Unravel
Björk
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While you are away My heart comes undone Slowly unravels In a ball of yarn The devil collects it With a grin Our love In a ball of yarn He'll never return it So when you come back We'll have to make new love He'll never return it When you come back We'll have to make new love While you are away My heart comes undone Slowly unravels In a ball of yarn The devil collects it With a grin Our love, our love, In a ball of yarn He'll never return it When you come back We'll have to make new love He'll never return it When you come back We'll have to make new love He'll never return it When you come back We'll have to make new love
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Written by: GUY SIGSWORTH, BJORK GUDMUNDSDOTTIR
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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21 facts about this song
Album Classification"Unravel" is a song by Icelandic singer Björk. It is the third track on her third studio album, "Homogenic", released in 1997.
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Song LanguageThe song is sung in English, despite Björk's Icelandic origin.
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GenresIt is characterized as an electronic, art pop, trip hop, and avant-garde song.
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Lyrical ThemeThe lyrics of "Unravel" describe a love that, although constantly unraveling, is never entirely depleted. This makes the love eternal, as it remains to be mended and perpetuated.
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PersonnelThe song was written by Björk herself. Mark Bell of the electronic music group, LFO, was associated with the production work, particularly in creating the sound of the album.
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Critical Acclaim"Unravel" has been critically lauded. Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke named it as his favorite song ever, and other critics have described it as one of Björk's best songs.
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Music VideoAlthough "Unravel" was not released as a single, it does have a music video. The video was directed by Lynn Fox, a collective of artists and filmmakers.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various other music artists over the years, including Ane Brun and Radiohead.
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Live PerformancesBjörk has performed "Unravel" in several live events. One notable performance was at the 1998 VH1 Fashion Awards.
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Award NominationsThe song was nominated for a Grammy in 1999 for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, although it didn't win.
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Usage in Media"Unravel" has been used in numerous films and television shows. Most notably, it was included in the soundtrack for the movie "Dancer in the Dark", in which Björk also starred.
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Album Classification"Unravel" is a song from the album "Homogenic" by Björk, released in 1997.
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Genre ClassificationThe song can be classified under the Electronica and Art Pop genres, featuring electronic beats, strings, and Björk's distinctive vocals.
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Critical ReceptionCritics often classify "Unravel" as one of Björk's high points in her career, praising its mix of electronic music and emotionally resonant lyrics.
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InfluencesBjörk's "Unravel" is often classified as drawing influence from classical music, as well as the IDM (Intelligent Dance Music) genre.
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Song DescriptionLyrically, "Unravel" is a love ballad that uses a yarn metaphor to portray the unraveling of a relationship, going into the singer's fear of forgetting the one she loves while they're apart.
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Song Impact"Unravel" was hugely influential, making it to the list of The Guardian's 1000 Songs Everyone Must Hear in 2009.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists, including Thom Yorke of Radiohead, have covered "Unravel". Yorke frequently described "Unravel" as one of the most beautiful songs he has ever heard.
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Live PerformancesBjörk has often included "Unravel" in her live setlists, where it is well received by audiences and praised for its raw emotional impact.
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Music VideoAlthough there wasn't an official music video for "Unravel", the song's live performances and various fan-made music videos emphasise its emotive nature.
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Song RecognitionThe song is recognized and classified under the list of All-Time Best Tracks by NME, clinching the 60th spot in 2014.
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