Moon
Björk
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As the lukewarm hands of the Gods Came down and gently picked my adrenaline pearls They placed them in their mouths And rinsed all of the fear out Nourished them with their saliva ooh rested, as if the healthiest past-time Is being in life-threatening circumstances And once again be reborn (All birthed and happy) All birthed and happy (All birthed and happy) All birthed and happy Best way to start the new is to fail miserably Fail at loving and fail at giving Fail at creating a flow then realign the whole And kick into the start hole And kick into the start hole And kick into the start hole To risk all is the end all and the beginning all To risk all is the end all and the beginning all
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Written by: Bj�rk Gudmundsdottir, Damian Taylor
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Moon" is a song by the Icelandic singer-songwriter Björk. It serves as the third track on her album "Biophilia" which was released in 2011.
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Notable FeaturesInterestingly, the song features an intricate musical structure, with a time signature of 17/8. This reflects artistic challenging decisions that Björk often makes in her music.
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Song ThemeThe song is described as a "healing" track by Björk and it symbolizes rebirth. It is perceived as representative of the lunar phase in the concept album's theme of cycles in nature.
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Album ConceptThe track and the entire album "Biophilia" are part of Björk's bigger project to bridge the realms of music, science, and technology.
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Use of Unconventional InstrumentsConsistent with the theme and concept of the album, "Moon" features the use of unconventional instruments. These include a bespoke digitally-controlled pipe organ, a 30-foot pendulum that harnesses the earth’s gravitational pull to create musical patterns.
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Video RepresentationThe music video for "Moon" shows Björk with fiery hair against a starry background, tying the song visually into its celestial themes.
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Song ReleaseThe song was pre-released as the first of three promotional singles for the album on 6th September 2011. It was not officially released as a commercial single.
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Critical Reception"Moon" received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised the song for its rawness and simplicity. The track's production, lyrical themes, and Björk's vocal performance was also highly praised.
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Contribution from FansSome parts of the Biophilia project, including the song "Moon", were funded by fans through the website Kickstarter, which was a new model of music production at the time.
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Song ArtworkThe artwork for "Moon" and the other promotional singles were created by the artist M/M Paris, who has frequent collaborations with Björk. The cover features a unique, graphic interpretation of the moon.
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