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.
You Lose
ECCO2k Lyrics
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I've got to tell the truth, I break the rules
Do what I've got to do, I had to (huh, huh, huh, huh, huh, huh, huh)
(Huh, huh, huh, huh) I'll break the rules
(Huh, huh, huh, huh) I'll break the rules
(Huh, huh, huh, huh) I gotta do
(Huh, huh, huh, huh) I'll break the rules
(Huh, huh, huh, huh) it's all on you
(Huh, huh, huh, huh) I break the rules
If you lose, that's all on you (huh, huh, huh)
Break the rules, I've got to tell the truth (huh, huh, huh)
If you lose that's all on you (huh, huh, huh, huh, huh, huh)
Gotta do it
Beauty's thin when you're in
When you walk through the ring
Had to sin just to win
Had to fly with the wings
Plead the guilt for the kill
For a touch of the skin
Feels so close, like an inch
Feels like needles and pins
If you lose, that's all on you (huh, huh, huh)
I break the rules, I've gotta tell the truth (huh, huh, huh)
If you lose, that's all on you (huh, huh, huh, huh, huh)
Gotta do it (ha)
If you lose that's all on you (huh, huh, huh)
Break the rules, I've got to tell the truth (huh, huh, huh)
If you lose that's all on you (huh, huh, huh, huh, huh, huh)
Gotta do it (ha)
Will, will you do it too?
Will you do it too?
Will you do it too?
Will you do it too?
(Will, will you do it too?)
(Will you do it too?)
(Will you do it too?)
(Will you do it too?)
Huh, huh, huh, huh, huh, huh, huh, huh
Huh, huh, huh, huh, huh, huh, huh, huh
Huh, huh, huh, huh
In "You Lose," ECCO2K, bladee, and Thaiboy Digital come together to deliver a nihilistic, yet powerful message. The song's chorus, "as long as you lose, that's all on you," highlights the idea of personal responsibility and self-accountability. The artists refuse to conform to societal norms or follow rules that don't align with their beliefs, which is evident in the lyrics, "I'll break the rules, I gotta do it." The lines "beauty's thin when you're in, when you walk through the ring, had to sin just to win, had to fly with the wings" could be interpreted as commentary on the often superficial nature of society and the lengths people will go to in order to succeed.
The verses in "You Lose" are filled with vivid imagery and metaphors. "Feels like needles and pins" could be a reference to the feeling of chasing something you desire, even if it's destructive. The repeated line "will you do it too?" adds a sense of urgency to the song, as if the artists are challenging listeners to question their own motives and actions.
Overall, "You Lose" is a song that encourages individualism and self-reflection. It warns against the dangers of blindly following societal expectations and celebrates the power of breaking free from constraints.
Line by Line Meaning
As long as you lose, that's all on you
I cannot take responsibility for your failures
I've got to tell the truth, I break the rules
I prioritize honesty over following societal norms
Do what I've got to do, I had to (huh, huh, huh, huh, huh, huh, huh)
I act according to what I believe is necessary despite the consequences
(Huh, huh, huh, huh) I'll break the rules
I am willing to defy conventional standards to achieve my goals
(Huh, huh, huh, huh) I'll break the rules
I am dedicated to my beliefs and will not conform to societal expectations
(Huh, huh, huh, huh) I gotta do
I am committed to the path I have chosen
(Huh, huh, huh, huh) I'll break the rules
I am determined to reach my objectives by disregarding establishment principles
(Huh, huh, huh, huh) it's all on you
Your failures are your own responsibility and not mine
(Huh, huh, huh, huh) it's all on you
I cannot be held accountable for the outcomes of your decisions
(Huh, huh, huh, huh) I break the rules
I am willing to go against the normal in order to attain satisfaction
Beauty's thin when you're in
In the spotlight, physical appearances lose their depth and significance
When you walk through the ring
In this environment of competition
Had to sin just to win
I had to act against my values to come out on top
Had to fly with the wings
I had to take risks in order to succeed
Plead the guilt for the kill
Feeling guilty for a violent act
For a touch of the skin
For the pleasure of physical contact
Feels so close, like an inch
The sense of physical proximity
Feels like needles and pins
The sensation is unpleasant
Will, will you do it too?
Are you willing to follow in my footsteps?
Will you do it too?
Do you share the same resolve as me?
Will you do it too?
Are you prepared to take unconventional measures to attain your goals?
Will you do it too?
Do you have the same level of dedication?
Huh, huh, huh, huh, huh, huh, huh, huh
Vocal adlib for emphasis and rhythm
Huh, huh, huh, huh, huh, huh, huh, huh
Vocal adlib for emphasis and rhythm
Huh, huh, huh, huh
Vocal adlib for emphasis and rhythm
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Benjamin Reichwald, Ludwig Rosenberg, Luis Cano, Thanapat Bunleang, Zak Arogundade
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tranat1344
As long as you lose, that's all on you
I've got to tell the truth, I break the rules
Do what I've got to do, I had to
I'll break the rules
I'll break the rules
I gotta do
I'll break the rules
It's all on you
It's all on you
I break the rules
If you lose, that's all on you
Break the rules, I've got to tell the truth
If you lose, that's all on you
Gotta do it
Beauty's thin when you're in
When you walk through the ring
Had to sin just to win
Had to fly with the wings
Plead the guilt for the kill
For a touch of the skin
Feels so close, like an inch
Feels like needles and pins
If you lose, that's all on you
I break the rules, I've gotta tell the truth
If you lose, that's all on you
Gotta do it (ha)
If you lose, that's all on you
Break the rules, I've got to tell the truth
If you lose, that's all on you
Gotta do it (ha)
Will, will you do it too?
Will you do it too?
Will you do it too?
Will you do it too?
@lightbulb4873
This song sounds like the end of the best summer of your life
@kyokokirigiri100
funny you say that....
@hunter-pq1de
I get that vibe from Hi Fever, like the ending of a feel-good summer movie.
@liska7872
mine rn! 🤗💞💞✨🌌🌌🌌
@5hiranai
New Year’s Eve vibe
@useyourwings27
I cant believe how perfect this description is. just found it today after listening to ecco for a year and it's so beautiful. on of my favotires
@susvanaeken9745
every new album or single, bladee and ecco become a more exaggerated version of their selves, in a good way of course
@pidgy
This was exactly what I was thinking
@bloodveil4626
I'm worried that they will have to work really hard to be better to a point of no return and damage themselves...
@_ookazi
Toxic Nudge it’s too late full drain is imminent 🥽💠