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.
HOLDMEDOWNLIKEGRAVITY
Ecco2K Lyrics
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All I wanna see X2
All I wanna be X2
All I wanna see X6
All I wanna be X2
All I wanna see is 1080p
But reality keep me on 240
Is truly happy
Baby hold me down forever like gravity
X2
Xbox controllers
Can't be controlled
Ecco2k1 played them like pokémon gold
I don't want to know the truth
Don't expect it to be told
Rock a north face jacket to protect me from the cold
In the Johto region
Monsoon season
Smoking on Aloe from the Garten of Eden
Eyes of a demon
Life has no reason
Where are the packs of the power-ups when you need them
All I wanna see is 1080p
But reality keep me on 240
And all I wanna be
Is truly happy
Baby hold me down forever like gravity
X2
All I wanna see X8
All I wanna see is 1080p
But reality keep me on 240
And all I wanna be
Is truly happy
Baby hold me down forever like gravity
The lyrics to ECCO2k's song HOLDMEDOWNLIKEGRAVITY are about the desire for happiness but the struggle to achieve it due to the constraints of reality. ECCO2k expresses his longing for a higher quality of life, represented by the desire to see things in 1080p, but the reality of his situation is keeping him "on 240." This could be interpreted as a metaphor for feeling limited by one's circumstances or feeling like they can never achieve their dreams.
The repeated refrain "all I wanna be" followed by "all I wanna see" emphasizes the connection between the desire for happiness and the desire for a better quality of life. ECCO2k is looking for contentment in both his external reality (what he sees) and his internal reality (who he wants to be). The line "baby hold me down forever like gravity" can be interpreted as a plea for stability and security, a desire to be grounded and secure in a world that can be chaotic and unpredictable.
The verse mentioning Xbox controllers and Pokémon Gold seems to be a reflection on childhood and the simpler times of playing video games, seeking refuge from reality. The last lines about "smoking on Aloe from the Garten of Eden" and "packs of power-ups" further emphasize this idea of finding escape or temporary relief from the struggles of reality through fantasy or video games.
Line by Line Meaning
All I wanna be X3
The singer desires to embody a certain quality.
All I wanna see X2
The singer desires to experience something.
All I wanna be X2
The singer desires to embody a certain quality. (repeated)
All I wanna see X6
The artist desires to experience something. (repeated)
All I wanna be X2
The artist desires to embody a certain quality. (repeated)
All I wanna see is 1080p
The singer desires a high resolution visual experience.
But reality keep me on 240
The singer is unable to achieve the high resolution experience they desire.
And all I wanna be
The artist desires to embody a certain quality. (repeated)
Is truly happy
The artist desires to achieve genuine happiness.
Baby hold me down forever like gravity
The artist desires a strong and permanent emotional connection.
X2
The previous line is repeated twice.
Xbox controllers
A reference to a gaming device.
Can't be controlled
The singer believes that they cannot control their gaming habits.
Ecco2k1 played them like pokémon gold
A reference to playing a simple game with ease.
I don't want to know the truth
The singer doesn't want to know a painful reality.
Don't expect it to be told
The artist doesn't want anyone to tell them the painful truth.
Rock a north face jacket to protect me from the cold
A reference to wearing a durable coat to protect oneself.
In the Johto region
A reference to a location in a popular video game.
Monsoon season
A reference to a time of year with heavy rainfall.
Smoking on Aloe from the Garten of Eden
A reference to consuming a plant for relaxation.
Eyes of a demon
The artist feels sinister and introspective.
Life has no reason
The artist feels existential and nihilistic.
Where are the packs of the power-ups when you need them
A reference to desiring help when facing a difficult situation.
All I wanna see is 1080p
The artist desires a high resolution visual experience.
But reality keep me on 240
The singer is unable to achieve the high resolution experience they desire.
And all I wanna be
The singer desires to embody a certain quality. (repeated)
Is truly happy
The singer desires to achieve genuine happiness.
Baby hold me down forever like gravity
The artist desires a strong and permanent emotional connection.
Contributed by Layla W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.