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.
Not Ready
Elliphant Lyrics
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We saw too much now we see nothing
You filled me empty space I didn't know I had
Slipped in me like a key, lock me up
We should've stopped the time
All I have now is a picture in this smoky mind
We should've stopped the time
I guess I'm not ready for reality
A young woman in a new world
I have a big responsibility
To live life wild and free like a bird
Now is the time to be dancing
I'm too young to hold on
Soon I'm too old to let go man
That's when I go down on love
Now is the time to be dancing
I'm too young to hold on
Soon I'm too old to let go man
That's when I go down on love
Life turns so quick into shit that was up with you
I lost myself in this I'm sorry sorry
I need to ride alone
That's all I promise man don't worry worry
I guess I'm not ready for reality
A young woman in a new world
I have a big responsibility
To live life wild and free like a bird
Now is the time to be dancing
I'm too young to hold on
Soon I'm too old to let go man
That's when I go down on love
Now is the time to be dancing
I'm too young to hold on
Soon I'm too old to let go man
That's when I go down on love
And I always pay for my shit
Now is the time to be dancing
I'm too young to hold on
Soon I'm too old to let go man
That's when I go down on love
Now is the time to be dancing
I'm too young to hold on
Soon I'm too old to let go man
That's when I go down on love
Elliphant's song Not Ready is a commentary on the transformative power of relationships and the pressures of expectations that come with being a young woman in a new world. The opening lines - "We broke this open we shared the blisset things, We saw too much now we see nothing" - suggest a sense of disillusionment with a previous time in the singer's life. The love affair described in the song was intense and passionate, as the lover "filled me empty space I didn't know I had, Slipped in me like a key, lock me up." However, the relationship was also unsustainable, and the singer realizes that they were not ready for the reality of it.
The line "Life turns so quick into shit that was up with you" suggests that the relationship ended badly, and that the singer lost themselves in it. However, there is also a sense of defiance in the song, as the singer asserts their right to "live life wild and free like a bird." The repeated refrain "Now is the time to be dancing, I'm too young to hold on, Soon I'm too old to let go man, That's when I go down on love" suggests a desire to live life to the fullest, even if it means taking risks and experiencing heartbreak along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
We broke this open we shared the blisset things
We opened up and shared our deepest secrets and desires.
We saw too much now we see nothing
After exploring each other's innermost thoughts, we now feel lost and empty.
You filled me empty space I didn't know I had
You brought joy and fulfillment to my life that I didn't realize was missing before.
Slipped in me like a key, lock me up
You became an integral part of my life so easily and naturally, as if you were always meant to be there.
We should've stopped the time
We should have paused and savored the moment of our intimacy.
All I have now is a picture in this smoky mind
All I have left of that moment is a memory that seems hazy and unclear.
I guess I'm not ready for reality
I feel unprepared to face the challenges of the real world.
A young woman in a new world
I am a woman who is trying to find her place in a new and unfamiliar environment.
I have a big responsibility
I have a lot of pressure on me to make the right decisions and choices.
To live life wild and free like a bird
Despite my responsibilities, I want to live my life with spontaneity and freedom.
Now is the time to be dancing
This is the perfect moment to enjoy life and have fun.
I'm too young to hold on
I am too young to be tied down and should embrace new experiences.
Soon I'm too old to let go man
I will eventually grow old and holding onto things will become more difficult.
That's when I go down on love
At that point, I will be more willing to risk love and experience it fully.
Life turns so quick into shit that was up with you
Life can change rapidly and unexpectedly, and I feel like I have lost myself in the process.
I lost myself in this I'm sorry sorry
I feel like I have lost my way and am apologizing for it.
I need to ride alone
I need some time to myself to figure things out and find my path.
That's all I promise man don't worry worry
I promise to find my way and not to worry about me.
And I always pay for my shit
I am responsible for my own actions and take accountability for my mistakes.
Writer(s): ELLINOR OLOVSDOTTER, TED KROTKIEWSKI, ERIK HASSLE, TIM DENEVE SVEDBERG
Contributed by Allison O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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[Verse 1]
We broke this open we shared the blisset things
We saw too much now we see nothing
You filled me empty space I didn't know I had
Slipped in me like a key, lock me up
We should've stopped the time
All I have now is a picture in this smoky mind
We should've stopped the time
All I have now is a picture in me
[Pre-Chorus]
I guess I'm not ready for reality
A young woman in a new world
I have a big responsibility
To live life wild and free like a bird
[Chorus]
Now is the time to be dancing
I'm too young to hold on
Soon I'm too old to let go man
That's when I go down on love
Now is the time to be dancing
I'm too young to hold on
Soon I'm too old to let go man
That's when I go down on love
[Verse 2]
Life turns so quick into shit that was up with you
I lost myself in this I'm sorry sorry
I need to ride alone
That's all I promise man don't worry worry
[Pre-Chorus]
I guess I'm not ready for reality
A young woman in a new world
I have a big responsibility
To live life wild and free like a bird
[Chorus]
Now is the time to be dancing
I'm too young to hold on
Soon I'm too old to let go man
That's when I go down on love
Now is the time to be dancing
I'm too young to hold on
Soon I'm too old to let go man
That's when I go down on love
And I always pay for my shit
[Chorus]
Now is the time to be dancing
I'm too young to hold on
Soon I'm too old to let go man
That's when I go down on love
vlac
[Verse 1]
We broke this open we shared the blisset things
We saw too much now we see nothing
You filled me empty space I didn't know I had
Slipped in me like a key, lock me up
We should've stopped the time
All I have now is a picture in this smoky mind
We should've stopped the time
All I have now is a picture in me
[Pre-Chorus]
I guess I'm not ready for reality
A young woman in a new world
I have a big responsibility
To live life wild and free like a bird
[Chorus]
Now is the time to be dancing
I'm too young to hold on
Soon I'm too old to let go man
That's when I go down on love
Now is the time to be dancing
I'm too young to hold on
Soon I'm too old to let go man
That's when I go down on love
[Verse 2]
Life turns so quick into shit that was up with you
I lost myself in this I'm sorry sorry
I need to ride alone
That's all I promise man don't worry worry
[Pre-Chorus]
I guess I'm not ready for reality
A young woman in a new world
I have a big responsibility
To live life wild and free like a bird
[Chorus]
Now is the time to be dancing
I'm too young to hold on
Soon I'm too old to let go man
That's when I go down on love
Now is the time to be dancing
I'm too young to hold on
Soon I'm too old to let go man
That's when I go down on love
And I always pay for my shit
[Chorus]
Now is the time to be dancing
I'm too young to hold on
Soon I'm too old to let go man
That's when I go down on love
William Colachicco
Elli, you are fire. Please attack, you will win. You already a winner in my book, but you could explode, way more. Love your work.
Jesse Rodrigues
Música perfeita ❤️
Jorge Ivan Daza Sabogal
This music is amazing
ТоЛяНыЧ I
Лучшая песня в альбоме ......!!!)
Feña Javier
love this song <3
Valeria
I love this song elliphant💗✨
Mar cos
Amo essa música, scr!
Kytinn Szn
melhor música do álbum aaaaa
Kayqui !
somos dois q gostamos ,curto muito elliphante.