Bachelorette
Björk Lyrics
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In the shape of a girl
You're the bird on the brim
Hypnotized by the Whirl
Drink me, make me feel real
Wet your beak in the stream
Game we're playing is life
Leave me now, return tonight
Tide will show you the way
If you forget my name
You will go astray
Like a killer whale
Trapped in a bay
I'm a path of cinders
Burning under your feet
You're the one who walks me
I'm your one way street
I'm a whisper in water
Secret for you to hear
You are the one who grows distant
When I beckon you near
Leave me now, return tonight
The tide will show you the way
If you forget my name
You will go astray
Like a killer whale
Trapped in a bay
I'm a tree that grows hearts
One for each that you take
You're the intruder hand
I'm the branch that you break
Hum-yeah!
The lyrics to Björk's song Bachelorette showcase the theme of power dynamics in relationships. In the opening lines, she refers to herself as a "fountain of blood" in the shape of a girl, suggesting that she is intense and emotional. Meanwhile, the person she is addressing is "the bird on the brim," who is hypnotized by her energy. The lyrics continue to reference a game, which is life, and love as a "two-way dream." It appears that Björk is cautioning her partner against taking her for granted, warning that if he forgets her name, he will go astray, like a killer whale trapped in a bay.
In the later verses, Björk uses metaphors such as "the path of cinders" and "the tree that grows hearts" to emphasize her vulnerability, and how she is at the mercy of the person she is addressing. However, even as she acknowledges the power dynamic, Björk also asserts her own strength by describing herself as a "one-way street" and a "whisper in water" - subtle but powerful forces that cannot be ignored.
Overall, Bachelorette is a haunting and emotional exploration of the tenuous balance between power and vulnerability in romantic relationships. Through her use of vivid imagery and powerful metaphors, Björk invites the listener to consider the complex emotions that come with loving and being loved.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a fountain of blood
I'm a source of passion and emotion, often overwhelming and intense.
In the shape of a girl
Taking the form of a stereotypical and idealized feminine persona.
You're the bird on the brim
You're attracted to the danger and excitement that surrounds me.
Hypnotized by the Whirl
Entranced and absorbed by the thrill of our relationship.
Drink me, make me feel real
Immerse yourself in our connection, and help me to feel truly alive.
Wet your beak in the stream
Sample the passion and excitement that I offer, and find your own fulfillment within it.
Game we're playing is life
Our passion and connection is a fundamental part of the human experience, and a driving force in our existence.
Love is a two way dream
True love requires both parties to be invested and committed to its success and growth.
Leave me now, return tonight
Take some space and time for yourself, but know that our connection will always bring you back to me.
Tide will show you the way
Trust the natural ebb and flow of our relationship, and know that we will always find each other again.
If you forget my name
If you lose sight of who I truly am and what I mean to you.
You will go astray
You will become lost and uncertain in your own life, without the grounding and passion that our connection provides.
Like a killer whale
Like a powerful and misunderstood creature, often feared and trapped by society's expectations and limitations.
Trapped in a bay
Confined and limited by circumstances and norms that prevent true expression and joy.
I'm a path of cinders
I'm a fiery and sometimes destructive force, but one that can also be transformative and essential for growth.
Burning under your feet
A force that can be both difficult to bear and impossible to ignore.
You're the one who walks me
You provide the stability and direction that allows me to move forward in life.
I'm your one way street
I'm a fundamental part of your life and trajectory, but one that only goes in a certain direction and doesn't allow for deviations.
I'm a whisper in water
I'm a subtle and fleeting presence, known only to those who are willing to listen and pay attention.
Secret for you to hear
A hidden yet profound part of your life and experience, known only to you and those closest to you.
You are the one who grows distant
You often pull away and become more removed from our connection, despite my best efforts to draw you near.
When I beckon you near
When I try to remind you of the passion and intimacy that binds us together.
I'm a tree that grows hearts
I'm a living, growing force that constantly produces love and affection for those who are willing to receive it.
One for each that you take
A new opportunity for growth and fulfillment for every part of my love that you are willing to accept and cherish.
You're the intruder hand
You often take advantage of my love and affection, using it for your own purposes without true appreciation or reciprocation.
I'm the branch that you break
A source of constant strength and support, that is sometimes damaged or broken by those who take it for granted.
Hum-yeah!
An exclamation of passion, joy, and connection to the fundamental human experience of love and fulfillment.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bjork Gudmundsdottir, Sirgurjon Birgir Sigurdsson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I'm a fountain of blood
In the shape of a girl
You're the bird on the brim
Hypnotised by the whirl
Drink me, make me feel real
Wet your beak in the stream
Game we're playing is life
Love's a two way dream
Leave me now, return tonight
Tide will show you the way
If you forget my name
You will go astray
Like a killer whale
Trapped in a bay
I'm a path of cinders
Burning under your feet
You're the one who walks me
I'm your one way street
I'm a whisper in the water
Secret for you to hear
You're the one who grows distant
When I beckon you near
Leave me now, return tonight
Tide will show you the way
If you forget my name
You will go astray
Like a killer whale
Trapped in a bay
I'm a tree that grows hearts
One for each that you take
You're the intruder's hand
I'm the branch that you break
Andrew Williams
I remember growing up in the 90s, she was brave enough to be herself, be creative and evolve her music. Because she was being different the media/chart/music shows would completely ridicule her a LOT. When you listen to a bjork song, you honestly couldn’t tell if it was released in the 90s or right now….that’s how far ahead she was with her music. She put her critics to shame.
Eddie NiceGuy
I don’t know where you grew up or who ypu listened back in the days but in France she was praised big time. Rightfuly so :-)
Kainlarsen
I think a lot of it comes down to being hand-picked by the industry to be allowed to be yourself; There are many creative people like Björk who get overlooked because in favour of disposable acts that bring in quick cash. The industry does not like experimentation or innovation, and only the fortunate few get to be original.
Gwavana
I grew up in the 90's an everydbody was absolutely IN LOVE with Bjork, she was litteraly one of the most admired artist at the time, this song in particular was everywhere. So we propbably lived in different countries :)
foxfire9
Really? I grew in the same era and although I seem to remember people thought she was brilliant even back then. The gossip media certainly had a field day with her, but when it comes to music I feel like Bjork has always been thought of as incredibly influential and ahead of her time. Madonna wanted to work with her. Peter Jackson wanted her to sing the end theme to the second Lord of the Rings movie. She wasn't languishing in obscurity waiting to be appreciated 30 years later, that's for sure.
Masterr59
I had a friend show me her videos about 6 months ago and I keep coming back to listen to her. He had thought and told me this music came out within the last few years and I believed him too. We literally thought this was new stuff. Both of us are very avid music enthusiasts too, I listen to all kinds of music.
cheeseboy777
I wish she would narrate audiobooks, I could listen to her all day
Arte, Cultura, Literatura e Meditação
Me too
Jane T
Totally true💜💓
david lindsay
TELL HER.
Write to her and tell her.