Originally from Durban, South Africa, Conan crossed paths with Andrew and D… Read Full Bio ↴Originally from Durban, South Africa, Conan crossed paths with Andrew and Dallyn soon after his arrival in Canada. After attending their final years of school together, they all seemed to be on different paths until Conan decided to initiate play. He called the only bassist he knew in town, Andrew, and drummer Dallyn, who he had been playing with in the summers. These three friends got together in Dallyn’s basement for fun musical release, nothing serious. They soon realized that they more musical chemistry than they thought.

Formed in late November of 2012, Little India has accomplished quite a bit in their lifespan thus far. Their first show was January 2013 as an opening act. Before their set had even finished, the event promoter and the venue had booked them for two headlining shows in the months to come. They have since headlined many venues around local Vancouver and have shared stages that have belonged to acts such as Atlas Genius, The 1975, The Drums, Jets Overhead, and many more.

Their debut EP, “Up All Night” released November 19th 2013, was mixed by Michael Brauer (Coldplay, Rolling Stones, Atlas Genius, The Vaccines, and many more).

Thirteen
Little India Lyrics

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won't you let me walk you home from school
won't you let me meet you at the pool
maybe friday i can
get tickets for the dance
and i'll take you
oooh ooh
won't you tell your dad "get off my back"
tell him what we said about painting it black

rock and roll is here to stay
come outside while it's okay
and i'll shake you
oooh ooh
won't you tell me what you're thinking of
will you be an outlaw for my love
if it's all well let me know
if it's no well i can't go

i won't make you
oooh ooh

Overall Meaning

The song "Thirteen" by Little India begins as a love poem with a boy who is trying to impress a girl. He offers to walk her home from school, meet her at the pool and get tickets for the dance. He wants the girl to speak to her dad about letting her hang out with him, and specifically mentions a conversation they had about painting things black. The mention of rock and roll is important, as it serves as a reminder that they are part of a larger cultural movement. The boy urges the girl to come outside and enjoy herself while they still can, and promises to shake her.

In the second verse, the boy becomes more vulnerable and asks the girl what she's thinking about. He wants her to be an outlaw for his love, meaning he wants her to take a risk and defy societal expectations in order to be with him. He asks her to let him know if it's okay for them to be together, and assures her that he won't pressure her if it's not. The "oooh ooh" at the end of each verse represents the boy's desire, and his hope that the girl will reciprocate those feelings.

Overall, the song portrays the innocence of teenage love, and the ways that young people try to navigate the societal pressures and expectations that come with it. It captures the excitement and possibility of a new crush, while also acknowledging the challenges and risks that come with pursuing it.

Line by Line Meaning

won't you let me walk you home from school
Asking for permission to be part of her daily life.

won't you let me meet you at the pool
Asking for permission to spend more quality time with her.

maybe friday i can get tickets for the dance
Making plans together for a fun activity.

and i'll take you oooh ooh
Willingness to make efforts to make her feel special.

won't you tell your dad 'get off my back'
Requesting her to stand up for their relationship against her family's disapproval.

tell him what we said about painting it black
Try to convince her family about the importance of music and art in life.

rock and roll is here to stay
Promoting rock and roll culture to show his beliefs and identity.

come outside while it's okay
Encouraging her to break free and live outside societal norms.

and i'll shake you oooh ooh
Willingness to make her realize her true self by shaking up her beliefs.

won't you tell me what you're thinking of
Building clear communication to build a strong foundation for their relationship.

will you be an outlaw for my love
Proposing her to go go against society's norms to be together.