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.
Tomboy
Panda Bear Lyrics
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What's my world love how do I pass that
Hope my life so I might see her so I be with her
No matter what it takes
Take that life so hard
Take that life so hard
Take that life so hard
Take that love, what's my love like
What's my world life how do I ask that
Hope my love so I might see her so I be with her
No matter what it takes
Take that life so hard
Take that life so hard
Take that life so hard
Keep that world right
The lyrics to Panda Bear's song "Tomboy" highlight the singer's intense desire to be with the one they love. The opening lines, "Wake my love, what's my love like / What's my world love how do I pass that," express a longing to understand what love truly is and how they can embody it in their relationship. The singer hopes to see their love and be with them at all costs, singing "Hope my life so I might see her so I be with her / No matter what it takes." The repetition of "Take that life so hard" emphasizes the singer's willingness to do whatever it takes to be with their love.
The second half of the song shifts the focus to the importance of keeping their world right in order to maintain their relationship. The lines, "Take that love, what's my love like / What's my world life how do I ask that," show that the singer is concerned with making sure they are living their life in a way that complements and strengthens their love. The repetition of "Take that life so hard" and "Keep that world right" drives home the idea that being with their love is worth the effort and hard work of maintaining a healthy and happy life.
Overall, "Tomboy" is a powerful and emotional expression of love and a reminder of the importance of putting in the effort to maintain a strong relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake my love, what's my love like
I want my love to awaken and I'm questioning what my love is really like
What's my world love how do I pass that
I'm wondering how I can communicate my love to the world and live a life full of love
Hope my life so I might see her so I be with her
I hope for a fulfilling life so I can be with the person I love
No matter what it takes
I'm willing to do anything to be with my love
Take that life so hard
I will face any challenges that come my way while pursuing love
Take that life so hard
I am determined to overcome any obstacles to be with my love
Take that life so hard
I will face any difficulties without hesitation because I want to be with my love
Keep that world right
I will do my part to keep the world a positive and loving place
Take that love, what's my love like
I am questioning the nature of my love once again and how it fits with the love of the world
What's my world life how do I ask that
I wonder how I can make my life match the love and positivity of the world
Hope my love so I might see her so I be with her
I am holding onto hope to be with the person I love
No matter what it takes
I am unwavering in my commitment to be with my love
Take that life so hard
My dedication to my love is unbreakable, no matter how difficult life becomes
Take that life so hard
I am ready to take on any challenge that comes my way when it comes to love
Take that life so hard
I refuse to give up on my love, no matter how tough the road ahead may be
Keep that world right
I will continue to strive for harmony and love in the world in order to make my love a reality
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Written by: NOAH BENJAMIN LENNOX
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