to add on, there's the fact that some of what she says is whispered before she sings it, almost as if she's being told what to say... my first time watching the video, but I've always found that detail in the song so scary
That's one of the many reasons why I like her as both an artist and as a creative. She isn't afraid to do her own thing regardless of how people view her. You'd have thought by now that the people behind the clone-types e.g. Little Mix, One Direction, Girls Aloud, West Life and the other manufactured groups would have figured by now why people like Bjork, Goldfrapp, Kate Bush and David Bowie have actual staying power.
In 2024 it seems quaint that all they did was call this genius weird back then. If she were an American today she should expect death threats from the President-elect.
I have no idea how these are hidden from me till the right moment. After more than two decades, it is only this week I am getting a chance of independence. I don't know how synchronicity does what it does, but I cannot deny, Bjork has an especial knack for arriving on time.
+FocusBeam so based off of reading this comment I looked up Venus Hum and found out I really like their music! I haven't looked too far but do you know why its been so long since they made a new album and their most recent one is only remixes? I just want to know if I am getting into a band that isn't making music anymore
Kate bush, nina Simone, Pj harvey, Aretha Franklin. Close, & that is someone who has just been blown away by her cornucopia production, but still no cigar Oh, & Taylor Swift & Nicki Minaj also
Tô chocada, quando eu acho que a Bjork não pode me surpreender mais eu descubrou outra obra prima dela, eu não sei nem o que dizer sobre esse video mas é incrível toda essa engenharia e perfomance deles! Impecável nunca vi nada igual
those who don't like this woman Sapiens, i have to say that we need digest her message. She makes my mind more free!! thank you, B!!!! Sorry, i don't speak or wrote english very well, but i am learning, sistras, brothers
OMFG why does this video not have more views. This contraption is amazing!!! WHo?!.......What mad genius directed this video?! Someone give them eight Oscars and a Grammy (I actually don't pay attention to either so I forgot which is for film and which is for music. Just give them both anyway)
What's ironic about this is that since this song was released we've had the debate about Catalonia Independence and both the Scottish Independence and UK Independence votes.
Personally I love this song I feel it reaches out to all the countries that haven't made it yet.. Scotland.. Tibet.. Catalonia.. for instance. I love the song.. video.. ♥ 💜
I am not aware of any comments Bjork made on Kosovo, the Balkans and/or Eastern Europe so I couldn't possibly comment on that ==/A\==. I like the song though, and can definitely identify with it as far as Scotland, Catalonia and Tibet go. Nothing ever stays the same.. but equally it is true to say that 'history repeats' sometimes endlessly it seems.
Congratulation Lady !!! I'm so impressed, I always am everytime, how do you do that? I heard Mika say he loves your sound too, why am I not surprised? :) I wish you a wonderful year, thanks for your work, thanks for this strength you give us. Love Sophie (France) xxx
I love a wild animal. For a long time this has been in my destiny, and now it's coming true. Wild animals run away if they feel that someone is approaching, they bite if they try to catch them. Only the mating season calms them, and not entirely.
Is it not what we all should do? Declare our independence. My anarquist hymn from now on. Bjork is such a great artist and and makes you think as well. Freedom and good life!
I’d love to hear her intended meaning behind this song. The video seems as if she is portraying a catch 22. She is telling her people to declare their independence, but her people, like AI, seem to be blind followers. If she is programming (or brainwashing) these people to seek freedom, and they follow what they are programmed to do, is that true freedom? Have they actually reached consciousness? If these people blindly (key word: blindly) obey that order, they are still following their leader’s demands and are not truly free. This may be a representation of something greater, whether that be a specific country’s government or a general mindset. What do you think?
I love this. The song is about independence, but the video portrays it as a message of media control...declare independence, just like you're being told to.
1st of December of 2018 was Iceland's Independence 100th anniversary and Jóhannesson, Iceland's current president, quoted this song during his official announcement. What a day to be a Björk fan.
The first time I watched this video, I saw a propaganda machine (the guitarist) with a charismatic leader (Björk) brainwashing people (the soldiers) who have no way of accessing other media (the ropes and closed room) with a script written by a hidden elite (the sprays at the roof, someone not seen in the video is operating them) that put a select few (the soldiers upstairs that aren't raising the flag) in charge of controlling the new country and how it portrays itself (the painting). Basically, how many dictatorships were born. Then I read about Björk and thought that most likely was the polar opposite of her actual intention, lol.
@@Iunanec But it looks like that, yes! Maybe it is, tho. I mean, she also has a song called Unison that say we should unite, we should not fight. And this song... maybe just means: do not let other people stop you from being you: Declare independence from them!!! But then, nations separatism..... I dont think so :/
"make your own....STAMPS!"
Make your own... PANTS!
@@gerryqq1 paint the dead ants
She’s telling them to think for themself while telling them what to think with her machine. I thought that was kinda interesting.
to add on, there's the fact that some of what she says is whispered before she sings it, almost as if she's being told what to say... my first time watching the video, but I've always found that detail in the song so scary
Me, filling out my tax forms: Declare independents!
Lmfaoo
Lol!!
Ha ha!
There is something so disturbingly brilliant about this video
Brilliant woman! Always hated how mainstream media and the "know-nothings" portrayed her as weird and crazy. Genius!
That's one of the many reasons why I like her as both an artist and as a creative. She isn't afraid to do her own thing regardless of how people view her. You'd have thought by now that the people behind the clone-types e.g. Little Mix, One Direction, Girls Aloud, West Life and the other manufactured groups would have figured by now why people like Bjork, Goldfrapp, Kate Bush and David Bowie have actual staying power.
I use weird as a compliment - I happily call Bjork weird
Fuck you
In 2024 it seems quaint that all they did was call this genius weird back then. If she were an American today she should expect death threats from the President-elect.
I have no idea how these are hidden from me till the right moment. After more than two decades, it is only this week I am getting a chance of independence. I don't know how synchronicity does what it does, but I cannot deny, Bjork has an especial knack for arriving on time.
Better late than never! X
@@jules850 I think she is punctual, but never as quick as one might like.
im way late to this Bjork party. this is fucking amazing
+FocusBeam so based off of reading this comment I looked up Venus Hum and found out I really like their music! I haven't looked too far but do you know why its been so long since they made a new album and their most recent one is only remixes? I just want to know if I am getting into a band that isn't making music anymore
Nick W you are never late for björk
Raise your flag!
Never EVER.
No one even comes close to being as creative as Bjork.
This is an anthem of freedom ^^
No mention of Michel Gondy!? This man is a god! Two un-earthly forces combined. Iceland and France represented!
He didn't do so well with The Green Hornet though. Let's be real haha
This song is so powerful, I’m now stateless
join the club..except members are nyet allowed...🤔
Björk is a musical goddess. This video is a prodigious testament not only to her music, but her creative mind. Bravo!
Bjork is the best female musician Of all time. That is all.
Kate bush, nina Simone, Pj harvey, Aretha Franklin.
Close, & that is someone who has just been blown away by her cornucopia production, but still no cigar
Oh, & Taylor Swift & Nicki Minaj also
I wouldn't she wouldn't even be on the radar
If Björk doesn't measure up to Nina, Kate, Tina, Aretha, then how on earth can Fiona?I
Nina simone
Billy holiday
Best musician.*
Tô chocada, quando eu acho que a Bjork não pode me surpreender mais eu descubrou outra obra prima dela, eu não sei nem o que dizer sobre esse video mas é incrível toda essa engenharia e perfomance deles! Impecável nunca vi nada igual
Artistic genuis! Love her quirkiness! I luv when art is interpeted through music!Thx Bjork!
those who don't like this woman Sapiens, i have to say that we need digest her message. She makes my mind more free!! thank you, B!!!! Sorry, i don't speak or wrote english very well, but i am learning, sistras, brothers
Absolutely love this..
Happy Birthday, Björk. Raise the flag, iconic and brilliant female!
Thak you for dedicate us this song, from Barcelona with love.
Masterpiece in song writing and video editing. When a video fits a song perfectly.😊👍🇬🇧
This is one of my favorite songs of Björk.
Yes.
Maybe the best
Nekem is.
Attila Török is that your real last name?
Yeap i agree
Are Björk's spaghetti-aerobics classes available in the UK?
In Scottland maybe
Lmfao
and in wales
OMFG why does this video not have more views. This contraption is amazing!!! WHo?!.......What mad genius directed this video?! Someone give them eight Oscars and a Grammy (I actually don't pay attention to either so I forgot which is for film and which is for music. Just give them both anyway)
Thank you for this beautiful anthem! We have voted last Sunday... and we won!
this should be the anthem of 2019
Could not agree more !
This!
No... the anthem of 2020 for California, Washington and Oregon when they create the Nation of West America
Thank you Björk to dedicate this song to the catalans the de day before of 1-OCT
What's ironic about this is that since this song was released we've had the debate about Catalonia Independence and both the Scottish Independence and UK Independence votes.
Personally I love this song I feel it reaches out to all the countries that haven't made it yet.. Scotland.. Tibet.. Catalonia.. for instance. I love the song.. video.. ♥ 💜
+Dave Albiston Absolutely agreed. Peace bro
I am not aware of any comments Bjork made on Kosovo, the Balkans and/or Eastern Europe so I couldn't possibly comment on that ==/A\==. I like the song though, and can definitely identify with it as far as Scotland, Catalonia and Tibet go. Nothing ever stays the same.. but equally it is true to say that 'history repeats' sometimes endlessly it seems.
@==/A\== Make your own song about what a moron she is for not reading about the history that you've read.
@@lolitis01 Lol, nice roast!!!
Scotland did have a referendum... most people didn't want to leave, but that might change after Brexit. Ah well. It's their choice.
björk makes me laugh , cry , get angry & dance like an idiot ! i love this extraordinary woman !
This Video should have a million views or more this is awesome 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I'm so happy of Björk and Michel Gondry working together again, they're one of the best creative duos!
Just seen your video for the first time Bjork. Reinds me why your my favorite pin-up. (no lie)
Yours truely,
AuthenticDarren xxxxx.
Classic Gondry video. He always does stuff with machines and mechanics, very cool. I love Bjork and this song is great.
1:44 Make your own flag.
-And the Catalonia flag appears.
She is just a genius!!! Its sad she is not well known in Brazil.
concordo!
e essa música tem uma letra que se encaixa direitinho com o nosso país hahahah
I love how practical this video is, it only seems like a documentation of a perfomance artwork.
I fucking love this video...
Same 😎
The concept of this video is so great, thanks!
Took me less than 1 second to recognize this as a Gondry video. Love this.
Thanks so much from Catalonia! I love you
she's a badass !!
Wow! Energy! We should all stand up to the government with this song as our anthem. We declare independence from your lies and tyranny!!!
She closed with this at the Berlin Festival in 2013. Fantastic energy :)
From Republic of Catalonia.. THANKS A LOT !! LOVE U !!!
Thank you Björk from Catalonia! We love you! I am a Catalan! Freedom for Catalonia, Euskadi, Scotland and Kurdistan! Great song! ✊✌🎗
excelente tema en Lima tambien la tocó cerrando el concierto.. Buenisimo concierto!!!
thanks Björk from Barcelona, Catalonia, for this song!
OMG, this song is so freaking wonderful! 😍😍😍😍❤❤❤
I can't help but jump when I listen to it.
It's definitely my fave song from Volta.
Catalonia's favourite song
And Scotland's
Per sempre.
so as Hong Kong's
Cataluña es mía.
And Rif northern Morocco
Thank you Bjork!!! Kisses from Catalonia❤️
One of my favorite songs of Björk!
"Declare independence
Don`t let they do it to you"...
We need to do this!
Still this song give me a goosebump...wow..who is still liste ing in 2020???
greatest video!!greatest song!!!i love you!!!
I don't really listen to Bjork, but I always come back to this video, simply amazing
Shes amazing! Bjork, in Mexico we love you!!!!
Greatest music video of all time and second place isn't close
She just gets cooler and cooler!!! Smashing video!
Amazing! Thanks for the energy
f'ing Genius. never gets old.
Bjork hosts the best group fitness classes.
Ona je prostě nepopsatelně dorá!!!! fakt její nápady překonají veškerá očekávání posluchače.....
Freedom for Catalonia! II*II
In love with Catalonia
Congratulation Lady !!! I'm so impressed, I always am everytime, how do you do that?
I heard Mika say he loves your sound too, why am I not surprised? :)
I wish you a wonderful year, thanks for your work, thanks for this strength you give us.
Love
Sophie (France) xxx
Free Tibet! Free Tibet! This video is a masterpiece. The actions are in sync with the music, and so is the contraption as well. Well made I say.
I love a wild animal. For a long time this has been in my destiny, and now it's coming true. Wild animals run away if they feel that someone is approaching, they bite if they try to catch them. Only the mating season calms them, and not entirely.
Björk is truly out of this world. My emotions cringe to her art, so incredible.
Is it not what we all should do? Declare our independence.
My anarquist hymn from now on. Bjork is such a great artist and and makes you think as well.
Freedom and good life!
best female artist of my time. no one and i mean no one sounds like her. i understand what she is trying to convey here.
A definite contender for Björk's best song
Catalonia, declare INDENPENDENCE!
Independencia total.....himno declare independece
Not my favorite Björk song, but this is one of the coolest videos of hers or one of the coolest videos ever.
I love this video so much!
this is one of her best videos.
Conscious and Spiritually Awake.
Don't Let Them Do That To You!
Greenland, but Catalonia as well. And all the nations of the world.
I am gonna start my own currency and use it to pay for a ticket to one her concerts
1:42 the perfect soundtrack when you're with your own girl....declare the fuckdance :)
jaajj very true
Just amazing
I’d love to hear her intended meaning behind this song. The video seems as if she is portraying a catch 22. She is telling her people to declare their independence, but her people, like AI, seem to be blind followers. If she is programming (or brainwashing) these people to seek freedom, and they follow what they are programmed to do, is that true freedom? Have they actually reached consciousness? If these people blindly (key word: blindly) obey that order, they are still following their leader’s demands and are not truly free. This may be a representation of something greater, whether that be a specific country’s government or a general mindset.
What do you think?
I think you need to shut up!
I agree, I’d like to know what she means by it.
A lot of independence and rebellion movements are vanity projects by their leaders
Absolutely fantastic Björk. Declare independence, freedom for Canary Islands!!
Dont listen to this on your phone, listen to it on the biggest speakers u have.
Just one word "AMAZING"
possibly one of the greatest buildups in any song ever
how can anyone not love the hell out of this song, i feel so godamned stompy now
Well, I sent it to my friend and he said he couldn't listen to more past the 20 seconds of video.
I CAN]T BELIEVE I MISSED THIS....FAVORITE SONG EVER!!!
I love this. The song is about independence, but the video portrays it as a message of media control...declare independence, just like you're being told to.
Bjork posts a link to this video in RE to Catalonia
✊
Rise up Catalonia, may others rise up by your example
Yes Yes Yes, Thank you Bjork! Fired me up for the vote today!! Yes Yes Yes!!!
1st of December of 2018 was Iceland's Independence 100th anniversary and Jóhannesson, Iceland's current president, quoted this song during his official announcement. What a day to be a Björk fan.
ty bjork! love from catalonia!
0:08 The laws of physics don't apply in Bjork videos
I think the meaning of this video (and song) is being misunderstood by the 99% of the viewers - me included
The first time I watched this video, I saw a propaganda machine (the guitarist) with a charismatic leader (Björk) brainwashing people (the soldiers) who have no way of accessing other media (the ropes and closed room) with a script written by a hidden elite (the sprays at the roof, someone not seen in the video is operating them) that put a select few (the soldiers upstairs that aren't raising the flag) in charge of controlling the new country and how it portrays itself (the painting). Basically, how many dictatorships were born.
Then I read about Björk and thought that most likely was the polar opposite of her actual intention, lol.
@@Iunanec But it looks like that, yes! Maybe it is, tho. I mean, she also has a song called Unison that say we should unite, we should not fight. And this song... maybe just means: do not let other people stop you from being you: Declare independence from them!!! But then, nations separatism..... I dont think so :/
And... maybe people are understanding plural «you». I think it is more a singular one.
Oh no forget it. I have just noticed the Greenland flag in her arm lmao
@@bookowl1775 Don't forget the Faroe Islands flag on her other sleeve ;)
Catalan Republic, soon a reality
Thank you Björk i visca Catalunya!!
I´am in love with the lyrics of this song.
This is really awesome!!!
Still waiting for the reupoload ;) love you
The green color drop at the end symbolizes the blood of the Islanders fallen in the 7/800 years isnt it? takk fyrir and happy njiu year
Stunning!!! just icelandic....love you Björk!!!!
That is a great description.