Twice
Little Dragon/Yukimi Nagano Lyrics


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Twice I turn my back on you
I fell flat on my face but didn't lose
Tell me where would I go
Tell me what led you on I'd love to know

Was it the blue night
Gone fragile?
Was it both men
In wonder steady gone under?
Was it the light ways
So frightening?
Was it two wills?
One mirror holding us dearer now

I thought I had an answer once
But your random ways swept me along
Colossal signs so I got lost
With so many lovers singing soft

Was it the blue night
Gone fragile?
Was it both men
In wonder steady gone under?
Was it the light ways
So frightening?




Was it two wills?
One mirror holding us dearer now

Overall Meaning

In "Twice," Little Dragon's lead singer Yukimi Nagano sings about a complicated and tumultuous relationship, where she has turned her back on her lover twice, yet still feels deeply connected. She tries to understand what has brought them together and what has torn them apart, questioning whether it was the fragility of the relationship, their individual wills, or something else entirely that has kept them together. As she sings, the lyrics become more introspective and she wonders if it was her own ambiguous and carefree nature that led her into this downward spiral.


The lyrics suggest that the relationship may have been built on a fragile foundation, as if it was always on the brink of collapse. The blue night and light ways may symbolize emotional states of being, while both men may represent both sides of a split personality, or perhaps two separate connections that have weighed on the relationship. One must wonder if the intensity of the relationship was too much for both of them to handle, presenting a fear of commitment and intolerance of others to guide the relationship in a positive direction. The mirror that holds them dearer now alludes to the fact that they have grown accustomed to each other’s negative and positive qualities, and have built a stronger bond as a result.


One notable aspect of the song, which is distinct from Little Dragon's other work, is the way in which the lyrics are woven into the music. Throughout the song, the music punctuates the lyrics, making them more impactful and memorable. This, along with Nagano's incredibly emotive singing, makes the song incredibly powerful.


* The song was released in 2007, as part of the band's eponymous album.
* Little Dragon is a Swedish electronic pop band formed in 1996.
* The band takes its name from the singer's childhood nickname, which was based on her birth year of 1981, the year of the dragon in the Chinese zodiac calendar.
* Little Dragon has performed with several notable acts, including Gorillaz, Outkast and SBTRKT.
* "Twice" was featured in several TV shows, including "Grey's Anatomy", "Gossip Girl", and "Parenthood".
* Little Dragon has been compared to other electronic acts like Bjork and Portishead.
* The band has released six albums so far, with the most recent being "New Me, Same Us" in 2020.
* "Twice" was listed as one of the "50 Best Songs of 2007" by Rolling Stone.
* The band has been nominated for a Grammy Award on several occasions, although they have yet to win.
* As of now, the chords for "Twice" are not officially available.


Overall, "Twice" is a haunting and powerful song that explores the complexities of human relationships. Little Dragon blends emotive lyrics with evocative music to tell a story that is both nuanced and deeply moving. They have built a loyal and dedicated following over the years, and with good reason - their music is always emotive, engaging and powerful.


Line by Line Meaning

Twice I turn my back on you
I've walked away from our relationship before.


I fell flat on my face but didn't lose
But I wasn't defeated - I'm still standing.


Tell me where would I go
I'm lost and unsure what to do next.


Tell me what led you on I'd love to know
I'm curious about what caused you to behave the way you did.


Was it the blue night Gone fragile?
Was it a dark time for you, feeling vulnerable?


Was it both men In wonder steady gone under?
Did we both feel overwhelmed and uncertain?


Was it the light ways So frightening?
Did the way things were changing scare you?


Was it two wills? One mirror holding us dearer now
Did we both have different ideas of what we wanted, despite seeing ourselves in each other?


I thought I had an answer once
I used to think I had it all figured out.


But your random ways swept me along
But your unpredictability means I can't predict what's going to happen between us.


Colossal signs so I got lost
I became overwhelmed by the complexities of our relationship.


With so many lovers singing soft
I'm not the only one who's been through a tough breakup like this.


Was it the blue night Gone fragile?
Were you feeling vulnerable and scared at times too?


Was it both men In wonder steady gone under?
Were we both overwhelmed and struggling to cope?


Was it the light ways So frightening?
Were you also afraid of what the future holds?


Was it two wills? One mirror holding us dearer now
Did our different desires and goals ultimately make us care for each other more, despite the challenges?




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Erik Oskar Bodin, Fredrik Daniel Wallin, Hakan Wirenstrand, Yukimi Eleanora Nagano

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Comments from YouTube:

Martin Corr

HOW COULD YOU EVER POSSIBLY NOT LIKE THIS TRACK. THIS IS INCREDIBLE, DEEP, EMOTIONAL, AMAZING.

kelela37clch

I am completely mesmerized by this song!I heard it first during last week's Grey's Anatomy episode and was instantly lovestruck... I thought at first the artist might be Adele or Eryka Badu and was pleasantly surprised to discover the music of Yukimi Nagano and Little Dragon. I downloaded several songs from the album hoping to find one with a similar soulful & hypnotic arrangement to no avail... I will keep searching though... I wish this song lasted longer - it is truly captivating...

pureacidhell

Little Dragon - Twice (lyrics) Twice I turn my back on you I fell flat on my face but didn't loose Tell me where would I go Tell me what led you on I'd love to know Was it the blue night Gone fragile Was it both men In wonder steady gone under Was it the light ways So frightening Was it two wills One mirror holding us dearer now...

Ben Baker

Yukimi has beguiled me with her beautiful collision of bewitching vocals, fused with the hypnotic music of her fellow musical contortionists Fredrick, Erick and Hakan. They are a perfect fit. Definitely my 2010 break out band. Even though they have been around for a few years they are a breath of fresh air. I saw them perform in Auckland, New Zealand this month at the very last Gorrilaz live concert. AMAZE!!!!!

Malaika

This song seems so simple and is yet so powerful, it's amazing...

Ifritowner

MAAAAANNNN this band is just one of those surprises you find on youtube when you're searching randomly. Fell in LOVE with their music!

Ayodele Terry

Saw a beautiful dance piece to this song and immediately had to search for Little Dragon. I love her voice!! So clear and definitive. Da me mas!!

RandomGuitarInsanity

I heard this song once and just cant get enough of it

Erik Wagler

the quality of this live session is unreal. their musicianship is unmatched. when they perform live there is no loss of anything from the album, possibly even more substance. amazing.

hlegister724

Love this song! A clear and only opportunity for Yukimi Nagano to show her true ethnic asiatic soul. To me there is no other song on this CD and Little Dragon implies more songs of this type. We want to hear more like this...the other pop culture stuff is okay but this song is very earthy and moody. Her voice inflections really show off her Japanese heritage and culture. There aren't enough superlatives in the English language to do this band justice but needless to say...I like!

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