Unlike Pluto (aka Armond) is a DJ/Producer/Songwriter from Atlanta, based i… Read Full Bio ↴Unlike Pluto (aka Armond) is a DJ/Producer/Songwriter from Atlanta, based in Los Angeles. Pluto began teaching himself how to play the piano at the age of 5. His obsession with music lead him to learn the guitar, drums, & for the heck of it, clarinet. Throughout Pluto’s childhood, he began navigating through different genres of music, starting with rock, country, folk, screamo, and most recently electronic/dance music. His experiences in all of these genres can be heard in his most recent releases, utilizing real instruments, his own vocals, and classic songwriting techniques. From playing multiple major festivals to releasing timeless originals, 2017 has been quite a year for Pluto, one can only imagine what he has in store.

Playground
Unlike Pluto Lyrics

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I'm Posted on the playground
Waiting for the showdown
I am on my own now
I am making no sound
And I don't mind waiting for
Your designs, cause today
I'm defined, by my rage, by my rage
I'm a little different

But I'm only a kid
And I have nowhere else to go
I'm all out of time
But I'm gonna hold the line
Cuz I have nowhere else to go

So who's gonna swing first
Knock you on your knees first
This is gonna get worse
Man you don't even know, you don't even know
And I don't mind waiting for
Your designs, cause today
I'm defined, by my rage, by my rage
I'm a little different
But I'm only a kid
And I have nowhere else to go
I'm all out of time
But I'm gonna hold the line
Cuz I have nowhere else to go

I'm a little different
But I'm only a kid
And I have nowhere else to go
I'm all out of time

But I'm gonna hold the line
Cuz I have nowhere else to go

Overall Meaning

The song "Playground" by Unlike Pluto is a raw and powerful account of a child who is being bullied on the playground. The lyrics convey a sense of isolation and pain, as the singer sits alone, waiting for the inevitable confrontation. The lines "I'm posted on the playground, waiting for the showdown, I am on my own now, I am making no sound" set the scene with a sense of resignation and vulnerability. The child has no one to turn to and nowhere to escape the situation, except to stand their ground and face the bully.

The chorus, "I'm defined by my rage, by my rage" expresses how the child's fury is a defining characteristic of their identity, and how it is ultimately the only weapon they have in the face of the bully. The lines "I'm a little different, but I'm only a kid, and I have nowhere else to go" reveal that the child feels like an outcast, with no one to turn to for help or support.

The song is a powerful account of the pain and isolation that can come with bullying, and how it can shape a person's identity. It conveys the importance of standing up for oneself, regardless of how difficult it may be.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm Posted on the playground
I am currently present at the playground

Waiting for the showdown
Anticipating an event where a conflict will unfold

I am on my own now
I am currently standing alone

I am making no sound
I am not producing any noise

And I don't mind waiting for
I am willing to be patient for

Your designs, cause today
The plans you have, because today

I'm defined, by my rage, by my rage
My defining emotion in this situation is anger

I'm a little different
I stand out from the norm

But I'm only a kid
I am still a child

And I have nowhere else to go
I don't have any other options for where to be

I'm all out of time
I have run out of time to wait for others

But I'm gonna hold the line
I will stand firm and stay true to my position

Cuz I have nowhere else to go
Because I don't have other choices in the matter

So who's gonna swing first
Who will initiate physical violence first

Knock you on your knees first
Who will hit the other person hard enough to make them fall to their knees

This is gonna get worse
The situation is going to escalate and become more intense

Man you don't even know, you don't even know
You are not aware of the full extent of what will happen

I'm a little different
I am unique and distinct

But I'm only a kid
However, I am still just a child

And I have nowhere else to go
I don't have any other options for where to be

I'm all out of time
I have run out of time to wait for others

But I'm gonna hold the line
I will stand firm and stay true to my position

Cuz I have nowhere else to go
Because I don't have other choices in the matter

Writer(s): Armond Arabshahi, Christopher Youngblood

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

GoroAkechi

6y↑1

LYRICS:
Posted on the playground
Waiting for the showdown
I am on my own now
I am making no sound
And I don’t mind waiting for
Your designs, cause today
I’m defined, by my rage, by my rage

I’m a little different
But I’m only a kid
And I have nowhere else to go
I’m all out of time
But I’m gonna hold the line
Cuz I have nowhere else to go

So who’s gonna swing first
Knock you on your knees first
This is gonna get worse
Man you don’t even know, you don’t even know
And I don’t mind waiting for
Your designs, cause today
I’m defined, by my rage, by my rage

I’m a little different
But I’m only a kid
And I have nowhere else to go
I’m all out of time
But I’m gonna hold the line
Cuz I have nowhere else to go

I’m a little different
But I’m only a kid
And I have nowhere else to go
I’m all out of time
But I’m gonna hold the line
Cuz I have nowhere else to go

All comments from YouTube:

Unlike Pluto

6y↑618

This song is about how I never fit in growing up, and always got picked on. Is it better to be different, or fit in with the others?

Jesse Matt

6y↑30

I think it depends solely on the person's personality

Riz

6y↑78

I think it's best to always accept who you are, just as though it doesn't hurt anyone. Changing yourself for others isn't worth it, but changing to be a better person is always good.

dars!!

6y↑12

I always try to be different from the others. Anyways, good song, like always 😊🎶

Güzide Gün

6y↑11

Different is great! Imagine that everyone would look and be the same that would be so boring😊

Freyja Pthalos

6y↑14

Im awkward and weird alot of the time but apprently me just being me is what people like about me. But i would say if you do have to fit in fit in with people who accept you or are like you in a way.

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Güzide Gün

6y↑364

I love how active you are compared to other singers💗

Unlike Pluto

6y↑18

Güzide Gün 😊😊😊❤️

Brogan B

5y↑11

One thing I love about your music is that it isn’t all about “I love you” and “you love me” I mean there is nothing wrong with that it’s just refreshing to hear songs about different life experiences.

Unlike Pluto

5y↑3

Brogan B thank you!!

Andrei Stefan Foidas

6y↑77

I'm just simply in love with the new melodic songs! What you do is amazing man. Much love from Romania 🖤❤🖤

Jas/RA

6y↑4

E o melodie foarte frumoasă, nu-i așa?

Andrei Stefan Foidas

6y↑4

@Jas/RA :))) să știi că este!

Jas/RA

6y↑1

Romanian is such a beautiful language, sadly don't really speak it though BUT YES THIS SONG IS AWESOME

Andrei Stefan Foidas

@Jas/RA so glad you like it! Where are you from?

Jas/RA

6y↑1

Ze Netherlands

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headless

6y↑23

i really doubt that you can make one bad song, you’re so incredibly underrated

李新

6y↑4

Ikr I have no idea how no one is listening to his music. It so good. How do people not know him??

Kross

LinLin23 It’s kinda like how nobody knew about Edubble till MW2 come out, then he became relatively unknown till he died, fûcking shame man...

rcm1195

Nunca decepcionas. Gracias por crear música así.

Gabrielle Bouchard

6y↑167

I hate this. I hate how true it is. You've got me in a library, shaking like crazy, holding back a scream. I hate that my heart feels like it's gonna burst, cause this reminds me of everything i was as a kid. I hated myself for being nice to assholes, for being mean to my friends, but i didn't know what to do about it. I was only eight when I bit my wrists, dug my nails into my skin, ripped out my hair, I hated doing it, but I didn't know what to do with the rage. So i never changed a thing. But i hated it more and more. And i grew with it, its stopped me from so much.

I hate the feeling the song gives me. But thats what makes it so great.

Natcho69

6y↑1

msks

They call me Çrÿptø

3y↑3

Man... your troubles sound like a kid I knew, he was so messed up, and he was older than when you had those troubles...

Julian Sebastian cc

6y↑3

Cada vez que escucho a este cantante siento una motivación interior y creo que podré seguir viviendo en la monotonía diaria.
Gracias por estar hay^^

Erysea

5y↑1

You've become one of my favorites artists, I listen to your songs everyday. Thanks Pluto :) hope everything goes well for you !

addams

2y↑3

I remember when my friend showed me this song once it was released, he'd told me how much he loved it and how much he'd listen to it regularly... We haven't talked in two years, I kind of miss him sometimes, and wish deep in me that at times when he's listening to this he's thinking of me too

even though we ended between bad tones, I still wish him well. If you're seeing this Alex, thank you

Madoggah

Your songs are amazing! I don’t think I’ve ever loved every song from an artist but I’m obsessed with every song you produce. 😍 keep up the amazing work Pluto, we love you!

siddharth thakur

6y↑48

Hey man, genuinely want to thank you for the consistent new songs; all of them great as well, might I add. You make the songs so relatable, which gives a sense of belonging and hope.

Also, do you know Billie Eilish and Three Days Grace?

Oleksii

Each time when listen to your newly released song I ask myself "What would I do without this song maaan, I'm glad that we have artists like Unlike Pluto". Much love and thank you for creating music, means a lot.

Nano Buns

I can’t describe how relatable this song is to me. I’m just so different from everyone so I just stay in the back no matter what. Not only that the song is catchy too

The Unfinished Title

6y↑7

I was having trouble coping with some things that happened last week. It was arguably the lowest point in my life, I felt so useless and worthless and as if no one really knew I was here, as if I was not needed to anyone.

I dealt with a lot of stuff in my life. But on my first listen to this song it broke me into tears. The power in this song is resonant and the emotion in your voice is so impactful despite how little there is going on in this song. Its simple but strong. I vould relate to a lot of what was said too, the feeling of being left behind and degraded is nothing new to me.

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for making this song. It spoke to me ❤

Person Of Interest

5y↑1

This song has a very strong meaning behind it and I love it so much, the lyrics especially. I've never really done well with others. Keep up the good work!

Elifsu Gürtaş

5y↑1

l love how you explain the feeling of your song by putting in comments. We see and hear the meaning and the beautiful meaning at the same time. Love your songs, especially the one with the feats. Keep doing what you are doing cause it iss amazing.

dysfunctii0nal -

Literally all I can say at this point now is: Bless you. Your songs are perfect. Thank you for showing us your talent.

EricTheFirePenguin

Please don’t ever stop making music every song you make is perfect and helps me get through the day
you are one of the best artists

xXBloodOrchid Xx

6y↑3

When I grew up I always felt like I was stuck in a loop, every day I’d go to school get the same looks, get the same eyes rolling as I passed, everyone saw a different girl from what they wanted. I was always colorful and spunky. I never cared what everyone thought of me even if they shoved notes into my lockers telling me that I wasn’t who I was presenting myself to be, it made me sad but I knew that if I kept going the way I did, I’d be loved for who I am not who they wanted me to be. I was different, and I embraced my differences from crooked teeth to blue and green hair, I love my life and I love this song, I love you!

Saulius Šilkūnas

6y↑12

One more song to my playlist <3 Your songs are playing on repeat whole day. Can't waiting for EDM-metal version >:)

hIToRmISS OOF

5y↑2

this song...is powerful.

but it kills me every time I hear it. This was a song my ex showed me. That was before he got abusive...i remember dancing to this song carelessly with him. I relate to the line "I'm all out of time but I'm gonna walk the line cause I have no where else to go" I loved him but hated who he became...but because of memories like this...i held on and tried. thanks for giving us an amazing song....

Blanka Firtha

Man, this song is amazing! Keep up the good work, I love everything you make!❤️

Hannibal

6y↑1

Beautiful song, you’ve been making some very very chill songs lately

Unlike Pluto

6y↑1

Metal one next week :)

BeamingLemurs

@Unlike Pluto I can't wait to hear it!

NARCIZA MERCEDES SANCHEZ SAUÑE

Tu voz es increíble... realmente haces que un jodido día sea diferente :')

Nathanael

Probably my favorite track from you. It's a very chill song but at the end you can really feel the intensity. Keep up the amazing songs ♥️

GoroAkechi

6y↑1

SuperNova

I think I'm just gonna instantaneously add your songs to my playlist, their quality never lets me down

Rachel

It's awesome how I love literally every one of your songs and I hope everyone loves them too :D keep up the great work❤️

Mihai Adrian Daniel

This song is too good, the instrumental, the verses, the rythm, it's pure gold. Love it, keep it up, one of the greatest songs! ^^

Kaluna Skunk

This one hit me hard, damn.....you never cease to amaze me. Each and every song is fire. 🔥

Username Is AL

6y↑7

Amigo, tu música es sensacional

GoroAkechi

6y↑93

unlike Pluto, sickick, missio, grandson, mcr, p!atd. fall out boy, imagine dragons, Ansel Elgort, chase holfelder.
those are the best singers that I've listened to in my life, they have similar elements but are so unique at the same time. they've lift a big influence on me and my life, they know art and they do it so well. it's sad that no one understands my taste in music when I'm curious about theirs. if you know an artist that I may like you can comment here or dm me on ig (@hippo_shi)

The Person

halsey sounds right up your alley

Cannon Cox

Try Fox Stevenson

InstaSound

6y↑3

Thanks for giving me a couple artists to check out 🙂

〖kuro orchid〗

6y↑2

Glittery Kitty

I’m in love with all of the artists you’ve mentioned so you’re not alone hehe 🖤❤️

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Sanctus Crypta

6y↑16

You can't force your uniqueness to others.. People tend to adapt to new things with time, so it's best to take things slow and promote your ways calmly. Otherwise you will end up scaring them and becoming an outcast. Take it slooooow.. wonderful relationships can happen between otherwise different people, just don't scare them away. :)

Unlike Pluto

6y↑6

I LOVE this, I wanna frame this - you have some dope wisdom :)

Lusomni

Your music, to me, is just something else! Never skip a song, always happy to see a notification from you! I'll forever be grateful that I found your music on " xKito music" channel. Thank you for sharing your wonderful creation!

Milou

You are insanely good. I have been following you for quite some time now. Every song is perfect. You deserve way more recognition for what you do.

Hannah Faught

Have seriously been getting into your music these past couple weeks and it’s literally been all I’ve been listening to 😊

Bishal Dalui

5y↑1

I like everything you create - this never really happened with any other musician

VmkAce1

God, those sounds near the end, idk what they are, but they get me good. I love how active you are with your fans, replying to so many.. just awesome my man, keep it up <3

Lizzie T

I’m seriously such a huge fan of your music. Keep up the amazing work!

Nova Kitty

4y↑1

A year later and it still pops up into my head

Harvey Mayner

6y↑1

This is relatable, mainly due to me being a bit fat. When all you can do is draw and play instruments its hard to fit in at my school at least. Keep on with these great songs. Its better to be different than fitting in.

Harvey Mayner

Thanks for the heart pluto, you deserve more subscribers god dammit.

booba

Waddup, Pluto, I loved this one. Keep uploading these awesome songs cause I couldn’t live without your songs.

lizaaa

Another beautiful song with a lyrics I can totally relate too 👌🏼

Inga Scharrer

Dude, I just discovered you. Subbed bc I'm in love with your style and voice and now you come around with this masterpiece. Srsly, you're great, I feel blessed!

Zippo1234

6y↑1

I'm loving the recent uploads. Really excited about where you are going Pluto

Unlike Pluto

Thank you!! :)

yunzy

i can feel this song on a spiritual level bc i myself grew up with different kind of mind to the point where people either make fun of me about it or just totally isolate me. tough times indeed but now i don't care (get the reference lol)

Brandon

Thanks for making music that is not about someone breaking up with you

You actually make meaningfull music

TheRamsey

6y↑1

So am I right?

Pluto makes the actual beat and sings into it? Damn that’s heaven

Tony Lemonade

Awesome work man!!! Really impressive!!
You are one of the best composers i have ever seen!!

xXMinpinLoveXx

Pluto, as you saw me a few times here now already in the comments, (and I usually don't write comments), I only can say it again and again... Your songs are insane. They are getting me everytime... So many of your songs are my most fav songs now. Also I can hear them as much times as I want, I never get tired of them. Much love from Germany, your doing so frickin great! Always stay yourself, cya~
(sry for bad grammatics lol)

Elec3fying

You always make amazing music!

Imorgen

Now this is the vibe that I can recognize everywhere <3 great song as always <3

paulorxberto

🚀Orbiting Pluto 🌠
música sensacional 🎶 🇧🇷

Cyberz

Hey Pluto, not sure if you'll be reading this but just wanted to take the time to say I've been going through your songs one by one every few months, and I really enjoy the themes and meanings behind your songs. I, as many have, share the many issues you faced during your upbringing, so I guess we're not so alone now are we?

AdericK

I can already see myself falling asleep with this music, it gives off a relaxing side ^^ out for only few minutes and can't wait to listen the next one ><'

Buggy Bo

5y↑1

i feel like this all the time X_X
I don't want to be two faced just for people to like a fake version of me.
because i look at my whole family and realize how different i am from them
and then i wonder how we're even related....
Well...good thing i found this song. its relatable and sounds sic!!

Rickila

your songs never fail to please me <3 keep it up man

Clown World

Better to be different.

Keep doing what you do. You’re making all our lives that much brighter in the darkest of times.

Innocence & Instinct

45w

I missed this kind of vibe & cords so much! This is a masterpiece 💣💯👌

Tej

Never mediocre. Always amazing

evangelina kakava

these tapes own my heart, like honestly make me so emotional✨💖💋

Grimmlokd

6y↑4

I love it how youre singing about things that arent meaningless. keep it up bud

Mike P

4 dislikes for this piece of real art? Love your new weekly tune man!

Stefan Dichtl

Everytime I'm down, your music will help me out🎶🎧🔝

clxse1

Masterpiece if not for the others,for me yes,i love all your songs I learnt a little english just to comment to your songs they are so good they hit me right in my heart👍✌️😌

Natalie Alvarez

5y↑1

How do you not have 1 million subs? You’re so goooood!!!

Ystardia Studio

It's so good. I can't stress enough how much I love it

Maurer

5y↑1

I could be Unlike Pluto's childhood doppelganger and I'm sure that's how the whole fanbase feels. These lyrics are poetic to the point of me swearing I've said them before in my head in rage at the world for being so awful to those who are different.

Ardei

6y↑1

You never disappoint, Pluto. Yours are the only notifications I check on youtube.
I think something awesome would result with the riff n beat(maybe incorporate the "Aaah" at the end) from Pluto files episode 3, it'd be a real club banger.
Keep it up!
Cheerio

ardyy82

Another absolutely stunning song 💕💕

Taube

6y↑2

Thank you for sharing your music with us, its truely beautiful <3

Chris Loewen

6y↑1

Are you going to be making more music like Eveeything Black or Late Bloomer? The have like more active beats and don't feel as depressive as your last couple songs. Happy songs bring happy moods.

Unlike Pluto

Yeah of course!

Lulu

Just wanna say you are fucking great. Man i dont think anyone is as active as you ... dont get me started in how awesome your songs are ♥♥♥ love from Bulgaria 😊

fobias

I love your music! Keep it up!

Armaan Maharaj

Love your music man! This is 🔥🔥🔥

BigD

6y↑2

Another great song, i think that all of your songs are good, and i love them, keep making them please, i love that ending part. I WANT MORE

BezzyOnline

Beautiful, the drop is in one of my favourite styles!

Maram Megasa

Amazing as always don't stop to be as you are :)

serendipity

6y↑6

I'm always clicking on the notification from you waaay too fast xD Another amazing song, love it, probably one of my faves from you right now <3

Jas/RA

6y↑1

Wiem dobrzeee, Unlike Pluto jest najlepszy

serendipity

taaak!

serendipity

your polish is okay, at least here :P

Death dova

6y↑1

Love the song. Keep the good work up

KawUmaru

great song keep it up!:D gosh i love your songs ((((: cant stop listening to em

Deakrix

Love your music. like the vibes. keep it up ^-^

Addy

I love your music it's so relatable!

Dario Quizhpi

Love the melody 🎶 ❤️

Mr.Pool

This one is definitely the best! I love it!🤗

Alex Lozano

Me encanta 💙

Jhal42

The songs just keep coming out i love it

Focus.Faith.freedom

Inspire me to staying positive and focusing keep up the beats and encouragement.👍

Ioana

3 seconds into the video and I already knew that i will like this song

智子.-.

I love so much how you sing ❤

Ulaş Erdem Önal

You're doing quite good mate, keep it up!

Gabriela Sava

WOW!!I just love your music♡

FLESH FLAVOR

6y↑1

You have changed so much but not at the same time I love your music

Carlos Nayi

Great job
It's just a masterpiece

ALMOND BUTTER

I think this one of my favorite songs by you. so beautiful.

Alpha Wolf

6y↑1

I love this song !

vKylar

Man, I love your songs.

Mr Kebannen

6y↑2

The best option is to find people that accept you the way you are, and don't try to change you. And when this happens, you fit in with them, but the society sees your group as the "others" that are different. I was bullied from primary school up to junior high, in high school i found a group of really good friends, we may be different but we are like a family. Even though nowadays we live far away from each other we still organise meeting and party togoether whenever we can. We can rely on each other :D Accept people the way they are and one day they will be your best friends!