Steve Aoki, the DJ/Producer, grew up in Newport Beach, CA, and went to coll… Read Full Bio ↴Steve Aoki, the DJ/Producer, grew up in Newport Beach, CA, and went to college at UCSB. In his early 20s, he founded his own label, Dim Mak Records, in 1996. The label has released music by other electro house artists such as Datsik, Infected Mushroom, Dada Life, Zeds Dead, his own collaboration with Tiësto, MSTRKRFT, The Bloody Beetroots, Felix Cartal and Mustard Pimp, as well as by Bloc Party, Battles, The Kills, The Gossip, Klaxons, Scanners, Whitey, and Mystery Jets to name a few. The label has released over 250 records so far.

Aoki's debut mix album, Pillowface and His Airplane Chronicles was released in January 2008.[6] He also had an Essential Mix that aired on BBC Radio 1 on August 2, 2008.

Aoki's latest solo album, "Wonderland" was released January 2012 and features guest vocalists and musicians LMFAO, Kid Cudi, Travis Barker, Will.I.AM aka Zuper Blahq, Wynter Gordon, Rivers Cuomo, Lil Jon, Chiddy Bang, Lovefoxxx of CSS, Big John former guitarist of the punk band The Exploited, and others.

Aoki has also been busy in the studio collaborating with other fellow producer friends and thus far has released singles with The Bloody Beetroots, Armand Van Helden of Duck Sauce, Afrojack, Laidback Luke, Tai, Sidney Samson, Tiesto. In his interviews, Twitter feed or from his YouTube channel, he has shown teasers or has discussed doing future collaborations with Diplo, Knife Party, Datsik, Chris Lake, Rune, Iggy Azalea, Angger Dimas, and Dirtyphonics.

He has remixed many artists and bands, including Jackson 5, Drake, Kanye West, Eminem, Lil Wayne, Mike Posner, Girls Generation, All American Rejects, Refused, The Killers, Bassnectar, Lenny Kravitz, Bloc Party, Snoop Dogg, Robin Thicke, S.P.A., Kid Cudi, Chester French and Peaches.

Through relentless touring he gained huge support from colleges. Performing an average of 250 shows a year, he has recently started touring with production via bus tours like the spring 2012 Deadmeat Tour he headlined over 55 cities in 60 dates across the United States and Canada.

In March 2010 Aoki released "I'm In The House", a collaboration with Zuper Blahq—alter-ego of The Black Eyed Peas singer will.i.am. The song charted at #29 in the UK Singles Chart in its first week of release.

In May 2006, Aoki became a board member for MC5 bassist Michael Davis' Music Is Revolution Foundation,[9] a non-profit organization that provides music education support within public schools.

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Helicopter
Steve Aoki Lyrics

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North to south
Empty
Running on
Bravado
As if to say, as if to say
As if to say, he doesn't like chocolate
He's born a liar, he'll die a liar
Some things will never be different

Stop being so American
There's a time and there's a place
So James Dean
So blue jeans
Gonna save the world
He's gonna

Are you hoping for a miracle?
Are you hoping for a miracle?
Are you hoping for a miracle?
Are you hoping for a miracle?

Three out of five, three out of five (it's not enough)
Six out of ten
Better luck next time
Just like his Dad, just like his Dad (the same mistakes)
Some things will never be different
Hungry and dumb, hungry and dumb (so wait in line)
Queuing up for some more junk food
It's not my fault, it's not my fault (just this once)
They're getting so much younger

Why can't you be more European
Bastard child of guilt and shame
Bury your head in the sand
I'm thinking six, six, six
I'm thinking six

Are you hoping for a miracle?
Are you hoping for a miracle?
Are you hoping for a miracle?
Are you hoping for a miracle?

It's not enough.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Steve Aoki's song Helicopter talk about the societal pressures and expectations that people face to conform to certain ideals even if they are not true to themselves. The song talks about how people try to fit into certain molds, especially in the United States, and how some are born liars and some things will never be different. The lyrics criticize the American lifestyle and how it promotes being hungry and dumb and queuing up for more junk food. The song also touches on the idea of guilt and shame and how people bury their heads in the sand instead of confronting their problems. The lyrics ask the listener if they are hoping for a miracle and imply that the idea of a miracle is a false hope.

The use of imagery in these lyrics is significant in conveying the message of the song. The mention of James Dean and blue jeans refers to the classic American ideal of coolness, while the reference to six, six, six is a biblical allusion that implies the presence of evil. The use of the word helicopter in the title of the song could also be interpreted as an escape or a way out from societal pressures. This song represents a commentary on society's obsession with conformity, and how many people are willing to compromise their true selves in order to fit in.

Line by Line Meaning

North to south
Going from the northern point of a place to its southern point

Empty
Feeling devoid of emotions, ideas or thoughts

Running on
Continuing despite hardship, obstacles, or exhaustion

Bravado
Showing off how fearless or bold one is, sometimes to the point of recklessness

As if to say, as if to say
To imply or suggest something in a certain way

As if to say, he doesn't like chocolate
Suggesting that someone doesn't like something else by comparing it to something universally liked

He's born a liar, he'll die a liar
The person is naturally deceptive and will continue to be for life

Some things will never be different
Certain situations or people are unchangeable

Stop being so American
Stop displaying cultural characteristics typical of America

There's a time and there's a place
The right way or time to do something

So James Dean
A reference to James Dean, a symbol of rebellion

So blue jeans
Associated with youth and subculture

Gonna save the world
Strong belief that the world can be improved by one's actions

Are you hoping for a miracle?
A question about one's faith, the desire for divine intervention

Three out of five, three out of five (it's not enough)
Three out of five indicates a lack of success or fulfillment

Six out of ten
A slightly better result, but still not adequate

Better luck next time
A phrase used to encourage someone after a failure

Just like his Dad, just like his Dad (the same mistakes)
Repeating the same mistakes as one's father

Hungry and dumb, hungry and dumb (so wait in line)
Being ignorant and subservient, waiting in line for mediocre food

Queuing up for some more junk food
Waiting in line for cheap or unhealthy food

It's not my fault, it's not my fault (just this once)
Trying to shift blame for something negative that has happened, but only once

They're getting so much younger
Feeling older in comparison to the younger generation

Why can't you be more European
Why can't you exhibit cultural characteristics typical of Europe?

Bastard child of guilt and shame
Physically or emotionally troubling feelings, born out of moral wrongdoing

Bury your head in the sand
Ignore or deny unpleasant truths

I'm thinking six, six, six
The thought of doing something daring or dangerous

It's not enough
The current situation or circumstances are inadequate

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Russell Lissack, Gordon Moakes, Kele Okereke, Matt Tong

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