After a return to college to focus on her studies, Hesketh along with two of her fellow students formed the electronic/indie pop band Dead Disco in 2005. The band had limited releases of their four singles but due to increasingly different ideas about the band's musical direction, Hesketh left to pursue a solo career. Hesketh has cited as influences The Human League, Gary Numan, Kraftwerk, Pink Floyd, Kylie Minogue, Britney Spears, and Jean-Michel Jarre.
Hesketh began writing her own songs and posting covers on the social networking sites such as YouTube and MySpace. After appearing on several shows including Later... with Jools Holland and Last Call with Carson Daly, Hesketh entered production on her debut album. With increasing media attention regarding her then-yet-to-be-released debut album, Hesketh topped the BBC Sound of 2009 poll and received a BRIT Critics Choice nomination. She has been linked to a wave of breakthrough female artists in their twenties playing 1980s-influenced music, including Lady Gaga, Ladyhawke, Florence and the Machine, and Elly Jackson of La Roux.
Her debut album, Hands, was released on 8 June 2009 on 679 Recordings and Atlantic Records to generally positive reviews. The album peaked at number five on the UK Albums Chart and at number twenty on the Irish Albums Chart. Hands included a collaboration with Phil Oakey from The Human League on the song "Symmetry". The first single off the album "New in Town" became a top twenty hit, while the next single "Remedy", produced by RedOne, reached the top ten. She has also released the EP Illuminations in the United States.
Little Boots' second album, Nocturnes, was released on 5 May 2013 on her own label On Repeat.
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The Game
Little Boots Lyrics
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Blank sky, waiting for a sign
Only you, only you could find the truth, find the truth
Yeah only you can cross that line
Everybody wants to change
Everybody's got to play the game
Everybody wants to change
Play the game, break that chain
You've got to play the game, break that chain
Play the game, break that chain
You've got to play the game every day
It's your turn, rules meant to be broken
So get on up, what you've got to lose?
Only you, only you can make it through, make it through
Yeah only you can cross that line
Everybody wants to change
Everybody's got to play the game
Everybody wants to change
Everybody's got to break that chain
Play the game, break that chain
You've got to play the game, break that chain
Play the game, break that chain
You've got to play the game every day
We'll find a way
We'll find a way
Everybody wants to change
Everybody's got to play the game
Everybody wants to change
Everybody's got to play the game
It's your turn, rules meant to be broken
So get on up, what you've got to lose?
Play the game, break that chain
You've got to play the game, break that chain
Play the game, break that chain
You've got to play the game every day
Everybody wants to change
Everybody's got to play the game
Everybody wants to change
Everybody's got to break that chain
The lyrics of Little Boots’ song ‘The Game’ explores the idea of personal growth and change through the metaphor of a game. The song emphasizes the importance of taking control of one’s life and making the necessary changes for growth. The opening lines, ‘Rain falls, staring out the window at a blank sky, waiting for a sign’, paints a picture of dreariness and monotony. The singer of the song seems to be stuck in a situation where they are looking for change but can’t seem to find it. However, the song encourages the listener to take control and be the change they want to see.
The chorus of the song, ‘Everybody wants to change, everybody's got to play the game, everybody wants to change, everybody's got to break that chain’, stresses that everyone has a desire to change, but it takes effort and action to break away from the cycle. The line ‘rules meant to be broken’ highlights the limitations that society has imposed on individuals which need to be broken to make significant changes. The song concludes with the promise to ‘find a way’ to overcome these obstacles and achieve the desired change.
Overall, Little Boots’ ‘The Game’ is a motivational call-to-action song, urging the listener to take charge of their own life and be the agent of change they want to be.
Line by Line Meaning
Rain falls, staring out the window at a
Looking outside the window while it's raining
Blank sky, waiting for a sign
Sky appears empty and waiting for a sign
Only you, only you could find the truth, find the truth
Only the listener can find the truth
Yeah only you can cross that line
Only the listener can cross that line
Everybody wants to change
Everyone wants to change something in their life
Everybody's got to play the game
Everyone has to participate or compete in some form of a game, even if it's life itself
Everybody's got to break that chain
Everyone has to break from the monotony and conformity in their lives
Play the game, break that chain
Participate in the game but break free from the monotony and conformity that comes with it
You've got to play the game, break that chain
The listener has to participate in the game and break free from the monotony and conformity
You've got to play the game every day
The listener has to participate in the game every day
It's your turn, rules meant to be broken
It's the listener's turn to participate and break the rules
So get on up, what you've got to lose?
The listener should get up and take a chance, as they have nothing to lose
We'll find a way
We will find a solution or a way to make it work
Contributed by Aaliyah O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
metatechnocrat
I'm not a real fan of pop, but this is just a great song. Little Boots masterpiece in my opinion. Nothing but respect for some girl starting out in her bedroom messing with Tenori's and going somewhere. Talented and beautiful.
jon Smith
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Baddest Burrito
As a BIG fan of Erasure, music with this sound, still gives me goosebumps. It's the perfect blend of melody, singing and machine noises. I wish there were more artists who sound like this.
Eric Silberman
Vince Clarke should team up with Little Boots for one album
Liz Karina borda liberona
is not just a great song, a good beat and melody, also the lyrics, very touching
CatInHand
Awesome awesome song. I have to say Little Boots is the only artist whose each and every song I love. Thumbs up if you agree.
Gary Ratcliffe
Amazing Video with beautiful visuals, Vik is truly an amazing singer!
crap ton
she has to create a video that shows the meaning of the song, whats behind the lyrics . She doesn't need flash, fancy dance moves, she has enough talent to make all the singers on the top 5 charts in the US look pathetic already. keep up the good work and be yourself.
D.J FREESTYLE SOCCER
without this y'all aint gonna have those dubstep versions
Connor Healey
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