The ninth track of the highly-acclaimed 2001 album "Vespertine", its lyrics were adapted from E. E. Cummings' poem, “I Will Wade Out” (1923). Her vocals are accompanied by a string orchestra, a harp, and soft electronica. The vocal technique of Björk gives the listener the impression that she is singing close to them, with even breaths clearly audible. The lyrics' references to bodily parts represent unambiguous sexuality. These images of the body and sexuality, however, appear besides images of nature. Björk reflected on the creation of making “Sun In My Mouth” … read more
The ninth track of the highly-acclaimed 2001 album "Vespertine", its lyrics were adapted from E. E. Cummings' poem, “I Will Wade Out” … read more
The ninth track of the highly-acclaimed 2001 album "Vespertine", its lyrics were adapted from E. E. Cummings' poem, “I Will Wade Out” (1923). Her vocals are accompanied by… read more
Björk Guðmundsdóttir (born 21 November 1965), known mononymously as Björk, is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, and actress. Noted for her distinct three-octave vocal range and eccentric persona, she has developed an eclectic musical style over her four-decade career that has drawn on electronic, pop, experimental, trip hop, jazz, classical, and avant-garde music. Born and raised in Reykjavík, Björk began her music career at the age of 11 and gained international recognition as the lead singer of the alternative rock band the Sugarcubes, by the age of 21. A… read more
Björk Guðmundsdóttir (born 21 November 1965), known mononymously as Björk, is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, and actress. Noted for her distinct three-octave vo… read more
Björk Guðmundsdóttir (born 21 November 1965), known mononymously as Björk, is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, and actress. Noted for her distinct three-octave vocal range and eccentric persona, she has devel… read more