Due to her expressive variety, innovation and eclecticism, this Icelandic singer has revolutionized experimental music and at the same time has been a voice in protest to promote environmental care. Her passion for art, natural sciences and her way of being in the world can be reflected in Bjork’s phrases; ideas and reflections on society, love, art…
The most famous Bjork phrases with the most personality
This is a selection of 70 quotes from Bjork that reflect her philosophy, love of her country, her art and nature.
1. I will never act in another film again
In this sentence, Bjork refers to his participation in the film Dancer in the Dark and the impasses he had with Lars Von Trier, director of the film.
2. When I wake up I have to recreate the universe, and I kill it in the afternoon
In this phrase from Bjork you can reflect her passion for her work and how important it is to rescue her family life.
3. That’s my mother: the ocean
The singer’s relationship with nature is quite well known.
4. I became a bit like David Attenborough, a bit scientific…. How would I say?… a bit excessively analytical, excessively rational. Because he needed to hold on to something solid
Bjork is a singer with a tendency to rationally analyze things.
5. I think there are many people these days who confuse the terms. For me there are two types of music: that which demands attention from the listener, and that which is simply a vehicle for dancing, having sex, or creating a certain atmosphere in an airport or in an elevator. People misunderstand dance music because they put on headphones and listen to it quietly at home. Shit! that is not like that! Dance music is something tribal: it was born in Africa a thousand years ago and is intended for performances and clubs so that people can dance for ten hours straight if necessary. Listening to dance music at home is like playing a rock and roll record at a funeral or an ambient piece at a rock concert. It’s stupid. What I do is not really dance; It requires attention and is for domestic use rather than for clubs.
This quote from Bjork talks about dance music and the way to live it
6. To me it’s like every song on the album says, ‘Look, this is how I’m doing.’ That’s why I called the new album Post, because deep down I always compose songs as if it were a letter to Iceland. For me, leaving all my relatives, all my friends and everything I knew was a very important step.
In this phrase from Bjork, the singer shows her longing and the relationship she has with her country.
7. I never thought I would perform in such big venues. I have always said no to this type of offers, because I think that both me and my music are very private, internal things…, to listen to with headphones. Many people still believe that remixing means recycling, a means for the company to make a song sound more radioable. But in music there has always been a tradition of making covers of the same song. Like when Bach made his fugues for organ… and I want to point out that I don’t want to compare myself to Bach. Maybe I’m crazy, but not that crazy.” Telegram has all the elements of Post exaggerated: “it’s like the heart of Post. That’s why it’s fun to call it a ‘remix album’, because it’s the complete opposite. It is more rigid than Post; It doesn’t try to sound pretty or pleasant to the ear. It’s simply an album that I would buy myself.
Bjork is often not understood, she has had to remain firm in her style, since she does not consider herself a mainstream artist.
8. I wanted it to be an honest album. Me, here, myself at home. I wondered if there was such a thing as Icelandic techno and what it should sound like. Well, in Iceland, everything revolves around nature 24 hours a day. Earthquakes, snow storms, rain, ice, volcanic eruptions, geysers… it is very elemental and uncontrollable. But on the other hand, Iceland is incredibly modern; everything is high tech. The proportion of people with computers is the highest in the world. That contradiction is also in Homogenic. Electronic noises are the rhythm, the heartbeat. The violins create an ancient atmosphere, the coloring. Homogenic is Iceland, my native country, my home.
Bjork is the reflection of Iceland and has always wanted to make it clear.
9. I feel incredibly honored to have been asked to write a song and perform it at the Olympic Games. The song is written from the point of view of the ocean that surrounds the entire earth and observes humans to see how they are doing after millions of years of evolution. It does not see borders, different races or religions that have always been at the center of these games
Yoga was composed to be the song for the 2004 Olympics.
10. It’s about going to the essence of something. And with this all-vocal album, that makes sense
This quote from Bjork reflects the care taken when creating his compositions
11. I would like to think of life as a musical, because in musicals, nothing horrible happens.
A reflection on the vicissitudes of life.
12. I have seen the water. It’s just water and nothing else. I’ve already seen it all. I have seen the darkness. I have seen the shine of a small spark. I have seen what I chose. I’ve seen what I need and that’s been enough
Fragment of a song from the movie Dancer in the Dark.
13. Why did you have it? Did you know she would have the same disease as you?
– I just wanted to have a little baby in my arms
This phrase from Bjork is a line from the movie Dancer in the Dark where it sums up maternal tenderness.
14. I must believe that there is nothing more to see
Phrase that belongs to the movie Dancer in the Dark.
15. I am embarrassed to listen to my latest CDs. I have a lot of work to do, let’s put it that way.
Bjork is very famous for being a perfectionist in her work.
16. I love being a very personal singer-songwriter, but I also like being a scientist or an explorer
Since she was little, Bjork had an approach to science since her parents always instilled a love for her.
17. I love England. It’s no coincidence that it’s the first place I moved to for a more cosmopolitan life, which is the one thing Iceland lacks.
This phrase from Bjork reflects her preference for this lifestyle.
18. I sometimes fall into the trap of doing what I think I should be doing instead of doing what I want to be doing.
The search for perfection for Bjork, can put us in these types of circumstances.
19. I would like to teach music It’s strange the way they teach music at schools like Julliard these days
Curious confession. She would be a very original teacher.
20. I made three solo albums in a row, and that’s pretty narcissistic.
To leave that feeling about his work, he decided to venture into cinema.
21. It’s funny how the hippies and punks tried to get rid of the conservatives, but they always seem to have the upper hand in the end.
Interesting reflection, in this phrase from Bjork.
22. Now that rock is turning 50, it has become classic in itself. It’s interesting to see that development.
She herself is part of that development, since with her work she has contributed to its evolution.
23. The reason I do interviews is because I am protecting my songs
In this phrase from Bjork, she addresses criticism about her music.
24. There is no map for human behavior
This sentence was probably said while reviewing his own behavior. There are no boundaries for Bjork.
25. Getting rid of religion would be a good start, right? It seems to be causing a lot of havoc.
Interesting position as a solution to many social problems.
26. Singing is like a celebration of oxygen
This Bjork phrase relates singing as a reaffirmation of life.
27. I feel that the 21st century is a new era. Not only can we collaborate with nature again, but we must. It’s an emergency
In this phrase from Bjork we can see her naturalistic frame.
28. I think I’m pretty used to not being understood instead of being understood.
Phrase that refers to your perception of the world regarding your work.
29. It’s amazing how nature makes women take care of people, and yet it’s hard for them to take care of themselves.
A criticism of the valuation of women for themselves.
30. Football is a fertility festival. Eleven sperm trying to enter the egg. I feel sorry for the goalkeeper
This quote from Bjork reflects her sarcastic sense of humor
31. People always ask me about Eskimos, but there are no Eskimos in Iceland.
Many people have come to know Iceland through this singer.
32. There is definitely, definitely, definitely no logic to human behavior… There is no map AND a compass wouldn’t help at all
This quote from Bjork alludes to the fact that there are no exact theories that can explain human behavior and therefore cannot be a guide to life.
33. I am one of the most idiosyncratic people around.
Bjork has always been respectful and supportive of diverse minorities.
34. Not only the bankers will pay for the disaster, but also the politicians
In this phrase from Bjork she addresses a situation that relates politics and economics.
35. I have never worked many hours at a time, I don’t believe in creativity that way, I prefer mine
Bjork has always given herself space to stimulate her creativity.
36. It is the obligation of musicians to make their art more tactile and intuitive
In this phrase from Bjork she reveals her position on.
37. I spend weeks on every song, every little detail, trying to get everything just right, even though I don’t really care if it sounds absolutely perfect.
Another phrase that reflects your work style.
38. I have always liked extremes. That’s why I love solitude and also mixing with other people and working with them.
IN this phrase from Bjork, the singer describes her personality.
39. Feminists bore me to death. I follow my instinct and if it supports young women in any way, great. But I’d rather you see it more as a lesson about following your own instincts rather than imitating someone.
Marking their political and social positions and ideologies.
40. Sometimes, when I have a lot of ideas and want to do a lot of things, or when I am traveling, I will lose energy and I can’t do as many things as I want. So I have to plan day when I am not doing anything. It seems a little boring to me, but it is necessary
Bjork has always been characterized by this type of effort that she puts into her work.
41. I feel that people in Iceland have a different relationship with their country than in other places. Most Icelanders are very proud to be from there, and we have no shame like the Second World War where we were cruel to other people
This phrase from Bjork marks her position towards her country.
42. I always wanted to be a farmer. There is a tradition in my family
In this phrase he reveals other aspirations and desires.
43. I am not interested in politics. I lose interest microsecond it stops being emotional, when something becomes a political movement. What interests me are emotions
Delimiting your position regarding politics.
45. Usually when you see women in movies, they feel like they have these metal structures around them, they’re caged in masculine energy.
In this phrase, Bjork suggests that Among the scripts, there are the perceptions and desires Men’s.
46. In 2008, I was more thinking about using the touch screen to write songs. From there I started thinking about how I visualize music.
In this phrase, the singer seeks to explain the elements or situations that generate her musical evolutions.
47. Everything is full of love
This Bjork phrase that appears in her song that has the same phrase as its title, caused a lot of controversy and was censored in many places.
48. Imagine what my body might sound like hitting those rocks. When I land, will my eyes close or open?
This phrase belongs to the song Hyper-Ballad and has quite a naturist content.
49. I don’t expect people to understand me, that would be quite arrogant.
Bjork has always tried not to show herself in that way.
Another of those Bjork phrases in which she identifies her thoughts with her roots.
51.Religion is a mistake. Your self-justification exhausts me. I think atheists should start screaming for attention like religious people do. Nature is our church
Bjork has always made her position clear on the issue of religion.
52. I always try to wear clothes from unknown designers, and I make sure to pay them because I have money for something.
Bjork has always preferred independence regarding her style.
53. Coincidence only makes sense with you
Phrase that belongs to the song Yoga and is aimed at humanity.
54. What probably confuses people is that they know a lot about me, even though there is actually a lot more they don’t know.
There are many speculations about his life because the audience relates their intimacy to the style of their work
55. I’m a bit of a nerd, I wouldn’t mind working in a store selling records, or having a radio show where I play obscure singles
This quote from Bjork says a lot about her thoughts about happiness.
56. There are certain emotions that not even your best friend can sympathize with, but you will find the right movie or the right book, and they will understand you.
Artistic expressions also help us understand ourselves and express ourselves when we can’t find words.
57. I never really understood the word “loneliness.” I am always in an orgy with the sky, the ocean and nature
This phrase from Bjork reflects the deep connection she has with nature.
58. Iceland sets a world record. The United Nations asked people around the world a series of questions. Iceland excelled at one thing. When they asked us what do we believe in? 90% said, ‘in ourselves’. I think I’m in that group. If I get into trouble, there is no God or Allah to help me. I have to do it myself
The way things work in her country is something that makes her proud.
59. You can’t say no to hope, you can’t say no to happiness
Phrase that belongs to the song Alarm Call and refers to reaffirming hope and happiness in our lives.
61. I think choosing between men and women is like choosing between cake and ice cream. It would be silly not to try both when there are so many different flavors
In this phrase from Bjork, she invites us to reject the war of the sexes.
62. I mean, the human race, we are a tribe, let’s face it, and stop all this religious bullshit. I think everyone, or at least a lot of my friends, are so exhausted with all this stuff about religious people. Just drop it. We’re all fucking animals, so let’s do some universal tribal rhythm. We are pagans. Let’s march.
In this phrase from Bjork she calls us to focus on our humanity away from the prejudices or dogmas that separate us.
63. I am a whisper in the water
This Bjork phrase is part of the song Bachelorette Homogenic.
64. I am self-sufficient. I spend a lot of time alone and zone out quite easily. When I communicate, I communicate 900 percent, then I log off, which scares people sometimes
Bjork dedicates herself intensely to every moment, something that many people don’t know and that scares them.
65. Emotions were not created to just lie around. You must experience things to the fullest. I have a feeling that time is ticking. We have to feel all those things to the fullest. Like, I don’t eat a lot but I really love to eat. And I like to be precise and particular. There is a certain respect in that. If you can make your day depending on how you feel, and enjoy things too
Your work has a very emotional content.
66. I am half child, half ancient
In this phrase from Bjork we see a definition of herself regarding how she expresses herself to others.
67. It seems like most of the world is run by the eye, right? They design cities to look great, but they always sound horrible… They design phones to look good, but they always sound horrible. I think it’s about time the other senses were celebrated.
In this phrase he talks about the importance of how things look when faced with any other type of evaluation in different senses.
68. You shouldn’t let poets lie to you
This phrase from Bjork became known when in a video she deconstructed a television to imply her rejection of it.
69. I’m not fucking Buddhist, but this is enlightenment
This phrase It is part of the lyrics of the song Alarm Calm
70. I don’t believe in religion, but if I had to choose one, it would be Buddhism.
Bjork defines a position by an isthmus that always felt close to her principles.
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