This is a poem written by 19th century Russian poet Fyodor Tyutchev. Below is its English translation:
I love your eyes, my dear
Their splendid sparkling fire
When suddenly you raise them so
To cast a swift embracing glance
Like lightning flashing in the sky
But there is a charm that is greater still
When my love's eyes are lowered
When all is fired by passion's kiss
And through the downcast lashes
I see the dull flame of desire
I love that poem. It gives me goosebumps to read it, and it's great art on its own. But Björk created this epic musical performance around it. She's so fearless and I love that about her.
The Dull Flame Of Desire by Björk
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