Elliphant was born in Stockholm, Sweden. At a young age she was introduced to travelling by her grandma, who took her to India at the age of 16. Following her journey to India, she decided to begin travelling the world. She stated in an interview that she had again spent time in India and also Burma.Her travelling allowed her to spend a summer travelling across the UK. She was heavily influenced by the urban sound when in London. One her return to Stockholm, she is said to have developed skills as an MC.
Her career began with the release of her debut single Tekkno Scene in 2012. The track featured Adam Kanyama, and was positively received. The music video for the song was uploaded on Elliphant's YouTube Channel in April 2014. Following the release of the song, it went onto feature on the award winning soccer video game, FIFA 13. Following the release of the song, it was likened by some to have a similar feel to a M.I.A. track.
Following the release of her first single, Elliphant released the track Down on Life, with the Official Music Video featuring in December 2012 on Pitchfork's YouTube channel. The music video went onto secure over 1 million views on the channel. The success of the song was recognised by many, with Katy Perry tweeting that it was "of the most bad ass music videos I've seen in a long time".
Pitchfork said the song showed off "a faint smidge of softness", when compared to her first two singles, Tekkno Scene and Ciant Hear it. During the same article, it was announced that she would be releasing her first EP, which would be self-titled. It was also stated that she shared the same management and production as Icona Pop and Niki and the Dove. Collectively they have been said to be a shift towards Swedish Electro Pop.
In January 2013, she released her first EP, which was titled Elliphant. The debut EP featured four sings and a remix, including her the tracks Ciant Hear It and Down on Life. The remaining tracks were two new songs, Make it Juicy and In the Jungle, with the EP's fifth track coming in the form of a remix of the In the Jungle track. The two new tracks were positively received on Elliphant's YouTube channel.
Following the release of her first EP, she featured in a short interview with Idolator, stating she was signed by Dr. Luke's label and that her upcoming Swedish album would be called A Good Idea. In the summer of 2013, Elliphant stated that she had worked in the studio with Skrillex in Stockholm. During the same interview, she also stated that one of the main reasons she worked with Diplo, was because of the track Down on Life.
In July 2013, Elliphant released a music video for the track, Music is Life. The song would go on to feature on her debut album. On 9 October 2013, she released her debut album in her native Sweden, titled A Good Idea.[17] The album featured a number of artists and producers, including Niki & the Dove. A Good Idea also featured the hit Down on Life, which had appeared on her debut EP. The album also featured the track, More Fire. In early 2014, the track had received recognition as it was the first collaboration between herself and fellow Swedish artist, Niki & The Dove.
All or Nothing
Elliphant Lyrics
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Let me quire in me work
Feel me love and want me bitch
Pull me switch, drag me over
Know me hard when me soft
Know me scared when me talk tough
Go get them guts
Go get them guts
All is useless, it's not real
Feel it all this stress
And give your whole emotion on like this
Explosive explosion of a bye
Say bye-bye!
Expose your emotion over my
And say bye-bye!
All or nothing
Everything or nah
Grey zone is for you to visit and get out of
Reach the bottom of the sky, man
Nothing's gonna happen if you're waiting
We are lonely, at least we share that
In loneliness you gotta make it, gotta unite
Come, I need you closer, ain't you hearing
My inner wish is passing through the feelings
Ey!
Woman chase me need a man
Love me like you hate me man
Me, I am the Elliphant
Waking up the sleepy land
Move me hard, move me soft
Know me scared when me talk the tough
Unlock the man's head, unlock the man's
Unlock the man's up your head
Words are enough to say
Feelings have no song or flesh
It's a whisper from the red
Say want me fall down, me rise up, up, up, up
Say want me clear, love me good!
All or nothing
Everything or nah
Grey zone is for you to visit and get out of
Reach the bottom of the sky, man
Nothing's gonna happen if you're waiting
We are lonely, at least we share that
In loneliness you gotta make it, gotta unite
Come, I need you closer, ain't you hearing
My inner wish is passing through the feelings
Hey!
Huh!
We Viking rule like Elliphant
Step in, take everything relevant
Don't care if you're benevolent
Or you may never land well
It is clear and evident
We roll in like the president
Lock down the whole district
Then steal every resident
And given them democracy
With the Axe that's sharp make sure that thing is permanent
Have to get what I have to get
Me don't care everything is hard to get
I come take and then calculate
Then do something immaculate
Look pon de wall
Check pon de right
Listen to thunder
Look at the lightn'ng
We came here for all or nothing at all
That is the way of the viking
All or nothing
Everything or nah
Grey zone is for you to visit and get out of
Reach the bottom of the sky, man
Nothing's gonna happen if you're waiting
We are lonely, at least we share that
In loneliness you gotta make it, gotta unite
Come, I need you closer, ain't you hearing
My inner wish is passing through the feelings
The lyrics of Elliphant's song All or Nothing seem to explore the idea of giving your all in a relationship, for better or for worse. The opening lines "See me sadness, when me love / Let me quire in me work / Feel me love and want me bitch / Pull me switch, drag me over" can be interpreted as the singer showing vulnerability in love, hoping for their partner to understand their emotions and pull them closer. However, there seems to be an underlying fear of not being understood, as expressed in the line "Know me scared when me talk tough." The chorus "All or nothing / Everything or nah" emphasizes the idea of a binary decision in a relationship - either give it your all, or don't bother at all.
The song also seems to touch on themes of loneliness and the need for unity. As the lyrics say, "We are lonely, at least we share that / In loneliness you gotta make it, gotta unite." The reference to Viking culture in the bridge, "We Viking rule like Elliphant," could be seen as a metaphor for the need to band together and conquer challenges as a community, similarly to how Vikings banded together and conquered.
Overall, the lyrics of All or Nothing seem to express the desire for a deep and passionate connection in love, while acknowledging the fear of vulnerability and the importance of unity.
Line by Line Meaning
See me sadness, when me love
Witness my sorrow during times of love
Let me quire in me work
Allow me to express my emotions through my work
Feel me love and want me bitch
Experience all aspects of my affection and desire
Pull me switch, drag me over
Take control of our relationship, lead me in the right direction
Know me hard when me soft
Understand my strengths and weaknesses
Know me scared when me talk tough
Recognize my fear even when I act courageous
Go get them guts
Summon up the courage to persevere
Go get them guts
Summon up the courage to persevere
Cut, then cut up your sleeve!
Take action, even if it means blood, sweat, and tears
All is useless, it's not real
The superficial things in life are not fulfilling
Feel it all this stress
Experience the pressure and anxiety
And give your whole emotion on like this
Express your emotions completely without holding back
Explosive explosion of a bye
Experience a dramatic end to a relationship
Say bye-bye!
Move on and say goodbye
Expose your emotion over my
Reveal your feelings to me
And say bye-bye!
And then move on and say goodbye
All or nothing
Take risks and commit fully to something
Everything or nah
Either give it your all or don't bother at all
Grey zone is for you to visit and get out of
Don't stay in a state of indecision for too long
Reach the bottom of the sky, man
Succeed beyond your wildest dreams
Nothing's gonna happen if you're waiting
Don't wait for things to happen, take action
We are lonely, at least we share that
Even in our loneliness, we can find common ground
In loneliness you gotta make it, gotta unite
Use loneliness as motivation to succeed and connect with others
Come, I need you closer, ain't you hearing
Bring yourself closer to me, can't you feel my desire?
My inner wish is passing through the feelings
My deepest desire is evident in the way I feel
Woman chase me need a man
As a woman, I still desire a strong, capable partner
Love me like you hate me man
Love me passionately, in a fiery way
Me, I am the Elliphant
I am strong and independent
Waking up the sleepy land
Reviving and energizing those around me
Move me hard, move me soft
Challenge me and comfort me in equal measure
Know me scared when me talk the tough
Understand that even when I seem confident, I may still be afraid
Unlock the man's head, unlock the man's
Help others open their minds and understand new perspectives
Unlock the man's up your head
Open your own mind and challenge your own ways of thinking
Words are enough to say
Sometimes words alone can convey powerful emotions
Feelings have no song or flesh
Emotions are intangible and cannot be easily expressed
It's a whisper from the red
A subtle, powerful message from the soul
Say want me fall down, me rise up, up, up, up
Even if I fall, I will rise again stronger
Say want me clear, love me good!
Communicate clearly and love me with all your heart
We Viking rule like Elliphant
We are fierce and powerful, like Vikings
Step in, take everything relevant
Assert your presence and take what is important
Don't care if you're benevolent
I don't care if you are kind or not
Or you may never land well
If you can't handle the pressure, you will fail
It is clear and evident
The truth is obvious and undeniable
We roll in like the president
We command attention and respect
Lock down the whole district
Take control and assert your authority
Then steal every resident
Take everything you need for success
And given them democracy
Empower those around you and give them opportunities
With the Axe that's sharp make sure that thing is permanent
Act decisively and ensure your actions have lasting impact
Have to get what I have to get
I will do whatever it takes to achieve my goals
Me don't care everything is hard to get
I am not deterred by challenges and obstacles
I come take and then calculate
I am strategic and methodical in my approach
Then do something immaculate
Ultimately, I will achieve something remarkable
Look pon de wall
Examine your surroundings
Check pon de right
Be aware of potential dangers
Listen to thunder
Be alert and ready for anything
Look at the lightn'ng
Be prepared for sudden, unexpected change
We came here for all or nothing at all
We are here to give everything we've got
That is the way of the viking
Our mindset and approach are akin to that of Vikings
Contributed by Ian H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@yurisoaresdias3507
LETRAS
me sadness, when me love
Let me quire in me work
Feel me love and want me bitch
Pull me switch, drag me over
Know me hard when me soft
Know me scared when me talk tough
Go get them guts
Go get them guts
Cut, then cut up your sleeve!
All is useless, it's not real
Feel it all this stress
And give your whole emotion on like this
Explosive explosion of a bye
Say bye-bye!
Expose your emotion over my
And say bye-bye!
All or nothing
Everything or nah
Grey zone is for you to visit and get out of
Reach the bottom of the sky, man
Nothing's gonna happen if you're waiting
We are lonely, at least we share that
In loneliness you gotta make it, gotta unite
Come, I need you closer, ain't you hearing
My inner wish is passing through the feelings
Ey!
Woman chase me need a man
Love me like you hate me man
Me, I am the elliphant
Waking up the sleepy land
Move me hard, move me soft
Know me scared when me talk the tough
Unlock the man's head, unlock the man's
Unlock the man's up your head
Words are enough to say
Feelings have no song or flesh
It's a whisper from the red
Say want me fall down, me rise up, up, up, up
Say want me clear, love me good!
All or nothing
Everything or nah
Grey zone is for you to visit and get out of
Reach the bottom of the sky, man
Nothing's gonna happen if you're waiting
We are lonely, at least we share that
In loneliness you gotta make it, gotta unite
Come, I need you closer, ain't you hearing
My inner wish is passing through the feelings
Hey!
Huh!
We viking rule like elliphant
Step in, take everything relevant
Don't care if you're benevolent
Or you may never land well
It is clear and evident
We roll in like the president
Lock down the whole district
Then steal every resident
And given them democracy
With the axe that's sharp make sure that thing is permanent
Have to get what I have to get
Me don't care everything is hard to get
I come take and then calculate
Then do something Immaculate
Look pon de wall
Check pon de right
Listen to thunder
Look at the lightn'ng
We came here for all or nothing at all
That is the way of the viking
All or nothing
Everything or nah
Grey zone is for you to visit and get out of
Reach the bottom of the sky, man
Nothing's gonna happen if you're waiting
We are lonely, at least we share that
In loneliness you gotta make it, gotta unite
Come, I need you closer, ain't you hearing
My inner wish is passing through the feelings
@lukecourten5119
Fifa never fails for good music thumbs for ea getting something right
@jrr2617
FIFA 14 and 13 had shit music!
@ArreSidu
J R R 13 had some good songs.
fifa 15 have shit songs except 2 or 3
@ovidiudragos6190
Luke Courten cheap and good
@aarushparvataneni3249
@JRR FIFA 14 has the best soundtrack ever
@abdullahfarooq9183
JRR dude fifa 14 had the greatest music of all the FIFA’s
@soulfreegamingSFG
Start of 2023 and it's still a sick tune! This chick is talented af!
@SacredNoseBone
FIFA 15 Brought me here!
@chewingmania
Shhhh, can't spread Beta info haha ;) Good song though.
@SacredNoseBone
Oh right ;) I mean.... FIFA 14 brought me here.... wink