Cosmogony

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About Cosmogony

"Cosmogony" is a song by Icelandic artist Björk, released as the second single from her eighth album Biophilia. The song was released on iTunes on July 19, 2011. It was also released as an app, which served as the "mother app" for the Biophilia app. It was released as part of The Crystalline Series alongside the first single from the album "Crystalline" on CD and vinyl.


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Heaven
Heaven's bodies
Whirl around me
Make me wonder

And they say back then our universe
Was an empty sea, until a silver fox
And her cunning mate began to sing
A song that became the world we know

Heaven
Heaven's bodies
Whirl around me
Make me wonder

And they say back then our universe
Was a cold black egg, until the God inside
Burst out and from its shattered shell
He made what became the world we know

Heaven
Heaven's bodies
Whirl around me
Make me wonder

And they say back then our universe
Was an endless land, until our ancestors
Woke up and before they went back to sleep
They carved it up into the world we know

Heaven
Heaven's bodies
Whirl around me
Make me wonder

And they say back then our universe
Wasn't even there, until a sudden bang
And then there was light, was sound, was matter
And it all became the world we know

Heaven
Heaven's bodies
Whirl around me
Dance internally

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Björk

Björk Guðmundsdóttir ( /ˈbjɜrk/; [ˈpjœr̥k ˈkvʏðmʏntsˌtoʊhtɪr] ( listen); born 21 November 1965), known simply as Björk, is an Icelandic singer-songwriter. Her musical style is eclectic and she has achieved recognition in rock, jazz, electronic dance music, classical, and folk. more »

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Written by: Bj�rk Gudmundsdottir, Sigurjon Sigurdsson

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10 facts about this song

Genre
"Cosmogony" is a song by Icelandic singer Björk which falls under the genres of Art Pop, Experimental Pop, and Electronica.
Album
The song is from her eighth studio album, "Biophilia," which was released in 2011.
Song's meaning
"Cosmogony" is essentially a creation myth presented in a song, addressing different theories of how the universe came into existence, including the Big Bang and various religious perspectives.
Unique music concept
The "Biophilia" album, including "Cosmogony," was part of a multimedia project that encompassed apps, a website, custom-made instruments, live concerts, and educational workshops.
Musical composition
"Cosmogony" differs from the other experimental songs in the Biophilia album with its straightforward structure and lush orchestration, featuring horns and soaring vocals.
Interactive release
Along with the rest of the album, "Cosmogony" was released alongside an interactive iPad app, which provided a unique multi-sensory experience for listeners, blending music, visuals, and educational elements.
Creative team
The song was co-produced by Björk, and English musician and composer Leila Arab, with lyrics penned by Björk herself.
Educational focus
Björk's stated intention with "Cosmogony" and the other tracks on "Biophilia" was to explore the nexus of nature, music and technology, and inspire listeners to explore new ways of thinking about these areas.
Music video
Although no official music video was released for "Cosmogony," the song was featured in the 'Solar System' app as part of the album, where users could interact with and explore cosmic entities.
Critical reception
Despite not being a mainstream pop song, "Cosmogony" received positive feedback from critics, with many highlighting Björk's profound lyrics and innovative approach to music.

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