Petite’s debut video “NYC TIME”, co-directed by A.T.Mann & Mexican photographer Napoleon Habeica (American Apparel), is inspired by David Hamilton’s aesthetics and represents the voyage of rhythm to NYC.
PETITE co-founded the band Terry Poison in 2006, releasing hits such as “Comme Ci Comme Ca” and "Cinema", performing worldwide, the band opened for Depeche Mode, and played in various festivals such as SXSW and Rock en Seine.
In her first solo project PETITE has already opened for such acts as Mark Ronson, Hurts, and Uffie. She modeled for L'Oreal, Vogue and Another Magazine.
Backpack
Petite Meller Lyrics
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Hanging out, sounds all so familiar
Used to meet a lot the superior
Little child hope for the real one
Then I got a feel Of the real love
And it comes with a backpack devotion
And You know it slipped off my shoulder
Gave all I had for nothing at all
Think of time physically
I can finally
Think of love easily
Yea!
Was a time that met the superior
He just bent over ma shoulder
Used to pray hope for a miracle
Two thumbs up for making me cynical
Then I got the feel of the real love
And it comes with a backpack devotion
And You know it slipped off my shoulder
Gave all I had for nothing at all
I can finally
Think of time physically
I can finally
Think of love easily
Yea!
Better be cruising on tonight
Ain’t gonna be no slip n slide
Even I loose u mama gonna shake that blues tonight
Thinking about the alphabet
Trying to play myself up dead
You should do something
Just instead of, Fill those tears tonight
I can finally
Think of time physically
I can finally
Think of love easily
Yea!
The song "Backpack" by Petite Meller can be interpreted as a reflection on the challenges of love and relationships. The first verse sets the tone with the lines "Just like breaking in the middle of / Hanging out, sounds all so familiar / Used to meet a lot the superior / Little child hope for the real one." The singer is reminiscing about past relationships, hinting at some disappointment and disillusionment. The next lines, "Then I got a feel / Of the real love / And it comes with a backpack devotion / And You know it slipped off my shoulder / Gave all I had for nothing at all," suggest that the singer has experienced love and devotion but that it didn't last. The phrase "backpack devotion" suggests a heavy burden or responsibility, which eventually became too much to bear.
Later in the song, the singer voices a desire to move on from these past experiences and think of love and time more easily. The lines "I can finally / Think of time physically / I can finally / Think of love easily" suggest a newfound perspective or maturity. The final verse is more abstract, with lines like "Thinking about the alphabet / Trying to play myself up dead." The singer seems to be struggling with their own thoughts and emotions but resolves to move forward: "You should do something / Just instead of, fill those tears tonight / I can finally / Think of time physically / I can finally / Think of love easily."
Line by Line Meaning
Just like breaking in the middle of
Feeling like something has been interrupted or abruptly halted
Hanging out, sounds all so familiar
Spending time with someone in a way that is becoming routine and lacks excitement
Used to meet a lot the superior
Previously spent time with someone who was thought of as exceptional or better than others
Little child hope for the real one
As a child, hoped for a true or genuine connection with someone
Then I got a feel Of the real love
Experienced what true love feels like
And it comes with a backpack devotion
True love involves a strong and committed attachment
And You know it slipped off my shoulder
The love and commitment felt for another person became lost or forgotten
Gave all I had for nothing at all
Invested everything into someone or something, but it did not have value or result in success
I can finally
Reaching a point of accomplishment or understanding
Think of time physically
Able to appreciate the time spent with someone in a tangible, real way
Think of love easily
Able to understand and feel love in a simple, uncomplicated way
Yea!
Expression of excitement or satisfaction
Was a time that met the superior
There was a past experience of spending time with someone who was thought of as exceptional or better than others
He just bent over ma shoulder
Someone offered guidance or assistance in a caring way
Used to pray hope for a miracle
Used to have faith and belief that something extraordinary could happen
Two thumbs up for making me cynical
Being grateful for the experience of becoming skeptical or distrustful of people or beliefs
Better be cruising on tonight
Going out and having fun tonight
Ain’t gonna be no slip n slide
Not going to experience any negative consequences or setbacks
Even I loose u mama gonna shake that blues tonight
Even if the person she is with leaves her, she will still have a good time and be happy
Thinking about the alphabet
Reflecting on and trying to make sense of things
Trying to play myself up dead
Trying to present herself as someone she is not or exaggerating her feelings
You should do something
Encouraging or requesting someone to take action
Just instead of, Fill those tears tonight
Rather than crying or expressing sadness, do something to feel happy
Contributed by Mateo J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@catalinagelatina6299
"Backpack"
Just like breaking in the middle of
Hanging out, sounds all so familiar
Used to meet a lot the superior
Little child hope for the real one
Then I got a feel Of the real love
And it comes with a backpack devotion
And You know it slipped off my shoulder
Gave all I had for nothing at all
I can finally
Think of time physically
I can finally
Think of love easily
Yea!
Was a time that met the superior
He just bent over ma shoulder
Used to pray hope for a miracle
Two thumbs up for making me cynical
Then I got the feel of the real love
And it comes with a backpack devotion
And You know it slipped off my shoulder
Gave all I had for nothing at all
I can finally
Think of time physically
I can finally
Think of love easily
Yea!
Better be cruising on tonight
Ain’t gonna be no slip n slide
Even I loose you mama gonna shake that blues tonight
Thinking about the alphabet
Trying to play myself up dead
You should do something
Just instead of, Fill those tears tonight
I can finally
Think of time physically
I can finally
Think of love easily
Yea!
@catalinagelatina6299
"Backpack"
Just like breaking in the middle of
Hanging out, sounds all so familiar
Used to meet a lot the superior
Little child hope for the real one
Then I got a feel Of the real love
And it comes with a backpack devotion
And You know it slipped off my shoulder
Gave all I had for nothing at all
I can finally
Think of time physically
I can finally
Think of love easily
Yea!
Was a time that met the superior
He just bent over ma shoulder
Used to pray hope for a miracle
Two thumbs up for making me cynical
Then I got the feel of the real love
And it comes with a backpack devotion
And You know it slipped off my shoulder
Gave all I had for nothing at all
I can finally
Think of time physically
I can finally
Think of love easily
Yea!
Better be cruising on tonight
Ain’t gonna be no slip n slide
Even I loose you mama gonna shake that blues tonight
Thinking about the alphabet
Trying to play myself up dead
You should do something
Just instead of, Fill those tears tonight
I can finally
Think of time physically
I can finally
Think of love easily
Yea!
@theganjaiguana9107
I love that wherever she films her videos she always gets the locals to be apart of it
@Jauckor
This girl is pure gold.
@gershompesach
i think ure R thinking of Midas' daughter...
@matthiasmaczollek2942
Ein kleiner juvel
@motorcop505
More like platinum.
@blangemanofficial1664
There is something about her, about the video, her voice and the song. I just love this, her artistic vision of life is so magical ❤
@spiritglass5716
Ugh, why can't my life just look like a Petite Meller music video???
@user-bd3zb4hq1e
Her voice is too perfect and beautiful like an angel
@jonathaneduardodaniels6702
Esta canción es muy relajante 😌