Twice
Little Dragon Lyrics


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Twice I turn my back on you
I fell flat on my face but didn't lose
Tell me where would I go
Tell me what led you on I'd love to know

Was it the blue night
Gone fragile?
Was it both men
In wonder steady gone under?
Was it the light ways
So frightening?
Was it two wills?
One mirror holding us dearer now

I thought I had an answer once
But your random ways swept me along
Colossal signs so I got lost
With so many lovers singing soft

Was it the blue night
Gone fragile?
Was it both men
In wonder steady gone under?
Was it the light ways
So frightening?




Was it two wills?
One mirror holding us dearer now

Overall Meaning

In "Twice," Little Dragon's lead singer Yukimi Nagano sings about a complicated and tumultuous relationship, where she has turned her back on her lover twice, yet still feels deeply connected. She tries to understand what has brought them together and what has torn them apart, questioning whether it was the fragility of the relationship, their individual wills, or something else entirely that has kept them together. As she sings, the lyrics become more introspective and she wonders if it was her own ambiguous and carefree nature that led her into this downward spiral.


The lyrics suggest that the relationship may have been built on a fragile foundation, as if it was always on the brink of collapse. The blue night and light ways may symbolize emotional states of being, while both men may represent both sides of a split personality, or perhaps two separate connections that have weighed on the relationship. One must wonder if the intensity of the relationship was too much for both of them to handle, presenting a fear of commitment and intolerance of others to guide the relationship in a positive direction. The mirror that holds them dearer now alludes to the fact that they have grown accustomed to each other’s negative and positive qualities, and have built a stronger bond as a result.


One notable aspect of the song, which is distinct from Little Dragon's other work, is the way in which the lyrics are woven into the music. Throughout the song, the music punctuates the lyrics, making them more impactful and memorable. This, along with Nagano's incredibly emotive singing, makes the song incredibly powerful.


* The song was released in 2007, as part of the band's eponymous album.
* Little Dragon is a Swedish electronic pop band formed in 1996.
* The band takes its name from the singer's childhood nickname, which was based on her birth year of 1981, the year of the dragon in the Chinese zodiac calendar.
* Little Dragon has performed with several notable acts, including Gorillaz, Outkast and SBTRKT.
* "Twice" was featured in several TV shows, including "Grey's Anatomy", "Gossip Girl", and "Parenthood".
* Little Dragon has been compared to other electronic acts like Bjork and Portishead.
* The band has released six albums so far, with the most recent being "New Me, Same Us" in 2020.
* "Twice" was listed as one of the "50 Best Songs of 2007" by Rolling Stone.
* The band has been nominated for a Grammy Award on several occasions, although they have yet to win.
* As of now, the chords for "Twice" are not officially available.


Overall, "Twice" is a haunting and powerful song that explores the complexities of human relationships. Little Dragon blends emotive lyrics with evocative music to tell a story that is both nuanced and deeply moving. They have built a loyal and dedicated following over the years, and with good reason - their music is always emotive, engaging and powerful.


Line by Line Meaning

Twice I turn my back on you
I've walked away from our relationship before.


I fell flat on my face but didn't lose
But I wasn't defeated - I'm still standing.


Tell me where would I go
I'm lost and unsure what to do next.


Tell me what led you on I'd love to know
I'm curious about what caused you to behave the way you did.


Was it the blue night Gone fragile?
Was it a dark time for you, feeling vulnerable?


Was it both men In wonder steady gone under?
Did we both feel overwhelmed and uncertain?


Was it the light ways So frightening?
Did the way things were changing scare you?


Was it two wills? One mirror holding us dearer now
Did we both have different ideas of what we wanted, despite seeing ourselves in each other?


I thought I had an answer once
I used to think I had it all figured out.


But your random ways swept me along
But your unpredictability means I can't predict what's going to happen between us.


Colossal signs so I got lost
I became overwhelmed by the complexities of our relationship.


With so many lovers singing soft
I'm not the only one who's been through a tough breakup like this.


Was it the blue night Gone fragile?
Were you feeling vulnerable and scared at times too?


Was it both men In wonder steady gone under?
Were we both overwhelmed and struggling to cope?


Was it the light ways So frightening?
Were you also afraid of what the future holds?


Was it two wills? One mirror holding us dearer now
Did our different desires and goals ultimately make us care for each other more, despite the challenges?




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

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@KarunaSatoriASMR

Twice I turn my back on you
I fell flat on my face but didn't loose
Tell me where would I go
Tell me what led you on I'd love to know
Was it the blue night
Gone fragile
Was it both men
In wonder steady gone under
Was it the light ways
So frightening
Was it two wills
One mirror holding us dearer now
Thought I had an answer once
But your random ways swept me along
Colossal signs so I got lost
With so many lovers singing soft
Was it the blue night
Gone fragile
Was it both men
In wonder steady gone under
Was it the light ways
So frightening
Was it two wills
One mirror holding us dearer now
☄️



@AndyWitmyer

Every time I watch this, I see myself as the bird. It takes me back to the years leading up to my mom's death from a terminal illness. I was her primary caregiver during that time. And so I know the deeply inexorable pain of the bird as he hands to the girl a bag of medicine that he knows will never save her, and may in fact prolong her suffering.

When in her presence, he tries very hard to maintain an air of hopeful optimism - he wishes to encourage her - but, the moment he is left alone to ponder the situation, he can do little else but cry at its hopelessness.

As my mom's illness progressed, we journeyed to one place after another. We enjoyed the world together while we still could though all along, the black cloud of death hung low in every horizon.

And so while I continued to live in denial about the chances of my her recovery, my mom had long since been ready for her climb up the hill. As she ascended, her bag of medicine fell loose from her hands and, in that moment, she embraced the song of death - a song to which she'd already known all of the words.

The video doesn't show what happened to the bird, but...if his life was anything like mine, he would been nearly enticed by the same song two times or more. His spirit would have been crushed. But, in time, he would rise up stronger than before and honor the girl's memory by living to tell others about her. Without a doubt, I was/am the bird.



All comments from YouTube:

@KarunaSatoriASMR

Twice I turn my back on you
I fell flat on my face but didn't loose
Tell me where would I go
Tell me what led you on I'd love to know
Was it the blue night
Gone fragile
Was it both men
In wonder steady gone under
Was it the light ways
So frightening
Was it two wills
One mirror holding us dearer now
Thought I had an answer once
But your random ways swept me along
Colossal signs so I got lost
With so many lovers singing soft
Was it the blue night
Gone fragile
Was it both men
In wonder steady gone under
Was it the light ways
So frightening
Was it two wills
One mirror holding us dearer now
☄️

@graabisu9915

Karuna Satori ASMR omg it's you

@Dinahf

I am in love with this song because of you.
PS, you're such a beautiful person inside out. <3

@stephen7124

Karuna Satori ASMR beatiful ain't it

@KarunaSatoriASMR

You guys are so fucking amazing!! I have no idea how I didn't see this comment sooner haha.

@livefromplanetearth

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@Jocyyy-sh4kq

13 years later and it still hit’s every time 😭

@traciecox9982

I lost my baby brother 7mths ago…..he was 42yrs young 🙏🏻 he loved this song so I thought I’d share it with you guys. Life is so precious ❤

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@nikkilaity

it must feel very raw for you right now he is with you forever in spirit always by your side xxx

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