1) Magnus Ekelund, or Elm… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1) Magnus Ekelund, or Elmo as he called himself, was an artist from Jokkmokk in Sweden, born 18 juli 1986, who made pandapop (Swedish indierock) from 2005 to 2010. He released his debute album Kamikaze Heart in 2007 and his second and final studio album Once in 2009. After Elmo broke up in 2010, Magnus formed the indiepop-band Magnus Ekelund & Stålet, and from 2014 and forward, he goes by the name Kitok and produces hip-hop...
2007 - The Anthem (Single)
2007 - Unbreakable (Single)
2007 - The Universe Is Not Enough (Single)
2007 - Don't speak to the wall (Single)
2007 - Kamikaze Heart (Album)
2009 - Once (Album)
2) Elmo is a character from Sesame Street. The puppet received a lot of attention due to a "Tickle Me Elmo" doll that became popular among children.
3) Elmo is a Dutch 15 years old boy singer/bass player of The Flash-Mob
4) Elmo is a finnish sport-hero! He is a fictional character created by author Juhani Peltonen.
5) A Japanese Hardcore band from tokyo
Understand
Elmo Lyrics
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That came before just for you
Now we've got times when
You didn't hide and just fell in
So if you say your aim
I won't write the same joke just for you
We will let this moment precede this one for me
This moment
I can't understand you
But I won't let it break our love
I can't understand you
But I won't let it break our love
For you, I'll get motion greening
Like I need it just for you
You are more than restless
You undress just for me
So if you say you're ready
I will wrap this angel just for you
We will let this moment precede this one for me
This moment
The opening lines suggest that the singer is curious about a past event or feeling that may have influenced their partner's behavior in the present. The line "I wonder if you get forced that came before just for you" implies that something in the past may have caused their partner to act in a certain way, possibly against their will. However, the singer acknowledges that they are currently experiencing a positive moment in their relationship, where their partner is not hiding who they truly are, and they have fallen into each other naturally.
The chorus of the song expresses the singer's frustration at their inability to fully understand their partner, but they refuse to let that lack of understanding break their love. The repetition of the phrase "I can't understand you, but I won't let it break our love" emphasizes the singer's determination to overcome this obstacle and preserve their affection for their partner.
The second verse of the song suggests that the singer is willing to adapt to their partner's needs and desires, expressed through the line "For you, I'll get motion greening like I need it just for you." The metaphor of "motion greening" implies that the singer is willing to change and grow in their love for their partner, even if it means going outside of their own comfort zone. The declaration that their partner undresses just for them suggests that they have a deep emotional intimacy and connection.
Overall, Elmo's song "Understand" explores the complexities of love and relationships, acknowledging that misunderstandings and differences can exist while still valuing the importance of connection and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
I wonder if you get forced
I am curious if you feel obligated to do something
That came before just for you
Something was done previously exclusively for you
Now we've got times when
Currently, we are experiencing situations where
You didn't hide and just fell in
You stopped concealing your feelings and allowed yourself to fall in love
So if you say your aim
If you express your goal or intention
I won't write the same joke just for you
I will not repeat the same thing only for your benefit
We will let this moment precede this one for me
We will prioritize this current moment for me
This moment
This present time
I can't understand you
I am unable to comprehend you
But I won't let it break our love
However, I will not allow it to ruin our relationship
For you, I'll get motion greening
I will become nauseous for you
Like I need it just for you
As if I require it solely for you
You are more than restless
You are agitated or anxious beyond what is typical
You undress just for me
You expose your vulnerability for me
So if you say you're ready
If you confirm that you are prepared
I will wrap this angel just for you
I will bestow my love upon you
We will let this moment precede this one for me
We will prioritize this current moment for me
This moment
This present time
Writer(s): Alex Cowan, James Day, Beth Moore
Contributed by Gavin R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.