Mr. Little Jeans (born Monica Birkenes) is a Norwegian born singer-songwrit… Read Full Bio ↴Mr. Little Jeans (born Monica Birkenes) is a Norwegian born singer-songwriter based in London, England. Birkenes grew up in rural Grimstad, daughter of a ship-builder and secretary who discouraged television, so she performed in the town’s family-oriented plays and musical events. At 18, she moved to London and eventually signed to Neon Gold. In 2010, Birkenes released the Rescue Song and Angel EP. Her album debut, Pocketknife, was released by Harvest in 2014 to favorable reviews.

Her pseudonym comes from Kumar Pallana's character in Wes Anderson's "Rushmore."

Valentine
Mr. Little Jeans Lyrics

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I am begging
You got a hold on me
I built a lot of good something
With no air to breathe

Listen honey valentine do you
Fill my head with a tainted view
Is it box-ticking confusion

Feel faint but I wear my head high

Do it double time
Walk out of line
The neighbors thinking what they do
Steer or collide
Oh what a ride
It's always been just me and you

La la la la la la la la

Gotta get with the bulletproof
Why stick with another

Black cat walking through the city
While the clock's noise makes a
Heart commotion
Cut down on the sugar pretty
I say

Listen honey valentine do you
Fill my head with a tainted view

Is it box-ticking confusion
Feel faint but I wear my head high

Overall Meaning

In Mr. Little Jeans's song "Valentine," the singer is expressing their desperation for their significant other, saying "I am begging, you got a hold on me." The singer has built something good, but feels suffocated and unable to breathe. The chorus asks their partner if they are filling their head with a "tainted view" and if they are confused, but the singer remains steadfast with their head high. The bridge talks about going against the norm, walking out of line, and the thrill of the ride, all while holding onto their love.

The lyrics seem to be about a love that is overwhelming and suffocating, but the singer is still willing to fight for it. They question the intentions of their partner and the confusion they feel, but ultimately the love prevails. The lyrics also touch on the idea of breaking away from societal norms and expectations in order to hold onto love. The repetition of "La la la la la la la la" adds a dreamy and nostalgic quality to the song.

Line by Line Meaning

I am begging
I am desperately pleading

You got a hold on me
You have a strong grip on me

I built a lot of good something
I created many good things

With no air to breathe
Despite feeling suffocated

Listen honey valentine do you
Listen, my dear valentine, do you

Fill my head with a tainted view
Are you filling my mind with distorted ideas?

Is it box-ticking confusion
Are you just going through the motions?

Feel faint but I wear my head high
I feel weak but I project confidence

Do it double time
Do it twice as fast

Walk out of line
Behave unconventionally

The neighbors thinking what they do
The neighbors are gossiping