It's in Our Hands

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About It's in Our Hands

"It's in Our Hands" is a song by Icelandic recording artist and songwriter Björk, released as the first and only single from her first greatest hits album Greatest Hits (2002). Like her previous work, the song was written by her and co-produced by her along with Matmos. Musically, "It's in Our Hands" is an electronic song that is influenced by glitch music, abstract sounds, ambient and synthpop. The song received favorable reviews from many music critics and reached number 37 in the United Kingdom.  


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Cruelest
Almost
Always to ourselves
It mustn't 
Get any better
Off

It's in our hands
It always was
It's in our hands
In our hands
It's all there
In our hands
It's all there
In our hands

Well,
Now aren't we scaring ourselves
Unnecessarily?
Aren't we trying too hard?

'Cause it's in our hands
It's in our hands
It's all here
It's in our hands

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It's in our hands
It always was
It's in our hands
It's in our hands
It's in our hands
It's in our hands

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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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10 facts about this song

Release
"It's in Our Hands" is a song by Iceland's unique songstress Björk, which was released in 2002.
Album Details
Although most often associated with her "Greatest Hits" album that was released in the same year, "It's in Our Hands" technically doesn't belong to any other album as it was never included in any of her original studio albums.
Song Artistry
This song showcases Björk's innovative artistry, featuring electronic beats mixed with her signature wispy vocals.
Music Video
The music video for this song was directed by Spike Jonze who is renowned for his distinctive, quirky aesthetic, which fits well with Björk's image.
Chart Performance
"It's in Our Hands" managed to reach high positions on various charts across the world. It hit number 37 on the UK Singles Chart and also reached number 2 on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs.
B-sides
The single release of "It's in Our Hands" featured several B-sides, including remixes of the song by Soft Pink Truth and Arcane, further demonstrating Björk's flexibility within the realm of experimental and electronic music.
Lyrical Theme
The song's lyrics are considered to carry an uplifting and empowering message, with Björk singing about the power we have within ourselves to change our lives and the world around us.
Live Performances
Despite not being attached to an album, "It's in Our Hands" was performed live during Björk’s Greatest Hits Tour in 2003.
Critical Reception
Critics praised the song for its energy and for how it encapsulates Björk's singular style and sound, pushing the boundaries of what pop music can sound like.
Song Structure
"It's in Our Hands" has a slightly unconventional structure for a pop song, with Björk abandoning the traditional verse-chorus format in favor of a more fluid, experimental style.

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