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.
Boys Latin
Panda Bear Lyrics
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But we don't appreciate our things
Beasts don't have a second to think
But we don't appreciate our things
Beasts don't have a second to think
But we don't appreciate our things
Beasts don't have a second to think
But we don't appreciate our things
But we don't appreciate our things
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
Has a dark cloud descended again
And a shadow moves in
Dark cloud
Descended again
And a shadow moves in the darkness
Dark cloud
Descended again
Has a dark cloud descended again
Has a dark cloud descended again
And a shadow moves in the darkness
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
Beasts don't have a second to think
But we don't appreciate our things
Beasts don't have a second to think
But we don't appreciate our things
Beasts don't have a second to think
But we don't appreciate our things
Beasts don't have a second to think
But we don't appreciate our things
Beasts don't have a second to think
But we don't appreciate our things
The lyrics to Panda Bear's song Boys Latin are provocative and thought-provoking. The repetition of "beasts don't have a second to think, but we don't appreciate our things" reinforces the theme of the song, which is the contrast between human beings and animals. The line expresses the idea that animals don't worry about the future or the past; they simply exist in the present. Human beings, on the other hand, are consumed with worries and concerns, and as a result, we often fail to appreciate the good things that we have.
The second part of the lyrics, "Has a dark cloud descended again, and a shadow moves in the darkness," suggests a more ominous tone. The "dark cloud" metaphorically represents pessimism and a negative outlook on the world. The "shadow moving in the darkness" refers to the looming threat or danger that exists in the world. The repetition of these two lines creates a sense of unease or tension, which reflects the anxieties that the songwriter is feeling.
Overall, the song is an introspective meditation on the nature of human existence and the things that we take for granted. The lyrics can be interpreted as a cautionary tale that urges listeners to appreciate the present moment and not to become too consumed with worries about the future or the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Beasts don't have a second to think
Animals do not have enough time to analyze their surroundings
But we don't appreciate our things
In contrast, we humans do have the time to appreciate what we have, yet we often overlook it
Dark cloud
A symbol of impending doom or negativity
Descended again
It has returned, repeating a cycle or pattern
Has a dark cloud descended again
The negativity, whether within the individual or society as a whole, has returned once more
And a shadow moves in
A presence, possibly dark, has entered the scene
And a shadow moves in the darkness
The darkness, both physical and psychological, becomes even more foreboding
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Written by: NOAH BENJAMIN LENNOX
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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