McKenzie attended Victoria University where he met Jemaine Clement, and together they formed Flight of the Conchords. They have toured internationally and released three CDs: Folk the World Tour in 2002, Grammy-winning The Distant Future (EP) in 2007 and Flight of the Conchords in 2008. The Conchords produced a six-part improvisational comedy radio program for the BBC and have appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Late Show with David Letterman and The Late Late Show. After a successful appearance in 2005 on HBOs One Night Stand, the Conchords were offered their own 12-part HBO series Flight of the Conchords. Its first season ran from June to September 2007, and it was renewed for a second season. They passed on a third season citing overload.
He has released an album called Prototype as Video Kid. He is also one twelfth of the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra.
He is currently engaged to a fellow New Zealander, Hannah Clarke.
He currently lives in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Silverlake, when in the U.S.
On the 26th February 2012, Bret won the Academy Award for Best Song for "Man or Muppet" from the Muppets movie.
Slip Away
Video Kid Lyrics
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Let me lay my head down
Against your breast
Let me hear your sweet heart
Beating away
Inside your chest
The lyrics to Video Kid's song "Slip Away" speak to a sense of intimacy and vulnerability between two lovers. The use of the term "sweetheart" in the beginning of the song adds a layer of tenderness to the lyrics, setting the tone for what follows. The next two lines speak to wanting to be physically close to the other person, the desire to be held and to hear their heartbeat. This shows a desire to connect and feel safe with the other person.
The final two lines, "Let's slip away now..." suggest a feeling of wanting to escape from the outside world with the other person. This could be interpreted as a desire to be alone with each other, away from the stresses and pressures of daily life. The use of the phrase "slip away" gives a sense of quiet escape, almost as if they are leaving unnoticed. Overall, the lyrics of "Slip Away" speak to an intimate connection between two people, a desire to be close and a desire to escape together.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweetheart
Beloved person addressed with affection or endearment
Let me lay my head down
Allow me to rest my head upon you
Against your breast
Resting on your chest, close to your heart
Let me hear your sweet heart
Allow me to hear the sound of your heart, the symbol of your love and affection
Beating away
Pulsating rhythmically in a sustained manner
Inside your chest
Contained within your body, the physical embodiment of your heart and soul
Let's slip away now...
Let us escape from reality and embrace each other's love and company in a serene and peaceful moment
Contributed by Charlotte S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.