lyric interpretation

topic posted Wed, July 5, 2006 - 8:43 AM by  boricualeenda
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ok folks, this one i have always struggled with...
does anyone have an interpretation for the lyrics for "harm of will" from vespertine?
what does it mean, what is she expressing??
is will "strength" or a person??
i have pasted the lyrics below for your convenience.



:: harm of will
if there's a troubador washing
it is he
if there's a man about town
it is he
if there's one to be sought
it is he
if there are nine she's
they are bought for me

this way is
as is she
and he placed her unclothed
long (long) longlegged

a t o p t h e f a m i l y t r e e

and if he has chosen the point
while she is under him
then leave her coily placed
crouched
sucking
him
for it is i with

h e r o n k n e e

i leave her
without pith
or feel
and leave her be : leave her be
for he controls
what there'll be
he makes
his face known to none
for if he is seen
then all will
and all will
know

know me
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boricualeenda
New York City
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    These lyrics were written by Harmony Korine (of "Kids" and "Gummo" film fame).
    His website says:

    Harmony Korine-penned lyrics feature in the song "Harm of Will" from Bjork's fourth album, Vespertine. The lyrics, explains in a book on Bjork, "loosely sketch the tale of a troubadour and libertine who takes commitment-free sexual pleasure from his conquests."
    • that is very interesting, i had no idea that the lyrics were written by someone else.

      so is it correct to assume that she is singing in the 3rd person, but in the end reveals that it is "her" that was used by this man? this is the feeling that i always had, but i think can remain open to deeper interpretation.

      does anyone else know more about this song?

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