Their first EP was released that same year, but was taken down when 2015 EPs Bashful Creatures and South was dropped.
The band's first LP, landmark was released in early 2017, and was followed by warm glow (EP). During this time, DeCarlo Jackson (trumpet, bass & percussion), who had been in a band with Nathan and Whistler in high school, started touring with the band.
In 2018, the band released their second LP, Bambi.
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Hippo Campus Lyrics
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Can you relate?
What were you doing
On that date
Twenty-one
Twenty-one
Oh to be
Twenty-one
In more than one way
Couldn't hold my liquor
Didn't have much to say
But I'll tell you what
I knew how to shine
I had a few good friends
And fell in love for the first time
Twenty-one
Twenty-one
Oh to be
Twenty one
Oh, those days
WOAH those
Be--YOU-TEE-FUL Day-EEs
My fire ablaze
WOAH my fire ablaze
Tripping through the haze
WOAH it's so hazy back there
Of life's cruel ways
Life is so cruel but you got-ta stay
COOL...
Don't be no fool
Can you remember
Buying your first beer?
Tipping the bartender
Raising a cheer
Twenty-one,
Twenty-one
Oh to be
Twenty one
One more time, baby
Twenty-one
Twenty-one
Oh to be
Twenty-one
The lyrics to Hippo Campus's song "Twenty-One" reflect nostalgia and longing for the carefree days of youth, specifically the age of twenty-one. The song opens with the question, "Can you remember? Can you relate?" This immediately sets the tone of reminiscing and seeking connection with the listener. The lyrics then ask about the listener's experiences on that specific date, emphasizing the significance of being twenty-one.
The singer reflects on their own experience at twenty-one, describing themselves as a junior in more than one way. This implies that they were still figuring things out and maybe finding their place in the world. They mention not being able to hold their liquor and not having much to say, but they knew how to shine and had a few good friends. Falling in love for the first time is also mentioned, highlighting the intensity and emotional significance of that particular age.
The chorus repeats the longing to be twenty-one and the nostalgia for those days. The additional lines of "WOAH those be--YOU-TEE-FUL Day-EEs" and "WOAH my fire ablaze, tripping through the haze, WOAH it's so hazy back there, of life's cruel ways, life is so cruel but you got-ta stay cool..." express a mix of fond memories, haziness, and the recognition that life can be challenging. The lyrics then mention the milestone of buying the first beer and raising a cheer, further emphasizing the significance of turning twenty-one.
In summary, "Twenty-One" by Hippo Campus is a reflective song that reminisces about the experiences and emotions associated with that particular age. It yearns for the carefree days of youth while acknowledging the challenges of adulthood.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you remember
Can you recall
Can you relate?
Can you understand
What were you doing
What were you engaged in
On that date
On that particular day
Twenty-one
The age of twenty-one
Twenty-one
The age of twenty-one
Oh to be
Oh, the desire to be
Twenty-one
The age of twenty-one
I was a junior
I was an inexperienced person
In more than one way
In multiple aspects
Couldn't hold my liquor
Couldn't handle alcohol well
Didn't have much to say
Didn't have many words to express
But I'll tell you what
However, I can tell you
I knew how to shine
I knew how to stand out
I had a few good friends
I had a small number of loyal companions
And fell in love for the first time
And experienced the feeling of love for the first time
Oh, those days
Oh, those moments in the past
WOAH those
Wow, those
Be--YOU-TEE-FUL Day-EEs
Beautiful days
My fire ablaze
My passion burning brightly
WOAH my fire ablaze
Wow, my passion blazing
Tripping through the haze
Navigating through a foggy state
WOAH it's so hazy back there
Wow, the past is so unclear
Of life's cruel ways
Of the harsh realities of life
Life is so cruel but you got-ta stay
Life can be harsh, but one must persevere
COOL...
Keep calm and composed
Don't be no fool
Do not act foolishly
Can you remember
Can you recall
Buying your first beer?
Purchasing your initial alcoholic drink
Tipping the bartender
Giving a gratuity to the bartender
Raising a cheer
Celebrating with exuberance
Twenty-one
The age of twenty-one
Twenty-one
The age of twenty-one
Oh to be
Oh, the desire to be
Twenty-one
The age of twenty-one
One more time, baby
Once again, my dear
Twenty-one
The age of twenty-one
Twenty-one
The age of twenty-one
Oh to be
Oh, the desire to be
Twenty-one
The age of twenty-one
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Thomas Esposito Jr
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Clint Allen
This song is not "I (Oh I)", It's "Souls"
Ni An
If you wanna go outside for my love
Get by for my love
You could see right through me
If you wanna go and get high for my love
Make you cry for my love
Like you said you knew me
If you wanna go and waste time for my love
Pay no mind to my love
You could walk right through me
If you wanna go outside for my love
Ride or die for my love
Could you see right through me?
If you wanna go outside for my love
Get by for my love
You could see right through me
If you wanna go and get high for my love
Make you cry for my love
Like you said you knew me
If you wanna go and waste time for my love
Pay no mind to my love
You could walk right through me
If you wanna go outside for my love
Ridе or die for my love
Could you see right through me?
[Post-Chorus: Jake]
If you count thе seconds I lack I'll break my back just thinking about it
Add it up and then subtract, I'll leave you be if you want me to
Spent my money but I'll make it back
Like cold hard cash, like blood on the pavement
Add it up and then subtract, I'll leave you be if you want me to
[Bridge: Jake, Jake & Nathan]
I think you could, you wouldn't maybe
I think you could, if you tried to like me
I think you could, you wouldn't maybe (I think that I'm not thinking about you, everyone else is leaving without you)
I think you could, if you tried to like me (I think that I'm not thinking about you, everyone else is leaving without you)
I think you could, you wouldn't maybe (I think that I'm not thinking about you, everyone else is leaving without you)
I think you could, if you tried to like me
If you wanna go outside for my love
Get by for my love
You could see right through me
If you wanna go and get high for my love
Make you cry for my love
Like you said you knew me
If you wanna go and waste time for my love
Pay no mind to my love
You could walk right through me
If you wanna go outside for my love
Ride or die for my love
Could you see right through me?
[Post-Chorus: Jake]
If you count the seconds I lack I'll break my back just thinking about it
Add it up and then subtract, I'll leave you be if you want me to
Spent my money but I'll make it back
Like cold hard cash, like blood on the pavement
Add it up and then subtract, I'll leave you be if you want me to
MYLO
As much as I miss their old sound from landmark, I love that they’re not scared to evolve and grow towards different and strange directions. They never linger in moment too long, and where they go is just so amazingly beautiful and creative :)
Zach
Landmark is classic, but I agree. They’re evolving in good ways!
MYLO
@Zach idk if they’ll ever top landmark, but I sure would love them to try :D
PhatpersonVids
Hippocampus is usually one of the first to hop on or start a trend in new alternative sound. To me hearing them evolve their sound just proves why they're on top.
Borking Borker
Landmark will always be my favorite. It's the reason why I fell in love with the band.
Freelance Dubs
this still has landmark vibes. bands grow over time. i'm just glad they are putting out music
Joaquin Soto
All this new stuff feels so different and experimental while still having that underlying vibe it's so cool
Nicole Hellman
YES
absolutelyfab
This sounds like Vampire Weekend, lmao