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.
Used To Be Mine
Last Dinosaurs Lyrics
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I know that we changed
We both go back to it
It's not how we used to be
People are strange
And now we're strangers
We've got a disease, we can't exist anymore
The final release, and now we're falling to stars
Oh we've opened, I know
So many stories, it's hard to believe
That you won't stay the same
I hope you understand
The way that my mind receives
Isn't my decision
I'm fighting to know
Sometimes I get stuck in this dream
It's not the way I want it to seem
Sometimes life can take this idea
It's not the way it's supposed to be
So much time and so many stories
Why did history feel fucking boring?
All our myths and all our exploring
Why do I just feel fucking boring?
So much time and so many stories
Why did history feel fucking boring?
All our myths and all our exploring
Why do I just feel fucking boring?
Ooh
We've got a disease, we can't exist anymore
Something was different, I know
The final release, and we're falling to stars
Oh we've opened, I know
Used to be mine, not anymore, anymore
Used to be mine, used to be mine
Not anymore
"Used To Be Mine" by Last Dinosaurs is a song about the quintessential disconnect that exists between people who were once close but gradually drifted apart. The song revolves around the themes of change, distance, and the emotional toll that they can take on a relationship. The singer acknowledges that he and his partner have become strangers to each other, which he finds frustrating and confusing. He recognizes that people are unpredictable and dynamic, making it challenging to hold onto relationships as things inevitably shift over time.
The lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling to come to terms with the situation, and he is fighting to understand what happened between them. The use of the phrase "we've got a disease" may refer to the confusion and disorientation that comes with realizing you are not the same person you once were or that the person you love has changed dramatically. The idea of falling to stars and opening up creates a sense of vulnerability and free-falling, as they try to navigate this new dynamic. The song emphasizes the idea that even though he wants to hold onto the past, things have changed irrevocably, and they won't be able to go back.
Overall, "Used To Be Mine" is a poignant song that captures the bittersweet nature of relationships that fade over time. The lyrics are relatable because everyone has experienced a relationship that has shifted or dissolved, leaving them feeling lost and confused.
Line by Line Meaning
I know that we're different
I am aware that we have grown apart and changed as individuals.
I know that we changed
I acknowledge the fact that we have gone through transformation and our relationship is no longer the same.
We both go back to it
Although we have moved on, we still revisit the memories and moments we shared together.
It's not how we used to be
Our present state is vastly different from the way we used to be in the past.
People are strange
Humans can be difficult to understand and predict, making it challenging to navigate relationships.
And now we're strangers
We have become so distant that we are practically unknown to each other.
We've got a disease, we can't exist anymore
Our relationship has been tainted and damaged, making it impossible for us to coexist peacefully.
Something was different, I know
There was a shift that occurred, causing a noticeable change in our relationship.
The final release, and now we're falling to stars
With our relationship coming to an end, we are freefalling and unsure of where we'll land.
Oh we've opened, I know
This failure of our relationship has forced us to open up and see things in a new light.
So many stories, it's hard to believe
We shared a lot of moments and experiences together, making it difficult to accept that things are different now.
That you won't stay the same
I understand that you have changed and will continue to evolve, which may further separate us.
I hope you understand
I desire for you to have clarity and comprehension in the situation as we move forward.
The way that my mind receives
The impression that I have of our relationship may not be the same as yours, as everyone's perception is unique.
Isn't my decision
The way that our relationship played out was not solely my choice, but rather a culmination of both of our actions and thoughts.
I'm fighting to know
I am struggling to comprehend and make sense of the current state of our relationship.
Sometimes I get stuck in this dream
Occasionally, I find myself longing for the times when our relationship was thriving and fulfilling.
It's not the way I want it to seem
Despite my wishful thinking, I know that our relationship is never going to be the same.
Sometimes life can take this idea
Life can throw curveballs that cause us to alter our preconceived notions and perspectives.
It's not the way it's supposed to be
Our relationship may not be the way I envisioned it to be, but that's just how life happens sometimes.
So much time and so many stories
With a lot of history and memories shared between us, it's hard to accept that our relationship has reached its end.
Why did history feel fucking boring?
In hindsight, it seems like our shared experiences and memories were mundane and unexciting.
All our myths and all our exploring
We have embarked on a journey together, but even that wasn't enough to save a dying relationship.
Why do I just feel fucking boring?
I struggle with feelings of inadequacy and disappointment in the wake of our failed relationship.
Used to be mine, not anymore, anymore
Our relationship was once full of life and love, but that is no longer the case.
Used to be mine, used to be mine
Our relationship shared a special place in both of our lives, but it is now a thing of the past.
Not anymore
Our lives have diverged, and what we shared formerly no longer exists.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAN KOYAMA, LACHLAN CASKEY, SAM GETHIN-JONES, SEAN CASKEY
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mukhlisa medianto
I know that we're different
I know that we changed
We both go back to it
It's not how we used to be
People are strange
And now we're strangers
We've got a disease, we can't exist anymore
Something was different, I know
The final release, and now we're falling to stars
Oh we've opened, I know
So many stories, it's hard to believe
That you won't stay the same
I hope you understand
The way that my mind receives
Isn't my decision
I'm fighting to know
Sometimes I get stuck in this dream
It's not the way I want it to seem
Sometimes life can take this idea
It's not the way it's supposed to be
So much time and so many stories
Why did history feel fucking boring?
All our myths and all our exploring
Why do I just feel fucking boring?
So much time and so many stories
Why did history feel fucking boring?
All our myths and all our exploring
Why do I just feel fucking boring?
Ooh
We've got a disease, we can't exist anymore
Something was different, I know
The final release, and we're falling to stars
Oh we've opened, I know
Used to be mine, not anymore, anymore
Used to be mine, used to be mine
Not anymore
Omar Stone
I know that we're different
I know that we changed
We both go back to it
It's not how we used to be
People are strange
And now we're strangers
We've got a disease, we can't exist anymore
Something was different, I know
The final release, and now we're falling to stars
Oh we've opened, I know
So many stories, it's hard to believe
That you won't stay the same
I hope you understand
The way that my mind receives
Isn't my decision
I'm fighting to know
Sometimes I get stuck in this dream
It's not the way I want it to seem
Sometimes life can take this idea
It's not the way it's supposed to be
So much time and so many stories
Why did history feel fucking boring?
All our myths and all our exploring
Why do I just feel fucking boring?
So much time and so many stories
Why did history feel fucking boring?
All our myths and all our exploring
Why do I just feel fucking boring?
Ooh
We've got a disease, we can't exist anymore
Something was different, I know
The final release, and we're falling to stars
Oh we've opened, I know
Used to be mine, not anymore, anymore
Used to be mine, used to be mine
Not anymore
Picchouli
Coming back to this song after 7 years sends nostalgia down my spine. Truly, this band was and is still the definition of my youth. Reminds me of the time when I used to play open mic nights at my local coffee shop after high school and being noticed by a girl in a crowd from a neighboring town. Back then, I had so much fun in that coffee shop with my buds, her friends, especially her. We hung like bums in the coffeeshop with nothing to do before college. Unforts, some people don't feel the same and bad impressions were made. She used to be mine, not anymore. Time passes and I meet another girl at the same coffee shop who felt the same way too. It lasted, broke rules and it ran its course for less than a half a year. She used to be mine, not anymore. We're young, still young, but grow stranger and wiser. Wish I could stay in my prime late teen moments again, felt infinite. They used to be mine, not anymore.
Hassan Saeed
Damn bro
Golden Boyo
I'm obsessed with this song. I've played it for 3 years straight and it still makes my heart move and feel underwater. Probably because it's linked to memories.
Nathaniel Mathias Major
It was there on headphones while going on a road trip with my friend to the zoo and when I got a outfit for the prom. Never went my SR year though lol.
Nathaniel Mathias Major
I know what you mean. This was one of my Junior year albums. It was there right before and after prom to listen to. Nostalgia lots of times listening to this album. It's been I'd say two years. I graduated last year so.
Golden Boyo
Realizing that this song really does stick. Having relationship issues and this song seems to make even more sense to me. Listening to it everyday again. Beware of love, if you're lucky, you won't go through too much pain.
Golden Boyo
Nah I found closure. I probably listen to this at least once a week because of shuffle on my ipod. But whenever I do listen to this song, I just reminisce about my high school days. Honestly though, In A Million Years is the type of album you can live your entire life with. haha It goes with like everything that could happen in life.
auggie
do you still?
Armen Avanessian
It's been ten months since me and my ex broke up. This band helped me so much with their music in the early stages. To anybody in the same situation watching this, it gets better. I'm happy now and I guarantee you will be also sooner than you think. :)
FERESTUDIOS
My friend just broke up with her bf, I’m showing her the song right now 💀💀💀