Alarm Call
Björk
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Wo-oo-ooh hoh! I have walked this earth And watched people It doesn't scare me at all I can be sincere And say I like them It doesn't scare me at all An-bithelafter-mer An-yeah-hoh-oh An-be-ja-a-a-ha-ha You can't say no to hope Can't say no to happiness I want to go on a mountain-top With a radio and good batteries And play a joyous tune and Free the human race From suffering It doesn't scare me at all I'm no fucking Buddhist But this is enlightenment The less room you give me The more space I've got It doesn't scare me at all An-chamel-after An-yeah-hoh-oh An-be-ja-a-a-ha-ha You can't say no to hope Can't say no to happiness It doesn't scare me at all I want to be on a mountain-top With a radio and good batteries And play a joyous tune and Free the A-human race From suffering It doesn't scare me at all This is an alarm-call So wake-up, wake-up now Woo-oo-ooh! Today has never happened And it doesn't frighten me It doesn't scare me at all An-bithel-after An-yeah-hoh-oh An-che-ja-a-a-ha-ha You can't say no to hope You can't say no to happiness Wo-oo-ooh! It doesn't scare me at all, wo-oo-ooh!
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Written by: BJORK GUDMUNDSDOTTIR
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Alarm Call" was written by Björk and co-producer Mark Bell for Björk's album, "Homogenic," released in 1997.
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Title InspirationThe song reportedly gets its suggestive title from the alarm call that animals in the wild give to signal danger.
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Album Placement"Alarm Call" is the seventh track on Björk's third studio album, "Homogenic".
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Genre ExplorationThe song is a combination of trip-hop and art pop, with the singer's unique elements of experimentality.
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Single ReleaseIn 1998, "Alarm Call" was released as the fourth and final single from "Homogenic".
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Chart PerformanceDespite not reaching the top 40 in the UK Singles Chart, the song still became a dance hit in the USA, where it reached No. 33 on the Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Alarm Call" was directed by fashion photographer Alexander McQueen in his directorial debut, and filmed in a jungle setting, reflecting the themes of nature found throughout "Homogenic".
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Version Variations"Alarm Call" comes in nine different versions spread across various formats of release, showcasing Björk’s desire to experiment.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe song's lyrics are thought to reflect Björk's views on the beauty and preciousness of life, especially in the lines, "I'm no fucking Buddhist, but this is enlightenment."
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Live Performances"Alarm Call" has been performed live by Björk in several of her tours, including the Homogenic Tour, Vespertine Tour, and later during her Cornucopia Tour, demonstrating the longevity and popularity of the song among her fanbase.
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