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.
Kids
Little Dragon Lyrics
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My life is about to explode
The kids are rock stars now
The kids are rock stars now
Kids are rock stars now
The kids are rock stars now
Package it like Christmas with a chocolate star
Jump on board, have a ride
If you're lucky, you'll be hooked for your whole life
Life, life, life, life, life, life
Are you livin' for the team?
Go on, show 'em if you're ready, if you're keen
Keen, keen, keen, keen, keen, keen
The kids are rock stars now
The kids are rock stars now
The masses, the masses
Numbin' the chances
Pink roller coaster crack
Mmh-mmh
They won't be ever lookin' back
Mmh-mmh
Jump on board, have a ride
If you're lucky, you'll be hooked for your whole life
Life, life, life, life, life, life
Faster thrills, faster chills
We so hungry, we be buried in our bills
bills, bills, bills, bills, bills, bills
Are you livin' for the team?
Go on, show 'em if you're ready, if you're keen
Keen, keen, keen, keen, keen, keen
Jump on board, have a ride
If you're lucky, you'll be hooked for your whole life
Life, life, life, life, life, life
The lyrics of Little Dragon’s song Kids seem to be about the thrill and success of chasing one’s dreams and becoming a rock star. The lyrics suggest that the kids in the song are now rock stars and are ruling the world. The first lines, “I feel good/ My life’s about to explode,” convey a sense of excitement and anticipation, as though something big and life-changing is about to happen. The refrain, “The kids are rock stars now,” repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the idea that the kids have achieved their goal of becoming successful musicians.
In the second verse, the lyrics hint at the hard work and intelligence that goes into achieving success in the music industry, with lines like, “Ruling the world, oh, you gotta be smart/ Package it like Christmas with a chocolate star.” The song also seems to touch on the idea that success can be addictive, with the lyric, “If you’re lucky, you’ll be hooked for your whole life.”
The chorus repeats the same lines as the beginning of the song, suggesting that the adrenaline rush of success never truly goes away, and the second verse emphasizes the idea that those chasing success must be willing to take risks and go “all in” to achieve their dreams.
Overall, the song Kids by Little Dragon appears to be a celebration of the hard work and determination required to become a successful musician, as well as an ode to the addictive thrill of that success.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel good
The singer is feeling positive.
My life is about to explode
The singer's life is on the verge of an exciting and potentially transformative event.
The kids are rock stars now
Children are dominating and commanding attention in society.
Ruling the world, oh, you gotta be smart
Being in control requires intelligence and strategic thinking.
Package it like Christmas with a chocolate star
Present it in an appealing and attractive manner.
Jump on board, have a ride
Participate in this exciting opportunity.
If you're lucky, you'll be hooked for your whole life
If you're fortunate, you'll be invested in this for the long term.
Life, life, life, life, life, life
Emphasis on the importance and excitement of life.
Are you livin' for the team?
Are you fully invested in and dedicated to this group?
Go on, show 'em if you're ready, if you're keen
Demonstrate your enthusiasm and commitment to this opportunity.
The masses, the masses
The general population.
Numbin' the chances
Diminishing opportunities due to oversaturation or complacency.
Pink roller coaster crack
An addictive, thrilling experience that may carry harmful consequences.
They won't be ever lookin' back
These individuals are fully committed and will not regret their choices.
Faster thrills, faster chills
The excitement is always increasing and becoming more intense.
We so hungry, we be buried in our bills
The pursuit of this opportunity may come at a financial cost.
Are you livin' for the team?
Are you fully invested in and dedicated to this group?
Go on, show 'em if you're ready, if you're keen
Demonstrate your enthusiasm and commitment to this opportunity.
Jump on board, have a ride
Participate in this exciting opportunity.
If you're lucky, you'll be hooked for your whole life
If you're fortunate, you'll be invested in this for the long term.
Life, life, life, life, life, life
Emphasis on the importance and excitement of life.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Yukimi Nagano, Erik Bodin, Fredrik Wallin, Hakan Wirnstrand
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