Ecco expresses how he feels like an outsider on “Peroxide”, like in his recent interview with Vogue where he stated:
"People have always looked at me,"
Likely in reference to how he grew up in Sweden, a predominantly white country, he is mixed-race, meaning he would have looked different to the majority of people around him.
The music video for this song released on January 29th, 2020. The video features Ecco on a dinghy out at sea in a wind farm, this could be in reference to the themes of isolation in the song. He also wears the same wig he wore when he first performed the song live.
Peroxide
ECCO2k Lyrics
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(Crush, crush, crush, crush, crush, crush)
They all stare at me, I don't care at all
(Oh my God, fuck you)
Everywhere I go, they look at me wrong
(What, what the fuck are you looking at?)
Every day go the same, got to stay strong
(Trust, trust, trust, trust me it gets so much worse)
Something feels so wrong
(Something feels so wrong)
It's the way I look or the way I walk
Why are you scared of me when I'm not so hard?
No peroxide, I stay dark
Don't go around him, you might get robbed
Chop off your body parts (chop, chop, chop)
Chop his arm off and take his watch
(At the bus stop, crushing rocks)
(They all stare at me, I don't care at all)
At the bus stop, crushing rocks
(Crush, crush, crush, crush, crush, crush)
They all stare at me, I don't care at all
(Oh my God, fuck you)
Everywhere I go, they look at me wrong
(What, what the fuck are you looking at?)
Every day go the same, got to stay strong
(Trust, trust, trust, trust me it gets so much worse)
Something feels so wrong
(Something feels so wrong)
It's the way I look or the way I walk
Why are you scared of me when I'm not so hard?
No peroxide, I stay dark
Don't go around him, you might get robbed
Chop off your body parts (chop, chop, chop)
Chop his arm off and take his watch
(At the bus stop, crushing rocks)
(They all stare at me, I don't care at all
The lyrics to ECCO2k's song "Peroxide" depict a sense of alienation and persecution towards the singer. They repeat a scene where the singer is at a bus stop, crushing rocks while being looked at in a hostile and judgemental manner. The chorus, which serves as a lamentation and a defiant statement, highlights the sense of being different and the urge to preserve their identity despite the scrutiny of others. The phrase "Something feels so wrong" reveals the singer's internal struggle as they try to understand why they are the target of such intense scrutiny, and whether it is due to their appearance or behavior. However, the singer ultimately chooses to retain their identity and resists conforming to social expectations, as represented by the line "No peroxide, I stay dark."
The lyrics also suggest a violent undercurrent, as the singer is perceived as a potential threat by those around them. The line "Don't go around him, you might get robbed" implies that the negative perception of the singer could lead to physical harm, while the repetition of "chop, chop, chop" creates a disturbing image of violence. This further accentuates the theme of the singer feeling isolated and victimized.
Overall, "Peroxide" is a powerful reflection on the theme of identity and conformity, as well as the harmful impact of prejudice and stereotyping on individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
At the bus stop, crushing rocks
I'm just a regular guy waiting for my ride, but I pass my time by crushing some rocks.
They all stare at me, I don't care at all
People always judge me and stare at me, but I don't care about their opinion.
Oh my God, fuck you
I'm tired of people judging me, so I don't care if they're offended by my actions.
What, what the fuck are you looking at?
I'm confused as to why people are always staring at me with disgust.
Trust, trust, trust, trust me it gets so much worse
Life is tough and gets even tougher, so I have to be strong in the face of adversity.
Something feels so wrong
I can sense tension in the air and feel like something is not right.
It's the way I look or the way I walk
People judge me based on my appearance or gait, even though they know nothing about me.
Why are you scared of me when I'm not so hard?
People are scared of me for no reason, as I'm not a threat to anyone.
No peroxide, I stay dark
I don't resort to changing my appearance to fit in with the crowd, as I value staying true to myself.
Don't go around him, you might get robbed
People often assume the worst in me, thinking I might rob them or harm them.
Chop off your body parts (chop, chop, chop)
The world is a violent place, and people can quickly resort to violence or aggression.
Chop his arm off and take his watch
People can be ruthless and violent, and it's important to be cautious and aware in such an environment.
(At the bus stop, crushing rocks)
I continue to wait for my ride, passing my time by crushing rocks.
(They all stare at me, I don't care at all)
People continue to stare and judge me, but I remain indifferent to their opinion.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Zak Arogundade, Carl-Mikael Berlander
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bloodveil4626
wtf ecco this is not a bus stop
@feeluvsyou
Atlantis bus stop
@user-ni5tp3br3p
This is some next level clip.Im impressed.
@NiGoes
Sir I copied the homework n made some changes 😅
@bloodveil4626
@ScaredOfDeath cack house
@SurroundeR22
this was my comment lol
@jowabl
draining with windmills cause he eccofriendly
@ajthemonk
Josh B that was mighty fire pun my friend
@ND1V
lol
@nicob6481
Windmills arent eco friendly tho lmao