Human Behaviour

Björk

About Human Behaviour

"Human Behaviour" is a song by Icelandic recording artist Björk, released in June 1993 as the lead single from her debut studio album Debut. Produced by Björk's longtime collaborator Nellee Hooper, it reflects upon human nature and emotion from a non-human animal's point of view. The song and music video were inspired by British broadcaster and naturalist David Attenborough. Critics praised "Human Behaviour" and called it a highlight of Debut. The song was an underground smash that peaked at number two on the dance charts and reached number 36 on the UK Singles Chart. Its music video was directed by Michel Gondry and is the first time he and Björk collaborated. The music video, like the song, is a story about the relation between humans and animals from the animal's point of view.  


Year:
1996
4:12
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If you ever get close to a human
And human behavior
Be ready, be ready to get confused

There's definitely, definitely, definitely no logic
To human behavior
But yet so, yet so irresistible

And there's no map

They're terribly moody
And human behavior
Then all of a sudden turn happy

But, oh, to get involved in the exchange
Of human emotions
Is ever so, ever so satisfying

Oh oh, and there's no map

Human behavior, human
Human, human behavior, human
Human, human behavior, human
Human behavior, human

And there's no map
And the compass
Wouldn't help at all

Human behavior, human, human
Human behavior, human
Human behavior, human
Human behavior

There's definitely, definitely, definitely no logic

Human, human
Human behavior
Human

There's definitely, definitely, definitely no logic

Human, human, human, human

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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: NELLEE HOOPER, ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM, BJORK GUDMUNDSDOTTIR

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Human Behaviour" falls under the genre of alternative rock and electronic.
Album Information
This song is from Björk’s debut studio album titled "Debut" that was released in 1993.
Chart Performance
"Human Behaviour" peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs in the United States and reached number 36 on the UK Singles Chart.
Production Team
The song was produced by Nellee Hooper, who has also worked with artists such as U2, Gwen Stefani, and Madonna.
Song Inspiration
Björk has described "Human Behaviour" as being about the dichotomy between the instinctual and enlightened parts of human nature.
Music Video Creators
The music video for "Human Behaviour" was directed by Michel Gondry, who has been a long-time collaborizer with Björk on various music videos.
Critics Review
The song received overall positive reviews from critics and is often celebrated for its unique sound and playful, experimental nature.
Songwriting
"Human Behaviour" was co-written by Björk and Nellee Hooper.
Award Nominations
The music video was nominated for a variety of awards, including an MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist in a Video.
Remixes
Several remixes of "Human Behaviour" exist, including ones by Underworld and Bassheads.
Use in Popular Culture
"Human Behaviour" has been used in a number of film soundtracks and television shows, including the film "Tank Girl" and BBC television drama series "Ideal".
Cultural Impact
Besides its commercial success, "Human Behaviour" also played a significant role in establishing Björk's image as an original and innovative artist in the pop music scene.
Live Performance
Björk has performed "Human Behaviour" on several major platforms, including Top of the Pops and Later... with Jools Holland.
Artistic Interpretation
The song's lyrics are often interpreted as Björk's observations on human nature, particularly focusing on how humans maintain a sense of naïveté and juvenile behavior.
Cultural Influence
The song, along with the rest of the album, marked a departure from the dance-pop sound popular in the early 1990s, helping to pave the way for more experimental genres to enter the mainstream.

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