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.
Revolusion
Elliphant Lyrics
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Am just a city kid,
Ho fall,
Alot
Just one distraction,
Will sho,
The pain!
N'this a sugar rush,
Am here,
To do,
Revolusion.
This is a test ,
Not lookin for a home,
But fore a place to die
Do u , dear to be,
Sceard in this g
Then u one of me
Tonight
Get one foot in
Keep one foot out,
It's all about
Os rumble n shout,
Now! Now! Now!
Revolusion
Now! Now! Now!
Revolusion
Revolusion
Revolusion
Revolusion
Si si si Revolusion
Revolusion
Revolusion
Revolusion
Revolusion
Revolusion
Revolusion
I got,
All to give.
What you loose
In this ma body
Is a proof of your fire
Look at me na am a teen wolf,
Playin in the green,
We alone among friends and
Lick are broken dreams
Get one foot in!
Keep one foot out,
It's all about
Us rumble n shout,
Now! Now! Now
Revolusion
Now! Now! Now
Revolusion
Revolusion
Revolusion si
Revolusion
Revolusion
The lyrics of Elliphant's song Revolusion speak about the idea of a revolution or a rebellion. The first verse talks about how the singer's mind is surrounded and affected by the society she lives in, and how she is ready to take a stand against it. She sees herself as a city kid who has fallen a lot and been distracted by things, but now she wants to bring attention to the pain and problems of the world. There is a sense of urgency and a clear message that the singer is determined to bring change - "I'm here to do revolution". The second verse talks about the concept of feeling lost and searching for a place to belong or die, and how this feeling is shared by others. The chorus emphasizes the theme of revolution with bold statements like "It's all about us rumble and shout" and "Revolusion, now!"
Throughout the song, there is a feeling of rebellion and a desire for change. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is angry and frustrated with the way things are, and is ready to fight against it. The repetition of the word "Revolusion" reinforces the idea that the singer is calling for a revolution, a change that will disrupt the status quo. The overall tone of the song is energetic and passionate, with a sense of urgency that reflects the need for immediate action.
Line by Line Meaning
Ma! Surrounding tain ma brain
My mind is filled with chaos and confusion
Am just a city kid
I am a product of my urban environment
Ho fall, Alot, Just one distraction, Will sho, The pain!
I am vulnerable and easily influenced, one wrong move could cause me immense pain.
N'this a sugar rush, In cold game
Life feels fleeting and fast-paced, the rush of excitement can quickly lead to disappointment.
Am here, To do, Revolusion.
I am here to make a difference, to start a revolution.
This is a test, Not lookin for a home, But fore a place to die
Life is an unpredictable journey, I am not searching for a permanent home or safety, but I am living every day like it could be my last.
Do u, dear to be, Sceard in this g, Then u one of me, Tonight
If you are also afraid of the challenges we face, then you are one of my fellow revolutionaries tonight.
Get one foot in, Keep one foot out, It's all about Os rumble n shout, Now! Now! Now!
We must be tactical and strategic in our fight for change, having one foot in and one foot out allows us to remain agile and adapt to whatever comes our way.
Now! Now! Now! Revolusion
The revolution is happening now, we cannot wait for someone else to lead the way.
I got, All to give. What you loose, In this ma body, Is a proof of your fire
I have everything to give to this cause, and my body is an example of my passion and dedication.
Look at me na am a teen wolf, Playin in the green, We alone among friends and, Lick are broken dreams
I may seem young and inexperienced, but I am full of energy and determination to play in the game of life. We may feel alone in our struggles, but we are all united by our shattered hopes and dreams.
Revolusion si
The revolution is happening, let's do this!
Revolusion Revolusion Revolusion Revolusion Revolusion Revolusion
The revolution will not be silenced, it is a call to action that we will repeat until we see change.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alexander Vasquez, Ellinor Salome Olovsdotter, Mathieu Jomphe-Lepine
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Dalma Dombovari
My surroundings taint my brain
I'm just a city kid who fought a lot
Just one distraction will show the pain
From this a sugar rush in cold game
I'm here to do revolusion
This is a date, not lookin for a home
But for a place to die
Do you dare to be scared in this G?
Then you one of me, tonight
Get one foot in, keep one foot out
It's all about us rumble and shout
Now! Now! Now! Now!
Revolusion!
Now! Now! Now! Now!
Revolusion!
Revolusion!
Say! Say! Say!
Revolusion!
I got all to give what you lose
In this my body hmm, is a proof of your fire
Look at me I am a teen wolf, playing in the green
We're alone among friends and lick our broken dreams
Get one foot in, keep one foot out
It's all about us rumble and shout
Now! Now! Now! Now!
Revolusion!
Now! Now! Now! Now!
Revolusion!
Revolusion!
Say! Say! Say!
Revolusion!
Jacob Jochem
you know whats funny is how well she can fit in to any group or style
Hector Savvy
F kn aye
Eyes Open
Yes
Chehyst Pewpur
shes a universal artis
Brent M
That’s the purpose of the video is no matter where you are from or class one can create a revolution.
Von Poirier
This music will live forever...
Torre_ Amenabar
Cómo pasa el tiempo... En ese entonces tenía 14, ahora ya por cumplir los 22 ...
Qué tiempos aquellos 🖤🎶
Lori Burtt
6 years now, and this song still gets me going!!!
di Britto
que beleza de música 🎶🎶😍
João Gabriel Penalva
8 anos! E eu ainda amo essa música e essa mulher!