Lennox grew up in the Roland Park section of Baltimore, Maryland. As a child, he played sports, and studied piano and cello. He later sang tenor in his high school chamber choir. After graduation, he attended Boston University but dropped out in 2000 and moved to New York where he dedicated himself to his music.
His first solo release was the self titled Panda Bear in 1998, which was released under Soccer Star Records, a label founded by fellow Animal Collective member, Deakin.
After its creation, Lennox focused on Animal Collective, putting his solo project aside. He picked it back up in 2004 and released Young Prayer that year. In 2007 he followed up with the critically acclaimed Person Pitch.
In Animal Collective, Noah was primarily responsible for percussion, although he has recently transitioned to working with samples in addition to contributing vocals and playing a variety of other instruments. He adopted the name Panda Bear from an early tape of his material, on which he drew a panda.
His more recent albums are Person Pitch (2007), Tomboy (2011), Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper (2015), Buoys (2019) and Reset (2022), a collaborative album with the producer Peter Kember (as known as Sonic Boom). This album is formally credited to Panda Bear & Sonic Boom.
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Panda Bear Lyrics
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In this album, "Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper," Panda Bear portrays his emotions about his father's passing. In Untitled 5, he seems to be looking toward the future, saying that he will have sons and daughters of his own. He then goes on to say that he will present his children to his father in the future, saying "here are your grandchildren, and you will see them."
This lyric can be interpreted in a few different ways. One interpretation could be that Panda Bear is imagining a conversation he would have with his father if he were still alive, telling him about the children he will have in the future. Another interpretation could be that Panda Bear is affirming his own mortality and acknowledging the cycle of life, stating that he will have children who will carry on the family name, and that his father will see them from beyond the grave.
Line by Line Meaning
I will have sons and daughters
In my life, I plan on having children, both boys and girls.
and I will say here are your grandchildren
When my parents become grandparents, I will proudly introduce them to their grandkids.
and you will see them.
My parents will get to witness firsthand the sight of their grandchildren and experience the joy of being grandparents.
Contributed by Max I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Matthew Murphy
Beasts don't have a second to think
But we don't appreciate our things
Dark cloud
Descended again
Has a dark cloud descended again
And a shadow moves in the darkness
Dark cloud
Descended again
Has a dark cloud descended again
And a shadow moves in the darkness
Beasts don't have a second to think
But we don't appreciate our things
Animal Collective
Panda Bear’s new album ‘Buoys’ will be released February 8th 2019 on Domino Record Co.
Pre-order here: smarturl.it/PandaBearBuoys
More from Panda Bear on YouTube: http://smarturl.it/BestOfPandaBear
Ash
Lit
Thor Pedersen
Or do! Just depends on how deep you wanna go!
Nilson Pardinho
Esse som é mágico, transcende! Que vibe.
Acquiex
Amazing amazing.
One "amazing" for the song and another for the video.
Acquiex
*****
yes
Junston Peffinhawk
So refreshing...continuing to innovate and push the boundaries of psychedelic music. not just rehashing what was great about the 60s
Jowaad Anwar NJ
one of my favorite songs/videos. Saw it at least once a day when it first came out!! :) Perfect for trippy summer days
Noirface
Heard this on the strombo show last Saturday, the chanting and production basically had me hypnotized. Phenomenal song and this video is a nice surprise!
JubileeGiggles
the visuals perfectly remind me of certain hallucinogens, how fear and desparation might feel insurmountable but then you realize there's nothing to worry about, then you relax as you let go and release the fears