He formed Gnarls Barkley with Cee Lo Green and produced their albums St. Elsewhere and The Odd Couple. He produced the second Gorillaz album, 2005's Demon Days, as well as The Black Keys' acclaimed Attack & Release and Beck's 2008 record, Modern Guilt. He has been nominated for a Grammy Award in the Producer of the Year category. In addition, Burton worked with rapper MF DOOM as DANGERDOOM, and released the albums The Mouse and the Mask and Occult Hymn.
Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse present Dark Night of the Soul is his collaboration with Sparklehorse, David Lynch and a diverse cast of vocalists.
Broken Bells (formed in 2009) is his collaboration with James Mercer of the shins.
Little Girl
Danger Mouse Lyrics
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Is confidence when actually they're lost in the dark
Only someone with the mind of a child says he'll grow up
Cause headin' down the avalance your life will show up
It's nice to be a victim of what happened too late
I wanna share my food, but you have stolen my plate
Hey now, hey now, go your way now
You tortured little girl
Showing them what love is all about
Where did all the time go?
Everywhere it's gone, gone, gone
You get the point now
You pick your self up off the bar, she's on his arm now
Coz they remind you of the pictures on the wall now
But she was young and I wasn't not even born yet
If you think I know a little more then
the average person on the streets, you aren't correct
Because I'm ignorant as shit, not here to preach man
You know I just wanna have fun, go to the beach man
That's all I am, I'm just a simple guy who talks when
you put a microphone in front of him
You twisted little girl
Showing them what life is all about
Where did all the time go?
Everywhere it's gone
Running laps in a relationship
Going in circles and i just can't wait
Running laps so we can get in shape
Get in shape because we can't escape
Running laps because I'm already late
Really not, I'm in the exact same place
Running laps in your relationship
Running away from the shadows themselves
The world's always amazed at how much cash you made
But not at how you made it, it's just strange
It sounded kinda cool over the phone
It killed your neighbours and their dog and crushed their bones
You tortured little girl
Showing them what laughter's all about
Where did all the wine go?
Every night it's gone
You got it all worked out
Funny little girl
Showing them what pain is all about
Where did all the time go?
Every night it's gone, gone, gone
You're the coolest girl in this whole town
I just wanna parade you around
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The lyrics of Danger Mouseβs song βLittle Girlβ are complex and multifaceted, blending different subjects and themes throughout the verses. The first few lines seem to address the idea of people trying to appear smart by exuding confidence, even when they donβt really know what theyβre talking about. The chorus involves a βtortured little girlβ who is showing others what life is all about, whether that be love, laughter, or pain. The lyrics suggest that time is fleeting and that people are constantly in motion, running laps in their relationships and trying to keep up with the world around them. The second verse incorporates the idea of living in the moment and having fun, even if you donβt know everything there is to know about the world. Overall, the song seems to be about the fleeting nature of life and the different experiences that shape a personβs journey throughout it.
One interesting fact about βLittle Girlβ is that it was produced by Brian Burton, better known as Danger Mouse, who is known for his collaborations with artists like Gorillaz and The Black Keys. The song features guest vocals by Julian Casablancas of The Strokes, who delivers a haunting performance that captures the melancholy mood of the lyrics. βLittle Girlβ was released in 2008 as part of Danger Mouseβs album βDark Night of the Soul,β which was a collaboration with filmmaker David Lynch and featured contributions from a variety of artists including The Flaming Lips and Iggy Pop.
Another interesting fact about βLittle Girlβ is that it features a sample from the song βLivinβ Thingβ by Electric Light Orchestra, which is incorporated into the instrumental bridge. The song has been praised for its creative use of sampling and its seamless integration of different musical elements. It has also been noted for its introspective lyrics, which offer a commentary on the human experience and the way that we navigate the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
A trick that people use to make you think they are smart
People try to appear intelligent by being confident even though they may not really know the answer
Is confidence when actually they're lost in the dark
They don't really know what they're talking about but pretend to be knowledgeable anyway
Only someone with the mind of a child says he'll grow up
It's naive to think that growing up will solve all life's problems
Cause headin' down the avalance your life will show up
Life's course is determined by the mistakes, risks and decisions that one takes
It's nice to be a victim of what happened too late
It's better to know the truth than to remain ignorant and be surprised later
I wanna share my food, but you have stolen my plate
The person he's talking to has taken something from him that he was willing to give
Hey now, hey now, go your way now
He wants the listener to leave and go their own way
You tortured little girl
Referring to someone who goes through pain and suffering due to love
Showing them what love is all about
Trying to teach others about love through one's own experiences
Where did all the time go?
Questioning how time passes so quickly
Everywhere it's gone, gone, gone
Time has passed and there's no way to get it back
You get the point now
The listener should now understand the artist's previous statements
You pick your self up off the bar, she's on his arm now
Someone has moved on and started dating someone new
Coz they remind you of the pictures on the wall now
New people remind the person of old memories and experiences
But she was young and I wasn't not even born yet
Someone he's talking about is from a time period he wasn't even alive for
If you think I know a little more then
He doesn't have extensive knowledge on any particular subject
the average person on the streets, you aren't correct
He isn't smarter or more knowledgeable than the average person
Because I'm ignorant as shit, not here to preach man
He doesn't have deep understanding or knowledge on a lot of things, he's not trying to lecture anyone
You know I just wanna have fun, go to the beach man
He's a simple person that just wants to enjoy life and have fun
That's all I am, I'm just a simple guy who talks when
He's an uncomplicated individual who speaks freely when given the opportunity
you put a microphone in front of him
He speaks candidly when given a chance to be heard.
You twisted little girl
Referring to someone who is a bit crazy, insane or unpredictable
Showing them what life is all about
Teaching people about different aspects of life
Where did all the wine go?
Asking where all the good times and happiness have gone
Every night it's gone
The good times are fleeting and pass by too quickly
Running laps in a relationship
Continually going through the same patterns and problems in a relationship
Going in circles and i just can't wait
Continuing to repeat mistakes and not making progress is frustrating
Get in shape because we can't escape
Fixing the problems in a relationship is necessary because the people involved can't just avoid it
Running laps because I'm already late
Being late to address the problems in a relationship makes it harder to fix them
Really not, I'm in the exact same place
They are not making progress in the relationship, remaining in the same place with no change
Running laps in your relationship
Continuing through the same patterns and problems in the relationship
Running away from the shadows themselves
Avoiding addressing the underlying issues with oneself that may be contributing to the issues in the relationship
The world's always amazed at how much cash you made
People are impressed by how much money someone has earned
But not at how you made it, it's just strange
People are not as interested in how someone earned their money as they are in the amount earned
It sounded kinda cool over the phone
A decision or action may have sounded good initially, but has negative consequences
It killed your neighbours and their dog and crushed their bones
The outcome has led to extreme negative consequences for those involved
You're the coolest girl in this whole town
Complimenting someone on how great they are
I just wanna parade you around
He's proud and wants to show off the person he's talking about
Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brian Burton, Mark Linkous
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