just want to
Why do you and I live on and on?
I believe it's not a question anymore
[x2]''
@xs0ff
I miss this MØ :(
@eloytruaqueronavarro7015
yo también te extraño :)
@stoyan3839
i know...
@riccardorota8989
i like MØ of the last year, but i love whan she had this style
@pointcache
like for real? are you refering to her new songs that are more generic pop?
@riccardorota8989
Yes, they's new song are not so bad. But i definitely prefer her in this style
@jubileefan19
I saw her live last night in Toronto... I was one person away from the front stage, and was within a hand's touch away from her most of the time. I have to honestly say, that Karen/Mo and her band put on the most energetic performance I've ever seen. She was so passionate on set, and worked her ass off during the show. The crowd was going crazy, and I even got the chance to dance next to her several times when she ventured into the audience. I got to carry her for a bit when she moshed into the crowd, too. I also was able to meet, chat, and get a picture with her after the show. Very nice and talented gal.
@paveldrnec41
Thats gay
@TheOneRaf
Very simp
@cadusntxs
Her best song IMO