“Softly” is an outtake from Björk’s 2007 album Volta. It was performed live at the Zaragoza Expo in Spain along with a famous Malian kora player named Toumani Diabaté on August 10th, 2008. The live recording features very different lyrics and is over 2 minutes longer than the non-live version.
[Verse]
Softly
Fulfilling every duty
Softly
Nurturing every detail
[Chorus]
And if one attempts the most
One will eventually elevate above all struggles
Above daily nuisance
With the sensational nuance
[Interlude]
All things are, are good
[Instrumental break]
[Chorus]
If one steadfastly attempts
And respects all community
Consistently cares
And insists on warmth at all times
One will eventually elevate above all struggles
Above daily nuance
With the sensational nuance
[Outro]
[Gibberish]
With all things good
Bjork released Softly (Live) on Sun Aug 10 2008.