Cosmogony
Björk
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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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Written by: Bj�rk Gudmundsdottir, Sigurjon Sigurdsson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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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.
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AlbumThe song is from her eighth studio album, "Biophilia," which was released in 2011.
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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.
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Unique music conceptThe "Biophilia" album, including "Cosmogony," was part of a multimedia project that encompassed apps, a website, custom-made instruments, live concerts, and educational workshops.
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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.
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Interactive releaseAlong 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.
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Creative teamThe song was co-produced by Björk, and English musician and composer Leila Arab, with lyrics penned by Björk herself.
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Educational focusBjörk'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.
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Music videoAlthough 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.
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Critical receptionDespite 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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