The band's debut EP Back from the Dead in 2010 and subsequent debut studio album In a Million Years in 2012 received critical praise by Australian media critics including the likes of Triple J, among others. The band is currently signed in Australia to independent label Dew Process, and in the UK are signed to Fiction Records. Internationally, Last Dinosaurs distributes through Universal Music Group.
On 28 August 2015, Last Dinosaurs released their second album Wellness. The album's release was preceded by singles "Evie" and "Apollo".
On 5 October 2018, the band released their third album, titled "Yumeno Garden" following their 2 singles released that year, "Dominos" and "Eleven". The band wanted to step away from big budget production because they felt they were mature enough to be responsible for their own music, even admitting there were things about their previous works that they wished had done differently, or continued doing contrary to what eventually got released. "Yumeno Garden" sees the band almost entirely be self produced, with perhaps a small bit of help. The first half of the album belongs to Sean, while the second belongs to Lachlan, each singing their own tracks. Lachlan's half realises old songs that he has uploaded to SoundCloud under his alias "Notes From Under Ground", giving them refined sounds and vocals, or even completely different arrangements.
In 2019 and 2020 the band released 2 standalone singles, "FMU" and "Flying" respectively, who are self produced with the help of other producers such as Jean Paul-Fung, who produced their debut album. Flying sees the band enter a new style of genre, 'nu-disco' after the Lachlan, the band and Jean all decided that the song would turn a different direction than it's SoundCloud demo.
On 4 November 2022, they released their fourth album titled "From Mexico With Love", which is also self produced but with the help of producer James Angus. The album followed after 6 singles released periodically throughout 2022 by the label, starting with "Collect Call", followed by Look Back, "CDMX", "The Hating", "Auto-Sabotage", and finally "Put Up With The Weather!". This album was completely written by Lachlan in Mexico during 2020 in the height of the world pandemic, while the other members were separated from each other in Australia. This album sees a completely new direction, as Lachlan sings on 99% of the entire track-list, also the album contains many genres, not afraid to give the band more and more different sounds to their discography.
The band is named after the song "Last Dinosaur" by the Japanese rock band The Pillows.
Apollo
Last Dinosaurs Lyrics
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You're driving me crazy
Say it again my memory's hazy
I'm falling down the rabbit hole again, yeah
All things in time will fade away
But I by design will never stray from knowing this life is not the one for me
Oh I'm ready to be somebody else
Ideas in the air
The miracle methods
I'll never get
I'm easily tempted
I'll follow you if you're offering the truth, yeah
My mind is made up
I'm willing to come down and wake up
The longest I would know of this life
It's not the one for me
Oh I'm ready to be somebody else
I'll forget how to feel the things I've felt
One more time
I need to see you one more time
I'm leaving 'cause I need to know if there's more than this, yeah
Oh I'm ready to be somebody else
I'll forget how to feel the things I've felt
The song Apollo by Last Dinosaurs is about the overwhelming feeling of wanting to be someone else and leaving behind the life that currently exists. The chorus of the song repeats the desire to be somebody else and forget about the emotions that have been felt. The lyrics speak to the idea that life is fleeting and everything in time fades away, but the singer is consciously choosing to look beyond that and make decisions based on the fact that this life is not the one for them. The rabbit hole mentioned in the lyrics is a symbol for the overwhelming sense of change and transformation that the singer is feeling.
The second verse deals with the idea of being tempted by new ideas and methods, but also wanting to follow the truth. The use of the phrase "miracle methods" is particularly interesting because it can be interpreted in many ways - perhaps it is referring to a religious belief, or the idea of looking for something mystical or magical in life. The singer's mind is made up to come down and wake up, which can be interpreted as a desire to let go of any illusions and see the world for what it truly is.
Overall, the song is about the desire for transformation and the search for a greater truth. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes just how strong the desire is to leave behind the current life and forget the emotions that have been felt. The symbolism used throughout the song - the rabbit hole, the miracle methods, the idea of waking up - all point to a greater sense of understanding and self-discovery that the singer is seeking.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to know
I am not interested in knowing the details.
You're driving me crazy
Your actions are causing me mental distress.
Say it again my memory's hazy
Please repeat it because I cannot remember.
I'm falling down the rabbit hole again, yeah
I am entering a situation that is becoming increasingly complex and even chaotic.
All things in time will fade away
Over time, everything will eventually disappear.
But I by design will never stray from knowing this life is not the one for me
By my own intention, I will never lose sight of the fact that this is not the life I want.
Oh I'm ready to be somebody else
I am eagerly prepared to change my persona.
I'll forget how to feel the things I've felt
I will purposefully disregard my past emotions.
Ideas in the air
Abstract concepts are present and available for consideration.
The miracle methods
The seemingly supernatural ways of doing things.
I'll never get
I will never fully understand or obtain them.
I'm easily tempted
I am susceptible to being lured into temptation.
I'll follow you if you're offering the truth, yeah
If you provide genuine information, I will be willing to come along.
My mind is made up
I have made a final decision.
I'm willing to come down and wake up
I am open to exploring and gaining new experiences.
The longest I would know of this life
The most time I could spend living this life.
It's not the one for me
This is not the life that I want to live.
One more time
Please repeat it again.
I need to see you one more time
I have an overwhelming desire to meet with you once again.
I'm leaving 'cause I need to know if there's more than this, yeah
I am departing because I want to explore and find out if there is something beyond this life.
Oh I'm ready to be somebody else
I am prepared to become a different person.
I'll forget how to feel the things I've felt
I will purposefully ignore my previous feelings.
Contributed by Cameron A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@vaniachristianty8755
I don't want to know
You're driving me crazy
Say it again my memory's hazy
I'm falling down the rabbit hole again, yeah
All things in time will fade away
But I by design will never stray from knowing this life is not the one for me
Oh I'm ready to be somebody else
I'll forget how to feel the things I've felt
Ideas in the air
The miracle methods
I'll never get
I'm easily tempted
I'll follow you if you're offering the truth, yeah
My mind is made up
I'm willing to come down and wake up
The longest I would know of this life
It's not the one for me
One more time
I need to see you one more time
I'm leaving 'cause I need to know if there's more than this, yeah
@JcMoney3
Hope your outlook has changed my friend. Looks like a good chunk of us know exactly the feelings you're describing.
As another stranger here to offer some helpful advice: Just go out there and be legendary.
The first step is always the hardest but I promise it gets SO MUCH easier afterwards. Keep your head held high and your eyes forward. Sometimes I'm not sure if I wear those shades in my profile picture because of my own shine or others.
But lemme tell you I CAN SEE YOU and I can tell your future is looking bright and your potential limitless.
Get out there and be great. We know you can do it š
@AkiCT1027
[Verse 1]
I don't want to know
You're driving me crazy
Say it again my memory's hazy
I'm falling down the rabbit hole again, yeah
All things in time will fade away
But I by design will never stray from knowing this life is not the one for me
[Chorus]
Oh I'm ready to be somebody else
I'll forget how to feel the things I've felt
[Verse 2]
Ideas in the air
The miracle methods
I'll never get
I'm easily tempted
I'll follow you if you're offering the truth, yeah
My mind is made up
I'm willing to come down and wake up
The longest I would know of this life
It's not the one for me
[Chorus]
Oh I'm ready to be somebody else
I'll forget how to feel the things I've felt
@momentoboris4132
introverts at a party: "I can't dance"
introverts at home:
@gorasaragihsimarmata9131
Yes this song was very influencing the move from myself, even through the desparation of the pandemic which affected many people have to stay home for a long time.
@feeshvfx3899
Um, us introverts donāt go to parties š
@moonprincess_xoxo
@@feeshvfx3899 true! lmao
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@hellooperator6639
As someone who's worked mall security on the midnight shift, this made me smile. Not just because of the awesome energy, but because a lot of us do this, haha.
@lambymakesnogoodcontentthe8832
I never knew mall security guards had the ability to clone themselves.
@builtdifferently485
Legend says he had a very fortunate encounter with the late night mall mage
@hmhm5007
Hello operator I would report a bruh momento
@franciscoaraujo8295
Same bro, I worked I several apartments and this mostly of my shift since nobody is watchingš