Lionsong

Björk

About Lionsong

"Lionsong" is the second song by Icelandic singer and musician Björk from her eighth studio album, Vulnicura. It was written and composed by Björk and features beats by Venezuelan musician Arca, who co-produced the track with her. "Lionsong" was released as a promotional single to radio stations in some territories, including the US, by One Little Indian Records in late 2015 and received limited airplay in a shortened radio version. Vulnicura saw no official commercial singles, digital or physical, the first for a Björk studio album, though several versions of "Lionsong" exist due to the various supplementary projects that accompanied the original Vulnicura album.  


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Maybe he will come out this
Maybe he won't
Somehow I'm not too bothered either way

Maybe he will come out of this loving me
Maybe he will come out of this
I smell declarations of solitude
Maybe he will come out of this

Vietnam vet comes after the war
Lands in my house
This wild lion doesn't fit in this chair

Maybe he will come out of this loving me
Maybe he won't
I'm not taming no animal
Maybe he will come out of this

Once it was simple
One feeling at a time
It reached its peak then transformed

These abstract complex feelings
I just don't know how to handle them
Should I throw oil on one of his moods
But which one?
The joy peak
Humor peak
Frustration peak
Anything peak
For clarity

Maybe he will come out of this loving me
Maybe he won't
I'm not taming no animal
Maybe he will come out of this

Maybe he will come out of this
Maybe he won't
Somehow I'm not too bothered either way
Somehow I'm not too bothered either way

I refuse, it's a sign of maturity

To be stuck in complexity
I demand all clarity

Maybe he will come out of this
Or he will feel solitaire
Somehow I'm not too bothered
I'd just like to know

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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

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11 facts about this song

Album Details
"Lionsong" is a song by Icelandic musician Björk from her ninth studio album "Vulnicura."
Release Information
The song was released in 2015 as part of the album.
Song Theme
"Lionsong" is an electroacoustic, art pop, and electropop song, largely centred around Björk's breakup with artist Matthew Barney.
Songwriting
Björk co-wrote "Lionsong" with Venezuelan record producer Arca.
Song Structure
The song is structured in a verse-chorus form and full of intricate electronic beats, violins, and Björk’s layered and pitch-shifted vocals.
Public Reception
"Lionsong" was warmly received by music critics. The Guardian praised its emotional intensity, finding it one of the most powerful songs on the album.
Music Video
The music video for "Lionsong" was directed by Dutch duo Inez & Vinoodh. Björk is shown wearing her ‘moth’ dress illustrated in the album cover, alongside a chest-bursting visual that beats like a broken heart.
Live Performance
Despite the album being one of Björk's most personal and raw works, she did perform "Lionsong" live during her Vulnicura tour.
Cover Versions
"Lionsong" has been covered by multiple artists, a testament to the strength and universality of its theme.
Recognition
"Lionsong" is often highly ranked in Björk’s discography. Lists of the best Björk songs often include "Lionsong" due to its unique combination of intense emotion and innovative sound design.
Impact
By sharing her own vulnerabilities in songs such as "Lionsong," Björk helped to pave the way for other artists to produce intimate, emotive music.

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