Innocence
Björk
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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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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.
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Album InformationThe song is from her seventh studio album, Volta, which was released in 2007.
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Song LyricsBjörk wrote the lyrics of "Innocence" herself, and they deal with themes of innocence, exploration, and freedom.
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CollaborationThe song production was a team effort by Björk and British producer Timbaland.
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Single Release"Innocence" was the second single released from the Volta album.
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Music VideoBjörk 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.
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Reviews & ReceptionThe song received favorable reviews with critics praising the fusion of electronic beats and unconventional vocal style.
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Live Performances"Innocence" has been performed live on numerous occasions most notably during the Volta Tour (2007–2008).
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Award NominationsThe song was nominated for the Best Short Form Music Video at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards.
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Chart PerformanceWhile the song did not chart in the UK or US, it did reach the Top 40 in Spain.
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Musical CompositionThe song features strong electronic beats paired with bright horn sections, representing a fusion of traditional and contemporary musical styles.
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RemixesMultiple remixes of "Innocence" were released, featuring the work of artists such as Simian Mobile Disco, Alva Noto, and Jimmy Douglas.
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