Wednesday, May 12, 2010

unison

i wanted to give Joel something really beautiful to welcome him to his summer, which begins today...

i've been listening to music all morning. hadn't heard this in ages and was reminded that as with so many of Bjork's love songs, she writes 'em like few others can... and though it's near impossible to make a choice, i always find the strings in this track nothing short of breath-taking. this is for him, who is no less so...



One hand allows the other
So much and me

Born stubborn me
Will always be
Before you count
One two three
I will have grown my own private branch
Of this tree

You gardener
You discipliner
Domestically
I can obey all of your rules
And still be, be

I never thought I would compromise

Let's unite tonight
We shouldn't fight
Embrace you tight
Let's unite tonight

I thrive best hermit style
With a beard and a pipe
And a parrot on each side
But now I can't do this without you

I never thought I would compromise

Let's unite tonight
We shouldn't fight
Embrace you tight
Let's unite tonight

One hand allows the other
So much and me

Unison
Unison
Unison

15 days and counting...

LB

2 comments:

  1. Anonymous5:07 pm

    Ah, this is so lovely. I've heard the song scores of times, but to see it performed is truly amazing. Thanks.

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  2. Agreed. Beautiful.

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