Violently Happy

Björk · Debut

Since I met you
this small town hasn't got room
for my big feelings,

violently happy
'cause I love you,
violently happy
but you're not here

violently happy
come calm me down
before i get into trouble

I tip-toe down to the shore,
stand by the ocean-
make it roar at me
and I roar back,

violently happy
'cause I love you,
violently happy
but you're not here

violently happy
overemotional
violently happy
I'll get into trouble
real soon
if you don't get here
baby!

violently happy
'cause I love you
violently happy
I'm aiming too high
violently happy
it will get me into trouble
violently happy
i'm driving my car
too fast
with ecstatic music on

violently happy
I'm getting too drunk
violently happy
I'm daring people
to jump off roofs with me

only you
can clam me down
I'm aiming too high

Soothe me...

Violently Happy

Violently Happy stands as a defining track from Björk's 1993 debut album, Debut. Produced by Nellee Hooper, the song showcases the Icelandic artist's early fusion of electronic beats, trip-hop rhythms, and avant-garde pop sensibilities. The recording captures a moment of intense emotional contrast, reflecting the artist's signature ability to blend vulnerability with explosive energy. As part of her initial foray into the international music scene, the work helped establish her unique sonic identity, moving away from traditional pop structures toward a more experimental landscape. The track remains a staple of her early discography, illustrating the dynamic range that would characterize her subsequent evolution through albums like Post and Homogenic. Its enduring presence in her catalogue highlights the lasting impact of her innovative approach to songwriting and production during this formative era.