According to the band, the name Mild Orange was chosen because "the colour orange can cause one to experience a heightened sense of optimism, a boost in aspiration, and a stimulation of warmth and happiness".
During 2018 they toured New Zealand with Jack Berry Band with stops in Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch and two sets at their hometown of Dunedin. During the tour, they had a wide range of supporting artists including DJ Snakelegs, Same Name Confusion, The Halps, The Butlers, Old Boy and Hoochie World.
Intro
Mild Orange Lyrics
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How are you?
Are you ready?
It's Mild Orange
So you want me to stay?
But I should go...
Oh, lead me astray where I know
'Cause you got me in circles
Explode...
The opening lines of Mild Orange's song "Intro" serve as a casual greeting to the listeners, immediately making them feel welcomed and included. The first few lines also act as a transition to the actual song, indicating that Mild Orange is about to take the listener on a musical journey. The lyrics that follow, "So you want me to stay? But I should go...Oh, lead me astray where I know Cause you got me in circles And I just don't know what to do," describe the internal struggle of the singer. The ambiguity of the lyrics suggest a relationship or a state of being in which the singer feels trapped and unsure of what to do next.
The final word of the intro, "Explode," is a fitting end to a song that builds up to a climax. It acts as a command, signaling that the energy of the song is about to erupt. The repeated use of the phrase "lead me astray" and the sense of circular motion in the lyrics hint at the cyclical nature of introspection and finding oneself. As a whole, the lyrics of "Intro" present a sense of vulnerability and confusion that make the listener empathize with the singer and anticipate where the song will take them next.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, hello
A friendly greeting, acknowledging the listener's presence
How are you?
Asking about the listener's well-being
Are you ready?
Asking if the listener is prepared for what's to come
It's Mild Orange
Introducing the band Mild Orange as the source of what's to come
So you want me to stay?
Asking if the listener wants the artist to remain in their current situation
But I should go...
Acknowledging that the singer knows they should leave the situation they're in
Oh, lead me astray where I know
Expressing a desire to be led off the beaten path or to unfamiliar territory
'Cause you got me in circles
Admitting that the listener has been causing the artist to feel confused or disoriented
And I just don't know what to do
Acknowledging that the artist is unsure of how to proceed
Explode...
An abrupt and potentially violent statement, leaving interpretation up to the listener
Writer(s): jack ferguson, josh mehrtens, josh reid, thomas kelk
Contributed by Alice N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.