Their second album 'Derdang Derdang' was recorded in Nashville in the summer of 2005 and produced by Jacquire King; it was later released on April 3, 2006. The album received generally excellent reviews, with UNCUT and Mojo awarding it four stars. The London listing magazine Time Out awarded it five. They performed a showcase at the 2006 South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas. In April of 2006 they embarked on a European tour with labelmates Clearlake. The band perform on stage accompanied by an illuminated plastic goose.
In December 2006, Mojo voted Derdang Derdang fifth best album of 2006 in their end of year poll beating such notables as Cat Power and Sonic Youth.
In January 2007, they won the South Bank/Times Breakthrough Award.
The Archie Bronson Outfit played a live gig at the T-Mobile Transmission television event in April 2007.
Hoola
Archie Bronson Outfit Lyrics
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Into a hoop jump into a night
Coconut life is highly white
I'm feeling ok I'm feeling alright
The liquid states are highly bright
Into a hoop jump into a night
Oh liquid states are highly bright
No no no sun cause the sun it fades
Even in flight its no good it's just light
No no no sun cause the sun it fades
The hoola girls and their hoola ways
I came as one I'll leave as one
I came as one I'll leave as one
No No No I, I wait for rain
To wet my panes and wet my way
Blur my lens and brink on the clouds
To go clunk clunk clunk around
I came as one I'll leave as one
I came as one I'll leave as one
Coconut life is feeling light
Into a hoop jump into a night
Coconut life is highly white
I'm feeling ok I'm beading alright
The liquid states are highly bright
Into a hoop jump into a night
Oh liquid states are highly bright
I'm feeling ok I'm beating alright
The song "Hoola" by British rock band Archie Bronson Outfit features lyrics that are open to interpretation. The mention of "coconut life" and "liquid states" could be alluding to the idea of being carefree and easygoing, much like the way a coconut floats in water. The repetition of lines such as "into a hoop jump into a night" and "I'm feeling ok, I'm feeling alright" suggest a sort of positive affirmation or self-assurance amidst an ephemeral or transitional experience, as if to say "I'm going to take this leap and everything will turn out okay".
The line "No, no, no sun cause the sun it fades" could be interpreted as a metaphor for the idea that even the brightest and most stable things are temporary, and we must learn to find comfort and stability within ourselves. The mention of "hoola girls and their hoola ways" could be a nod to the idea of embracing a carefree or "island" lifestyle that eschews societal norms. The final lines "I came as one I'll leave as one" suggest a sort of individualistic mentality, where one stands alone but fully embraces their own path and legacy.
Line by Line Meaning
Coconut life is feeling light
Life is simple and carefree.
Into a hoop jump into a night
Embrace the unknown and enjoy the moment.
Coconut life is highly white
Everything is bright and enjoyable.
I'm feeling ok I'm feeling alright
The artist is content with life and feels good.
The liquid states are highly bright
The world is full of color and vibrancy.
Oh liquid states are highly bright
The vibrancy of the world is exciting.
I'm feeling ok I'm beating alright
The singer is still content with life, despite any challenges.
No no no sun cause the sun it fades
Don't rely on the fleeting things in life, like the sun which will eventually set.
Even in flight its no good it's just light
Even seemingly great experiences, like flight, are unimportant in the grand scheme of things.
The hoola girls and their hoola ways
The artist is drawn towards carefree, fun-loving people.
I came as one I'll leave as one
The singer is an individual and will maintain their individuality.
No No No I, I wait for rain
The artist embraces the changes and unpredictability of life.
To wet my panes and wet my way
The rain offers new possibilities and directions.
Blur my lens and brink on the clouds
The singer is open to seeing things differently and embracing change.
To go clunk clunk clunk around
The singer is excited to experience new things and embrace the unknown.
Writer(s): HOBDAY DORIAN MARTIN HARGREAVE, CLEVELAND MARK EDWARD
Contributed by Taylor B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Peepeepoopoo
Coconut life is feeling light
Into a hoop jump into a night
Coconut life is highly white
I'm feeling ok I'm feeling alright
The liquid states are highly bright
Into a hoop jump into a night
Oh liquid states are highly bright
I'm feeling ok I'm beating alright
No no no sun cause the sun it fades
Even in flight its no good it's just light
No no no sun cause the sun it fades
The hoola girls and their hoola ways
I came as one I'll leave as one
I came as one I'll leave as one
No No No I, I wait for rain
To wet my panes and wet my way
Blur my lens and brink on the clouds
To go clunk clunk clunk around
I came as one I'll leave as one
I came as one I'll leave as one
Coconut life is feeling light
Into a hoop jump into a night
Coconut life is highly white
I'm feeling ok I'm beading alright
The liquid states are highly bright
Into a hoop jump into a night
Oh liquid states are highly bright
I'm feeling ok I'm beating alright
Anyvibe {Kabu Beats}
I had to Shazam this when I've heard it in Killing Eve. Such an underrated song.
Had Better Days
Kenny had great musical taste.
Marwan Al-Zadjali
Haha same here!
Matt Mullin
Just did the same thing! Had to find out who this was. Great song!
Tigre Joe
Me 2 😂😂😂😂
Sweekruthi
same killing eve got me here
spiegel
Another Killing Eve special. My first Shazam from this season. That show consistently has the best music of any TV show. On no other show is there always at least 2 songs worth Shazaming and adding to my playlist.
Luis M
Good Girls also has good tracks, give it a try ;)
abel caveman
vraiment géniales la chanson est plus que sublime et la vidéo est vraiment génial ! j'adore !
water4sure
It is so good!! Reminds me of the 80’s bands!!