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.
Mistakes
Hippo Campus Lyrics
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a warning from the gods to stay away
forbidden like a fruit and i'm the snake
just a bite, i wanna know the taste
all the things i've seen beyond the frame
i'll steal them like i'll steal your heart
i'm not that bad, i make mistakes
In Hippo Campus's song Mistakes, the singer describes himself as a warning to those around him, drawing a comparison to the Biblical snake who tempted Eve with the forbidden fruit. He acknowledges that he is considered taboo, but he can't help but be drawn to the forbidden. The line "all the things I've seen beyond the frame" could refer to the singer's experiences or perspectives that are outside of society's norms or expectations. He is hungry for more and is willing to take risks to explore new territory.
The song's chorus, "I'm not that bad, I make mistakes, sometimes mistakes, sometimes mistakes," acknowledges that the singer is not perfect, but he is not as dangerous as he might seem. This admission adds nuance to his character, showing that he is not just a one-dimensional villain. The repetition of "sometimes mistakes" highlights the idea that making mistakes is a natural part of life, and that people should not be judged solely on their missteps.
Line by Line Meaning
i know you see the light upon my face
I am aware that you notice the positive qualities about me that shine through.
a warning from the gods to stay away
I acknowledge that you perceive a caution to steer clear, as if a divine message is being conveyed to you.
forbidden like a fruit and i'm the snake
My presence and attraction towards you may seem dangerous and alluring, like the snake that pushed Eve to consume the forbidden fruit.
just a bite, i wanna know the taste
I crave to experience the pleasure of your company, even if it only leads to momentary satisfaction.
all the things i've seen beyond the frame
I have witnessed experiences beyond what is visible and recognize that there is more to life than what meets the eye.
i'll steal them like i'll steal your heart
I have a tendency to take hold of things that intrigue me, much like how I potentially could capture your heart.
i'm not that bad, i make mistakes
Despite my desires and actions, I recognize that I am not an inherently bad person and may falter and err from time to time.
sometimes, mistakes, sometime, mistakes
I acknowledge that I may repeat the same mistakes or commit new ones intermittently.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRANDON BURTON, JAKE MICHAEL LUPPEN, NATHAN TODD STOCKER, WHISTLER ISAIAH ALLEN, ZACH MARK SUTTON
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Clint Allen
on I (Oh I)
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