Their first release was a double-A-side 7" single on Off The Wall (later signed to Peacefrog) that had two tracks: "Twice" and "Test".
Nagano was born and raised in Göteborg to a Japanese father and American mother. She grew up listening to American folk, but always had an affinity for R&B. Keyboardist Wirenstrand spent his childhood in Småland before moving to Göteborg where listened to a lot of Swedish folk music before getting into electronic music. Bodin grew up listening to early hip-hop and jazz. Fredrik was influenced by experimental, noise and electro house.
Nagano and Bodin play live with José González. Bodin also drums with Peps Perrson, a Swedish blues/reggae artist. Swedish electronic jazz duo Koop's albums Waltz for Koop and Koop Islands feature Yukimi Nagano's vocals on several tracks.
The band collaborated with Gorillaz on two tracks ("Empire Ants" and "To Binge") from their 2010 released album, Plastic Beach. Little Dragon also collaborated with Maximum Balloon (the solo project of David Andrew Sitek, producer and member of TV On the Radio), for one track entitled "If You Return". In 2011, the band's collaboration with SBTRKT on "Wildfire" was released as the lead single from his self-titled début LP.
.Forever
Little Dragon Lyrics
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Oh so enlightening but it also felt frightening when
A lasso in high speed make a perfect knot around my knees
I'm falling into worm embrace while secretly in chains
'Cause I wanna call it forever call
This thing forever forever
I wanna call it forever call
These promises deform my spiritual stability
Dedication so newborn burning flavours inside of me
Oh from a vision I recall your presence in a zoom
Now loving words are faint 'cause I'm to tight in your embrace, oh oh
Want to call it forever call
This thing forever forever
I wanna call it forever call
This thing forever forever
Big tears splash my eyes I keep my female personalities
Romance blooming smells so nice out plays any harmonies
Oh I'm floating up stream and my knees are shaking
So as we sway orchestra play oh I hope we make it
Wanna call it forever
This thing forever forever
Oh I wanna call it forever call
This thing forever forever
The song Forever by Little Dragon tells a story about falling in love, feeling the heights of joy and the comfort of love, as well as the fear of being tied down by the chains of commitment. The start of the relationship is described as wondrous and enlightening, yet there is a sense of fear and uncertainty that seeps through in the lyrics. The metaphorical lasso that makes a perfect knot around the singer's knees represents the fear of being trapped in the relationship, unable to move freely. The singer is falling into a warm embrace but secretly feels the chains of commitment tightening around them.
The lyrics continue to explore the singer's dedication to this newfound love. The promises made in the name of love and the subsequent devotion that burns within the singer make them realize the fragility of their spiritual stability. The chorus repeats the singer's need to call this love forever, but there is a lingering uncertainty and fear of the unknown that overshadows the sentiment. The singer seems to be struggling with the weight of the commitment and wondering if they will be able to handle it.
The last part of the song describes the singer's emotions as they are overwhelmed with the intensity of their feelings. They cry, they feel shaken, yet they are hopeful that their love will survive. The singer wants to call this love forever, but it is clear that the future is uncertain, and the commitment is both a source of comfort and fear.
Overall the song Forever by Little Dragon captures the complexity of emotions that come with falling in love and being committed to someone. It is honest, raw, and explores the highs and lows of love.
Line by Line Meaning
From the start love was swaying bouncing orchestra playing loud
Love felt like a lively orchestra playing loudly and vibrantly from the very beginning
Oh so enlightening but it also felt frightening when
While love brought enlightenment, it also brought a sense of fear
A lasso in high speed make a perfect knot around my knees
Love wrapped around the singer's knees like a lasso, making a tight and perfect knot
I'm falling into warm embrace while secretly in chains
Despite feeling enveloped in a warm embrace, the singer is secretly feeling trapped and chained by love
'Cause I wanna call it forever call
This thing forever forever
I wanna call it forever call
This thing forever forever
The singer desires to call this love 'forever' and hopes it will last eternally
These promises deform my spiritual stability
The promises made in love are altering the singer's spiritual stability
Dedication so newborn burning flavours inside of me
The dedication to this new love is burning inside the singer like flavors of an intense fire
Oh from a vision I recall your presence in a zoom
The singer recalls seeing their lover's presence in a vivid vision
Now loving words are faint 'cause I'm to tight in your embrace, oh oh
The intensity of the embrace makes it difficult for the singer to express their love with words
Want to call it forever call
This thing forever forever
I wanna call it forever call
This thing forever forever
The singer continues to express the desire to call this love 'forever'
Big tears splash my eyes I keep my female personalities
The singer is moved to tears and is trying to keep their emotions in check
Romance blooming smells so nice out plays any harmonies
The blossoming romance brings a pleasant aroma and outshines any harmonies
Oh I'm floating up stream and my knees are shaking
So as we sway orchestra play oh I hope we make it
The singer feels like they are floating upstream and their nerves are shaky, but they hope that they will make it together as the orchestra plays on
Wanna call it forever
This thing forever forever
Oh I wanna call it forever call
This thing forever forever
The singer reiterates their strong desire for this love to last 'forever'
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Erik Oskar Bodin, Fredrik Daniel Wallin, Hakan Wirenstrand, Yukimi Eleanora Nagano
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