The Sugarcubes - Deus

Released: April 1988
Directed by: Óskar Jónasson / Myndbandagerd Reykjavikur
Song written by: The Sugarcubes
Song produced by: Derek Birkett & Ray Schulman
The Sugarcubes
* Björk Guðmundsdóttir (vocals, keyboards)
* Einar Örn Benediktsson (vocals, trumpet)
* Sigtryggur Baldursson (drums)
* Þór Eldon (guitar)
* Bragi Ólafsson (bass)
* Einar Melax (keyboards) - 1987-1989
* Margrét (Magga) Örnólfsdóttir (keyboards) - 1989-1992
www.bjork.com

[@michaeld2519]

1:24: "To create a universe, you must taste the forbidden fruit..." Björk's voice is simply stunning here!

[@thetedster7812]

Everything you need to know about vocal technique right there. I've often thought that.

[@sebastienleblanc1530]

@Michael D I couldn’t agree more and I’ve always thought that too! I just love the emphasis she puts on each syllable of the word “universe”. She’s such a gifted vocalist!

[@michaeld2519]

@Talorc MacAllan Thank you for your reply, Talorc. Good to know there are people out there who appreciate great music, and you are passing it on to younger generations. I'm 59, and was (still am) one of Björk's biggest fans. I had all her CD's, video's, books, etc. My girlfriend at the time wasn't happy how obsessed I was with this Icelandic girl, lol. Music nowadays can't compare to the 70's, 80's and 90's, but here and there one finds a good artist. All the best!

[@rickacton7540]

@@thetedster7812 "verything you need to know about vocal technique right there" LOL technique on how to be annoying

[@bischnou]

These vocals give me the chills…Bjork is otherworldly

[@nellies]

I love this song so much! It's so catchy and playful and weirdly wholesome and not offensive. The "he just had sideburns" always make me giggle. I love Einars speaking parts, I don't understand the haters.

[@yyz4761]

Sometimes Einar is too much, sometimes Einar is just right. This is a wonderful song. One of the reasons why I still love The Sugarcubes

[@Thesedays15]

Listen to "Hit" by Sugarcubes, that song catches all of my Einar hate.

[@minstac1530]

Love him too.

[@rickacton7540]

his spoken lines are clean, really clean

[@nellies]

@@rickacton7540 Squeaky clean even

[@eoinryan3275]

Years ago, my Mam saw them when they played in Ireland, and according to her, everyone left afterwards chanting "Deus, Deus!"

[@jonpagina]

Why She's singing and say the Word Deus in Português From BRASIL and not singing God....?

[@jonpagina]

I'm from BRASIL, a Big Fan too....

[@douglasbarthon7994]

the insane magic Bjork can do with her voice : Her style is immensely pleasurable ! Bjork's power.

[@bassfingers]

Those “Woo-ooh”s before Einar’s vocal are just spine-tingling. ✌🏻❤️🇬🇧

[@repa9132]

Peace. Love. Britin

[@bassfingers]

@@repa9132 ❤️✌🏻

[@abubasim66]

It looks like Einar is joining in on that, in harmony, at 1:06.

[@raisinbrandable]

Björk is one of the most adorable ladies to walk this earth^.^

[@larryjackson4632]

I concur {spelling?}

[@ronaldrime5286]

Kitty Taylor I agree. She's cuter than a litter of puppies:)

[@AaronHahnStudios]

agreed,.... second to Harriet Wheeler though.

[@michaeld2519]

No, she is THE most adorable woman to ever walk this Earth!

[@michaeld2519]

@@AaronHahnStudios Harriet was very cute with a similar look to Björk, but I don't think it's possible to be more adorable and cute than Björk. Have a look at this video of her talking about her TV set: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWa6d4d-pbSqbrs Hard to believe she is 23 years old here!

[@jdelanow]

One of my all time obscure favorites. Still connect with it after 29 years.

[@poisonedpeanutbutter9475]

Oh, please. I'm so interested! Can I have some recommendation from your obscure favorites's list? please!

[@felisman7722]

''Obscure''

[@syntheticsilkwood2206]

Calling sugarcubes obscure knowing björk just feels wrong

[@tatusko]

Amazing how such a tiny country can produce such amazing music. Something special in the ice and mineral water up there!

[@Grendel53]

+Andrew Tatusko I have a theory that Icelanders, Finns and Brasilians have this secret club of inner knowledge. Like they are IN on something. They KNOW something. just a hunch.

[@Grendel53]

+Vinayak Dan Victory Rose is incredible. HEIMA is the best concert film ever.

[@amgm1996]

hmmm i think you've never heard of sertanejo universitario to think this good about brazil music.

[@darlantro]

Maybe the long winters help to foster a national appreciation for creative pursuits that warm the heart and bring the people together. Maybe being isolated also gives a view that if you don't participate it won't get done, so people feel more inclined to go for it.

[@charcolew]

Now we have Of Monsters and Men too!

[@PauloPereira-fx5rc]

Björk is so cute.

[@J7storm]

Absolutely, And a creative force to be reckoned with!

[@Mumbo_Jumbo_Kiwi.1]

She is deus👉 deus👉

[@sylviev5745]

Bjork is a genius

[@seandan7873]

Bjork is life!

[@fa627]

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[@ctapaulo]

I've been hearing this song since 1989 until today and it always makes me happy!! Bjork is Unic !!

[@ecsantana]

what a Band They were! ! ! and I see so little recognition for Them...

[@michaelrizun3403]

What a Great voice ! From a low growl to a clean Angelic voice .Absolutely Beautiful! Love it!

[@Libertravis]

It's a shame that Sugarcubes doesn't exist anymore.

[@enricoanderlini5928]

Yes, but they still left their mark on the music scene of those years and then it was right for Bjoerk to take off.

[@kqyl33]

Go Bjoerk 👏

[@jeanfrancois125]

Unforgettable

[@skweekah]

One of the most gorgeous songs in history. Beautiful! Im glad I grew up listening to the Sugarcubes!!!

[@pagandude1]

Deus might very well not exist but it's a comfort to know that Bjork and her beautiful voice really does exist ....

[@berlinsaintclair9100]

This song is even more badass soooo many years later.

[@me-zb6ij]

honestly …there’s not a single song from the sugarcubes I don’t like … I love every single one

[@aritape]

Me lembro de ouvir isso na 89 antes de sair prá naite ou as 5:00 voltado borracho prá casa. Good times...

[@saulo2377]

I love this song! I love Sugarcubes with Björk!

[@gabrielvitor3958]

Bjork is the cuteness that exist beyond the cuteness.

[@pmfnr]

The Einar parts are hilarious! Squeaky clean!

[@gerald7148]

My uncle put me up on this when it first came out! Shouts out to you Conrad. He is super smart! Full scholarship to U of Chicago. I was 15 years old in 1988 on the northside of Chicago. Perfect area for this type of music. It's a melting pot of cultures. I love Bjork! Thank God for your hearing. Some people can't.

[@ctapaulo]

Perfect.song and a singular, espetacular voice and performance by Bjork in her sweet young age but she has already demonstrating her talent...

[@leticiacompartilha]

Finalmente, eu encontrei essa música! Procurei por décadas! Amo

[@ricardosampaio4056]

Primeira vez que ouvi na Rádio Fluminense no Rio de Janeiro em 1987 para 1988! Eu tinha 15 anos! Aí eu comprei o álbum dela um d capa azul Planet e tinha o vermelho com uma música a mais de extra!

[@lucianojesus9177]

Sei bem como é encontar algo assim como também sei como é não encontrar ....tem um filme que procuro já decadas é nada 😢

[@brianedge4706]

@@lucianojesus9177 sabe algo do filme? Tbm procuro um que vi na band a muito tempo, um filme japonês, que tinha um homem cego, e uma garota que tocava um instrumento musical, se não me engano o nome do filme segundo a band era "não sei oque dragão branco"

[@marcioaraujo1076]

Relíquia,para quem gosta de som de qualidade nunca será ultrapassado,adoro essa Bjork.

[@sanmaritanou8118]

NEYMAR JR !! STOP KILLING ME IN FORTNITE PLEASE !! JONESY !!

[@zimbo24560]

I'M IN LOVE WITH BJORK SINCE LONG TIME AGO SHE'S THE QUEEN OF MUSIC FOR ETERNITY!!!!

[@Eddie-xd3lw]

Sugar cubes band (musicians) were seriously under appreciated

[@shannonedge3695]

Really, really unique tune here... dig it!

[@wasy35]

The Sugarcubes were fantastic.

[@alme6743]

This song gives me certain magical feelings.

[@phenbuz]

Wonderful Sugarcubes......wonderful Bjork

[@marcioamorim1554]

Lembro dos anos de 1989 guando estudava de tarde ouvia na 89 FM a rádio do rock. Época boa....

[@BjorksMusic]

Some people feel the need to spread negativity to good music that is undeserving of a thumbs down just to spite those that are fans. But goodness is always greater than the negative. Love and Light to all.

[@David-yt4rw]

just mistake, it happens. or vibrational frecuency. Its ok.

[@NorthAyase]

It only has 96 dislikes. And if anyone dislike this song it wasn't out of spite.

[@Shona477]

In the 90s and when I was still a kid it didn't occur to me she was singing about god not existing. Thought it was a silly song about an imaginary friend. Now the lyrics, "he put me in the bathtub, made me squeaky clean, really clean", sounds like a baptism to me.

[@dafttool]

Shona477 That lyric reminds me of my sister when she was TWO describing to me what her life was like living in Heaven with God, before He made her “small” & put her inside our mother’s belly. She then went on to describe being born, how there was warmth & darkness, & then she came into the light, being born. It was like she was channeling an older version of herself. The hairs on my neck stood on end, & then just as suddenly, she went back to acting like a normal 2 year old, & never spoke of it again. -That was many decades ago now, but it will stay with me for all of my days.

[@alychees]

@@dafttool thanks for sharing this story

[@veep5712]

The weird thing is she is in a cloud at the end. Ironic?

[@LINDEMBERGHHH]

Única em seu timbre de voz!

[@malfunctionnnn]

I can't believe this is 30 years old. It sounds like something you'd hear today

[@ghostparck]

because music of now sounds like the 80's

[@wilmer89]

It is something I heard today

[@mtaylor7307]

Bjork's vocals can transcend generations but her bands and members change from necessity.

[@bischnou]

This is way better than what one hears today.

[@robertmoon6156]

Comparing the quality originality and cleverness that went into music from this era to music currently being made is absurd. There is no music being made today. That sounds like it. Maybe a few years ago with the yeah yeah yeahs or St. Vincent but not now nothing. This generation tries like hell to mimic 80s spontaneity, and creativity, but they get nowhere near it.

[@darrylwiggins1069]

I love thatt half growl in her voice. Amazing .

[@renatanobre3580]

Minha adolescência nessa música. Lembranças maravilhosas!

[@carboneroa.a.9210]

Que temaso!! En mi lista de clásicos!! Bjork una de las mejores voces que escuche. Simplemente dulce y diferente!!

[@DjentleSoul]

My first time listening to this i was since i was an teen and man do i feel old ...

[@ElvarMasson]

It's only 30ish years since they recorded this song so you're only in your mid-forties (o;þ

[@bigscreenism1]

One of the best records ever made.

[@smarieintn5955]

Oh in the '80s in East Tennessee or anywhere else I so loved this voice and sound and song. Yes baby he exists; you wouldn't be singing about him otherwise, But I appreciate the song so much. Especially on a frightening windy night like this. Any song that contains words that I have to question myself to sing is art.

[@doloresdaphne8541]

💓

[@denisecameron534]

Great song ❤

[@CaptynPugwash]

To create a universe You must taste The forbidden fruit.

[@antoniocarreira9743]

I understood it 100%. Nice post. Thank you.

[@wilmer89]

@@antoniocarreira9743 ceewl

[@roberthendrickson6505]

Life is good blew everybody away terrific video by the way thanks! ❤

[@DOUGDONUT]

This song is as sinister as it gets. Euphoric bridge.

[@joseluisalomiaoviedo7318]

Nací en 1988, año en que esta canción se estaba publicando. 35 años en el futuro, aún luego de haber escuchado a Bjork por un tiempo, nunca había escuchado su etapa en The Sugarcubes. Esta canción es como una caja llena de emociones. No necesitas comprender lo que dice, solo escucharla.

[@jedimomtricks5361]

This makes my heart happy and brings back so many memories of the early 90s!

[@TuajanaNicholaswshC]

Idk how I discovered this band...but it was 1988 and I still remember the lyrics.

[@nigrosoliveira6196]

Bjork vc é muito foda muito afinada e com esse estilo lúdico , fazia a diferença na sua época que tinha muita gente boa na música e o talento era o diferencial, parabéns !!!

[@alexog3503]

There are a few places I’d like to visit before I shuffle off this mortal coil - and a few I’d like to visit after - but for now Iceland is one of those destinations. With a population well under half a million and a number 1 rating on the Global Peace Index , Iceland seems an ideal destination. I once saw Björk perform at a festival in Spain. She has an otherworldly quality like that of a benevolent imp Icelanders seem to be a forward -thinking collective of homo sapiens , and so it seems reasonable that I would like to visit I would also like to visit Swansea, Wales, the far reaches of South America, New Zealand and Australia and places in-between What are your earthly destinations

[@GermanMaidYT]

Am I the only one who likes Einárs Sequences?!

[@J7storm]

I find them interesting. I love Björk and her extreme voice. Einårs details stand as a stark contrast and add an edge. I'd love to have seen how they creatively assemble their music. The collaboration always intrigues me.

[@bagdadaladin8672]

Yes

[@rainbowrotcod]

I like em too! Their voices work together so well.

[@theone456]

He wasn't that annoying on the 1st album, 2nd he practically single handled ruined the album

[@t.c.bramblett617]

I agree, it makes the song complete

[@leodlibes4946]

Long life for BJÖRK. From Brasil

[@drikavasconcelos8983]

Looks like she kinda likes Brazil too, sugarcubes have the “Regina” song apparently for Elis Regina, and Björk just sing a Brazilian song, Travessia

[@bootstare]

Adorable! Love it!

[@leilaaquinorespandes1049]

Marcou minha memória... 1989

[@weltonpinheirodias4428]

Leila Aquino Responde Deus não existe é oque ela clama nessa música?

[@drikavasconcelos8983]

@@weltonpinheirodias4428 kkkkkk sim, mais ou menos isso “Deus, ele não existe mas, se existisse, eu o notaria o tempo todo”

[@weltonpinheirodias4428]

@@drikavasconcelos8983 gosto muito dessa música foi nesse periódo mesmo 88 89 quando ouvia ela Nessa época não tinha fácil acesso a internet e a uma tradução. Bom creio no senhor e ele está presente em tudo é tão fácil velo e sentir sua presença. Más muitos não tem essa visão. É tão complexo e simples. Tudo vem da terra e a terra retornará. Tudo que comemos usamos curtimos vem da terra até mesmo nós. Quando não conhecia a tradução era um sentimento bom . Más agora é indiferente más é uma música não sei se a cantora é realmente oque se fala na música. Pois música tem várias maneiras de ser interpretada. Música é arte então tem que conhecer seu conjunto.

[@marciopereira2010]

A maioria dos artistas não acreditam em Deus. A música é linda. Mas a mensagem péssima. A questão é que esse tipo de mensagem influencia pessoas mais sensíveis. Jovens principalmente.

[@weltonpinheirodias4428]

@@marciopereira2010 sim Márcio eu não sei se é realmente isso sobre a música ou é um duplo sentido. É isso mesmo essa música é anti Cristo ou é um duplo sentido.

[@hidegg1087]

Ohh recien lo escucho a mis 40 años de lo que me perdi. Buena interpretacion .desde lima peru.

[@RyDawg084]

I'm so glad this hasn't been taken down...Been jamming to it since 07'....I love you guy's...

[@TheHarper07]

i love this song i need to read the lyrics again, this song is all over the place

[@willowvc1910]

Awesome! Unique, beautiful xxx

[@anteyefolkzz7755]

AAAAAÀAAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHH There sound exists. ¡!!!!!!!! LOVE YOU BJORK !!! Know this and please never forget it... knowing your beautiful work , has had such a powerfully positive effect upon my own colorful life and for that I'm ever so thankful , young lady !! God bless you and your family love .. and a happy new year to all of you in Iceland.

[@sauced1970]

Happy Birthday Bjork !!! Balsamic Moon Old Soul

[@damnyourpasswords]

WHAT FUN!

[@smeltriver09]

Very brilliant!

[@RoisinElektra]

Love this so much all the decades

[@LightofBeauty]

ah the sugarcubes, they were a real hoot with such fun carefree and yet creative music!

[@HeavenlyCritico]

[Verse 1: Björk] Deus does not exist But if he does, he lives above me In the fattest largest cloud up there He's whiter than white and cleaner than clean He wants to reach me [Verse 2: Björk] Deus does not exist But if he does I always notice him Getting ready in his airy room He is picking his gloves so gently off He wants to touch me [Post-Verse 2: Björk] I'm walking humbly down a tiny street Pulling my collar it gets bigger, woo! [Spoken Word 1: Einar] I once met him It really surprised me He put me in a bath tub Made me squeaky clean Really clean [Bridge: Björk] To create a universe You must taste The forbidden fruit [Spoken Word 2: Einar] He said "hi" I said "hi" I was still clean [Verse 3: Björk] Deus does not exist But if he does he'd want to get down from that cloud First marzipan fingers then marble hands More silent than silence and slower than slow Diving towards me [Post-Verse 3: Björk] My collar is huge room for two hands They start at the chest and move slowly down [Spoken Word 3: Einar] I thought I had seen everything He wasn't white and fluffy He just had side burns He just had side burns And a quiff He said "hi" I said "hi" I was still clean I was squeaky clean I was surprised Just as you would be [Outro: Einar & Björk] Deus, Deus Deus, Deus (He does not exist)

[@davidrule1335]

What were they smoking to come up with this?

[@trship6274]

Amazing song - Rhythm section is off chops. Great production and tones. Always loved this one - their best imo.

[@michelepierassa9227]

....ascoltata nel 1987/88....@ncora la cerco per ascoltarla......GRANDE BIJORK !!!!!!!!!

[@no-eb1yc]

This is my favorite song by her.❤

[@andrzejbiaon7428]

LOVE ❤😂🎉

[@horkade]

I was planning to go to the church today, but happily Björk made me see that I was wasting my time.

[@lucasvriegert]

+Leandro Macedo Better read non religion authors, they may help you to think more for yourself than most of the religions does. Start with Carl Sagan!! There's a very interesting documentary to see that's named Zeitgeist. Your'e gonna like It!

[@horkade]

+Lucas Riegert I saw Cosmos and read some of his books. I also like Bertrand Russell, David Hume, Nietzsche, Steven Pinker, Sean Carroll, Isaac Asimov, Douglas Adams and many others.

[@ziweiyuan]

I dunno, I'd want to go see God's sweet quiff and sideburns.

[@abbynormal7036]

You take the word of a tiny rude singer for religious advice? She "made" you see? Me thinks you might be as shallow as Bjork is.

[@FrancescoGiorginiFilms]

@@abbynormal7036 look at the only one who takes it seriously

[@TheNievesvk]

Maravillosa ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@adaharrisonn]

he just had sideburns! he just had sideburns, and a quiff!

[@71jamk]

So funny I was listening and reading comments and the side burns line came up at the same time I was reading your comment Lol 😁 BTW I used to have sideburns in the 90s.. So cool

[@TonyGomez-lg9rd]

I will allways adore bjork music since 1989.

[@vsander09]

The most unique voice in rock??

[@AdditonTV]

***** Nope nope nope and nope u are wroooooong

[@brandystoy]

***** Personal friends with the artists maybe? Its comical that you're putting them up against Bj in any category. lol

[@AntoninPoitou]

brandystoy Guys. How do ya define "Rock" first ?

[@brandystoy]

Sorry about that thing calling you a name. He doesn't represent the south. Guitars and a beat right?

[@joshpoe]

***** poo poo on you

[@user-dq8lf4wn4e]

Amazing, Amazing I love this song

[@marrrtin]

The middle of this song is just the best ever. BIG RIFF Toooooo BIG RIFF creeeate BIG RIFF aaaaaaaaa BIG RIFF u-ni-verse BIG RIFF you muuust BIG RIFF taassste BIG RIFF the forbidden fruit...

[@juniperj]

I literally never knew wtf she was saying until I read this comment lol thank you

[@AaronHahnStudios]

Skweeky clean. Oh so funny,. well said marrtin.

[@redfox2612]

Me gusta mucho

[@atumnalataecachorra2313]

What do you mean by ''big riff''?

[@marcok.6734]

@@atumnalataecachorra2313 the guitar.

[@mpslater9415]

I miss the amazing quality and variety of 90s music.

[@lesleystocks5318]

I love Bjork !!!!

[@beelathewheela8560]

Imagine if we could have had her and that drummer for ten more years.😊

[@lauromoreiradasilva822]

i saw this concert too. very nice. i like it.

[@arturce4387]

i'm in love with Björk

[@DangerBayFansChannel]

I like this song, I think is a good song.

[@Cheerlife4ever]

I just discovered the sugar cubes via bjork …I think she’s amazing , yet this band stands as one of the greatest supergroups off all time up there with Beatles . They are the pop punk icon of the 1980/90

[@hawerddolbee1278]

Awesome original voice

[@rammstone9233]

Who was there at the Old Lion in North Adelaide, when Sugar Cubes turned on the crowd . Awesome fun! I bought the Tape & it brought me back to the gig every time I listen to it. I never got into her solo but she is a live performer & is mesmerising. ☠

[@tkdsune]

Sugarcubes ... just love them & the diamond on vocals ... Åhhh du skisme så fantastisk Bjørk !!

[@analinskynkasarova3077]

A love Bjork!

[@drimanrique7324]

My diva!!!!

[@modifidious]

So good!!!

[@RainmanCT]

she is the coolest

[@michaelrizun3403]

God, I love this song. PERFECT

[@haniballecter7790]

What a voice!

[@theWARMJET]

love this

[@ericramos3416]

I had this album...I miss it so much...❤

[@Nightbrrd]

2:55 part gets me smiling wide everytime ☺

[@EzidioAlvesPereira]

Banda muito boa,ouvi o primeiro disco no spotify e gostei muito!

[@TPG202]

This song is so timeless

[@wxn17]

amoooo no puedo dejar de escucharlaa