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
Slippin
Quadron Lyrics
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Truth be told, I only want myself to tag along
Following my shadow, loaded with guilt
See, what I didn't know was that patching up
Only makes a quilt
Have too much pleasure from illusions of right
It seems I'd rather lose a friend then a fight
See, what I do know is
My alter-ego is upcoming
I'm slippin'
'Cause I can't get me off of this throne
I'm slippin'
It's too much of a comfort zone
I'm slippin'
'Cause I can't get me off this throne
I'm slippin'
'Cause I can't get me off of this throne
It's too much of a comfort zone
Use persuasion as my strongest approach
I preach my wisdom as a neat, friendly poach
Respect, you don't get, it's something you owe
If you can't do what I do
It's 'cause you reap what you sow
Taking my time, sharing my week
Yeah, I am good at listening when I hear myself speak
Once I swell, attention tasted
Enough, want do
Every weekend I am wasted
I'm slippin'
Once I swell, attention tasted
Enough, want to
Every weekend I'm wasted
The lyrics to Quadron's song Slippin' are a candid reflection on the singer's experiences of self-inflation and its consequences. The singer is confessing to having a grandiose vision of themselves, believing that they possess greater strength and wisdom than others. However, they also acknowledge that this is a false perception and that their behavior has resulted in losing the trust of their friends. The singer is speaking of the struggle between their inflated sense of self and the reality of their situation.
The chorus of the song serves as a reminder that though it is tempting to believe in our own greatness and live accordingly, it is essential to remain grounded in what is true. The singer acknowledges that they are slipping, unable to maintain this illusion of superiority, and that their ambition has trapped them into a place of comfort from which they cannot escape. In the second verse, the singer shifts style to build an aura of self-righteousness. They claim to use persuasion and wisdom as their strongest tools while looking down on others who cannot live up to their standards. This behavior ultimately leads to a lonely and unfulfilled life, as they realize that their ambitions and ego have blinded them to the importance of genuine connections with others.
In conclusion, the song Slippin' by Quadron is a powerful meditation on the complex intersection between self-perception and reality. It is an insightful critique of the human tendency to inflate one's ego and believe in one's abilities without consideration of others. The song's message is a reminder that true sense of self-worth can only come from a healthy balance of humility, empathy, and meaningful connections with others.
Line by Line Meaning
I was demanding to be the oh-so-strong
I wanted to come across as very strong and powerful.
Truth be told, I only want myself to tag along
In reality, I only care about myself and want to focus on my own goals and desires.
Following my shadow, loaded with guilt
I am feeling guilty about something and am following my own shadow as a result.
See, what I didn't know was that patching up
What I didn't realize was that trying to fix a situation can only do so much.
Only makes a quilt
It can only lead to a patchwork solution that may not fully solve the problem at hand.
Have too much pleasure from illusions of right
I derive too much pleasure from the idea of being right or having the correct answer.
It seems I'd rather lose a friend then a fight
I prioritize always being right over maintaining healthy and positive relationships with others.
But I'm not young enough to know everything
I realize that I don't have all the answers, despite thinking I do when I was younger.
See, what I do know is
What I am aware of is that...
My alter-ego is upcoming
I'm acknowledging that a different side of me is starting to emerge.
I'm slippin'
I am losing control or slipping up.
'Cause I can't get me off of this throne
I am too comfortable in my current position or mentality that it is difficult to change course.
It's too much of a comfort zone
My current state is too comfortable and cozy that I am not motivated to make changes, even if it's for the better.
Use persuasion as my strongest approach
I rely heavily on persuasion as my primary approach to getting things done or convincing others.
I preach my wisdom as a neat, friendly poach
I present my ideas and beliefs as being friendly and harmless, but in reality, I am trying to convince others to see my point of view.
Respect, you don't get, it's something you owe
I believe that respect is something that is owed to me by others, rather than something that I need to earn.
If you can't do what I do
If you are unable to do what I do or think how I think...
It's 'cause you reap what you sow
It's because you get what you deserve based on your actions and behavior.
Taking my time, sharing my week
I am taking my time and sharing bits and pieces of myself with others.
Yeah, I am good at listening when I hear myself speak
I think very highly of myself and enjoy hearing myself talk, even if I am not actually listening to others.
Once I swell, attention tasted
Whenever I receive attention or praise, it goes to my head and I become arrogant.
Enough, want do
It's enough for me to want to do whatever I want, without considering the needs or desires of others.
Every weekend I am wasted
I get drunk or high every weekend.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Iricom US Ltd, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Grover Washington Jr., Michael A. Gomez, Earl Simmons
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@michele3664
Slippin"
I was demanding to be the oh so strong
Truth be told i only want myself to tag along
Following my shadow, loaded with guilt
See what i didn't know was that, patching up only
Makes a quilt
Have to much pleasure from illusions of right
It seems id rather loose a friend then a fight
But i'm not young enough to know everything
See what i do know is
My alter ego is up-coming
I'm slippin
Cause i cant get me off of this throne
I'm slippin
Its too much of a comfort zone
I'm slippin
Cause i cant get me off this throne
I'm slippin
Cause i cant get me off of this throne its too
Much of a comfort zone
Use persuasion as my strongest approach
I preach my wisdom as a neat friendly poach
Respect you don't get, its something you owe
If your can't do what i do its cause
You reap what you sow
Taking my time sharing my week
Yeah i am good at listening when i hear myself
Speak
Once i swell attention tasted
Enough want do
Every weekend i am wasted
I'm slippin...
Once i swell attention tasted
Enough want to
Every weekend i'm wasted
@erikwolberg5299
I was demanding to be the oh so strong
Truth be told i only want myself to tag along
Following my shadow, loaded with guilt
See what i didn't know was that, patching up only
Makes a quilt
Have to much pleasure from illusions of right
It seems id rather loose a friend then a fight
But i'm not young enough to know everything
See what i do know is
My alter ego is up-coming
I'm slippin
Cause i cant get me off of this throne
I'm slippin
Its too much of a comfort zone
I'm slippin
Cause i cant get me off this throne
I'm slippin
Cause i cant get me off of this throne its too
Much of a comfort zone
Use persuasion as my strongest approach
I preach my wisdom as a neat friendly poach
Respect you don't get, its something you owe
If your can't do what i do its cause
You reap what you sow
Taking my time sharing my week
Yeah i am good at listening when i hear myself
Speak
Once i swell attention tasted
Enough want do
Every weekend i am wasted
I'm slippin...
Once i swell attention tasted
Enough want to
Every weekend i'm wasted
@ledoz5711
Bah encore une fois merci radio Nova, qui me fait découvrir un tas de bonnes musiques!
@MAKEUPyourmindXO
It took me forever to find this song...I could barely make out the lyrics. So glad I did. I love this song! :)
@Middler124
This gives me hope for music in the future.
@altogetherconnected8456
Here in 2020 :)
@birdchopper
Such a talented Singer the beat just catches you and takes you away in the vocals
@klulu107
i cant even remember how many times i clicked the repeat button. IM ADDICTED! <3
@afreakindane
Top class pop...danish music is going through a golden time these years.
@salimadelice
c'est super agréable comme son ! Nous avons besoin de ça en France ! Bcp de succes :)
@santinabisignano3161
I like it it's one of the nicest beating songs and words are a bunch of truth! I can't stop listening to it and💃💜🎵💜🎼💜🎶💃to it. Thank you😘
@meganbirdsong533
Fuck her music is great. I listen to Quadron when I feel powerless. Such a good sound for a state of being like that. NEED MORE