Björk's "The Anchor Song" is a track from her 1993 debut album Debut. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but generally deal with themes of finding a sense of belonging, putting down roots, and feeling secure. Björk sings about diving into the ocean and dropping an anchor, signifying a place where she can finally stay. The song was first written in 1990 during a solo trip Björk took across Iceland. She biked around visiting churches and seeking inspiration. There are conflicting stories about the exact inspiration, with some suggesting it came from a dream of anch… read more
Björk's "The Anchor Song" is a track from her 1993 debut album Debut. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but generally deal with … read more
Björk's "The Anchor Song" is a track from her 1993 debut album Debut. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but generally deal with themes of finding a sense of belongin… read more
Björk Guðmundsdóttir (born 21 November 1965), known mononymously as Björk, is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, and actress. Noted for her distinct three-octave vocal range and eccentric persona, she has developed an eclectic musical style over her four-decade career that has drawn on electronic, pop, experimental, trip hop, jazz, classical, and avant-garde music. Born and raised in Reykjavík, Björk began her music career at the age of 11 and gained international recognition as the lead singer of the alternative rock band The Sugarcubes, by the age of 21. A… read more
Björk Guðmundsdóttir (born 21 November 1965), known mononymously as Björk, is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, and actress. Noted for her distinct three-octave vo… read more
Björk Guðmundsdóttir (born 21 November 1965), known mononymously as Björk, is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, and actress. Noted for her distinct three-octave vocal range and eccentric persona, she has devel… read more