"Hidden Place" is a song by singer Björk from her 2001 album Vespertine.

It introduced the mood of the album well, with minimal soundscapes and quiet, whispery singing. The ascending melody during the chorus of the song borrows from Arnold Schoenberg's piece Verklärte Nacht. The lyrics describe Björk wanting to keep her emotions and relationships to herself. The album version includes a verse that isn't heard on the single or video version of the song.

The song is the first single from the album and is one of Björk's few commercial singles available in the U.S. The single peaked at number twenty-one in the UK and number sixteen in Canada.

Music video

The music video for the song was directed by art directors/graphic designers Michael Amzalag and Mathias Augustyniak aka M/M (Paris) as well as photographers Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin. It featured various fluids flowing in and out of Björk's facial orifices, such as her eyes, nose, and mouth.

Track listings

CD1

• "Hidden Place" (Edit) – 4:00

• "Generous Palmstroke" – 4:26

• "Verandi" – 4:28

CD2

• "Hidden Place" (Acapella) – 5:15

• "Mother Heroic" – 2:44

• "Foot Soldier" – 2:35

DVD (UK/US)

• "Hidden Place" (Video) – 4:00

• "Generous Palmstroke" – 4:26

• "Verandi" – 4:28

Versions

• Acapella

• Radio Edit

• Hearts & Bones Mix

• Video Version

Charts

Cover versions

Maria Pia De Vito covered Hidden Place for her 2009 album Mind the Gap.