The Chicago-area DJ duo Louis the Child, Robert Hauldren and Frederic Kenne… Read Full Bio ↴The Chicago-area DJ duo Louis the Child, Robert Hauldren and Frederic Kennett, went to the same high school and had their own respective projects, but their paths never crossed. Hauldren manned the turntables as Haul Pass, while Kennett produced under the moniker Fatboy. After meeting on March 18, 2012 at a Madeon concert, the pair decided to join forces and start making music together, even though Kennett was wrapping up high school and Hauldren had just enrolled at the University of Southern California. They titled their debut EP Dimensions and would release a series of singles -- "It's Strange" with K.Flay, "Weekend" with Icona Pop, and "Fire" with Evalyn -- in the years that followed. In addition to opening for Madeon in 2015, they also toured with the Chainsmokers, whose own brand of pop-minded electronic music mirrored Louis the Child's radio-friendly anthems. In 2016, the duo collaborated with New Orleans rapper Pell as Pellican Child, releasing the single "Turn Me Down" from a joint EP that would arrive in 2017. That year, Louis the Child also released their Love Is Alive EP, a versatile set that featured the title track with guest vocalist Elohim, and "Phone Died" with rapper Blaise Railey. Months later, they collaborated with Love Is Alive guest vocalist Ashe for another track, "Right to It." 2018 saw the duo team up with Aussie singer/songwriter Wafia for "Better Not," and Motor City singer Quinn XCII for "The City."

In 2020 after the success of "Candy", a 30 minutes beat tape made of unreleased music published on SoundCloud, they released in August, 2020. Candy II, a new beat tape of unreleased music following the same idea of Candy, now available on all streaming services with 19 tracks. Their debut album "Here for Now" came out on the next year (2021), composed by 14 tracks including features of EARTHGANG, Foster the People, Duckwrth and many more. Gaing a peak position of 6 on US Top Dance/Electronic Albums on Billboard and more than 200 millions of plays on Here For Now (Deluxe) version

They keep gaing more attention and being even more creatives after each release, working in many projects such as Painting, Clothing brand called MACAW, Photography and Music of course. Louis The Child has released after Here for Now until now, in 2021 during their Euphoria Era after some singles with a whole new visual concept for LTC shown in So What and Keep On Moving they released Euphoria including features of Bea Miller, A R I Z O N A, Theophilus London and others. Skrillex can be found as co-producer on the track Waiting To Feel Like This.

Bittersweet
Louis the Child Lyrics

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I speak nonsense, you speak gibberish
Random noises we call literate
Being human tastes like licorice
It's bittersweet
Sometimes I get way too sick of it
Take my phone hit it twice with a scissor kick
White lie, friends die, that's life isn't it?
It's bittersweet

Oh what a feeling
Just to be feeling
Oh what a feeling
I'm in love

Wipe away those tears
Mascara comes out in the laundry
But you don't get back the years (ahh)
That you spend crying
Wipe away those tears
'Cause you could drop dead in a moment
But you don't get back the years (ahh)
That you spend crying, crying, crying

There's a hundred billion people that I'll never know
Hundred million places that I'll never go
But that don't really get me down
I'm happy just to be around
And there's a lot of things that I can't take back (uh)
Wouldn't if I could 'cause they taught me that (yeah)
As long as I can make a sound
I'm happy just to be around

Oh what a feeling
Just to be feeling
Oh what a feeling
I'm in love

Wipe away those tears
Mascara comes out in the laundry
But you don't get back the years (ahh)
That you spend crying
Wipe away those tears
'Cause you could drop dead in a moment
But you don't get back the years (ahh)
That you spend crying, crying, crying

(Ok) I feel good

Oh what a feeling
Just to be feeling
Oh what a feeling
I'm in love

Wipe away those tears
Mascara comes out in the laundry
But you don't get back the years (ahh)
That you spend crying
Wipe away those tears
'Cause you could drop dead in a moment
But you don't get back the years (ahh)
That you spend crying, crying, crying

Crying

Oh what a feeling
Just to be feeling

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Louis the Child's song "Bittersweet" convey a sense of contradiction and mixed emotions that come with being human. The opening lines, "I speak nonsense, you speak gibberish, Random noises we call literate, Being human tastes like licorice, It's bittersweet," suggest that communication and understanding can be difficult, and life itself can be both enjoyable and challenging. The use of the word "bittersweet" implies a complex blend of positive and negative experiences.

The song continues to explore themes of acceptance and the fleeting nature of time. The chorus, "Wipe away those tears, Mascara comes out in the laundry, But you don't get back the years, That you spend crying," highlights the idea that dwelling on past sorrows is fruitless and that time cannot be regained. It emphasizes the importance of moving forward and finding joy in the present moment.

The lyrics also touch on the overwhelming vastness of the world and the impossibility of experiencing everything it has to offer. The lines, "There's a hundred billion people that I'll never know, Hundred million places that I'll never go, But that don't really get me down, I'm happy just to be around," highlight a sense of contentment with one's existence and the appreciation of the simple joys of being alive.

Line by Line Meaning

I speak nonsense, you speak gibberish
I communicate incoherently, and you do too

Random noises we call literate
The sounds we make pass for meaningful language

Being human tastes like licorice
The experience of being human has a distinct sweetness mixed with bitterness

It's bittersweet
The human experience is simultaneously pleasant and painful

Sometimes I get way too sick of it
Occasionally, I become overwhelmed and fed up with it

Take my phone hit it twice with a scissor kick
I metaphorically want to destroy my phone out of frustration

White lie, friends die, that's life isn't it?
Telling small lies and losing friends are unfortunate aspects of life, don't you agree?

It's bittersweet
The human experience remains a mix of both positive and negative emotions

Oh what a feeling
Expressing the exhilaration and joy I'm experiencing

Just to be feeling
Simply to have the capacity to experience emotions

I'm in love
I am filled with romantic affection

Wipe away those tears
Remove the tears from your face

Mascara comes out in the laundry
Mascara stains can be washed out of clothes while doing laundry

But you don't get back the years (ahh)
However, the time you spent crying cannot be regained

That you spend crying
The period during which you shed tears

There's a hundred billion people that I'll never know
There are an immense number of individuals whom I will never have the opportunity to meet

Hundred million places that I'll never go
Countless locations that I will never be able to visit

But that don't really get me down
However, this realization does not bring me sadness

I'm happy just to be around
I find contentment in simply existing

And there's a lot of things that I can't take back (uh)
There are numerous actions and decisions that I cannot undo

Wouldn't if I could 'cause they taught me that (yeah)
Even if it were possible, I wouldn't change them because they have taught me important lessons

As long as I can make a sound
As long as I have the ability to produce noise or express myself

I'm happy just to be around
I find satisfaction in simply being present

Ok, I feel good
I am experiencing positive emotions in this moment

Crying
A vocalization or expression of sadness through tears

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alexander Glantz, Frederic Kennett, Robert Hauldren

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Comments from YouTube:

Dakkota Baker

This is AMAZING! The lyrics are fire. The beat is bumpin. It’s so catchy! 💯 ❤️ 🔥 🤩

Christa P.

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This will be one of my favorite songs for the rest of my life

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Yewwwww much love my dudes!!!! Literally had this entire album on repeat since the release! Seriously one of the best albums I’ve listened to start to finish time and time again👏👏👏👏🤙❤️