Pnau is an Australian dance music duo originating from Sydney, Australia. T… Read Full Bio ↴Pnau is an Australian dance music duo originating from Sydney, Australia. The duo consists of musicians Nick Littlemore (vocals, production) and Peter Mayes (guitar, production). The pair have achieved multiple successes throughout their career with their award-winning debut album Sambanova,their universally acclaimed 2008 release Pnau, their breakthrough side-project Empire of the Sun,and their multiple chart-topping singles. Pnau is also recognized for their heavily publicized apprenticeship under musician Elton John, who signed the duo after listening to their record Pnau. A number of projects featuring Elton's involvement with the band are currently in development, such as Pnau's next album 'Soft Universe' and an album featuring Pnau recreations of Elton John's hits

The new album by the Australian duo Pnau, due out in summer 2011 and tentatively titled Soft Universe, is the finest example yet of their epic techno pop. The faster, more uptempo tracks - using their best-known songs to date, Embrace and With You Forever (the latter featuring Luke Steele of The Sleepy Jackson and Empire Of The Sun), as the template ' are their most accessible and uplifting ventures yet into the territory of supercharged anthemica.

For Nick, Elton's involvement has been a lifeline. 'He's been incredible at mentoring me through a period of depression,' he reveals. And Pnau have been able to return the favour, working on an album based on the songwriting legend's massive back catalogue, on a project that will amount to a thorough re-examination of his work. It is bound to cause tremendous interest in 2011.

Wild Strawberries
Pnau Lyrics

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I'd rather go and pick some of those wild strawberries
Wild strawberries

Pick 'em up
Come pick 'em up
Pick 'em up
Come pick 'em up
Pick 'em up

Come pick 'em up
Pick 'em up
Come pick 'em up
Pick 'em up
Come pick 'em up

I'd rather go and pick some of those wild strawberries
I'd rather go and pick some of those wild strawberries
Wild strawberries

Pick 'em up
Come pick 'em up
Pick 'em up
Come pick 'em up
Pick 'em up
Come pick 'em up
Pick 'em up
Come pick 'em up
Pick 'em up

Pick 'em up
Come pick 'em up
Pick 'em up
Come pick 'em up
Pick 'em up
Come pick 'em up
Pick 'em up
Come pick 'em up

Wild strawberries
Wild strawberries
Wild strawberries
Wild strawberries

Wild strawberries
Wild strawberries
Wild strawberries
Wild strawberries

Pick 'em up
Come pick 'em up
Pick 'em up
Come pick 'em up
Pick 'em up
Come pick 'em up
Pick 'em up
Come pick 'em up

I'd rather go and pick some of those wild

Overall Meaning

strawberries, the repeated phrase throughout the song, serves as a metaphor for the desire to escape from the monotony and conformity of societal norms. The line "I'd rather go and pick some of those wild strawberries" represents the yearning for freedom and the pursuit of something natural and authentic, instead of living a life that is dictated by society's rules and expectations. This sentiment is amplified by the repetition of the phrase, which emphasizes the longing for a different way of living, a life beyond the constraints of societal norms.

The title of the song, "Wild Strawberries," also alludes to the 1957 Ingmar Bergman film of the same name, which follows an old professor's reflections on his life and subsequent existential crisis, ultimately leading him to a realization about the importance of human connection and the pursuit of happiness. Similarly, the lyrics of the song suggest a longing for something deeper and more meaningful, beyond the superficiality of modern society.

In terms of the musical composition, the song features a repetitive, dance-infused beat with pulsating synths and electronic sound effects that create a sense of urgency and movement. This musical style is reflective of PNAU's signature sound, which blends electronic beats with pop and funk influences, resulting in an upbeat and energetic track that is both catchy and danceable.

Line by Line Meaning

I'd rather go and pick some of those wild strawberries
I prefer to go out and collect fresh and natural wild strawberries

Wild strawberries
Small, sweet and natural strawberries found in the wild

Pick 'em up
Collect the wild strawberries that you find