Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Bjork - Hyper-ballad

Yet another song that's lyrically and musically beautiful. I love the contrast of this happy sounding tune, but the person meanwhile, is doing all she can just to maintain her balance. A popular Bjork song, I know, but it's one of my favs.





We live on a mountain
Right at the top
This beautiful view
From the top of the mountain

Every morning I walk towards the edge
And throw little things off
Like car-parts, bottles and cutlery
Or whatever I find lying around

It's become a habit
A way
To start the day

I go through all this
Before you wake up
So I can feel happier
To be safe up here with you

It's real early morning
No-one is awake
I'm back at my cliff
Still throwing things off
I listen to the sounds they make
On their way down
I follow them with my eyes 'till they crash
Imagine what my body would sound like
Slamming against those rocks

When it lands
Will my eyes
Be closed or open?

I go through all this
Before you wake up
So I can feel happier
To be safe up here with you

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