Labrinth made his debut appearance on the UK Singles Chart in March 2010, when his collaboration with English rapper Tinie Tempah, "Pass Out", reached number one. Since then, songs Labrinth released have entered the chart 18 times as of 2020, as well as 5 times on the Billboard Hot 100.
Labrinth has released two solo albums: Electronic Earth in April 2012, and Imagination & the Misfit Kid in November 2019. In 2018, Labrinth formed the supergroup LSD with Australian singer-songwriter Sia and American DJ and producer Diplo. They released their self-titled debut album the following year. Labrinth has also collaborated with a number of artists as a singer, songwriter, and producer including Beyoncé, Kanye West, The Weeknd, Nicki Minaj, Ed Sheeran and Noah Cyrus.
He composed the score for HBO drama series Euphoria, for which he was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards, winning one, and The Lion King - Live action's soundtrack, Spirit, with Beyoncé and Ilya Salmanzadeh, achieving nominations at Grammy, Golden Globe, Critics' Choice and winning a NAACP Image Awards.
Nate Growing Up
Labrinth Lyrics
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Mmm, ayy
Mmm
Player, player, put the money on it
Oh, mmm
Player, player, put the money on it
Player, player, put the money on it
The opening lines of Labrinth's "Nate Growing Up" may seem simple, but upon closer examination, there's a deeper meaning to it. The repetition of "player, player, put the money on it" can be seen as a commentary on the capitalist nature of our society. It's almost as if the singer is encouraging someone to gamble their money because it's the only way to succeed. The use of "player" and "money" in this context can also be interpreted as a critique of those who value materialistic things over genuine connections and emotions.
The repetition of the lines also creates a hypnotic effect, drawing the listener into the song's theme of growing up and navigating societal pressure. It's almost as if the singer is saying that gambling with your money and your emotions is a necessary part of the growth process.
Moreover, the lines can be seen as a nod to Labrinth's own background as a producer in the music industry, a notoriously cut-throat and competitive world. "Player" could refer to the people trying to make it big in music, and "money" could represent the sacrifices they have to make to get there.
Line by Line Meaning
Player, player, put the money on it
Take a risk and invest in yourself to succeed.
Mmm, ayy
Confidently make a decision and stick with it.
Mmm
Contemplating the consequences of actions.
Player, player, put the money on it
Believing in oneself and taking a leap of faith to achieve goals.
Oh, mmm
Reflecting on past decisions made and the paths taken.
Player, player, put the money on it
Continuing to take risks and not giving up on personal ambitions.
Writer(s): Timothy Lee Mckenzie
Contributed by Evelyn K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@digitalbornkillers
He made a long mental checklist of the things he liked and disliked about women:
He liked tennis skirts and jean cut-offs, but not the kind so short you could see the pockets.
He liked ballet flats and heels.
He hated sneakers and dress shoes.
(What was fine with sandals, as long as they were worn with a fresh pedicure.)
He liked thigh gaps, hated cankles.
He liked tan lines, long necks, slender shoulders.
He liked good posture and fruit-scented body mist.
He liked full lips, and small noses.
He liked chokers, but the lacy ones with flower cutouts or delicate patterns.
He hated girls who sat like boys, talked like boys, acted like boys.
But there was nothing on planet Earth he hated more than body hair.
@krista9946
I literally cannot imagine Euphoria without Labrinth....most eliteeee soundtrack everrrr
@accaapanco6321
YES
@krisha-un7yi
Yesssss!!!
@imogenjones4899
So trueeeeee
@eriiiks5212
YEEESS!!!
@NAMBAPIANO
MrRobot
Interstellar
How to Train Your Dragon
Harry Potter
Star Wars
They are a few more of my favs
@lynchment
Can literally see young Nate working out in the mirror screaming and become adult Nate.
@luciavelazquez371
Lynch Atong' Right? That scene is just iconic.
@giaiky279
Not really adult
@laylachristina5605
more like problematic kid Nate becoming psycho crazy Nate with a psycho crazy dad and a normal but also crazy mother