It Started With a Mixx
Los Campesinos! Lyrics
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Some crappy artwork that took way, way too long to draw
Handwritten track listing restarted every time the pen smudged
Encoded title doesn't give away as much as it should
It started with a mixx
(How did it come to this?)
I think it always will
Trying to find the perfect match between pretentious and pop
Some crappy artwork that took way, way too long to draw
Handwritten track listing restarted every time the pen smudged
Encoded title doesn't give away as much as it should
It started with a mixx
(How did it come to this?)
I think it always will
It started with a mixx
I think it always will
It started with a mixx
I think it always will
The opening lines of "It Started With a Mixx" by Los Campesinos! gives us a glimpse into the mindset of someone who is attempting to create the perfect Mixtape. They are trying to find a balance between music that is both pop and pretentious, perhaps trying to be clever with their song choices but also wanting to include popular tunes that will appeal to the listener. The struggle is emphasized when they mention "Some crappy artwork that took way, way too long to draw," which suggests that they are overthinking and overdoing something that should be simple. The handwritten track listing is a labor of love, which is restarted every time the pen smudges, showing dedication and a desire for perfection. The encoded title that doesn't give away as much as it should adds an element of mystery and intrigue to the mixtape.
Line by Line Meaning
Trying to find the perfect match between pretentious and pop
Attempting to balance high-brow artistic aspirations with mass appeal
Some crappy artwork that took way, way too long to draw
Low-quality visuals that consumed an excessive amount of time
Handwritten track listing restarted every time the pen smudged
Manually creating the song order, repeatedly redone due to ink mishaps
Encoded title doesn't give away as much as it should
The title conceals more than it reveals.
It started with a mixx
The origin of the project was a mixtape.
(How did it come to this?)
A reflection on how the project progressed to where it currently stands
I think it always will
The process of creating music will inherently involve a mix of artistic expression and accessibility.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEKSANDRA BERDITCHEVSKAIA, ELLEN WADDELL, GARETH PAISEY, HARRIET COLEMAN, NEIL ASHLEY TURNER, OLIVER BRIGGS, TOM BROMLEY
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