.Constant Surprises
Little Dragon Lyrics


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I was walking home
Looking at the trees
Got the feeling that they
Were looking back at me

Thoughts that occurred to me not of the usual kind
And I don’t take that granted, no
I don’t call them mine, I don’t call them mine
‘Cause in my life things are built on, are built on

(Constant surprises)
Coming my way
Some call it coincidence
But I like to call it fate

(Constant surprises)
Coming my way
Some call it coincidence
But I like to call it fate

The higher forces want to connect
Last night in my dream I was talking to you
You know who you are, were you dreaming too?
‘Cause in my life things are built on, are built on

(Constant surprises)
Coming my way
Some call it coincidence
But I like to call it fate

(Constant surprises)
Coming my way
Some call it coincidence
But I like to call it fate

Then on my way home I met this guy
He was not so shy, you know, not that kind
We spoke then suddenly I could read his mind
You think it’s mad but I don’t fool myself, you think it's odd
'Cause in my life, in my life things are built on
They built on, they built on

(Constant surprises)
Coming my way
Some call it coincidence
But I like to call it fate

(Constant surprises)
Coming my way




Some call it coincidence
But I like to call it fate

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Little Dragon's "Constant Surprises" are an expression of the singer's belief in fate and the unexpected occurrences that happen in life. The song begins with the singer walking home and feeling as though the trees are looking back at them. This is a metaphor for the sense of being watched or observed that some people experience, but it also suggests a sense of connection with nature. The stream-of-consciousness lyrics that follow describe random thoughts that occur to the singer and the feeling of not fully owning them, as though they come from a higher power or the universe.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "constant surprises coming my way," which refers to the unexpected events that happen in life. These surprises are attributed to fate, rather than coincidence, which suggests a belief in a predetermined destiny. The lyrics suggest that there is a thread of fate that connects people and events, as evidenced by the dream the singer has about talking to someone who seems to know them. The song also touches on the idea of the singer being able to "read" another person's mind, which suggests a kind of telepathic connection that goes beyond the physical realm.


Overall, the lyrics of "Constant Surprises" are a poetic expression of the singer's belief in fate and the interconnectedness of all things. The song celebrates the possibility of unexpected events and the idea that there is a larger force at work in the universe.


Line by Line Meaning

I was walking home
I was strolling back to my place


Looking at the trees
I observed the trees around me


Got the feeling that they
I suddenly sensed that they


Were looking back at me
Seemed to be observing me as well


Thoughts that occurred to me not of the usual kind
Out of the ordinary ideas came to mind


And I don’t take that granted, no
I don't take this for granted


I don’t call them mine, I don’t call them mine
I don't claim them as my own


‘Cause in my life things are built on, are built on
Because my life is based on, is built on


(Constant surprises)
Unexpected events keep occurring


Coming my way
Happening in my life


Some call it coincidence
Some believe it's a random occurrence


But I like to call it fate
But I prefer to think it's destiny


The higher forces want to connect
The universe wants to make a connection


Last night in my dream I was talking to you
I had a dream where we conversed


You know who you are, were you dreaming too?
You know yourself, did you also dream?


Then on my way home I met this guy
Later, during my trip back home, I encountered a man


He was not so shy, you know, not that kind
He was quite outgoing and not timid at all


We spoke then suddenly I could read his mind
We conversed and then I was able to understand his thoughts without him speaking them


You think it’s mad but I don’t fool myself, you think it's odd
You might consider it insane, but I am not deluding myself, you might find it strange


They built on, they built on
They accumulated, they kept building up




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

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Letras

Resultados principales

Yo estaba caminando a casa
I was walking home

mirando los arboles
Looking at the trees

Tengo la sensación de que ellos
Got the feeling that they

estaban mirándome
Were looking back at me

Pensamientos que se me ocurrieron no del tipo habitual
Thoughts that occurred to me not of the usual kind

Y no doy eso por sentado, no
And I don't take that granted, no

No los llamo míos, no los llamo míos
I don't call them mine, I don't call them mine

Porque en mi vida las cosas están construidas, están construidas
'Cause in my life things are built on, are built on

viniendo a mi manera
Coming my way

Algunos lo llaman coincidencia
Some call it coincidence

Pero me gusta llamarlo destino
But I like to call it fate

viniendo a mi manera
Coming my way

Algunos lo llaman coincidencia
Some call it coincidence

Pero me gusta llamarlo destino
But I like to call it fate

Las fuerzas superiores quieren conectarse
The higher forces want to connect

Anoche en mi sueño estaba hablando contigo
Last night in my dream I was talking to you

Sabes quién eres, ¿también estabas soñando?
You know who you are, were you dreaming too?

Porque en mi vida las cosas están construidas, están construidas
'Cause in my life things are built on, are built on

viniendo a mi manera
Coming my way

Algunos lo llaman coincidencia
Some call it coincidence

Pero me gusta llamarlo destino
But I like to call it fate

viniendo a mi manera
Coming my way

Algunos lo llaman coincidencia
Some call it coincidence

Pero me gusta llamarlo destino
But I like to call it fate

Luego, de camino a casa, conocí a este tipo.
Then on my way home I met this guy

No era tan tímido, ya sabes, no de ese tipo.
He was not so shy, you know, not that kind

Hablamos y de repente pude leer su mente
We spoke then suddenly I could read his mind

Crees que es una locura, pero no me engaño, crees que es extraño
You think it's mad but I don't fool myself, you think it's odd

Porque en mi vida, en mi vida las cosas están construidas
'Cause in my life, in my life things are built on

Construyeron sobre, construyeron sobre
They built on, they built on

viniendo a mi manera
Coming my way

Algunos lo llaman coincidencia
Some call it coincidence

Pero me gusta llamarlo destino
But I like to call it fate

viniendo a mi manera
Coming my way

Algunos lo llaman coincidencia
Some call it coincidence

Pero me gusta llamarlo destino
But I like to call it fate



MYSTIX

[Verse 1]
I was walking home, looking at the trees
Got the feeling that they were looking back at me
Thoughts that occurred to me were not of the usual kind
And I don’t take that for granted, no
I don’t call them mine, I don’t call them mine
‘Cause in my life things are built on
They're built on

[Chorus]
Constant surprises coming my way
Some call it coincidence, but I like to call it fate
Constant surprises coming my way
Some call it coincidence, but I like to call it fate
[Verse 2]
The higher forces want to connect
Last night in my dream, I was talking to you
You know who you are, were you dreaming too?
‘Cause in my life, things are built on
They're built on

[Chorus]
Constant surprises coming my way
Some call it coincidence, but I like to call it fate
Constant surprises coming my way
Some call it coincidence, but I like to call it fate

[Verse 3]
Then on my way home, I met this guy
He was not so shy, you know, not that kind
We spoke, then suddenly, I could read his mind
You think it’s mad, but I don’t fool myself
You think it's odd, 'cause in my life
In my life, things are built on
They're built on
They're built on

[Chorus]
Constant surprises coming my way
Some call it coincidence, but I like to call it fate
Constant surprises coming my way
Some call it coincidence, but I like to call it fate
Constant surprises coming my way
Some call it coincidence, but I like to call it fate
Constant surprises coming my way
Some call it coincidence, but I like to call it fate
Constant surprises coming my way
Some call it coincidence, but I like to call it fate



Anya Leshchenko

I was walking home
Looking at the trees
Got the feeling that they
Were looking back at me

Thoughts that occurred to me not of the usual kind
And I don't take that granted, no
I don't call them mine, I don't call them mine
'Cause in my life things are built on, are built on

Coming my way
Some call it coincidence
But I like to call it fate

Coming my way
Some call it coincidence
But I like to call it fate

The higher forces want to connect
Last night in my dream I was talking to you
You know who you are, were you dreaming too?
'Cause in my life things are built on, are built on

Coming my way
Some call it coincidence
But I like to call it fate

Coming my way
Some call it coincidence
But I like to call it fate

Then on my way home I met this guy
He was not so shy, you know, not that kind
We spoke then suddenly I could read his mind
You think it's mad but I don't fool myself, you think it's odd
'Cause in my life, in my life things are built on
They built on, they built on

Coming my way
Some call it coincidence
But I like to call it fate

Coming my way
Some call it coincidence
But I like to call it fate



All comments from YouTube:

E. D. Alexander

The mix on this track is next level. The engineer got that snare RIGHT in the pocket. The dynamics of the vocals. The balance is next level. Love this song with my entire soul.

MrScampy69

This was one of the songs that made me fall hard for Little Dragon. Absolute perfection.

DocM

Yup, I'm a pretty new fan, like 7-8 months and I am OBSESSED with this band, and it was this track that solidified that I'll forever be a LD fan!!!

Stephanie B

same. good times.

AG RT

Little Dragon got me through some of the hardest times in my life. I am forever grateful for them. This song makes me feel, I can't explain it.. when nothing in the world, no place, no person, no set nor setting, feels like home, this song does, if that makes sense. I feel warm like I am sitting in front of a camp fire that's keeping me warm, surrounded by people whom love and care about me and look after me, in a place familiar and secure. Whenever I feel insecure, unsafe, or like I am enveloped in negative energy I just play some Little Dragon and it goes away. Whenever I move into a new place I play Little Dragon to cleanse my new home with good energy. Most nights I sleep with Little Dragon playing in the background and if I fall asleep before putting something on I am guaranteed to have nightmares. I'm not sure I'd be alive if it weren't for Little Dragon. I don't see how else I could've gotten through those dark times. And they continue to get me through dark times day after day.

Mark Morales

I know you posted this 3 years+ ago but I just wanted to let you know I feel the same way.

That’s all lol ❤️

TheRedRoom

this song It's underrated even by little dragon fans

Haley Marie

Choncino SERIOUSLY

Emmanuel Oluga

no lol, this is the 2nd most viewed song by little dragon, although this is the official channel, another channel has this video with over 2.5 million views

Alberto Nino

The whole album. Caught them live years ago, didn't even touch this album. Haven't gotten into anything else of theirs.

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