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.
In The Flesh
ECCO2k Lyrics
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I wonder how I′ll find new love
Someone said "You've got to get help"
And I can′t help asking myself
"Is this all there is to it?"
In the flesh
When no one's watching I'm someone else
Talk out your neck, and no one listens
Who would′ve guessed?
(Grow a new face)
Chocolate will kill you softly
Dust in the air, it tastes like almond crush
I inhale, there′s something else out there
I want to know what it feels like
I want to meet someone (Ooh-ooh)
Oh, let's go have some fun (Ooh-ooh)
I want a human body (Ooh-ooh)
I want to be someone (Ooh-ooh)
Who else?
I wonder how I′ll find new love
Someone said "You've got to get help"
And I can′t help asking myself
"Is this all there is to it?"
(New love)
Ooh
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I want a human body, yeah
I want it, huh, yeah
Oh, let's go have some fun
Who else?
I wonder how I′ll find new love
Someone said "You've got to get help"
And I can't help asking myself
"Is this all there is to it?"
(New love)
The lyrics of Ecco2k's song "In The Flesh" are haunting and thought-provoking. The opening lines "Who else? I wonder how I'll find new love" express a deep yearning for connection and companionship. The singer seems to be searching for meaning and purpose in life and is questioning whether there is more to it than what they have experienced so far. They appear to be experiencing a sense of existential crisis and isolation.
In the next verse, the lyrics take a darker turn. The lines "When no one's watching, I'm someone else (I cut my head off)" suggest that the singer is struggling with their identity and perhaps even engaging in self-harm. The line "Chocolate will kill you softly" could allude to the singer indulging in unhealthy coping mechanisms or addictions. However, they seem to be searching for something more, as they inhale "something else" and want to know "what it feels like."
The chorus repeats the opening lines, expressing the singer's desire for love and questioning whether there is more to life. The final lines "I want a human body. I want to be someone" are particularly striking, suggesting a deep yearning for embodiment and a sense of identity.
Overall, "In The Flesh" is a complex and thought-provoking song that explores themes of identity, isolation, and the search for meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Who else?
Ecco2k starts off the song by asking his audience if anyone else has felt the way he's feeling and questions if he's alone in his thoughts.
I wonder how I'll find new love.
The artist is looking to find someone new to love.
Someone said 'You've got to get help'.
Ecco2k has been advised by someone close to him to seek help, which makes him question whether he really needs it or not.
And I can't help asking myself, 'Is this all there is to it?'
Despite seeking help, Ecco2k is still uncertain if it's the right thing for him and wonders if there's more to life than what he's currently experiencing.
In the flesh
Ecco2k refers to being in the physical presence of another person, as opposed to being theoretical or abstract.
When no one's watching I'm someone else
Ecco2k reveals that he puts on a facade when he's alone with himself, as a defense mechanism or to avoid feeling vulnerable.
(I cut my head off)
This line can be interpreted in different ways, but it likely refers to the artist detaching himself from his own thoughts or emotions.
Talk out your neck, and no one listens
Ecco2k criticizes people who talk big but don't have anything meaningful to say, and points out that their words fall on deaf ears.
Who would've guessed?
Ecco2k poses a rhetorical question, calling attention to the unexpectedness of life's twists and turns.
(Grow a new face)
Once again, this line can be interpreted in different ways, but it likely references the idea of reinventing oneself or presenting a different image to the world.
Chocolate will kill you softly
This line is a metaphor for being consumed by something that feels good but ultimately leads to harm or death.
Dust in the air, it tastes like almond crush
Ecco2k creates a vivid image of the sensory experience of inhaling dust, which he likens to the taste of crushed almonds.
I inhale, there's something else out there
Ecco2k alludes to the idea of finding something beyond what's tangible or surface-level, and suggests that he's searching for a deeper experience or meaning in life.
I want to know what it feels like
The artist expresses his yearning to experience something new or different, and possibly to break out of his own routine or habits.
I want to meet someone (Ooh-ooh)
Ecco2k reiterates his desire to connect with another person on a romantic level.
Oh, let's go have some fun (Ooh-ooh)
The artist is looking for excitement and enjoyment in his life.
I want a human body (Ooh-ooh)
This line can be interpreted in different ways, but it likely refers to Ecco2k's desire to experience physical sensations or to inhabit a physical form more fully.
I want to be someone (Ooh-ooh)
The artist is searching for a sense of identity or purpose beyond what he currently has.
Ooh
This exclamation adds emphasis and emotional content to the previous line.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
This phrase adds a sense of agreement or encouragement to the previous line.
I want a human body, yeah
Ecco2k repeats his desire to connect more fully with his physical form.
I want it, huh, yeah
Again, the artist emphasizes his eagerness and enthusiasm for this experience.
Oh, let's go have some fun
Ecco2k reprises the previous line, expressing his desire to escape his current circumstances and enjoy himself.
Who else?
The song closes with the same question it began with, emphasizing Ecco2k's longing for validation and understanding from others.
I wonder how I'll find new love.
The artist's desire for romantic connection persists, reflecting a deeper emotional need.
Someone said 'You've got to get help'.
Ecco2k's internal struggle continues, reflecting the complexity of mental health and the challenges of seeking support.
And I can't help asking myself, 'Is this all there is to it?'
The song ends on a note of uncertainty, leaving Ecco2k and his listeners to ponder the question of what more life has to offer.
(New love)
This phrase serves as a coda, echoing the song's opening line and underscoring its central themes.
Contributed by Thomas O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.