Arogundade's music is a blend of experimental electronic, pop, and rap, often featuring adventurous vocal and production decisions that are outside the norm for these genres. In both his music and visual work, Arogundade focuses on themes of emotion and self discovery, presented through industrial and technological aesthetics.
His music video for "Peroxide" was filmed at the Lillgrund Wind Farm off the coast of Sweden.
His father is Ben Arogundade, a British-Nigerian writer and designer. His mother is a Swedish makeup artist. Arogundade was born in London, and grew up in the Hornstull neighbourhood of Stockholm from the age of 2.
His father taught him to use graphic software at a young age, something that he cites as the impetus for his creative work.
He started his first clothing label at the age of 16.
Arogundade is a member of Stockholm-based music group Drain Gang alongside rappers Bladee and Thaiboy Digital and producers Whitearmor and Yung Sherman.
Along with frequent collaborator Bladee, he formed the band Krossad in 2004.
GT-R
ECCO2k Lyrics
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I don't speak at all, guess we need to talk
Barb wire and alarms all around the yard
The city's never dark but I'm seeing stars
Walking at the mall, scarlet Louboutins
I got Louis Vuitton and it's free of charge
Platinum Visa card, drinking rubicon
Christian Dior charms with some rubieson
They ask me bout my wealth and where I got it from
I'm like,"oh my god, I'm gonna lose my calm,"
Everything you know and love can soon be gone
If I don't get involved, then you can't do me wrong
Bleeding from my palms, dripping down my arms
I didn't mean you harm, I had a change of heart
Thought your life was hard, that was the easy part
If I say I love you, will you play along?
Bleeding from my palms like The Passion
Tracksuit bottoms and they sagging
Drinking crushed ice mixed with vanish
And it made me disappear like magic
In the wonderland, feel like Alice (like Alison)
I'm thinking let's go do some damage (let's go damage them)
I got plastic bags full of acid (tastes like medicine)
Whatever happens, happens
In the street and I'm like drifting like a GT-R
I don't speak at all, guess we need to talk
Barb wire and alarms, all around the yard
The city's never dark but I'm seeing stars
Walking at the mall, spotted Louboutins
I got Louis Vuitton and it's free of charge
Platinum Visa card, drinking rubicon
Christian Dior charms with some rubies on
The lyrics to ECCO2k's song GT-R seem to paint a picture of a character who is living a luxurious and dangerous lifestyle. The opening line compares the singer's movements to that of a drifting GT-R, a high-performance sports car known for its speed and precision. They navigate through a world that is surrounded by barb wire and alarms, emphasizing the sense of danger that they face on a daily basis. Despite the luxurious items they possess, such as Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior charms, the lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to engage in illegal activities to maintain their wealth, as seen in the lines about "plastic bags full of acid."
The lyrics also touch on themes of love and loss. The singer reflects on the fragility of their wealth and how easily it can disappear, leading to a moment of vulnerability where they ask for love and forgiveness from a partner. The final line of the chorus, "The city's never dark but I'm seeing stars," could represent the contrast between the bright lights of the city - a metaphor for wealth and success - and the singer's own sense of loneliness and isolation.
Overall, the lyrics to GT-R paint a vivid picture of a character living a dangerous and emotionally complicated lifestyle, where wealth and success are not enough to bring happiness and a sense of fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
In the street and I'm like drifting like a GT-R
I am driving recklessly like a GT-R car on the streets
I don't speak at all, guess we need to talk
I am silent, but it is evident that we need to discuss our issues
Barb wire and alarms all around the yard
There are barb wire and alarms enclosing the yard, indicating a difficult or dangerous situation
The city's never dark but I'm seeing stars
Despite being a brightly lit city, I am experiencing overwhelming emotions, causing me to see stars
Walking at the mall, scarlet Louboutins
I am walking in Louboutin high heels of red colour in a shopping mall
I got Louis Vuitton and it's free of charge
I possess a Louis Vuitton item which I received for free
Platinum Visa card, drinking rubicon
I am drinking a beverage called Rubicon and paying for it using a Platinum Visa credit card
Christian Dior charms with some rubieson
I am wearing a necklace from Christian Dior that has ruby charms on it
They ask me bout my wealth and where I got it from
People inquire about the source of my wealth
I'm like,"oh my god, I'm gonna lose my calm,"
I feel like I'm about to lose my composure or control of my emotions
Everything you know and love can soon be gone
Anything that one holds dear to them can be taken away in an instant
If I don't get involved, then you can't do me wrong
To prevent being harmed, I avoid getting involved in risky or dangerous situations
Bleeding from my palms, dripping down my arms
I am experiencing physical pain that is causing my hands and arms to bleed
I didn't mean you harm, I had a change of heart
My intentions were not to hurt anyone; I simply had a change of heart
Thought your life was hard, that was the easy part
What you thought was a difficult experience was merely the tip of the iceberg
If I say I love you, will you play along?
I am uncertain if my love will be returned, and I'm asking if they will reciprocate
Bleeding from my palms like The Passion
My hands are bleeding just as Jesus' hands did during his crucifixion
Tracksuit bottoms and they sagging
I am wearing tracksuit bottoms that are intentionally sagging below my waist
Drinking crushed ice mixed with vanish
I am consuming a beverage made from crushed ice and a cleaning product called Vanish
And it made me disappear like magic
The effects of the drink are so potent that I feel as though I have vanished from reality
In the wonderland, feel like Alice (like Alison)
I feel as though I am in a fantasy world and compare myself to Alice from 'Alice in Wonderland'
I'm thinking let's go do some damage (let's go damage them)
I am considering engaging in reckless behavior and causing destruction
I got plastic bags full of acid (tastes like medicine)
I have bags of a drug called 'acid,' which I compare to medicine in taste
Whatever happens, happens
I am accepting whatever outcome may arise from my actions
Contributed by Christian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@vladimirvladimirovich1902
[Hook]
In the street and I'm drifting like a GT-R
I don't speak at all, guess we need to talk
Barb wire and alarms all around the yard
The city's never dark but I'm seeing stars
Walking out the mall, scarlet Louboutins
Handbag Louis Vuitton and it's free of charge
Platinum Visa card, drinking rubicon
Christian Dior charms with some rubies on
[Verse]
They ask me bout my ones and where I got them from
I'm like, "oh my god" I'm gonna lose my calm
Everything you know and love can soon be gone
If I don't get involved, then you can't do me wrong
Bleeding from my palms, dripping down my arms
I didn't mean you harm, I had a change of heart
Thought your life was hard, that was the easy part
If I say I love you, will you play along?
Bleeding from my palms like The Passion
Tracksuit bottoms and they sagging
Drinking crushed ice mixed with vanish
And it made me disappear like magic
In the wonderland, feel like Alice (feel like Alison)
I'm thinking let's go do some damage (let's go damage them)
I got plastic bags full of acid (tastes like medicine)
Whatever happens, happens
[Hook]
In the street and I'm drifting like a GT-R
I don't speak at all, guess we need to talk
Barb wire and alarms all around the yard
The city's never dark but I'm seeing stars
Walking out the mall, scarlet Louboutins
Handbag Louis Vuitton and it's free of charge
Platinum Visa card, drinking rubicon
Christian Dior charms with some rubies on
@MrYukawa
whitearmor hands down one of the most slept on producers of today
@gvccidoves3507
still is :(
@1ilmari
Gvcci Doves :(
@drain2375
This will be his year
@hannes1649
Drain Because of Starz?
@drain2375
Hannes_184 yessir
@SapphireUnique
That vocal harmonising is amazing. Like 3 amazing vocal layers going on at once in the chorus WOW holy shitballs
@charlieoshea7008
FOR REAL
@Someone-lr4pi
prod by whitearmor lol
@N4orEditor
this lower tone he had with his voice....angelic.