Come to me, I'll take care of you
Protect you, come, come down
You're exhausted, come lay down
You don't have to explain, I understand

You know that I adore you
You know that I love you
So don't make me say it
It would burst the bubble
Break the charm

Jump off, your building's on fire
And I'll catch you, I'll catch you
Destroy all that is keeping you down
And then I'll nurse you, I'll nurse you

I'll protect you

You know that I adore you
You know that I love you
So don't make me say it
It would burst the bubble
Break the charm


Lyrics submitted by NicoleInWonderland, edited by Gnella

Come to Me Lyrics as written by Bjork Gudmundsdottir

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    General Comment

    I only relatively recently got into Bjork's music and the very first time listening to this song i Instantly loved it. For me personally it means a whole lot, it almost perfectly encapsulates how i feel about someone i am in love with (she got me into Bjork), who has some kind of feelings for me but can't go there (yet, hopefully) due to some serious emotional leg work she needs to do for herself.

    But sometimes i just want to say "come to me, i'll take care of you, i'll nurse you, jump off, your building's on fire, and I'll catch you, i'll catch you destroy all that is keeping you back..".

    sigh

    rmgon June 16, 2009   Link
  • +1
    General Comment

    The speaker misses her old lover and calls for him to come back to her. But since they're soulmates, they won't need to say anything at their reunion.

    rockymountains90on August 11, 2010   Link
  • 0
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    Probably one of the most beautiful songs Bjork has ever written! but then, aren't they all!!!

    halotenv2on May 17, 2002   Link
  • 0
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    I like the song's melody and stuff...somehow catchy and calm; and of course Bjork's way of singing....she's got a extraordinary way, just great.

    AgathaKavkaon September 07, 2002   Link
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    this is by far, my favorite Bjork song. They lyrics just remind me of new love and how intense it can be. She feels so overwhelmed but doesn't want to scare her new love :)

    thirdbirdon May 12, 2003   Link
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    Song is about a guy she use to date who she still has feelings for , they broke up, they are thinking about getting back together BUT they broke up in bad terms before.(Come lie down , you dont have to explain, i understand)She loves him but she can show it but she doesnt want to tell him, if she does it will ruin the xitment .( study the lyrics in this context)

    paperguy718on December 22, 2004   Link
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    its my favorite bjork song, its also one of the most relaxing songs i've ever heard

    -Wedge-on March 19, 2005   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    It make me feel good. It is a great lovesong, maybe about new love but i think paperbuy718 are right, it is about an lover from the past, who she still loves.

    DK_CPH_Kimon May 16, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    It's very intimate, and emotional. One of her bestest.

    Stroaterson August 27, 2006   Link
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    gives me a false sense of security. it inspired my painting of my adoring lover looking into my eyes, not noticing that i had the body of a scorpion as i cradled and comforted him

    scarlet_tsunamion July 05, 2007   Link

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