Innocence

Björk

About Innocence

"Innocence" is a song written and recorded by Icelandic singer Björk. The song was released as the second single from her seventh full-length studio album, Volta. It is co-produced by record producer Timbaland and his protégé Danja. The song was premiered on Björk's MySpace profile on March 19, 2007 as part of the fan contest to submit ideas for the music video. The single was released exclusively as a digital download on July 23, 2007.


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2007
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I once had no fears
None at all
And then when
I had some

To my surprise
I grew to like both
Scared or brave
Without them

The thrill of fear
Thought I'd never admit it
The thrill of fear
Now greatly enjoyed with courage

When I once was
Untouchable
Innocence roared
Still amazes

When I once was
Innocent
It's still here
But in different places

Neurosis
Only
Attaches
Itself to
Fertile
Ground
Where it can flourish

The thrill of fear
Thought I'd never admit it
The thrill of fear
Now greatly enjoyed with courage

When I once was
Fearless
Innocence roared
Still amazes

Untouchable
Innocence
It's still here
But in different places

Fear is a powerful drug
Overcome it and
You think that you can do
Anything

Should I
Save myself
For later
Or generously give

Fear of
Losing
Energy
Is draining

It locks up your chest
Shuts down the heart
Miserly
And stingy
Let's open up, share

When I once was
Fearless
Innocence roared
Still amazes

Untouchable
Innocence
It's still here
But in different places

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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: BJORK GUDMUNDSDOTTIR, FLOYD NATHANIEL HILLS, TIMOTHY Z. MOSLEY

Lyrics © ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Innocence" by Björk falls under the genres of art pop, electronic, and experimental music.
Album Information
The song is from her seventh studio album, Volta, which was released in 2007.
Song Lyrics
Björk wrote the lyrics of "Innocence" herself, and they deal with themes of innocence, exploration, and freedom.
Collaboration
The song production was a team effort by Björk and British producer Timbaland.
Single Release
"Innocence" was the second single released from the Volta album.
Music Video
Björk held a contest for fans to submit their concepts for the "Innocence" song's video. The winning entry was created by French visual software developers Romain Demongeot & Martial Corneville.
Reviews & Reception
The song received favorable reviews with critics praising the fusion of electronic beats and unconventional vocal style.
Live Performances
"Innocence" has been performed live on numerous occasions most notably during the Volta Tour (2007–2008).
Award Nominations
The song was nominated for the Best Short Form Music Video at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards.
Chart Performance
While the song did not chart in the UK or US, it did reach the Top 40 in Spain.
Musical Composition
The song features strong electronic beats paired with bright horn sections, representing a fusion of traditional and contemporary musical styles.
Remixes
Multiple remixes of "Innocence" were released, featuring the work of artists such as Simian Mobile Disco, Alva Noto, and Jimmy Douglas.

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