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.
After The Rain
Little Dragon Lyrics
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And after the rain the temperature dropped
And covered in ice was my window top
I say goodbye, I wave my hand
As a thousand doves fly
Across the blackened night
We make sure we gain, then we leave it
'Cause we're a nation of forgetters
Oh, after the rain we pretend
It's easier to begin without looking back
'Cause all at once air so thin
And there's nothing left to breathe in
After the rain we forget
After the rain we forget
Behind the dream so rosy and red
A pile of things to forget
A voice of the past tiptoes in
A cracking, a ghost whispering
After the rain we forget
We make sure we gain, then we leave it
'Cause were a nation of forgetters
After the rain we forget
After the rain we forget
People, where have you been?
Have you been hiding in your big houses?
And people, after the rain, will your life
Will it ever be the same?
Oh, people, what will you do
When your luck, when it turns on you?
People, after the rain, will your life
Will it ever be the same?
After the rain we forget
Little Dragon's "After The Rain" is a song about the aftermath of a rainstorm and how it can affect people's lives. The song explores the idea that after a storm, we tend to forget the issues that we were facing before because we are so consumed by the events that have taken place. The first verse talks about how the temperature drops and how the window is covered in ice after a heavy rain. The singer says goodbye and waves their hand as a thousand doves fly across the blackened night, symbolizing a sense of hope and renewal.
The second verse discusses the idea that we tend to forget about our problems after the rain. We focus on gaining something new and forget about the issues we were previously facing. The singer points out that we are a "nation of forgetters," implying that it's part of our nature to move on quickly regardless of what has happened. The line "It's easier to begin without looking back" suggests that we tend to forget about our past to move forward more easily.
The last verse addresses people directly, asking where they have been and if they have been hiding in their big houses. The singer acknowledges that after the rain, life may never be the same again, and questions what people will do when their luck turns on them.
Line by Line Meaning
After the rain
The start of a new phase after a difficult time or experience.
And after the rain the temperature dropped
The aftermath of a tough time can bring significant changes, good or bad.
And covered in ice was my window top
The aftermath may leave physical or emotional changes that can't easily be ignored, that need attention.
I say goodbye, I wave my hand
Acknowledging and accepting the change, saying goodbye to what was before.
As a thousand doves fly
A sense of hope, new beginnings, and freedom.
Across the blackened night
The new beginning occurs amidst darkness and uncertainty.
After the rain we forget
We tend to overlook the lessons and significance of the past and move on quickly.
We make sure we gain, then we leave it
We focus on the benefits and seize opportunities, but we are quick to abandon situations when they no longer serve a purpose.
'Cause we're a nation of forgetters
Humans are prone to forgetting important lessons and history, repeating the same mistakes over and over again.
Oh, after the rain we pretend
We like to ignore the past and pretend that moving forward is easy and natural.
It's easier to begin without looking back
It's tempting to forget the past and move forward, but this may not always be the best course of action.
'Cause all at once air so thin
The aftermath of a tough time can bring challenges, where everything seems to be closing in, suffocating.
And there's nothing left to breathe in
The aftermath can leave one feeling empty, hopeless, or without resources.
Behind the dream so rosy and red
Behind the ideal, things may be less perfect, less idealized.
A pile of things to forget
Despite our tendency to forget, there may be a growing pile of issues and challenges we need to deal with.
A voice of the past tiptoes in
The past has a way of haunting us, even as we try to move forward.
A cracking, a ghost whispering
The past may manifest in uncomfortable and unexpected ways, that need attention and healing.
People, where have you been?
A wake-up call that highlights our own individual tendencies to forget, move on quickly, and ignore the past.
Have you been hiding in your big houses?
Have we been avoiding addressing our own past and the lingering effects of it?
And people, after the rain, will your life
Emphasizing how important the aftermath is, how it can affect our own lives and the lives of others.
Will it ever be the same?
Highlighting that the outcome of the aftermath may create irreversible change, good or bad.
Oh, people, what will you do
A call to action, highlighting the need to pay attention, process the past, and take action to create positive change.
When your luck, when it turns on you?
Highlighting that the aftermath is not always positive, and it can be difficult to cope with the negative consequences.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Erik Oskar Bodin, Fredrik Daniel Wallin, Hakan Wirenstrand, Yukimi Eleanora Nagano
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@macacoartico42

Después de la lluvia)
[Verso 1]
Después de la lluvia, la temperatura bajó
Y cubierta de hielo, estaba la parte superior de mi ventana
Digo "Adiós" Agito mi mano
Como mil palomas vuelan a través de la noche ennegrecida
Después de la lluvia, olvidamos
Nos aseguramos de ganar, luego lo dejamos
Porque somos una nación de olvidadores
Oh, después de la lluvia, fingimos
Es más fácil comenzar sin mirar atrás
NOW
PLAYING




[Pre-Estribillo]
Porque todo a la vez, aire tan delgado
Y no queda nada para respirar
[Estribillo]
Después de la lluvia, olvidamos
Después de la lluvia, olvidamos
[Verso 2]
Detrás de un sueño, tan rosado y rojo
Una pila de cosas para olvidar
Una voz del pasado entra
de puntillas Un fantasma susurrando
Después de la lluvia, olvidamos
Nos aseguramos de ganar, luego lo dejamos
Porque somos una nación de olvidadores
[Estribillo]
Después de la lluvia, olvidamos
Después la lluvia, nos olvidamos
[Puente]
Gente, ¿dónde has estado?
¿Os habéis estado escondiendo en vuestras casas grandes?
Gente, después de la lluvia
¿Será tu vida, alguna vez será la misma?
Oh, gente, ¿qué harán
cuando tengan suerte, cuando se vuelva contra ustedes?
¡Cortejar! Gente, después de la lluvia
¿Será tu vida, alguna vez será la misma
@carlosrios4281
After the rain
And after the rain the temperature dropped
And covered in ice was my window top
I say goodbye, I wave my hand
As a thousand doves fly
Across the blackened night
After the rain we forget
We make sure we gain, then we leave it
'Cause we're a nation of forgetters
Oh, after the rain we pretend
It's easier to begin without looking back
'Cause all at once air so thin
And there's nothing left to breathe in
After the rain we forget
After the rain we forget
Behind the dream so rosy and red
A pile of things to forget
A voice of the past tiptoes in
A cracking, a ghost whispering
After the rain we forget
We make sure we gain, then we leave it
'Cause were a nation of forgetters
After the rain we forget
After the rain we forget
People, where have you been?
Have you been hiding in your big houses?
And people, after the rain, will your life
Will it ever be the same?
Oh, people, what will you do
When your luck, when it turns on you?
People, after the rain, will your life
Will it ever be the same?
After the rain we forget
@RhondaMitchell
I couldn't forget this song.. .had to come back for a listen
@user-fm1jj2mm7g
Attention all High School Jazz Ensembles!: please play this tune!
@bernlin2000
Yukimi is so adorable...I just love her to bits <3
@BasedTruth
"Cuz were a nation of forgetter's" .. the truest statement.
We all have forgotten how to love.
@nbextremebotting
I have. I need to learn it. Someone please teach me to love
@docm4544
I think this is about tragedies that go on natural disasters, political corruption, police brutality, slavery, how everyone just forgets after its all said and done and doesn't dwell on the past, nore care about the ppl affected.. and how the rich never do anything good with all their money and power
@modestrocker1
@@docm4544 your wrong about the rich.... many rich people do good things with their money you just dont hear about it because its not drama and sensationalist. the rest of your post is 100% on point tho
@docm4544
@@modestrocker1 Fr!! some do, but a good majority don't give a fuck about anyone poor or struggling. "People, where have you been? Have you been hiding in your big houses?" and the whole concept of this video is about the rich not doing anything and turning the other way and being stuck in their safe and cozy, beautiful house and never speaking on any social issues after it clears up, once the sun comes up, no need to address anything cuz it already happened, lots of ppl have that arrogant, selfish mentality
@huwguyver4208
Love Little Dragon. Get a bit of a Björk vibe from this track with the wonderfully oddball instrumentation and vocal flourishes. Awesome!
@docm4544
This song and visuals are an absolute masterpiece, such a powerful message!! easily 1 of their best tracks!