Björk quotes - page 2

Björk is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, composer, and actress known for her eclectic musical style and innovative approach to art. Her work blends electronic, pop, avant-garde, and classical influences, earning her critical acclaim worldwide. She continues to shape the music industry with her unique vision and creative experimentation. Here are 86 of her quotes:

The English can be a very critical, unforgiving people, but criticism can be good. And this is a country that loves comedy. (Björk)
There is this stereotype of Icelanders all believing in spirits, and I've played up to that a bit in interviews. View quote
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If nothing else, I have money. View quote
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People that complete other people's vision are understated. View quote
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The reason I do photographs is to help people understand my music, so it's very important that I am the same, emotionally, in the photographs as in the music. Most people's eyes are much better developed than their ears. If they see a certain emotion in the photograph, then they'll understand the music. View quote
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Usually when you see females in movies, they feel like they have these metallic structures around them, they are caged in by male energy. View quote
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I'd done three solo albums in a row, and that's quite narcissistic. View quote
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I'm not going to talk like I know about politics, because I'm a total amateur, but maybe I can be a spokesperson for people who aren't normally interested in politics. View quote
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I always wanted to be a farmer. There is a tradition of that in my family. View quote
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The reason I do interviews is because I'm protecting my songs. View quote
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It's a big question. Getting rid of religion would be a good start, wouldn't it? It seems to be causing a lot of havoc. (Björk)
But... but... these are the people that made the Busby Berkeley movies, yeah? So they're not exactly subtle. View quote
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Declare independence Don't let them do that to you ... Start your own currency Make your own stamp Protect your language. View quote
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When in doubt, give. View quote
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He offers a handshake, crooked five fingers They form a pattern yet to be matched On the surface simplicity But the darkest pit in me is pagan poetry. View quote
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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. View quote
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Emotional landscapes They puzzle me The riddle gets solved and you push me up to this state of emergency How beautiful to be! State of emergency Is where I want to be. View quote
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I'm back at my cliff still throwing things off I listen to the sounds they make on their way down I follow with my eyes 'til they crash imagine what my body would sound like slamming against those rocks and when it lands will my eyes be closed or open? View quote
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I dare you to take me on I dare you to show me your palms I'm so bored of cowards who say they want (love) Then they can't handle love. View quote
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You have done Good for yourselves Since you left my wet embrace And crawled ashore ... My sons and my daughters Ho-oh! Your sweat is salty I am why. View quote
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It's interesting for me to bring up a girl. You go to the toy store and the female characters there - Cinderella, the lady in Beauty and the Beast - their major task is to find Prince Charming. And I'm like, wait a minute - it's 2005! We've fought so hard to have a say, and not just live through our partners, and yet you're still seeing two-year-old girls with this message pushed at them that the only important thing is to find this amazing dress so that the guy will want you. It's something my mum pointed out to me when I was little - so much that I almost threw up - but she's right. (Björk)
Now that rock is turning 50, it's become classical in itself. It's interesting to see that development. View quote
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I get embarrassed listening to my last CDs. I've got a lot of work to do, let's put it that way. View quote
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I'm a bit of a nerd, I wouldn't mind working in a shop selling records, or having a radio show where I could play obscure singles. View quote
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It's funny how the hippies and the punks tried to get rid of the conservatives, but they always seem to get the upper hand in the end. View quote
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Björk - Image
Photo: Bruce McAdam from Reykjavik, Iceland, CC BY-SA 2.0
Occupation: Icelandic Musician
Born: November 21, 1965
Quotes count: 86
Wikipedia: Björk

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