Some of them have become classics – Lido has notably remixed ‘Often’ by The Weeknd and ‘Latch’ by Disclosure which he did without permission and created a tsunami in the world of EDM, making him known to Skrillex and Diplo who have been singing the Norwegian artist’s praises ever since.
A multitalented artist, musician, producer (for Alt-J, Banks, Chance the Rapper, Cashmere Cat or Halsey), he released his first lauded EP in 2014, I Love You Too, and did a victory lap with two sold-out American tours.
Lido developed his love of the stage very early on, playing in the church orchestra where his father was a pastor. His early experiences made him hungry for experiments, performing in unexpected conditions, as with the Norwegian KORK Orchestra .
His childhood in the church left him with a love of musical orchestration, arrangements and staging. And today, he presents ‘Crazy’, a forward-facing track where samples serve the organic melody of the vocals, where the orchestra, masterfully managed by Lido, is made exclusively of machines, loops and sounds combined to produce a unique blend of exotic atmosphere and electronic surges. Synthetic bass-charged music, cascading arpeggios and electric rhythms with hip-hop and gospel influences, the future is called Lido.
So Cold
Lido Lyrics
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And the night so cold
And the women so cold
But the drinks so cold
And the life so cold
Why we living so cold?
Why is life so cold?
And the days so cold
And my art so cold
Made my heart so cold
Made my heart so cold
I do lie, yeah, I do lie
I do lie, yeah, I do lie
I do lie, yeah, I do lie
I do lie, yeah, I do lie
I do lie, yeah, I do lie
I do lie, yeah, I do lie
I do lie, yeah, I do lie
I do lie, yeah, I do lie
And the city so cold
And the night so cold
And the women so cold
But the drinks so cold
And the life so cold
Why we living so cold?
Why is life so cold?
And the days so cold
And my ways so cold
And my art so cold
Made my heart so cold
And all I got is these drums to keep me company
I do lie, yeah, I do lie
I do lie, yeah, I do lie
I do lie, yeah, I do lie
I do lie, yeah, I do lie
I do lie, yeah, I do lie
I do lie, yeah, I do lie
I do lie, yeah, I do lie
I do lie, yeah, I do lie
In Lido's song "So Cold," the singer feels an overwhelming sense of isolation and disconnection from the world around them. They describe the city, night, women, and life as "cold," suggesting a lack of warmth, emotion, and connection. The line "why we living so cold?" suggests the singer's confusion and questioning of life's purpose in this state of emotional detachment.
Furthermore, the singer appears to be struggling with their own emotions, referring to their heart as "cold" multiple times. They admit to lying and may be struggling with feeling guilt or shame for their actions. The repetition of the phrase "I do lie" could also indicate the singer's lack of honesty with themselves and their own emotions, which contributes to their sense of isolation.
Line by Line Meaning
And the city so cold
The environment of the city is devoid of warmth, comfort or happiness.
And the night so cold
The darkness of the night is equally unwelcoming and hostile.
And the women so cold
Even the people residing in the city are apathetic and distant, creating an unfriendly atmosphere.
But the drinks so cold
The only thing that provides respite from this unpleasant world is the coolness of a drink.
And the life so cold
The very essence of existence is completely lacking in vitality; everything seems empty and mundane.
Why we living so cold?
Why is the state of living so devoid of passion and enthusiasm?
Why is life so cold?
Why is the experience of life so devoid of warmth and richness?
And the days so cold
Even during daytime, the gloom of sadness pervades the atmosphere.
And my ways so cold
The way the singer is conducting his life reflects the prevalent atmosphere of coldness and desolation.
And my art so cold
The art that he creates is also permeated by bleakness, conveying the grim reality of the world around him.
Made my heart so cold
The constant exposure to a hostile environment has caused the singer's heart to become numb and unfeeling.
I do lie, yeah, I do lie
The singer is not being completely truthful about his experiences; he is masking his true emotions.
And all I got is these drums to keep me company
The only comfort he finds is in the music he makes, which is his way of coping with the coldness of his surroundings.
Writer(s): Victor Kwesi Mensa, Peder Losnegaard
Contributed by Benjamin M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Danny
Saw him live in sydney performing a set before Porter and Madeon, and goddamn his live performance was like a life changing experience (for the better)
_ Risr
i was there too!! lido was a major highlight of the whole event
littleghostcat
I was at the Melbourne one last night! I'm never going to forget his performance ^^
Jason X
me too !
zackan_
I'm not a really big fan of Lido (Don't misunderstand, I like them !). But this one is so awesome, it's definitely my favourite from him !
Keep up the hard work Lido !
zackan_
okay i got back to his songs so much i think i'm a fan in fact lol
Trevor Henderson
Keep up the great work man!
flyingryan88
lido i love this album soo much <3
Özlem
that tiny bit of crazy in this song <3
Alan Hernández
damn... Vic Mensa, Jaden, Santell & Lido. It is INSANE