Who Is It? Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Mangusu 

Cover art for Who Is It? lyrics by Björk

This song has always been inspirational to me because I want to live up to be the sort of man she speaks of in this song.

I believe this song is a dedication to inspirational people.

His embrace : a fortress it fuels me and places a skeleton of trust right beneath us bone by bone stone by stone

She starts off talking about someone that builds a strong structure. A foundation. Someone that gives you support.

If you ask yourself Patiently And carefully Who is it, who is it

Who is it That never lets you down Who is it That gave you back your crown

And the ornaments are They're going around Now there handing it over They're handing it over Handing it over

All this is Bjork asking you to think about who inspired you. Who do you turn to to pick up, keep you going. I believe all of Medulla had a theme of connected-ness. We are all linked. And humans must be close to one another to achieve peace. Your inspirational muse of a friend is the strongest link you can have. They give you a crown that makes you feel like you can rule the world. Just to feel that way. And then you hand it over to the next person and inspire someone yourself.

He demands A closeness We all have earned Our lightness

Keep close to your muse whatever and whomever that may be. You can achieve your own enlightenment.

So carry my joy on the left Carry my pain on the right

Balance: Yin-Yang

I love you Bjork, thank you for your words.

Wow, thank you for a beautiful interpretation! I think you're doing well on your path of strengthening already.