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.
Little Grace
Hippo Campus Lyrics
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that your heart is black and mine is so green
jealousy is men, someday you'll see
you know
you cry out, Eliza, you scream and you moan
you're sick of this joyride you want to find home
adulthood has found you scared and alone
art school girl with ignorant bliss
peace, weed, cocaine, and mushrooms and shit
will bring peace on earth, someday you'll see it
talk to me
they're just pictures inside of your head
they're just pictures trapped inside of your head
save a little grace for us
In Hippo Campus's song Little Grace, there is a comparison between the singer and the person they address, who seems to have a dark and envious personality, while the singer's heart is green, which may indicate innocence, youth, and a desire for growth. The chorus encourages this person to talk to the singer, suggesting a readiness to listen, understand and help. Another character, Eliza, is introduced in the second verse, who is tired of superficial pleasures and wants to find a deeper meaning in life, but she is also scared and alone. The singer again offers to talk to her and tells her that art, drugs, and peace will someday bring peace on earth.
The song explores several themes that are relevant to young people, including the fear and uncertainty of growing up, the search for identity and meaning, the allure of instant gratification, and the importance of empathy and connection with others.
The use of colors to describe emotions and personalities is a common literary device that invokes strong sensory associations, such as black for darkness, sadness, and negativity, and green for growth, hope, and freshness. The lyrics also contain several religious and philosophical references, such as the idea of redemption through grace, the Buddhist practice of mindfulness, and the Beat Generation's countercultural values.
Line by Line Meaning
i cannot tell what you claim to see
I struggle to understand the perspective you're coming from.
that your heart is black and mine is so green
You believe your heart is heavy and weighed down by experiences, while I am still innocent and carefree.
jealousy is men, someday you'll see
You believe that jealousy is a trait commonly associated with men, but you will eventually realize that it is not gender-specific.
you know
You are aware of this truth, even if you may not fully understand it yet.
you cry out, Eliza, you scream and you moan
You are expressing your frustration and sadness about the situation to yourself or to someone else (Eliza).
you're sick of this joyride you want to find home
You feel like life has been a chaotic ride and you crave a sense of stability and belonging.
adulthood has found you scared and alone
Growing up has caused you to feel fear and isolation.
talk to me
I want to be there for you and support you however I can.
art school girl with ignorant bliss
You are a young, idealistic person who hasn't yet been exposed to the harsh realities of the world.
peace, weed, cocaine, and mushrooms and shit
You experiment with drugs and substances as a way to attain a sense of inner peace, despite the risks and harmful effects.
will bring peace on earth, someday you'll see it
You believe that the use of mind-altering substances can lead to global enlightenment and harmony.
they're just pictures inside of your head
The things you imagine and think about are not always reflective of reality.
they're just pictures trapped inside of your head
Your thoughts and ideas can feel overwhelming and suffocating when they stay stuck inside your mind.
save a little grace for us
Despite the hardships and struggles we may face, we should still try to hold onto hope and kindness.
Writer(s): Whistler Isaiah Allen, Nathan Todd Stocker, Zach Mark Sutton, Jake Michael Luppen
Contributed by Ellie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kyle Hawver
Lyrics
I cannot tell what you claim to see
That your heart is black, and mine is so green
Jealousy is men, someday you'll see
Oh you know, you know, you know
You cry out, Eliza, you scream, and you moan
You're sick of this joyride you want to find home
Adulthood has found you scared and alone
Talk to me, talk to me, talk to me, doll
Art school girl with ignorant bliss
Peace, weed, cocaine, and mushrooms, and shit
Will bring peace on earth, someday you'll see it
Talk to me, talk to me, talk to me, doll
They're just pictures trapped inside of your head
They're just pictures trapped inside of your head
They're just pictures trapped inside of your head
They're just pictures trapped inside of your head
Save a little grace for...
Save a little, save a little
Save a little grace for...
Save a little, save a little
Save a little grace for...
Save a little, save a little
Save a little grace for...
Save a little, save a little
Save a little grace for...
Save a little, save a little
Save a little grace for...
Save a little, save a little
Save a little grace for...
Save a little, save a little
Save a little grace for...
Save a little, save a little
Art school girl with ignorant bliss
Peace, weed, cocaine, and mushrooms, and shit
Will bring peace on earth, someday you'll see it
Talk to me, talk to me, talk to me, doll
Lucy B.
I've fallen in love with their music in one night. This is perfection.
Jess Lyn
welcome!!! (:::
Akua Oppong
same when i first started listening to them i listened to all of their songs in one go
KJ Bright
+Lucy B. Same here lol
Micah L
I can't get over how young they look in this and it was only a few years ago!
Allie Derubeis
I love this video. they're showing how people think that Jake and Zach are the only "real members," and how untrue that is. it shows how each member is important, not only the vocalists, and that they're all being themselves
magicalwizard99
So I think this music video is about destroying the symbol of what people think about you. Because there's two sides of yourself, the side that you know and the side that other people know. In the video the real parts (the parts we see of ourselves) is the actually guys from the bands, and the fruits and vegetables are the sides that other people see. (they're fruits and vegetables because they're bad symbols. the fruit doesn't look much like the actually guys because other people's impressions of ourselves doesn't see the whole picture) And in the music video they're smashing the fruits and vegetables because they're tired of what people think of them and they just want to be themselves. And at the end they're free and running around
Elizabeth McCluskey
I’m never good at reading into things so thank you for this
Madelyn Hernandez
Rachel Fish Yah let's go with that 😂
Rachel Fish
or they just wanted to beat up fruit