Dull Flame of Desire
Björk
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I love your eyes, my dear Their splendid sparkling fire When suddenly you raise them so To cast a swift embracing glance Like lightning flashing in the sky But there's a charm that is greater still When my love's eyes are lowered When all is fired by passion's kiss And through the downcast lashes I see the dull flame of desire And through the downcast lashes I see the dull flame of desire I love your eyes, my dear Their splendid sparkling fire When suddenly you raise them so To cast a swift embracing glance Like lightning flashing in the sky But there's a charm that is greater still When my love's eyes are lowered When all is fired by passion's kiss And through the downcast lashes I see the dull flame of desire And through the downcast lashes I see the dull flame of desire Oh flame, dull flame Oh flame, dull flame I love your eyes, my dear Their splendid sparkling fire When suddenly you raise them so To cast a swift embracing glance Like lightning flashing in the sky But there's a charm that is greater still When my love's eyes are lowered When all is fired by passion's kiss And through the downcast lashes I see the dull flame of desire Through the downcast lashes I see the dull flame of desire Dull flame, dull fame Oh flame I love your eyes, my dear Their splendid sparkling fire When suddenly you raise them so To cast a swift embracing glance Like lightning flashing in the sky But there's a charm that is greater still When my love's eyes are lowered When all is fired by passion's kiss Through the downcast lashes I see the dull flame of desire And through the downcast lashes I see the dull flame of desire And through the downcast lashes I see the dull flame of desire
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Written by: Bj�rk Gudmundsdottir
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20 facts about this song
Background of the Song"Dull Flame of Desire" is a song by Icelandic artist Björk from her seventh studio album "Volta".
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Release DateThe song was released on 25th April 2007 as the sixth track on the album.
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Lyrics SourceThe lyrics of "Dull Flame of Desire" are based on a Russian poem of the same name by the romantic poet Andrei Voznesensky.
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Featuring ArtistsThe song features vocals from Antony Hegarty, who is known for his work with the band "Antony and the Johnsons".
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Music VideoA music video for the song was released on September 29, 2008, which is known for its abstract visuals and ethereal imagery.
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Musical Style"Dull Flame of Desire" is acknowledged for its fusion of orchestral and electronic elements, a common theme in Björk's music but further emphasised in this song.
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RecognitionThe song has been performed live by Björk in various shows and festivals, demonstrating its popularity among fans.
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InterpretationThe song is often interpreted as a passionate love song, reflecting on the complex blend of longing and desire in a relationship.
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Remixes of the Song"Dull Flame of Desire" has been remixed by several artists, including Mark Stent and Modeselektor, displaying the song's adaptability and popularity in the electronic music scene.
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Length of the SongThe original song is 7 minutes and 33 seconds long, making it one of the longest songs Björk has released in her career.
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Music ScoresThe orchestral score for "Dull Flame of Desire" was arranged by Björk and Nico Muhly.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received largely positive reviews from music critics, appreciating the unique blending of the artist's vocals and innovative orchestra-electronic blend.
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InspirationBjörk's personal liking for Russian art and culture was a key factor in her decision to adapt Voznesensky's poem into this song.
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LanguagesThe song was also translated and recorded in Icelandic, which Björk's motherland language.
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Album's Success"Volta", the album that "Dull Flame of Desire" is a part of, peaked at number seven on the UK Albums Chart and number nine on the US Billboard 200. This demonstrates the overall success of the album and by extension, the song "Dull Flame of Desire".
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Song's ArtworkThe song's artwork was painted by the artist herself and is considered one of her most visually stunning works.
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Hegarty's CollaborationThis was Antony Hegarty's second collaboration with Björk, the first was on the single "My Juvenile".
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Personal InspirationIn an interview, Björk expressed that she envisioned "Dull Flame of Desire" as a duet between a woman and a man who are attracted to each other but unwilling to admit it.
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Influence of the Song"Dull Flame of Desire" greatly impacted Björk's later works as it was during this time she heavily explored the orchestral-electronic fusion.
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PopularityDespite not being a single, "Dull Flame of Desire" is one of the most popular tracks from the "Volta" album.
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