Venus As A Boy
Björk
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His wicked Sense of humor Suggests Exciting sex! His fingers They focus on her Touches He's Venus as a boy He believes in a beauty He's Venus as a boy He's exploring The taste of her Arousal So accurate He sets off The beauty in her He's Venus Venus as a boy He believes in a beauty He's Venus as a boy
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Written by: Bjork Gudmundsdottir
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12 facts about this song
Music Genre"Venus as a Boy" is categorized as art pop, trip hop, and avant-pop, becoming one of the key songs in these genres during the 90s.
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Release InformationThe song was released on August 23, 1993, as the second single from her debut studio album "Debut."
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InspirationBjörk has stated that the song was inspired by a boy who saw everything from a "beauty perspective," turning mundane things into beautiful experiences.
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Music VideoThe accompanying music video was directed by renowned British director, Sophie Muller. It depicts Björk frolicking with a mysterious pet egg in her apartment.
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Chart Performance"Venus as a Boy" performed well in the UK, peaking at #29 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Alternative VersionsSeveral alternate versions of the song exist, including a remix by the popular British band Massive Attack.
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Diverse SoundsThe song is known for its diverse instruments, including Indian strings and tabla percussion, underlining Björk's wide-ranging musical influences.
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Notable LyricsThe song features Bjork's cryptic lyrics, including "His wicked sense of humour, suggests exciting sex".
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Cognitive ResearchA 2015 study conducted by Durham University found that "Venus as a Boy" was one of the songs most likely to give listeners "skin orgasms" or frisson.
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Movie AppearanceThe song was included in the soundtrack of the 1993 crime film "The Young Americans".
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Cover PerformancesNumerous artists have covered the song in live performances, including Corinne Bailey Rae and José González.
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Critical AcclaimThe song has been praised by critics for its artistic and unique approach to music, often being highlighted as a standout track on the album "Debut".
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