After making the song, Language, he started to grow tired of the way dance music was back at the time. He started exploring songs in a way he wanted to, ignoring the rules that he used to follow previously set by the norms for EDM. He eventually released the album Worlds with a live show for it with his own vision for it. The album mostly was about the theme of escapism, with every song being a world of its own. Robinson said he wanted everyone to have their own meaning for the songs instead of him giving a definitive meaning or story to every single one of them.
He would later go on to collaborate with his best friend, Madeon, on a song called Shelter which would also later get an animated music video in collaboration with Crunchyroll and A-1 Studios.
For the next few years, he would release music under the alias of Virtual Self, an alias dedicated to making music that would invoke nostalgia reminiscent of the music from early 2000s video games, with live sets to compliment the same feeling. One of the songs under that alias, Ghost Voices, got nominated for the Grammy Award For Best Dance Recording in 2019.
He also hosted his first music festival in 2019, Second Sky (originally named Multiverse) that consisted of artists that he loved. Funds raised by the festival were donated to patients suffering from Burkitt Lymphoma in Malawi by The Robinson Malawi Fund.
In January 2020, Robinson would announce his sophomore album, Nurture. As opposed to Worlds, Nurture would be an album about enjoying the existence that we live in. It was a result of his struggle to create music that he felt satisfied with. The singles released all had vocals by Robinson himself in them, the lyrics talking about the different things he had struggled through the past few years, but also standing there as proof that he made it through all of it.
He also hosted Secret Sky, an online alternative to Second Sky, similar to it but held online through a live-stream and a digital auditorium.
Throughout 2020 and early 2021, 5 singles for Nurture were put out, the song, "Musician" also got an animated music video for it. In January 2021, after experiencing delays due to COVID-19 and due to Robinson wanting to perfect the album, it was announced the 14-song album would be released on April 23rd that year. A deluxe edition in Japan with an extra song in collaboration with Wednesday Campanella was also announced later.
In April 2021, Robinson announced the second secret sky festival with an almost entirely different lineup from last time, taking place on the 24th, right after Nurture would be released. An unexpected final single was released on the 22nd with the album itself being released right after on the 23rd. Secret sky was live-streamed on the 24th along with a VR-based experience available for it. The stream ended with Robinson premiering the Nurture live show, ending with the announcement of another Second Sky festival being held in fall 2021.
Lionhearted
Porter Robinson Lyrics
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If you shoot them down, we can make it right, we'll make it right
And they light the sky as they multiply, they multiply
No matter what they try, they won't take away our will to fight
If you shoot them down, we can make it right, we'll make it right
They broke the walls we guarded
But we don't care about it
So promise me that
We'll be the lionhearted
For we don't care about it
We'll finish what we started
So promise me that they'll fall
So promise me that
No matter what they try, they won't take away our will to fight
If the ship went down, we can make it right, we'll make it right
And up against all odds, take a thousand lives, a thousand lights
So if you shoot them down, we can make it right, we'll make it right
They broke the walls we guarded
But we don't care about it
We'll finish what we started
So promise me that
We'll be the lionhearted
For we don't care about it
We'll finish what we started
So promise me that, they'll fall
So promise me that, they'll fall
We'll finish what we started
We'll be the lionhearted
They broke the walls we guarded
But we don't care about it
We'll finish what we started
We'll be the lionhearted
They broke the walls we guarded
So promise me that
They broke the walls we guarded
But we don't care about it
We'll finish what we started
So promise me they'll fall
In Porter Robinson's song "Lionhearted," the lyrics describe a struggle and a fight for survival against an unknown enemy. It is a rallying cry to keep fighting, no matter what obstacles are in the way. The opening lines "flipping up the light trying to survive this endless fight" set the mood of the song as an intense battle. The chorus repeats the idea that no matter what the enemy tries, they will not take away the will to fight. There is a sense of defiance in the lyrics as the singer declares that they will finish what they started and promises that their enemy will fall.
The verses describe the enemy breaking down the walls the singer has guarded, but the singer promises that it does not matter because they will finish what they started. The use of the metaphor of being lionhearted connotes bravery, courage and leadership qualities. The melody and the production of the song complement the lyrics perfectly, with the use of heavy percussion and pulsing synthesizers that intensify the feeling of the battle.
Overall, "Lionhearted" is a song that instills a sense of hope and perseverance in the midst of a difficult situation. It urges the listener to keep fighting and finish what they started no matter how tough the road becomes.
Line by Line Meaning
Flipping up the light trying to survive this endless fight
We are desperately trying to stay alive and keep fighting despite the challenges we face.
If you shoot them down, we can make it right, we'll make it right
We can overcome our obstacles and make things right if we keep fighting and don't give up.
And they light the sky as they multiply, they multiply
Our enemies continue to grow in number and power, and their presence is becoming more apparent and overwhelming.
No matter what they try, they won't take away our will to fight
We are determined to keep fighting, and our enemies will not be able to break our spirit.
They broke the walls we guarded
Our enemies have breached our defenses and are attacking us directly.
But we don't care about it
We are not overly concerned about the damage they have caused us, as we are still determined to keep fighting.
We'll finish what we started
We will not give up until we achieve our goals, no matter what obstacles we face.
So promise me that we'll be the lionhearted
We are asking for reassurance that we will be brave, strong, and resilient like lions as we face our enemies.
If the ship went down, we can make it right, we'll make it right
Even if we face complete failure or disaster, we can still recover and make things right if we keep fighting.
And up against all odds, take a thousand lives, a thousand lights
We are willing to fight and sacrifice ourselves against overwhelming odds, and our victory will be a light that shines bright.
We'll be the lionhearted
We will be strong, brave, unyielding, and determined as we face our enemies.
So promise me that, they'll fall
We are asking for reassurance that our enemies will be defeated and fall, no matter what it takes.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Coenen, Benjamin Swardlick, Emil Anders, Eric Luttrell, Erik Gustafsson, Porter Robinson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Arcaton
i cant believe I'm still listening to this to this day.. absolutely stunning, an all time fav. Thank you Arty, and porter of course (:
firstname lastname
just rediscovered my proximity playlist xdddddd
JSmart523
Just came here now, three years after your comment, thinking the same thing!
Arcaton
@JSmart523 wow, this just brought me back here after 3 years to rediscover this song. shortly after this comment i actually started making my own music, and after doing that myself now for a good while i hear this song in such a different way. this brings back many memories nonetheless hahaha. thanks for your reply!
JSmart523
@Arcaton I'd LOVE to hear how you hear it differently now.
Iury Cauã
Música top, eu amo música eletrônica slc ❤🇧🇷
Isman Setiawan
listening for this amazing mix for 8 years and still counting
yahia larbi
it's like Proximity knows what's in my heart, i love every single song they upload
LD
One of my favorite tracks of 2014 so far, awesome melody.
Phixation
Wow, what a great song! Arty really did a great job with this remix!