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.
Sunshine
Little Dragon Lyrics
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When skies are dark
You got me flying, way beyond.
'Cause I've been wandering and feeling lost,
Now, like whirlwind,
You put a spell on me.
Have been dragging
I couldn't figure out a thing.
Until your lightbeam
Came crashing in
Waited five seconds,
Soaked in some magic, shoot across
To transform my every loss,
But then you came storming.
You are my sunbeam
When skies are dark
You got me flying way beyond.
'Cause I've been wandering and feeling lost,
Now, like whirlwind,
You put a spell on me.
Your electric ways had me right
Then Me and my ghost of The past,
Get him tied down.
Waited five seconds,
Soaked in some magic, come across
To transform my every loss,
But then you came storming in.
You are my sunbeam
When skies are dark
You got me flying way beyond.
'Cause I've been wandering and feeling lost,
Now, like whirlwind,
You put a spell on me
The lyrics to Little Dragon's song "Sunshine" reflect the feeling of being lost and wandering in life until finding that special person who brings light into one's world. The use of the metaphor of a sunbeam emphasizes their significance in the singer's life, as they provide warmth and hope during dark times. The line "You got me flying way beyond" highlights the positive impact that this person has had on the singer's life, lifting them up and allowing them to soar beyond their limitations.
The singer acknowledges their previous struggles, stating "Have been dragging my feet along sleepless everyday, I couldn't figure out a thing." This line reveals their past struggles with sleeplessness, which is often a symptom of anxiety or depression. However, with the arrival of this person, they find a new sense of purpose and hope. The line "Your electric ways had me right" indicates that this person has a captivating energy that draws the singer towards them.
Overall, the lyrics to "Sunshine" are a hopeful and uplifting tribute to the power of love and the impact that one person can have on another's life.
Line by Line Meaning
You are my sunbeam
You bring light and happiness into my life, even when things seem dark and gloomy.
When skies are dark
During difficult times when everything seems hopeless and depressing.
You got me flying, way beyond.
You bring such joy and excitement into my life that it feels like I am soaring high above everything else.
'Cause I've been wandering and feeling lost,
I have been aimlessly searching for something that would bring meaning into my life without any success.
Now, like whirlwind,
Suddenly and with great force.
You put a spell on me.
You have captivated me and made me fall deeply in love with you.
Have been dragging
I have been struggling and slogging through each day.
My feet along sleepless everyday,
I have been exhausted and unable to sleep because of my worries and problems.
I couldn't figure out a thing.
I was unable to find a solution to my problems and was lost for a way forward.
Until your lightbeam
But then you came into my life, and with your radiance and positivity, you brightened my world.
Came crashing in
You burst into my life with great intensity, and I found myself unable to resist your charm.
Waited five seconds,
I took a moment to contemplate your impact on my life.
Soaked in some magic, shoot across
I became enveloped in your spells and magic, and it felt like I was propelled across the world.
To transform my every loss,
Your presence in my life has helped me overcome my failures and losses, and allowed me to view the world in a more positive light.
But then you came storming.
You entered my life with great speed and force, and swept me off my feet with your love and tenderness.
Your electric ways had me right
Your electrifying personality and energy captivated me completely.
Then Me and my ghost of The past,
I had been haunted by my past and my mistakes, unable to move on from them.
Get him tied down.
But with your love and support, I was able to leave my past behind and move forward.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Erik Oskar Bodin, Fredrik Daniel Wallin, Hakan Wirenstrand, Yukimi Eleanora Nagano
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@imfromtheinternett6155
Damn I didn’t realize how old this song was it’s so good I still jam it
@SouthernMamaTJ10
Love this song. Guys, seriously, you need to check some of their other stuff as well. This band has worked really hard for years, and I feel that they're not getting the attention they deserve. The lead singer, Yukimi Nagano, is especially talented; she has a lot of soul, which is something you do't see as much in people like her (she is Japanese and Swedish...this is a Swedish band, by the way :) ). They are absolutely amazing.
@LittleSistera
She probably hasn’t sacrificed someone innocent to Satan, which is why she’s not famous.
@ropedintoyourtropes5756
I still feel like Little Dragon is tragically underrated. Could be the world at large just isn't ready for their sort?
@stephanieb663
they're doing fine
@nosleep1271
A little under promoted perhaps but likely doing very well regardless. At this point their fan base is huge and highly self-sustainable.
@PinkLloyd88
I'm going to get technical here but this is the sort of band that isn't played by the radio that much of ever. it's a joke. so because most people have never heard it I wouldn't class it as underrated. you can't rate a band if you've never heard them. we are the lucky ones.
@evajerris1772
Ifitsnotonething itsanother the radio is full of one-hit-wonders and mindless shit anyway 1/2 the time? Who gives a fuck?
They produce beautiful music, have a good fan base, and the freedom to make beautiful videos and support themselves. Who gives a fuck they aren’t on the radio?
If you have internet connection or access to a record store they will be there. They are accessible as well. Everything they could need.
@mrnono5034
agreed. But I really don't care about ratings
@omgwtf02
This band, no matter how many albums they release and different sounds they come out with, will always sound phenomenal.