"Alarm Call" seems to be about embracing hope and happiness, despite the struggles and suffering in the world, and advocating for positive change. In the verses, Björk describes her ability to observe people without fear and her appreciation for them. She also mentions her desire to be on a mountain top with a radio and good batteries, where she can play a joyful tune and "free the human race from suffering". The chorus reinforces this idea, with

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