Previously Coco has sung backup for Danish soul artist Karen, and Robin has been collaborating with Nobody Beats The Beats, Clemens, Jokeren & L.O.C.. Also, Robin has worked on his own projects - Owusu & Hannibal & Parallel Dance Ensemble.
Official site: http://myspace.com/QuadronQuadron
An offshoot of the Denmark-based Boom Clap Bachelors massive collective, Quadron is an avant R&B (with an occasional nudge toward folk-soul) duo of multi-instrumentalist/producer Robin Braun (aka Robin Hannibal, also one-half of the duo Owusu & Hannibal) and vocalist Coco O. In 2009, Quadron began issuing their collaborations, led by the off-center mid-'60s soul throwback "Slippin," which was used in the film Se Min Kjole. A little later in the year, outside their homeland, BBC DJ Gilles Peterson was floored enough by the sparse, abstract "Day" to slot the song into the year-end All Winners special of his Worldwide program. Los Angeles' Plug Research label picked up their self-titled album for wide circulation and issued it in March 2010. Braun and Coco were subsequently sought out by numerous artists -- including Leon Ware, the Internet, and Tyler, The Creator -- for collaborations. Their cover of Michael Jackson's "Baby Be Mine" was included on the soundtrack to the 2012 film Think Like a Man. In 2013, Braun made an album with Mike Milosh as Rhye, while Coco was featured on the soundtrack to Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby. That June, they released their second album, Avalanche, on Sylvia Rhone's Epic-associated Vested in Culture label. ~ Andy Kellman, Rovi
Buster Keaton
Quadron Lyrics
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And your beliefs are in a blur
The benetton colors are so true
Just not on the beach next to you
Maybe its time for some self interrogation
But you already chose your final destination
Saving the whales during the day
But at night your making them pay
This is why
You think you're on track
And never falling back
Tell your little conscience that
You think you're on track
And never falling back
You can't keep on preachin'
Like its your sunday meetin'
Its to buster keaton
Maybe there's is no eden
Girl, you acting like you still have your corporate
Virginity
But there is always a cross for you to bear
Politically correct about everything besides yourself
If you could buy a perfume of it you would
You cant keep on preachin'
Check it out
Take it all
Take it all
Take it from your all
The lyrics to Quadron's song, Buster Keaton, describe a person who identifies themselves as a vegetarian and an animal rights activist, but their beliefs and principles seem to be a bit questionable. The person dresses in fur while advocating for animal rights and is comfortable exploiting animals for their own pleasure when no one is watching. They also seem to be more concerned with appearing politically correct rather than actually examining their own behavior and beliefs. The lyrics suggest that the person thinks they are on the right path, but they are fooling themselves and not being honest with their conscience.
The chorus of the song drives home the point that the person needs to stop pretending that they are on the right path and that they are immune to falling back. The lyrics suggest that they need to examine their own actions and behaviors with the same level of scrutiny that they are applying to others. The line, "you can't keep on preachin' like it's your Sunday meetin'" emphasizes the need for self-reflection and introspection rather than just preaching platitudes.
Overall, the lyrics to Buster Keaton criticize those who cherry-pick their principles and values for their own convenience and public image. The song encourages people to be honest with themselves and truly examine their own beliefs and behaviors before criticizing others.
Line by Line Meaning
Full blood veggie dressed in fur
You claim to be a devoted vegetarian, yet you wear fur clothing which defies your belief system.
And your beliefs are in a blur
You seem to have contradicting beliefs and values that are unclear to both yourself and those around you.
The benetton colors are so true
You feel that the message of diversity portrayed by Benetton's advertising campaign is a true representation of society.
Just not on the beach next to you
However, in reality, the people and environment around you are not as diverse as portrayed by Benetton.
Maybe its time for some self interrogation
Perhaps it is time for you to reflect on yourself and question your true motives and values.
But you already chose your final destination
Although you may need to reflect, you may have already made decisions on your life path that may be hard to reverse.
Saving the whales during the day
You may be seen as someone who advocates for the protection of the environment and animal welfare.
But at night your making them pay
However, your actions at night may contradict your daytime actions; you may be participating in activities that go against your values.
You think you're on track
You believe that you are heading in the right direction in life.
And never falling back
You feel confident that you are not regressing and are constantly progressing.
Tell your little conscience that
You may be ignoring the small voice inside you that is highlighting your questionable actions.
You can't keep on preachin'
You cannot continue to lecture and offer advice to others if you are not following your own principles.
Like its your sunday meetin'
You are seen as overly pious and preachy.
Its to buster keaton
This message is directed towards Buster Keaton, the iconic silent film comedian.
Maybe there's is no eden
Perhaps there is no such thing as perfection or paradise.
Girl, you acting like you still have your corporate
Virginity
You appear to still be naive and easily influenced by corporate culture, despite claiming to hold strong beliefs and values.
But there is always a cross for you to bear
However, there will always be a challenge or struggle that you will have to face in relation to your actions and their consequences.
Politically correct about everything besides yourself
You appear to be overly cautious about not offending others, but you may not hold yourself to the same standard.
If you could buy a perfume of it you would
You are so invested in projecting an image of yourself that aligns with your supposed beliefs that you would even purchase a product to enhance that image.
Check it out
Take a closer look at yourself.
Take it all
Accept responsibility for your actions and their consequences.
Take it from your all
Draw on your inner strength to confront these challenges.
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